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Cognitive Abilities Flashcards

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  1. A report states injuries occurred at 0230, 0415, 0820, and 1310 hours. How many of these times are in the afternoon (PM)?

    Answer: 1

    Only 1310 (1:10 PM) falls in the afternoon; the others are early morning.

  2. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The battalion chief issued a ______ prohibiting personnel from entering the collapse zone.'

    Answer: Directive

    A 'directive' is an official order or instruction issued by an authority, fitting a command context.

  3. A residential structure is 30 ft wide and 50 ft deep. A fire occupies the back 20% of the structure. What is the area on fire?

    Answer: 300 sq ft

    Total area = 30 × 50 = 1,500 sq ft; 20% of 1,500 = 300 sq ft.

  4. Which analogy is correct? Smoke is to fire as _____ is to injury.

    Answer: Pain

    Pain is a symptom of injury just as smoke is a symptom/byproduct of fire.

  5. A firefighter's shift is 24 hours. She works 10 shifts per month. How many hours does she work per month?

    Answer: 240 hours

    24 × 10 = 240 hours per month.

  6. Read: 'Salvage operations protect property from water and smoke damage during and after fire suppression.' When should salvage begin?

    Answer: During fire suppression when safe to do so

    The passage states salvage occurs 'during and after' suppression, so it can begin while suppression is active if safe.

  7. A sequence reads: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___. What is the next number?

    Answer: 48

    Each number is doubled: 24 × 2 = 48.