FCTC Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

All firefighters must complete annual physical fitness assessments. Carlos is a firefighter. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Carlos must complete an annual physical fitness assessment

Answer

Carlos chooses whether to complete the assessment

Answer

Carlos has already passed the assessment

Answer

Carlos is exempt if he has a medical condition

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Station 12 is a high-volume station

Answer

Station 12 may or may not be high-volume

Answer

Station 12 is below the threshold by 247 calls

Answer

The designation depends on other factors

Question 3

'No probationary firefighter may operate apparatus without a driver certification. Miguel does not have a driver certification.' What can be concluded about Miguel?

Accepted Answer

Miguel is not permitted to operate apparatus

Answer

Miguel is a probationary firefighter

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Miguel may operate apparatus under supervision

Answer

Miguel needs to pass a written exam only

Question 4

'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?

Accepted Answer

The tower roof cannot be reached by a ground ladder

Answer

Ground ladders may reach the roof under certain conditions

Answer

Ground ladders are not needed at the tower

Answer

The tower is within ground ladder reach

Question 5

'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?

Accepted Answer

Santos will complete both a written exam and a practical skills evaluation

Answer

Santos has already completed the written exam

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Santos will only need the practical evaluation

Answer

Santos is exempt from written exams

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

The argument only compares Station 9 to the district average, not all stations in the city

Answer

Response time is not relevant to performance

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The argument correctly concludes Station 9 is the best

Answer

Response times should not be measured