FCTC Verbal Reasoning 5

Question 1

A memo reads: 'Shift supervisors are RESPONSIBLE for confirming apparatus readiness at the start of each shift, while mechanics are accountable for repairs.' Who should check that a truck is ready before a shift begins?

Accepted Answer

The shift supervisor

Answer

The memo assigns responsibility for confirming apparatus readiness to shift supervisors, not mechanics.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to 'CORROBORATE'?

Accepted Answer

Confirm

Answer

Corroborate means to confirm or support a statement or finding with additional evidence.

Question 3

Read: 'The ladder company shall respond to all structure fires within city limits EXCEPT when already committed to another incident.' The ladder company is currently on scene of a vehicle fire. A structure fire is dispatched. What should occur?

Accepted Answer

The ladder company remains on the vehicle fire scene

Answer

Since the ladder company is already committed to another incident, the exception applies and they should remain on scene.

Question 4

Choose the best meaning of AMBIGUOUS as used here: 'The witness gave an ambiguous account of where the fire started.'

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

Ambiguous means unclear or capable of being understood in more than one way.

Question 5

A training bulletin states firefighters must 'ADHERE to established ventilation protocols.' What does ADHERE most nearly mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Comply with

Answer

Adhere means to follow or comply with a rule, standard, or instruction.

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FCTC Verbal Reasoning 5