Verbal Reasoning Flashcards
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All firefighters must complete annual physical fitness assessments. Carlos is a firefighter. What can be concluded?
Answer: Carlos must complete an annual physical fitness assessment
The logical conclusion from 'all firefighters must complete annual assessments' + 'Carlos is a firefighter' is that Carlos must complete an annual physical fitness assessment.
A fire station that responds to more than 5,000 calls per year is considered a high-volume station. Station 12 responded to 5,247 calls last year. Which of the following is most accurate?
Answer: Station 12 is a high-volume station
5,247 calls exceeds the 5,000-call threshold, so Station 12 meets the definition of a high-volume station.
'No probationary firefighter may operate apparatus without a driver certification. Miguel does not have a driver certification.' What can be concluded about Miguel?
Answer: Miguel is not permitted to operate apparatus
The rule states no one without driver certification may operate apparatus. Since Miguel lacks certification, he may not operate apparatus — regardless of whether he is probationary or not.
'If a structure has more than four stories, a ground ladder will not reach the roof.' Headquarters tower is 6 stories tall. Which conclusion follows?
Answer: The tower roof cannot be reached by a ground ladder
Six stories exceeds four stories; therefore, per the stated rule, a ground ladder will not reach the roof of Headquarters tower.
'Firefighters assigned to ladder companies receive aerial operations training. All aerial operations trainees complete a written exam and a practical skills evaluation.' Firefighter Santos is assigned to a ladder company. Which MUST be true?
Answer: Santos will complete both a written exam and a practical skills evaluation
Santos is on a ladder company → receives aerial ops training → all aerial ops trainees complete written exam AND practical skills evaluation. Therefore Santos will complete both.
Analyze the following argument: 'Station 9 has a response time under 4 minutes to 90% of calls. This is better than the district average of 6 minutes. Therefore, Station 9 is the best-performing station in the city.' What is the logical flaw in this argument?
Answer: The argument only compares Station 9 to the district average, not all stations in the city
The argument compares Station 9 only to the district average — it doesn't compare to all other individual stations in the city. Other stations may also outperform the district average.