OFAI - Firefighter Aptitude Test Ontario Map Reading and Navigation Questions and Answers

Question 1

On a topographic map, what do contour lines that are very close together indicate?

Accepted Answer

A steep incline or cliff

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A gradual slope

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A body of water

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A flat plateau

Question 2

A fire crew is dispatched to an incident at the corner of Maple Ave and 3rd St. According to the provided map legend, Maple Ave is a major arterial road, and 3rd St is a local one-way street heading north. The fire engine is currently south of the incident on 3rd St. Which of the following is the most efficient and lawful route to the scene?

Accepted Answer

Turn onto the nearest eastbound street, go north on the next major road, and then turn west onto Maple Ave.

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Proceed directly north on 3rd St.

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Make a U-turn and find an alternative route.

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Drive south on 3rd St. to circle the block.

Question 3

Which of the following is typically represented in blue on a standard topographical or city map?

Accepted Answer

Water features like rivers and lakes

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Vegetation and parks

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Man-made structures

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Contour lines

Question 4

A map has a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between the fire station and an incident location on the map is 4 centimeters, what is the actual ground distance?

Accepted Answer

2 kilometers

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20 kilometers

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200 meters

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5 kilometers

Question 5

You are navigating to an emergency and the map shows a symbol of a black square with a 'C' inside it. According to standard incident mapping symbols, what does this most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

The Command Post

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A collapsed structure

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A water cistern

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A commercial building

Question 6

When planning a route for an emergency vehicle, which of the following map features is MOST critical to consider for determining the fastest response time?

Accepted Answer

Road classifications and traffic-control symbols

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The location of public parks

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The names of all residential streets

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Topographical contour intervals