CPS Oral Information Comprehension 5

Question 1

Call: 'Move the apparatus 50 feet back, away from the power lines.' Which direction relative to the lines?

Accepted Answer

Away from the power lines

Answer

Toward the power lines

Answer

Parallel to the lines

Answer

Under the lines

Question 2

Instruction: 'Shut off the main breaker first, then begin overhaul.' What precedes overhaul?

Accepted Answer

Shutting the main breaker

Answer

Nothing precedes it

Answer

Ventilation

Answer

Calling dispatch

Question 3

Briefing: 'Two victims are critical, the rest are walking wounded.' Which victims need attention first?

Accepted Answer

Critical victims

Answer

Walking wounded

Answer

All equally

Answer

The youngest first

Question 4

Order: 'Advance to the second floor only if the stairs are stable.' When do you advance?

Accepted Answer

Only if the stairs are stable

Answer

Always immediately

Answer

Never

Answer

Only with Command present

Question 5

Dispatch: 'The fire is contained, but hot spots remain.' What is the current status?

Accepted Answer

Contained with hot spots remaining

Answer

Fully extinguished

Answer

Spreading rapidly

Answer

Not yet contained

Question 6

Report: 'Casualties go to St. Mary's, not County General.' Which hospital receives casualties?

Accepted Answer

St. Mary's

Answer

County General

Answer

Both hospitals

Answer

The nearest clinic

Question 7

Supervisor: 'Maintain radio silence except for emergencies.' When may you use the radio?

Accepted Answer

Only for emergencies

Answer

At any time

Answer

Never

Answer

Only on command channel