Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

A memo reads: 'Shift supervisors are RESPONSIBLE for confirming apparatus readiness at the start of each shift, while mechanics are accountable for repairs.' Who should check that a truck is ready before a shift begins?

Answer: The shift supervisor

The memo assigns responsibility for confirming apparatus readiness to shift supervisors, not mechanics.

Which word is closest in meaning to 'CORROBORATE'?

Answer: Confirm

Corroborate means to confirm or support a statement or finding with additional evidence.

Read: 'The ladder company shall respond to all structure fires within city limits EXCEPT when already committed to another incident.' The ladder company is currently on scene of a vehicle fire. A structure fire is dispatched. What should occur?

Answer: The ladder company remains on the vehicle fire scene

Since the ladder company is already committed to another incident, the exception applies and they should remain on scene.

Choose the best meaning of AMBIGUOUS as used here: 'The witness gave an ambiguous account of where the fire started.'

Answer: Open to more than one interpretation

Ambiguous means unclear or capable of being understood in more than one way.

A training bulletin states firefighters must 'ADHERE to established ventilation protocols.' What does ADHERE most nearly mean in this context?

Answer: Comply with

Adhere means to follow or comply with a rule, standard, or instruction.

Which of the following best summarizes this passage: 'Rapid intervention teams (RITs) are designated crews standing by during fire operations specifically to rescue trapped or incapacitated firefighters. Their deployment is triggered only when a mayday is declared.'

Answer: RITs are rescue crews activated when a firefighter declares a mayday

The passage defines RITs as standby rescue teams specifically activated by a mayday declaration.

Select the correctly spelled word to complete this sentence: 'The fire investigator documented every ______ piece of evidence at the scene.'

Answer: Pertinent

Pertinent is the correct spelling, meaning relevant or applicable to a matter at hand.