NFST Test — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a benchmark (BM) symbol on a USGS topographic map indicate?
- A point of known elevation verified by survey (Correct answer)
- A historic landmark or monument
- The highest point in the mapped area
- A recommended camping spot
Correct answer: A point of known elevation verified by survey
A benchmark is a surveyed point of precisely known elevation, marked on the ground with a brass disk and shown on maps with its elevation value.
Question 2: A firefighter's air tank lasts 30 minutes at normal activity. At heavy exertion, it lasts 40% less time. How long does it last at heavy exertion?
- 12 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 18 minutes (Correct answer)
- 16 minutes
Correct answer: 18 minutes
40% of 30 = 12; 30 − 12 = 18 minutes.
Question 3: During a search and rescue operation, a team is given a probability area defined on a map by grid coordinates. The search planner divides it into segments to maximize coverage. This technique is called:
- Probability of area (POA) segmentation
- Containment boundary marking
- Systematic grid search planning (Correct answer)
- Hasty search perimeter
Correct answer: Systematic grid search planning
Systematic grid search planning divides a probability area into manageable segments so teams can cover terrain methodically without gaps.
Question 4: Choose the line that contains the typographical error, grammatical mistake, or punctuation mistake. <br> <br> The incident commander is in charge of overseeing every facet of emergency response, including effectively managing all incident operations and accountability for all parties envolved.
- accountability for all parties envolved (Correct answer)
- overseeing every facet of emergency response
- The incident commander is in charge
- including effectively managing all incident operations
Correct answer: accountability for all parties envolved
The error is in option D, specifically the word 'envolved.' The correct spelling for this word is 'involved.' The other parts of the sentence are grammatically correct and contain no spelling or punctuation errors. This is a straightforward spelling mistake.
Question 5: Read the sentence: 'The United States fought for independence from Britain.' Who did the United States fight for independence from?
- Britain (Correct answer)
- Spain
- Germany
- France
Correct answer: Britain
The sentence states that the United States fought for independence from Britain.
Question 6: A train travels 240 miles in 3 hours. At the same rate, how long will it take to travel 400 miles?
- 4.5 hours
- 6 hours
- 4 hours
- 5 hours (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 5 hours
The rate is 80 mph; 400 ÷ 80 = 5 hours.
Question 7: Smoke rising quickly and freely from a building generally indicates what about the fire conditions inside?
- The fire has self-extinguished
- A backdraft is imminent
- The fire is fully developed
- There is adequate ventilation and the fire is oxygen-rich (Correct answer)
Correct answer: There is adequate ventilation and the fire is oxygen-rich
Smoke that rises quickly and freely indicates the fire has a good oxygen supply and is burning in a well-ventilated space.
Question 8: Which of the following best explains why a larger diameter hose can deliver more water at the same pressure compared to a smaller hose?
- Larger hose has a higher wall strength
- Larger hose has less friction loss per unit length (Correct answer)
- Larger hose operates at lower pressure
- Larger hose is more flexible
Correct answer: Larger hose has less friction loss per unit length
Friction loss decreases dramatically as hose diameter increases, allowing greater volume flow at the same operating pressure.
Question 9: A dispatch map shows Station A at coordinates (2, 3) and a fire at (8, 7). What is the approximate straight-line distance?
- 5.2 units
- 7.2 units (Correct answer)
- 6.8 units
- 10 units
Correct answer: 7.2 units
Distance = √((8−2)² + (7−3)²) = √(36+16) = √52 ≈ 7.2 units.
Question 10: At 2247 Maple Street at 14:32, smoke is observed from the second floor windows on the north side of a three-story brick building with two persons unaccounted for. How many floors does the building have?
- Two
- Four
- Three (Correct answer)
- Five
Correct answer: Three
The building is described as a three-story brick structure.
Question 11: A department Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) reads: 'Upon arrival at a motor vehicle accident, the first-arriving unit shall establish command, conduct a 360-degree size-up of the scene, and ensure apparatus placement protects the scene and personnel. Initial actions should prioritize life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation, in that order.' Which of the following is the highest priority for the first-arriving unit according to this SOP?
- Preserving the vehicle from further damage.
- Placing the fire engine to block traffic.
- Establishing a water supply.
- Checking on the occupants of the vehicles. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Checking on the occupants of the vehicles.
The SOP explicitly states that initial actions should prioritize 'life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation, in that order.' Checking on the occupants of the vehicles directly addresses the highest priority, which is life safety. Apparatus placement is also a key action but is done to protect the scene and personnel, which supports the overall goal of life safety.
Question 12: A pump operator is preparing to charge a hose line. The required nozzle pressure is 100 PSI, the friction loss in the hose is calculated to be 40 PSI, and there is a 15 PSI loss from the appliance. There is no elevation change. What is the Net Pump Discharge Pressure (NPDP) required?
- 115 PSI
- 155 PSI (Correct answer)
- 140 PSI
- 125 PSI
Correct answer: 155 PSI
The Net Pump Discharge Pressure (NPDP) is the sum of the nozzle pressure, total friction loss, and appliance loss (plus or minus any elevation changes). In this case: NPDP = 100 PSI (Nozzle) + 40 PSI (Friction Loss) + 15 PSI (Appliance) = 155 PSI.
Question 13: A firefighter carries a 60-lb hose bundle and climbs a ladder at a rate of 2 feet per second. How much power is required (in ft-lbs/sec)?
- 60 ft-lbs/sec
- 120 ft-lbs/sec (Correct answer)
- 180 ft-lbs/sec
- 30 ft-lbs/sec
Correct answer: 120 ft-lbs/sec
Power = Force × Velocity = 60 lbs × 2 ft/sec = 120 ft-lbs/sec.
Question 14: Read the sentence: 'New citizens must promise to be loyal to the United States.' What must new citizens promise?
- To vote in every election
- To pay all taxes on time
- To be loyal to the United States (Correct answer)
- To learn English quickly
Correct answer: To be loyal to the United States
The sentence states that new citizens must promise to be loyal to the United States.
Question 15: What is the primary purpose of a check valve in a fire hose or pump system?
- To increase flow velocity
- To reduce water pressure
- To allow flow in one direction only (Correct answer)
- To filter debris from the water supply
Correct answer: To allow flow in one direction only
A check valve permits fluid to flow in one direction only, preventing backflow that could contaminate the water supply or damage equipment.
Question 16: Which transition word best indicates a contrast between two ideas?
- Furthermore
- Therefore
- Nevertheless (Correct answer)
- Similarly
Correct answer: Nevertheless
'Nevertheless' introduces a contrasting point despite what was previously stated.
Question 17: Two angles of a triangle measure 55° and 75°. What is the measure of the third angle?
- 60°
- 70°
- 45°
- 50° (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 50°
Angles in a triangle sum to 180°; 180 − 55 − 75 = 50°.
Question 18: Pick the line that has a spelling error, grammar mistake, or punctuation mistake. <br> <br> "Firefighters go inside burning buildings to put out fires and save people. Several firefighters is in charge of giving medical aid."
- Firefighters go inside burning buildings to put out fires
- and save people
- Several firefighters is in charge (Correct answer)
- of giving medical aid
Correct answer: Several firefighters is in charge
The error is in option D: 'Several firefighters is in charge.' The subject 'Several firefighters' is plural, so the verb must also be plural. The correct phrasing should be 'Several firefighters *are* in charge.' The use of 'is' with a plural subject constitutes a grammatical mistake (subject-verb agreement error).
Question 19: You arrive first at a multi-vehicle accident with multiple patients. What is your immediate priority?
- Begin treating the most visibly injured patient first
- Wait for your officer to arrive before taking any action
- Begin moving all patients to a single location
- Conduct a scene size-up, establish command, and call for additional resources (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Conduct a scene size-up, establish command, and call for additional resources
The first-arriving unit must conduct a scene size-up, establish command, and request appropriate resources before beginning patient care.
Question 20: A 1,500-gallon water tender delivers water to a scene. After three trips of 1,500 gallons each, how many gallons total have been delivered?
- 4,000 gallons
- 3,500 gallons
- 4,500 gallons (Correct answer)
- 3,000 gallons
Correct answer: 4,500 gallons
3 × 1,500 = 4,500 gallons.
Question 21: A fire burns at a rate consuming 200 square feet every 5 minutes. How many square feet will burn in 30 minutes?
- 1,100 sq ft
- 1,200 sq ft (Correct answer)
- 1,000 sq ft
- 900 sq ft
Correct answer: 1,200 sq ft
200 ÷ 5 = 40 sq ft/min; 40 × 30 = 1,200 sq ft.
Question 22: A sentence reads: 'The council members were unanimous in their decision.' How many members agreed?
- More than half
- None of them
- All of them (Correct answer)
- Exactly half
Correct answer: All of them
'Unanimous' means every single member agreed with no dissenting votes.
Question 23: A paragraph reads: 'Although the initial cost is high, solar panels typically pay for themselves within ten years.' What is the author's overall point?
- Solar panels are too expensive to be practical
- Ten years is too long to wait for savings
- The upfront cost is the only consideration
- Solar panels are a worthwhile long-term investment (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Solar panels are a worthwhile long-term investment
The word 'although' concedes the high cost but pivots to the long-term benefit, indicating the panels are worthwhile.
Question 24: Choose the bolded word that has the wrong spelling: <br> <br> The RESPIRATORY system and lungs are more susceptible to harm than any other part of the body. Gases ASOCIATED to fires are PERILOUS and should not be INHALED.
- perilous
- respiratory
- asociated (Correct answer)
- inhaled
Correct answer: asociated
The word 'asociated' is misspelled in the passage. The correct spelling is 'associated', which includes a second 's'. The other bolded words—'respiratory,' 'perilous,' and 'inhaled'—are all spelled correctly.
Question 25: Which of the following conditions would most likely cause a GPS receiver to give inaccurate position readings in a forested or canyon environment?
- Operating the GPS with a partially charged battery
- Poor satellite geometry or signal blockage by terrain and tree canopy (Correct answer)
- Failing to enter the correct map datum before use
- Using the device in temperatures below 50°F
Correct answer: Poor satellite geometry or signal blockage by terrain and tree canopy
Dense tree canopy and surrounding terrain can block or reflect GPS satellite signals, degrading position accuracy.
Question 26: A centrifugal pump is running but delivering no water. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
- The pump is air-locked (not primed) (Correct answer)
- The impeller is spinning too fast
- The discharge valve is fully open
- The discharge pressure is too high
Correct answer: The pump is air-locked (not primed)
Centrifugal pumps cannot pump air; if not primed with water, they spin without moving fluid, a condition called air-lock or vapor lock.
Question 27: A passage states: 'The law was enacted to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.' What is the purpose of the law?
- To encourage more lending to consumers
- To help lenders recover unpaid loans
- To shield borrowers from abusive lending (Correct answer)
- To regulate bank interest rates nationally
Correct answer: To shield borrowers from abusive lending
'Protect consumers from predatory lending' means the law shields borrowers from lenders who exploit them.
Question 28: Which of the following best describes the function of a pressure relief valve?
- It increases system pressure when flow drops
- It opens to release pressure when a set limit is exceeded (Correct answer)
- It measures fluid pressure in a system
- It converts pressure energy to kinetic energy
Correct answer: It opens to release pressure when a set limit is exceeded
A pressure relief valve automatically opens to vent excess pressure, protecting the system from damage when pressure exceeds a preset threshold.
Question 29: A passage in a firefighting training manual states: 'It is imperative that firefighters maintain situational awareness at all times. This involves the perception of environmental elements and events, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status in the near future.' Based on this text, which of the following is the MOST accurate summary of situational awareness?
- Following orders from a superior officer without question.
- Understanding the current situation, what it means, and what might happen next. (Correct answer)
- Knowing the location of all team members within a structure.
- Memorizing the layout of a building before entry.
Correct answer: Understanding the current situation, what it means, and what might happen next.
The correct answer accurately paraphrases the three key components mentioned in the passage: perception ('understanding the current situation'), comprehension ('what it means'), and projection ('what might happen next'). The other options are elements of firefighting but do not encompass the full definition of situational awareness as described in the text.
Question 30: You are dispatched from a fire station at the corner of 3rd Ave and Birch St. The incident is at the corner of 5th Ave and Ash St. All avenues run North-South with numbers increasing to the East, and all streets run East-West. A dispatcher advises that a train is currently stopped, blocking the railroad tracks that run parallel to, and just south of, Ash St. Which of the following is the most viable route for the first-arriving engine?
- East on Birch St, then North on 5th Ave. (Correct answer)
- North on 3rd Ave, then East on Cedar St (one block north of Ash).
- North on 3rd Ave, then East on Ash St.
- East on Birch St, then South on 5th Ave.
Correct answer: East on Birch St, then North on 5th Ave.
The route 'East on Birch St, then North on 5th Ave' approaches the incident from the south, avoiding the blocked railroad tracks which are located on the north side of the incident address. The other routes either lead directly to the blockage or are inefficient.
Question 31: Which sentence uses the active voice most effectively?
- The report was submitted by the attaché before the deadline.
- It was the attaché who had submitted the report.
- The attaché submitted the report before the deadline. (Correct answer)
- Submission of the report was accomplished by the attaché.
Correct answer: The attaché submitted the report before the deadline.
Active voice places the subject (attaché) before the verb, making the sentence clearer and more direct.
Question 32: When a fire hose is kinked, what happens to the water flow and pressure on the discharge side of the kink?
- Flow and pressure both increase
- Flow decreases and pressure behind the kink increases (Correct answer)
- Flow increases and pressure decreases
- Flow and pressure remain unchanged
Correct answer: Flow decreases and pressure behind the kink increases
A kink acts like a restriction: flow downstream drops sharply while pressure builds up behind the kink on the supply side.
Question 33: A circle has a radius of 7 cm. What is its area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- 49 cm²
- 43.96 cm²
- 153.86 cm² (Correct answer)
- 98 cm²
Correct answer: 153.86 cm²
Area = π r² = 3.14 × 49 ≈ 153.86 cm².
Question 34: A passage says: 'While supporters argue the policy reduces crime, critics contend it infringes on civil liberties.' What does this sentence present?
- Two opposing viewpoints on the policy (Correct answer)
- Proof that the policy reduces crime
- The author's personal opinion
- A historical fact about the policy
Correct answer: Two opposing viewpoints on the policy
The sentence gives the supporters' view and the critics' view side by side, presenting both sides of a debate.
Question 35: A hose with a 2.5-inch diameter flows water at 250 gallons per minute. If a second identical hose is added, what is the total flow rate?
- 400 gpm
- 375 gpm
- 450 gpm
- 500 gpm (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 500 gpm
Two identical hoses: 250 × 2 = 500 gpm.
Question 36: On a nautical chart, a number printed in the water area typically indicates what?
- The water's temperature in degrees
- The distance to the nearest port
- The water depth at that location (Correct answer)
- The speed of prevailing currents
Correct answer: The water depth at that location
Numbers printed in water areas on nautical charts represent the depth of the water at that point, usually in feet or fathoms.
Question 37: Which of the following best describes the 'relief' shown on a topographic map?
- The three-dimensional shape and elevation of the land surface (Correct answer)
- The political boundaries between states
- The types of vegetation in an area
- The location of roads and buildings
Correct answer: The three-dimensional shape and elevation of the land surface
Relief on a topographic map refers to the representation of the three-dimensional shape of the terrain, primarily shown through contour lines.
Question 38: Which sentence best uses concrete language over abstract language?
- The literacy program raised graduation rates by 15% in three counties. (Correct answer)
- The program improved things for the people involved.
- The intervention had a significant impact on the affected community.
- The initiative resulted in positive outcomes for stakeholders.
Correct answer: The literacy program raised graduation rates by 15% in three counties.
Concrete language specifies exactly what happened (literacy program, 15% rise, three counties) rather than using abstractions like 'outcomes' or 'impact'.
Question 39: A fire pump discharges water at 150 PSI. If a nozzle is opened on a hoseline 100 feet above the pump, approximately how much pressure is lost to elevation?
- 22 PSI
- 43 PSI (Correct answer)
- 65 PSI
- 100 PSI
Correct answer: 43 PSI
Water loses approximately 0.434 PSI per foot of elevation: 100 ft × 0.434 ≈ 43 PSI.
Question 40: Read the sentence: 'Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.' What is Washington, D.C.?
- The oldest city
- The capital of the United States (Correct answer)
- The home of Congress only
- The largest city
Correct answer: The capital of the United States
The sentence identifies Washington, D.C. as the capital of the United States.
Question 41: If you rotate a right-pointing arrow (→) 270° clockwise, which direction does it now point?
- Right (→)
- Left (←)
- Down (↓)
- Up (↑) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Up (↑)
90° CW → down, 180° CW → left, 270° CW → up.
Question 42: At 2247 Maple Street (14:32), smoke is seen from second floor windows on the north side of a three-story brick building. Two persons are unaccounted for. What construction material is the building made of?
- Steel
- Brick (Correct answer)
- Wood frame
- Concrete block
Correct answer: Brick
The building is described as a three-story brick structure.
Question 43: Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- Key priorities are life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation.
- The captain requested, a ladder truck an ambulance and a police unit.
- The rescue tools include a spreader a cutter, and a ram.
- The engine carries supply hose, attack hose, and various nozzles. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The engine carries supply hose, attack hose, and various nozzles.
When listing three or more items in a series, commas should be used to separate each item for clarity. This sentence correctly places commas after 'supply hose' and 'attack hose' to separate the items in the list.
Question 44: A map's 'projection' refers to which of the following?
- The year the map was last updated
- The method used to print the map
- The mathematical method used to represent the curved Earth on a flat surface (Correct answer)
- The scale at which the map was drawn
Correct answer: The mathematical method used to represent the curved Earth on a flat surface
Map projection is the mathematical transformation used to represent the spherical Earth on a flat, two-dimensional map, which always introduces some distortion.
Question 45: Your captain orders your crew to enter a structure, but you believe conditions have deteriorated beyond safe entry limits. What is the best course of action?
- Enter as ordered — it is not your place to question a captain
- Refuse silently and wait outside without explanation
- Clearly communicate your specific safety concern to the captain before entering (Correct answer)
- Enter alone to verify conditions before allowing your crew in
Correct answer: Clearly communicate your specific safety concern to the captain before entering
Every firefighter has both the right and the duty to communicate specific safety concerns to a supervisor before proceeding with a potentially dangerous order.
Question 46: Which of the following three-dimensional cubes can be made from the unfolded pattern shown? <img src='https://i.imgur.com/sM9wL7k.png' alt='An unfolded cube pattern. The main vertical strip has four squares: white, star, white, triangle. To the right of the star square is a circle square. To the left of the star square is a square with a plus sign.'>
- A cube showing the star, circle, and plus sign on adjacent faces.
- A cube showing the triangle and the circle on adjacent faces.
- A cube showing the plus sign, star, and triangle on adjacent faces. (Correct answer)
- A cube showing the plus sign and the circle on opposite faces.
Correct answer: A cube showing the plus sign, star, and triangle on adjacent faces.
When the pattern is folded, the plus sign, star, and triangle squares will meet at a corner, making them visible together. The circle and plus sign are on opposite sides of the star and will be on opposite faces of the folded cube. The triangle and circle will also be on opposite faces of the cube, as they are two squares apart in the vertical strip with a square in between.
Question 47: An article on fire dynamics states: 'The incipient stage of a fire is the earliest phase, characterized by a small, localized fire with limited heat and smoke production. This stage often goes unnoticed and can extinguish on its own if the fuel source is depleted. However, if conditions are favorable, it will transition to the growth stage.' The word 'incipient' in this context most nearly means:
- Initial (Correct answer)
- Final
- Dangerous
- Uncontrolled
Correct answer: Initial
The passage describes the 'incipient' stage as the 'earliest phase' of a fire. This directly indicates that 'incipient' means initial or beginning. The other words describe later or different characteristics of a fire.
Question 48: What does the term 'latitude' refer to in geographic navigation?
- Elevation above sea level
- Distance north or south of the equator (Correct answer)
- Distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Distance from the nearest coastline
Correct answer: Distance north or south of the equator
Latitude measures angular distance north or south of the equator, ranging from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles.
Question 49: At a Route 9 / Oak Avenue vehicle accident, two vehicles are involved: a blue sedan (front-end damage, 1 conscious occupant) and a red pickup (driver's side door damage, 2 occupants, 1 unconscious). What time did Firefighter Johnson arrive at the scene?
- 08:15 (Correct answer)
- 08:51
- 07:15
- 09:15
Correct answer: 08:15
The scenario states Firefighter Johnson responded at 08:15.
Question 50: You read: 'The policy applies to all employees, regardless of seniority.' Who does the policy cover?
- Every employee at every level (Correct answer)
- Only new employees
- Only senior employees
- Employees hired after a specific date
Correct answer: Every employee at every level
'Regardless of seniority' means the policy makes no exceptions based on how long someone has worked there — it covers everyone.
Question 51: What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ___?
- 95
- 256
- 127 (Correct answer)
- 111
Correct answer: 127
Each term is double the previous term plus 1: 63×2+1=127.
Question 52: A map scale of 1:24,000 means that one inch on the map equals how many feet on the ground?
- 1,200 feet
- 2,000 feet (Correct answer)
- 24,000 feet
- 12,000 feet
Correct answer: 2,000 feet
At 1:24,000 scale, one inch equals 24,000 inches on the ground, which equals 2,000 feet.
Question 53: Read the sentence: 'The President signs bills into law.' What does the President do with bills?
- Signs bills into law (Correct answer)
- Sends bills to the states
- Writes the bills
- Rejects all bills
Correct answer: Signs bills into law
The sentence states that the President signs bills into law.
Question 54: An engine company is given the following directions from the station: 'Proceed south for 4 blocks, turn right and proceed for 6 blocks, then turn right again and proceed for 2 blocks.' What is the engine's final direction of travel?
- South
- North (Correct answer)
- East
- West
Correct answer: North
Traveling South, a right turn orients the vehicle to the West. From a westward direction, another right turn orients the vehicle to the North. Therefore, the final direction of travel is North.
Question 55: What is the best way to revise a sentence that is overly long and complex?
- Break it into two or more shorter, clearer sentences. (Correct answer)
- Move the main clause to the end of the sentence.
- Replace all verbs with nouns to increase formality.
- Add more transitional words to link all clauses.
Correct answer: Break it into two or more shorter, clearer sentences.
Breaking an overly complex sentence into shorter sentences improves clarity and readability.
Question 56: A paragraph concludes: 'In summary, regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep are the pillars of good health.' What is the function of this sentence?
- To provide a specific example
- To summarize the paragraph's main points (Correct answer)
- To contradict earlier claims
- To introduce a new topic
Correct answer: To summarize the paragraph's main points
Phrases like 'in summary' signal a concluding sentence that restates or synthesizes the key points made earlier.
Question 57: A firefighter uses a pry bar (a Class 1 lever) to open a door. If the fulcrum is placed very close to the door, what is the effect?
- The effort required increases significantly
- The effort required decreases significantly (Correct answer)
- Speed of movement increases at the effort end
- The mechanical advantage equals 1
Correct answer: The effort required decreases significantly
Placing the fulcrum close to the load greatly increases the effort arm relative to the resistance arm, providing high mechanical advantage and reducing effort needed.
Question 58: A fire department received 1,440 emergency calls last year. What was the average number of calls per day?
- 5
- 3.5
- 4.5
- 4 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 4
1,440 ÷ 365 ≈ 3.95, which rounds to approximately 4 calls per day.
Question 59: While shopping for station meals in a department-approved grocery store, a citizen loudly complains to you that firefighters are wasting taxpayer money by not being at the station. What is the most professional response?
- Argue with the citizen, explaining in detail the department's budget and staffing policies.
- Ignore the citizen completely and continue shopping to avoid a confrontation.
- Politely and briefly explain that the crew is in service, monitoring their radio, and ready to respond to any emergency. (Correct answer)
- Tell the citizen to file a formal complaint if they have an issue with department policy.
Correct answer: Politely and briefly explain that the crew is in service, monitoring their radio, and ready to respond to any emergency.
This response is professional, educational, and represents the department in a positive light. It addresses the citizen's concern directly without being confrontational and reassures them that the crew remains ready to serve the community. Ignoring the comment or responding defensively can damage public perception of the fire service.
Question 60: Read the sentence: 'The American government is for the people.' Who is the American government for?
- For the people (Correct answer)
- For Congress
- For the President
- For the states
Correct answer: For the people
The sentence states that the American government is for the people.
Question 61: A store marks up an item by 40% and then offers a 20% discount. What is the net percent change from the original price?
- 20% increase
- 12% increase (Correct answer)
- No change
- 8% increase
Correct answer: 12% increase
Multiplying 1.40 × 0.80 = 1.12 gives a net 12% increase over the original price.
Question 62: Read the sentence: 'People from many countries come to live in the United States.' Why do people come to the United States?
- To live there (Correct answer)
- To study English
- To work only
- To visit family
Correct answer: To live there
The sentence states that people come to the United States to live there.
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