NFSI Cognitive Abilities 5

Question 1

A fire company responds to 9 calls on Monday, 7 on Tuesday, 11 on Wednesday, and 5 on Thursday. What is the average number of calls per day?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

(9 + 7 + 11 + 5) ÷ 4 = 32 ÷ 4 = 8 calls per day.

Question 2

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

Accepted Answer

The lieutenant said, 'Advance the line.'

Answer

A comma is the correct punctuation before a direct quotation in this context.

Question 3

A pump discharges 250 gallons per minute. How long will it take to discharge 1,750 gallons?

Accepted Answer

7 minutes

Answer

1,750 ÷ 250 = 7 minutes.

Question 4

Read: 'During a Mayday, all non-essential radio traffic must cease immediately.' A firefighter calls a Mayday. What should other units do?

Accepted Answer

Stop transmitting unless directly involved in the Mayday

Answer

Non-essential radio traffic must stop so the Mayday channel stays clear for rescue coordination.

Question 5

Which word is the antonym of 'hazardous'?

Accepted Answer

Benign

Answer

'Benign' means harmless or not dangerous, making it the antonym of hazardous.

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