Fire Inspector

Chapter 16

Knowledge Check

1. When communicating, the greatest distraction is the listener's:
2. When is photographic documentation particularly helpful regarding an inspection?
3. Which of the following is the BEST example of a compliance issue that an inspector may check in an assembly occupancy after hours?
4. When communicating, what prevents the receiver from fully receiving a message?
5. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding computer records?
6. What basic element of a communication model gives the path that a message takes?
7. Which listening skill consists of decoding a message and assigning meaning to it?
8. Who should the inspector invite to accompany the inspector during the inspection?
9. What inspector practice goes a long way in providing education and building a positive image of fire prevention activities?
10. What listening skill involves the feedback portion of the communication process?
11. How can site plan drawings assist an inspector conducting an inspection?
12. It is recommended that records be maintained on a building or facility:
13. Which basic element of a communication model contains a meaning, idea or concept that a speaker is attempting to communicate?
14. Which listening skill focuses on the speaker and ignores other distractions?
15. Ideally, inspection records should be maintained for _______ properties or facilities within a jurisdiction.
16. Which element of the communication model completes the communication process?
17. What listening skill involves critically analyzing the message to determine how factual it is?
18. What determines retention time for records?
19. Inspectors following the same sequence for similar types of occupancies increases the:
20. The amount of time it takes to conduct an inspection:
21. Which nonverbal communication skills require attention to cultural differences?
22. What is the most difficult aspect of dealing with people while conducting an inspection?
23. An inspector needs to be proficient in various types of:
24. Which of the elements of a memo provides details regarding a topic?
25. What is the first step in scheduling an inspection?
26. What method should an inspector establish in order to better identify unsafe conditions or behaviors?
27. Where should conversations that involve the exchange of detailed information or complete concentration take place?
28. What should inspectors display or have available for immediate review when arriving for an inspection?
29. How can an inspector overcome prejudice when listening?
30. For most routine inspections, a ________ combined with appropriate photographs, drawings, and sketches is the only documentation needed to record the inspection.