NFSI Cognitive Abilities 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Directive

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

300 sq ft

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pain

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

240 hours

Answer

24 × 10 = 240 hours per month.

NFSI - National Firefighter Selection Inventory Practice Test