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Fire Officer 2
Practice Exam
Knowledge Check
1.
Incoming units assigned to an incident must contact the IC to ensure that they have complete communication with the:
tactical unit.
command post.
dispatch operator.
Divisions/Groups supervisor.
2.
What agency would a company officer work alongside at a unified command incident that required closing and repairing roadways?
Public works
Law enforcement
Street department
Emergency medical services
3.
What element needs to be included in all change processes because it defines what the change is, why it is important, and how the change will affect the organization and community?
Vision statement
Lesson objectives
Mission statement
Follow-up program
4.
Accidents caused by physically unsuitable personnel can be mitigated by assigning these responders to tasks in which their limitations are:
less likely to create a hazard to themselves or others.
more likely to create a hazard to themselves or others.
less likely to cause legal issues between the organization and the AHJ.
more likely to be corrected through training and progressive discipline.
5.
Which fire pattern generally indicates where large objects were positioned before the fire?
Object bums
Protected areas
Pointers or arrows
Suppression-generated
6.
Which fire pattern results in almost all vertical and horizontal compartment surfaces showing signs of damage?
Equal burn
Clean burn
Full-room-involvement
Irregular-room-involvement
7.
Company officers must remember that determining a fire's area of origin is based on:
established opportunity.
a hypothesis that needs to be tested.
conclusions made when first arriving to the incident.
determining where the most damage is within a structure.
8.
Lost time away from work and the cost of medical treatment can measure the:
accident's cost and benefits.
root causes involved with the accident.
severity and seriousness of an accident.
risk-control techniques associated with the accident.
9.
After transferring command, a former IC can:
be retained as an aide of the Command Staff.
share the Command position with the new IC.
increase their span of control to ten subordinates.
return to the station to begin the postincident analysis.
10.
If a crew arrives on scene before a staging area has been implemented, the company officer of the crew should:
check in with the IC and wait for an assignment.
transfer command with the IC and wait for a reassignment.
start assigning crew members to where they are most needed.
establish Divisions/Groups in order to reduce their span of control.
11.
The Command organization must develop at a pace that stays ahead of the:
arrival of mutual aid.
establishment of staging areas.
development of strategic goals.
tactical deployment of resources.
12.
Incident photographs provide a timeline of the fire's progress, the fire's location, and the:
activities and locations of fire-suppression personnel, bystanders, and witnesses.
fire's relative location from the department or another major community landmark.
location of potential circumstantial evidence that could be used in a legal proceeding.
steps of the scientific method that will be used to determine the fire's cause and area of ongm.
13.
Which Level II Company Officer role requires the knowledge of available resources, protocols for acquiring those resources, and existing mutual aid agreements?
Community risk reduction organizer
Implementer of organizational change
Emergency response media representative
Point of contact for interagency coordination
14.
Once an item is considered evidence, it is to be secured and its handling and transfer of custody documented until:
the pyrolysis stage.
the overhaul process.
it reaches its _final disposition.
it reaches the warm operating zone.
15.
Employee grievance procedures need to be effective, consistent, and provide a(an):
equitable resolution.
intermediate objective.
cash sum for the employee.
resolution that favors the organization.
16.
Level II Company Officers must be able to communicate the need for:
low-level classification action.
low-level classification change.
high-level organizational strategies.
high-level organizational justification.
17.
If an accident analysis shows that stress was the root cause of an injury or fatality, company officers should recommend an increase in:
punitive discipline for members experiencing stress.
the approval of member-requested family and medial leave.
member participation in the organization's wellness program.
environmental hazard.
18.
A company officer can address issues with responder grooming or absenteeism by reviewing the organization's:
policies and procedures.
health and safety program.
job performance requirements.
national credentialing standards.
19.
Even though they must be familiar with all the stages of progressive discipline, most company officers will only be responsible for carrying out:
punitive actions.
neutral discipline.
preventive actions.
documented discipline.
20.
What can a company officer do during the examination of a vehicle fire to make documentation and comparative analysis easier?
Remove the white ash from within the vehicle
Divide the interior area into separate compartments
Interview the driver and any passengers individually
Separate the fire scene by topography and fuel variation
21.
State/provincial level resources can be consulted for information concerning:
city managers.
emergency management.
specifics from the Center for Disease Control.
specifics from the Local Emergency Response Plans.
22.
When personnel are unwilling to accept a change, they are in the change process stage of:
denial.
resistance.
exploration.
commitment.
23.
The company officer's ability to deal effectively with the informal group is determined by understanding:
referent power.
group dynamics.
needs determinations.
disciplinary procedures.
24.
Law enforcement, zoning boards, and fire and emergency services organizations are local government departments that:
are governed by a board of directors.
are structured to provide a specific service.
receive funding from mostly private sources.
operate totally independent of one another.
25.
Employees may believe that nothing will happen to them if they break rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures if a company officer:
fails to promptly address an issue with a probationary employee.
coaches an employee who is not meeting minimum performance standards.
counsels an employee who appears to have a psychological/emotional problem.
fails to use positive discipline after an employee has committed a serious violation.
26.
How can company officers positively influence the common values within their unit?
Exemplify and reinforce organizational values and culture
Force unit members to conform to organizational values and culture
Replace organizational values and culture with those of the informal group
Enforce and reiterate values and culture as written in the labor/management agreement
27.
The likelihood of personnel injuries can be reduced and their severity mitigated by managing organizational risk through:
control measures.
improper attitudes.
2-In, 2-0ut techniques.
well-intentioned freelancing.
28.
A competent ignition source must have sufficient time to transfer the required heat to the:
white ash.
last material.
first material.
hot-gas layer.
29.
A Company Officer II assigned to the strategic level of an incident's command structure is responsible for:
accomplishing tactical objectives.
developing the incident action plan.
operational activities toward specific objectives.
increasing the amount of unit face-to-face communication.
30.
Root causes are the most basic reason an accident will:
stop.
occur.
be avoided.
be documented.
31.
Which item should be included within formal intergovernmental agreements?
Personnel evaluation procedures
Planning of change interventions
Hazard data collection techniques
Agency authority and responsibility
32.
Why is feedback critical to the change process?
The change process is random.
The change process is continuous.
Feedback is used to create tactical worksheets.
Feedback is used to create command positions.
33.
The company officer and other PIA participants need to understand the actual growth and development of the fire so they can determine the effect of the:
fuel load.
back draft.
hot gas layers.
overhaul actions.
34.
What skill must company officers have in order to combat change-induced stress and communicate effectively throughout the change process?
Line-of-sight
Interoperability
Liability protection
Interpersonal skills
35.
Personnel who, as part of the change process, must learn how to operate new, more fuel-efficient apparatus may experience:
uncertainty.
learning anxiety.
a lack of shared vision.
a loss of control or power.
36.
Which common element is contained in most problem-solving models?
A reward and recognition phase
A funding and notification phase
An outlining or justification stage
An information gathering or input stage
37.
Which job-related illness and health exposure can result from noise and from situations involving fatalities or casualties?
Stress
Rashes
Hearing loss
Vision impairment
38.
A company officer tasked with analyzing incident data must know if the building's fire protection systems activated and functioned correctly and if the water-based suppression systems:
were operated remotely or on site.
received adequate pressure and volume.
positively affected fire growth and development.
contributed to responder or victim injury or death.
39.
Emergency incident scenes, emergency responses, training exercises, arid daily activities are common situations for unsafe acts due to personnel:
attempting to save time by cutting comers.
questioning orders which they believe are unsafe.
engaging in assertive and clear communication styles.
environmental hazard.
40.
When developing a PIA, a company officer assesses the incident data for the strength and weaknesses of a response by developing a checklist of:
the types of equipment and PPE used on scene.
the decontamination procedures used on scene.
questions focused on each aspect of the incident.
questions focused on each responder at the incident.
41.
If a witness is suspected of a fire-related crime, a company officer should consider having an authorized person deliver __ before initiating the interview.
counseling
rehabilitation
Right of Entry
Miranda rights
42.
How can company officers support their organization in the local lawmaking process?
Run for public office
Attend public forums to demand funding
Take an active role in advising the governing body
Highlight the failures of local government through the department's social media account
43.
Which two complex incident duties related to strategic and tactical operations are included in organizational SOPs?
Working with victims and towards societal restoration
Incident staging procedures and emergency withdrawal signals
Building code enforcement and knowledge of complex fire behavior
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and rapid intervention crews (RICs)
44.
When writing social media/web releases, a guideline is to:
begin each sentence with a number.
end each sentence with a preposition.
use formal spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
use humor and personal opinion as much as possible.
45.
When it is necessary to move evidence from its original position at a secure incident scene, responders should record the:
time and the name of the person moving the evidence.
name and birth date of the person moving the evidence.
movement of the evidence using a personal smartphone camera.
fact that the evidence has been moved via a social media update.
46.
Which legal and ethical issue may apply to a company officer attempting to manage employee behavior through counseling?
A union representative must witness the behavior that warrants counseling.
Any resulting documentation from counseling must be with the employee at all times.
The employee must consent to a drug screening before any counseling is to take place.
Company officers must have supervisory authority before counseling to correct behavior.
47.
The large areas of land belonging to the Native Nations of North America are maintained by:
provrnces.
municipalities.
tribal governments.
commonwealth districts.
48.
Encouraging personnel to suggest which organizational changes to make and how to implement them is one way a company officer can:
lighten their heavy workload.
overcome resistance to change.
create interpersonal relationships.
improve on their emotional intelligence.
49.
In order to maintain the motivation, satisfaction, and performance of the larger group, the company officer should maintain a strong relationship with the:
formal leader.
informal leader.
founding group member.
last member to join the group.
50.
A plume-generated fire pattern is the result of the plume of hot gases:
lowering after a backdraft.
rising above an individual fire.
suffocating under fire extinguishing agents.
burning downward through the floor surface.
51.
In order to begin the combustion process, a first material must be capable of absorbing and retaining __ from the ignition source.
ambient air
heat energy
gaseous layers
premixed oxygen
52.
What type of previous knowledge on building construction is needed to understand the elements of a postincident analysis (PIA)?
Occupancy classification of the structure affected
Number of multiple-use occupancies at the incident
Building alterations that hindered emergency operations
Whether the building is mixed, mixed use, or multiple use
53.
After the initial response to a complex incident, what command responsibility must a Company Officer II complete?
Develop an incident termination plan
Gather incident information and data for analysis
Plan the release of resources once the incident is mitigated
Provide public statements to on-scene media representatives
54.
If during the life cycle of a risk management plan there is a decrease in overall risk, the plan:
must be revised.
must be evaluated.
is being effective.
is compliant with the AHJ.
55.
What information should be obtained and documented anytime the custody of an item changes?
Cause and origin determination from the jurisdiction's fire investigator
Thorough examination notes on the fire patterns where the item was found
Condition of the item or its packaging when it was transferred to the new custodian
Information gathered from witnesses, the occupants of the structure, and victim's relatives
56.
Human factors are an individual's attributes or personal characteristics that cause the individual to be:
involved in more or fewer accidents than other people.
inclined to be more emotionally intelligent than other people.
disciplined for accidents caused by civilians or incident victims.
responsible for accidents resulting from environmental conditions.
57.
What is an external force that may drive internal changes within the fire and emergency services?
Delegation of responsibility
Organizational restructuring
Community service demands
Periodic performance reviews
58.
When employees are more concerned about their own situations than with the organization, they are resistant to change because of:
fear ofloss.
self-interest.
lack of trust.
learning anxiety.
59.
A positioning consideration for a Division/Group Supervisor is that they should be:
stationed as close to the Command Post as possible.
positioned so that they can effectively supervise the units assigned to them.
as near to the hot operational zone as possible to facilitate the 2-In, 2-Out rule.
limited to staying with their originally assigned crew despite any tactical changes.
60.
Which behavior management method is designed to help an individual adjust to certain situations to either reinforce correct behavior or to eliminate improper behavior?
Ignore the issue
Act as a therapist
Terminate the employee
Seek guidance from a superior officer
at should a company officer do if it appears a subordinate has a psychological/emotional issue?
61.
Which event would initiate an accident investigation?
Off-duty injury
Job-related injury
Job-related stress
Family-related stress
62.
The spread of a wildland fire is due to radiant heat from burning materials affecting other:
fire patterns.
adjacent fuels.
points of origin.
ignition sources.
63.
What should an IC do when their span of control is exceeded?
Create more Divisions/Groups
Establish Branches or an Operations section
Continue on with command activities as usual
Terminate the incident until more resources are available
64.
Expert power is based and developed upon:
charisma, charm, and perceived attractiveness.
education, specialization, and increased knowledge.
the control of vital information needed to accomplish goals.
the promise of new projects, better roles, and more money.
65.
Which active state or provincial agency may influence U.S. and Canadian fire and emergency services organizations?
Tax bureau
National Assembly
Forestry department
Provincial judicial court
66.
When necessary, a company officer can offer regular critiques on how crew members can alter or improve their performance through:
ongoing feedback.
sporadic evaluations.
grievance procedures.
promotional preparation.
67.
Which situation illustrates the accident-causing human factor of improper attitude?
An employee has a severe allergic response to the latex gloves stored in the apparatus.
An apparatus is involved in a vehicle collision due to the driver/operator being intoxicated.
A responder is exposed to toxic smoke due to improperly donning personal protective equipment.
Personnel disregard a new decon procedure because it adds ten minutes to the existing procedure.
68.
It is appropriate to begin implementing organizational change when the need for change has been recognized, resistance has been overcome, and a(an):
informal follow-up program has ended.
innovative solution has been agreed upon.
community change agent has been identified.
permanent end to the change has been established.
69.
What step should be part of a vehicle fire scene examination?
Document the topography of the vehicle
Observe the available methods of egress for the vehicle
Obtain information about the vehicle's history and documentation
Obtain the driver's vehicular violation history from law enforcement
70.
What is one of the primary ways that local government affects fire and emergency services organizations?
Allocating funds
Justifying budgets
Adapting lesson plans
Maintaining equipment
71.
During a corrective action, employees are entitled to a copy of the:
operational plan of the incident in question.
organization's personnel and disciplinary files.
charges and the material upon which the action is based.
labor/management agreements as it relates to coaching sessions.
72.
During a critical incident event, accountability systems allow an IC to know which responders are at the incident, where each is located, and:
the classification of on-scene responders.
how many responders may be trapped or injured.
the types of responder stressors present on scene.
which responder injuries the organization is liable for.
73.
A postincident analysis (PIA) should be completed for major incidents or those that involve:
off-duty injuries or deaths.
fire and life safety surveys.
line-of-duty injuries or deaths.
resources from a single source.
74.
A company officer can utilize personnel to directly affect the change process by:
drafting automatic change agreements.
assigning subordinates to compose media and press releases.
identifying those who resist the change for later disciplinary measures.
tasking informal leaders within the organization to help influence others' opinions on the change.
75.
During radio communications, Division/Group Supervisors use the phonetic designations of Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta in situations:
with odd geographical layout.
with multiple mutual aid partners.
where cardinal directions are obvious.
where there is more than one staging area.
76.
Which situation would indicate that a risk management plan needs to be revised?
There is no apparent change in the risk results.
There is a decrease in risk-related personnel costs.
Current injuries related to target risks are decreasing.
Current training methods are effective at controlling risks.
77.
Workplace accidents are investigated to identify the __ that were the accident's root cause.
knowledge or skills
exposures or injuries
severity or frequency
behaviors or conditions
78.
When examining fire patterns, take note of the visible boundaries or borders where fire or products of combustion:
were extinguished by an automatic or manual sprinkler system.
are obscured or invisible because it burned in a V-shaped pattern.
affected the surface but left adjacent surfaces less affected or intact.
were immediately suppressed though contact with ventilation sources.
79.
Company officers acting as change agents during organizational change must be able to:
collect as much data about community demographics as possible.
proofread any change documentation by themselves at least one time.
serve as a subject matter expert in the area that the change will occur.
declare the permanent completion of the change process at some point in time.
80.
Using humor in a departmental social media post is potentially dangerous and may offend someone because:
humor is usually used as a persuasive communication tactic and may confuse people.
the feelings and the thoughts of the audience are not being acknowledged or respected.
body language and other visible and auditory clues are not present in the communications.
some cultures believe it is disrespectful to use humor in any kind of written communications.
81.
When making assignments, what two factors should a company officer consider to encourage cooperative group interaction?
Operational budgets and funding allotted for personnel pay
Individuals within the unit and their relationship to each other
Type of task and the equipment available to complete the task
Records and written reprimands for the individuals within the unit
82.
While not a requirement, having written documentation verifying an interagency aid agreement may aid in:
disseminating policies and procedures.
establishing command and control detail.
maintaining interagency training records.
interacting with the federal branches of government.
83.
Company officers may attempt to determine fire origin and spread by observing fire effects and recognizing and interpreting:
fire patterns.
fire methods.
witness statements.
suspicious witnesses.
84.
What happens to group integrity if its sense of continuity is disturbed?
Members tend to be poor producers with improved identity, morale, and spirit
Members tend to be high achievers and develop healthy rivalries among themselves
Group can become fragmented and member's commitment to the group may diminish
Group can develop esprit de corps which can evolve into unhealthy rivalries among other units
85.
The common binding interests of emergency responders may change with their:
organization's policies, rules, and regulations.
roles within the NIMS-ICS Command structure.
changing formative and summative evaluation results.
changing goals and aspirations within the organization.
86.
What type of general incident information should be collected as part of an accident investigation?
Promotional records of on-scene responders
Medical records of on-scene bystanders or victims
Type of incident, illness, injury, exposure, or fatality
Maintenance records of privately owned vehicles used on scene
87.
A fire pattern on a noncombustible surface such as a brick wall may look like:
melting.
spalling.
staining.
charring.
88.
What step of process implementation includes training and development, team building, and feedback?
Control the change
Plan the change interventions
Recognize the need for change
Identify resistance and address it
89.
Finding the origin of the fire involves knowledge of:
fire surveys.
fire behavior.
organizational staffing.
policies and procedures.
90.
In order to ensure an effective interagency response, NIMS-based ICS for unified command (UC) should be used as a model for response management in the:
area contingency plans.
executive summary outlines.
reciprocal payment schemes.
community preincident surveys.
91.
If a particular injury has a high incidence rate, it will likely continue to occur until:
the injured personnel are disciplined and trained properly.
the job hazard is identified and a task analysis is implemented.
its root cause is evaluated and control measures are eliminated.
its root cause is identified and control measures are implemented.
92.
30. A fire's cause is classified as accidental when it involves a(an):
second fire in the same structure.
liquid that is foreign to a particular location.
intentional human act to ignite or spread fire.
unintentional human act to ignite or spread fire.
93.
A company officer can ensure that personnel evaluations are objective by:
conducting evaluations linked to transfers as soon as possible.
creating an atmosphere for personnel to become self-motivators.
overcoming personal bias and basing the evaluation on established criteria.
maintaining personal bias and basing the evaluation on informal group criteria.
94.
Which type of risk should be considered a high-priority item within a risk management plan?
Risk with a high probability of occurrence and serious consequences
Risk involving minor injuries and no projected or documented fatalities
Risk with a low probability of occurrence and nonserious consequences
Risk involving community members, mutual aid partners, and personnel family members
95.
Which is a basic step used to determine a fire's area of origin?
Search for natural perimeter markings
Interview witnesses and other first responders
Use common sense to analyze the information gathered
Set up a 1-mile (1600 m) search perimeter around the scene
96.
One way to increase the likelihood of success for a change process is to divide the process into attainable:
training sessions.
segments and goals.
points and subpoints.
polices and procedures.
97.
Customer service SOPs for complex incidents involve working with victims and working towards:
societal restoration.
societal advancement.
an incident-free community.
fire and life safety objectives.
98.
The first level of progressive discipline may be utilized for an employee who:
violates grooming policies and procedures.
steals items from the organization and resells them.
verbally and/or physically assaults another employee.
arrives on scene under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
99.
What search method makes it possible to use fire indicators to determine the path of fire spread and the area of fire origin?
Start on the interior of the structure and work outward
Start at the lowest point of the structure to the highest point
Work from the areas of least damage to areas of greatest damage
Work from the areas of most damage to the areas of least damage
100.
Which type of Command-level assignment comes with the authority to make decisions and assignments within the boundaries of the overall IAP and safety conditions?
Task
Branch
Tactical
General
101.
What factor may have the greatest influence on the productivity and success of the formal group?
Informal subgroups formed around shared interests
Binding subgroups formed around a sense of adventure
Interpersonal subgroups formed around rewards and recognition
Formal subgroups formed around organizational policies and procedures
102.
A postincident analysis (PIA) objective is to:
identify, develop, initiate, maintain, and control the communications process.
develop an effective Incident Command organization based on incident objectives.
provide an opportunity for participants to objectively and constructively review operations.
review, evaluate, and revise the Incident Management Plan based on conditions, actions, and needs.
103.
The change process should be viewed as:
linear.
cyclical.
an annual process.
a one-time process.
104.
5. Which type of organizational change affects the skills, performances, attitudes, behaviors, or cultures of the workforce to meet the force of change?
People
Strategic
Structure
Technology
105.
Fire patterns provide information on how the fire:
was mitigated.
was first ignited.
traveled from its area of origin.
weakened from exposure to ventilation.
106.
During a transfer of command, the original IC provides the relieving officer with a(an) __ that can be supplemented with the use of an organization-approved tactical worksheet.
situation status report
exposure reporting form
rehabilitation tracking document
incident personnel performance rating
107.
Developing and implementing training policies and procedures that are dedicated to safety can mitigate the:
human factors that lead to accidents.
cost and benefits of human-caused accidents.
need for peer mentoring that could prevent accidents.
budgeting issues that could compound the effects of accidents.
108.
During an employee counseling session, the company officer should:
use progressive discipline to give the employee the option to willingly conform.
recommend career path choices and provide professional development opportunities.
recognize, constructively criticize, and carefully correct flaws in subordinates' actions.
give the employee a letter in person or through certified mail with a return receipt requested.
109.
Which on-scene position coordinates the deployment ofresources required to complete tactical objectives within an assigned incident area?
Command Aide
Incident Commander
Task group supervisor
Division/Groups supervisor
110.
What should company officers be aware of regarding North American Native Nations fire agencies located near their own jurisdiction?
The capabilities of the tribal fire agency
The agency's level of emotional intelligence
Whether the tribe is responsible for its own funding
Whether the tribal chief is federally or locally appointed
111.
Company officers should compare the __ of implementing risk reduction strategies.
costs and benefits
acts and conditions
root cause and symptoms
positive and negative trends
112.
Revisions to a risk management plan should be made:
as identified or needed.
at least every fiscal cycle.
as public opinion dictates.
at least every other month.
113.
When identifying organizational risks, consider the worst of possible conditions or potential events as well as operations that:
occur frequently.
occur infrequently.
have a low incidence rate.
have a high avoidance rate.
114.
A well-organized personnel evaluation program can improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of employees and the organization because it can:
identify informal leaders.
justify monetary rewards.
expose training deficiencies.
strengthen binding interests.
115.
The range of sanctions involved in a punitive disciplinary action includes:
peer mentoring.
legal prosecution.
an oral reprimand.
a professional evaluation.
116.
An accident in which members are exposed to toxic fumes at an incident due to receiving inadequate training on the use of personal protective equipment has its root cause in a(an):
unsafe act.
unsafe measure.
biological exposure.
environmental hazard.
117.
In which type of situation should an IC assign Divisions/Groups at an emergency incident?
Hazards on scene are expected and units are involved in simpler operations
Not enough supervisors are on scene to facilitate efficient or safer operations
Units are operating from tactical positions that Command has direct control over
Units are operating from tactical positions that Command has little or no direct controlover
118.
The narrative portion of the accident investigation report should include:
the company officer's personnel evaluation.
the job description of staff personnel involved.
observations from the relatives of incident victims.
incident observations on the part of the company officer.
119.
All incident-related evidence including, documents of evidentiary value, and any other items that support the findings of the investigation are also subject to:
determination laws.
cause classifications.
scientific hypotheses.
chain-of-custody rules.
120.
If a Company Officer II attempts to exert power outside of the prescribed authority of the position and the powers granted that position when utilizing legitimate power, they will:
legitimize their efforts.
delegitimize their efforts.
make others want to be like them.
influence compliance and obedience.
121.
During a job-performance evaluation, what action can the company officer take to generate change in an employee?
Emphasize the importance of studying the promotional materials
Create an atmosphere in which the employee can feel challenged and respected
Prevent the employees from setting or altering performance goals and objectives
Ensure compliance with established policies, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures
122.
In which situation should an Incident Commander (IC) demobilize incident personnel and units?
Incident requires additional resources.
Incident operational period is extended.
Resources are no longer need on scene.
Resources are provided by mutual aid partners.
123.
Group-level units are responsible for:
general resource allocation.
specific functional assignments.
restricting access to control zones.
creating tactical personnel worksheets.
124.
Division/Group supervisors must maintain communication with assigned units in order to:
control their location and function.
facilitate the transfer of command.
reduce face-to-face communication.
control the cost of the incident response.
125.
Which piece of information assists in the determination of fire growth and development?
Command structure used at the incident
Fire-suppression efforts used on the structure
Who reported the incident to emergency dispatch
How many candles were in the structure before the fire
126.
Which type of discipline results when reasonable rules of conduct are established and are fairly and consistently applied?
Self-discipline
Peer-discipline
Positive discipline
Negative discipline
127.
Information sources from the incident, such as preincident plans and the IAP, are compiled into a(an) __ to form the incident data portion of the postincident analysis (PIA).
informal memo
three-part outline
executive summary
chronological report
128.
When a fire's area of origin is apparent, the Company Officer II is responsible for:
filling out documentation needed for legal proceedings.
conducting an in-depth and thorough fire investigation.
acting as fire investigator until a certified investigator arrives on scene.
ensuring that those responsible for reporting the fire fill out an incident report.
129.
A visual tracking system should be easy to use and contain a site plan that shows the incident's:
control zones.
hazards and risks.
operational periods.
jurisdictional boundaries.
130.
Which type of power is determined by other senior managers, boards, and factors that are outside the Company Officer II's control?
Expert
Reward
Coercive
Referent
131.
What piece of information may be depicted in a drawing of a fire scene?
Drawings of the responding apparatus
Details regarding a building's contents
Pictorial depictions of potential suspects
Notes on the physical characteristics ofresponders
132.
A Company Officer II tasked with the responsibility of supervising the operation within a defined geographical area is working within the __ level.
Task
Strike
Group
Division
133.
What should a company officer do if informal attempts to correct an employee's inappropriate behavior fail?
Meet and talk with the subordinate in front of other crew members
Consult the labor/management agreement for termination procedures
Follow the organization's discipline policy and document any actions taken
Take any actions necessary to intensify the employee's feelings of inferiority
134.
If tire tracks or footprints are noticed at a scene, the company officer should:
ask the nearest bystander if they made them.
document them according to AHJ procedures.
use their personal smartphone to photograph them.
ignore them and concentrate on finding the point of origin.
135.
Research into the root cause of job-related illnesses and exposures can be accomplished through:
accurate organizational funding aimed at safety development.
accurate organizational record keeping over an extended period of time.
increasing organizational training in investigative, analytical, and emotional skills.
enrolling mutual aid partners into the organization's medical surveillance program.
136.
A company officer will exert authority less often and can lead with a democratic approach that allows the unit to carry out orders with minimal supervision when unit members:
are under coercive power.
recognize the officer's authority.
follow the commands of the informal leader.
are working outside the prescribed authority.
137.
In which stage of a fire investigation does a person's action or omission need be considered as the event that brought together the competent ignition source with the first material ignited?
Interview of witnesses
Search for the first material
Identification of a fire's origin
Evaluation of ignition sequences
138.
A company officer's personal concept of what it means to be an officer is determined by:
an affiliation with a high-risk profession.
their perception of the role within the organization.
expectations and regulations for emergency response.
the legal definitions of their role within the organization.
139.
Wind, topography, aspect, and fuel variations affect a wildland fire's:
motive and opportunity.
clean bums and protected areas.
cause and ignition classifications.
spread rate and direction of travel.
140.
Which type of progressive discipline is an attempt to correct inappropriate behavior as soon as it is discovered to ensure that it does not become a pattern or progress to a more serious offense?
Punitive action
Defensive action
Corrective action
Preventive action
141.
A resource allocation common to many incidents is "Deploy Resources," which includes:
evaluating the situation (size-up), continually updating, and/or obtaining briefing from the previous IC.
reviewing, evaluating, and revising (as needed) the Incident Management Plan based on conditions, actions, and needs.
assuming command, announcing Incident Command Post location, and establishing an effective Incident Command Post.
assigning resources consistent with plans and standard operating procedures, standard operating guidelines, and the Incident Action Plan.
142.
A company officer investigating a fire scene must be aware that the __ may have been altered or destoyed by the fire.
heat source
fire patterns
motive and opportunity
products of combustion
143.
Which resource can be used to compile a list of organizational accidents, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities?
Close calls database
National retention trends
Incident response reports
Organization's internal records
144.
What is a potential response to an accident's root cause?
Increase of a supervisor's span of control
Decrease in labor/management negotiations
Purchase or creation of new training programs
environmental hazard.
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