CPS Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

A passage says smoke detectors 'should be tested monthly and replaced every ten years.' How often should they be tested?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

The passage directly states detectors should be tested monthly.

Question 2

Which word best completes the analogy: Water is to fire as bandage is to ___?

Accepted Answer

Wound

Answer

Water treats fire as a bandage treats a wound.

Question 3

Some calls are false alarms. All false alarms are logged. Therefore...

Accepted Answer

Some calls that are false alarms are logged

Answer

Calls that are false alarms must be logged since all false alarms are logged.

Question 4

Select the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

Asphyxiation

Answer

'Asphyxiation' is the correct spelling for suffocation from lack of oxygen.

Question 5

A memo reads: 'Hydrants must be inspected unless they were inspected within the past year.' A hydrant was last inspected 14 months ago. What is required?

Accepted Answer

It must be inspected

Answer

Since 14 months exceeds one year, the exemption does not apply and inspection is required.

CPS Firefighter Test Practice Test

CPS Firefighter Test Practice Test

CPS Verbal Reasoning 3