CPS Verbal Reasoning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: All firefighters at Station 5 are trained in CPR. Maria is a firefighter at Station 5. What can be concluded?
- Maria is trained in CPR (Correct answer)
- Maria is a paramedic
- Maria trains others in CPR
- Maria works at multiple stations
Correct answer: Maria is trained in CPR
If all members of a group share a trait, any individual member must share it.
Question 2: Which word is the antonym of 'extinguish'?
- Ignite (Correct answer)
- Smother
- Douse
- Quench
Correct answer: Ignite
To extinguish is to put out a fire, while to ignite is to start one.
Question 3: A report states the fire 'spread rapidly through the structure.' Which word best replaces 'rapidly'?
- Swiftly (Correct answer)
- Cautiously
- Slowly
- Reluctantly
Correct answer: Swiftly
'Swiftly' is a synonym for 'rapidly,' both meaning quickly.
Question 4: If no exits were blocked and everyone evacuated safely, which statement must be true?
- The occupants could leave the building (Correct answer)
- The fire was small
- The alarm failed
- The building was empty before the fire
Correct answer: The occupants could leave the building
Unblocked exits and a safe evacuation mean occupants were able to leave.
Question 5: Choose the word that means nearly the same as 'hazard'.
- Danger (Correct answer)
- Safety
- Comfort
- Routine
Correct answer: Danger
A hazard is a source of danger or risk.
Question 6: Every engine company responded before the ladder company. The ladder company arrived at 3:10. What can be inferred about the engine company?
- It arrived before 3:10 (Correct answer)
- It arrived at 3:10
- It arrived after 3:10
- It did not respond
Correct answer: It arrived before 3:10
Responding 'before' the ladder company means arriving earlier than 3:10.
Question 7: Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- The crew checked their equipment before the call. (Correct answer)
- The crew checked there equipment before the call.
- The crew checked they're equipment before the call.
- The crew checked theyre equipment before the call.
Correct answer: The crew checked their equipment before the call.
'Their' is the possessive form needed to show the crew's equipment.
CPS Verbal Reasoning 2
All firefighters at Station 5 are trained in CPR.
Maria is a firefighter at Station 5.
What can be concluded?