CPS CPS Firefighter Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

A fire department policy states: 'Firefighters must complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education per year.
At least 10 of those hours must cover hazardous materials.' Firefighter Chen completed 35 hours of continuing education, including 12 hours on hazardous materials.
Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Chen met the hazardous materials requirement but not the total hours requirement.

Answer

Chen met both requirements.

Answer

Chen met the total hours requirement but not the hazardous materials requirement.

Answer

Chen failed to meet both requirements.

Question 2

Read the following passage: 'Structural integrity during a fire depends on the building material. Steel loses approximately 50% of its strength at 1,100°F, while wood char forms a protective layer that can slow combustion.' Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

Accepted Answer

Steel can weaken significantly at high temperatures that occur in fires.

Answer

Steel is always safer than wood in a fire.

Answer

Wood buildings are more fire-resistant than steel buildings.

Answer

Building material has no effect on firefighting strategy.

Question 3

A dispatch log reads: 'Unit 7 arrived on scene at 14:22. Unit 7 requested backup at 14:35. Unit 12 arrived at 14:48.' How many minutes passed between Unit 7's arrival and Unit 12's arrival?

Accepted Answer

26 minutes

Answer

13 minutes

Answer

23 minutes

Answer

11 minutes

Question 4

A notice states: 'All firefighters assigned to Ladder Company must hold a valid driver's license for vehicles over 26,000 lbs GVW. Exceptions may be granted by the battalion chief.' Firefighter Davis holds only a standard Class C license. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Davis may be assigned to Ladder Company if the battalion chief grants an exception.

Answer

Davis cannot be assigned to Ladder Company under any circumstances.

Answer

Davis automatically qualifies for Ladder Company assignment.

Answer

Davis must obtain the license within 30 days of assignment.

Question 5

Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'exacerbate.'

Accepted Answer

Worsen

Answer

Alleviate

Answer

Stabilize

Answer

Evaluate

Question 6

A report states: 'Of the 24 injuries recorded last quarter, 8 occurred during training, 10 during active suppression, and the remainder during overhaul operations.' How many injuries occurred during overhaul?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

10