Firefighter Candidate Exams (Barron's Test Prep)

This revised and updated manual presents a preliminary diagnostic exam with answers; five full-length practice exams typical of firefighter exams given to candidates across North America; all test questions answered and explained; information on revised candidate exams (CPAT); general advice and information for prospective firefighters includes physical fitness standards, and learning to recognize and correct weaknesses in visualization, spatial orientation, and more. A brand-new chapter in this edition covers mechanical reasoning, which today’s firefighter must be able to command. Features that follow include: A preliminary diagnostic exam Information on revised exams (CPAT) Advice on what a successful firefighter candidate should do to prepare before taking the exam Six full-length practice exams All test questions answered and explained Front Cover Copyright Contents Foreword Introduction WELCOME TO THE FIRE SERVICE BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER Overview JOB AND ROLE OF THE FIREFIGHTER INTERACTING WITH FIREFIGHTERS AND OFFICERS HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE FIRE SERVICE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS GETTING INFORMATION AND APPLYING FOR EXAMS PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS/CONSOLIDATION WHAT MAY BE ON AN APPLICATION Examinations, Knowledge, and Abilities PURPOSE OF THE EXAMS WRITTEN EXAMINATION ORAL INTERVIEW/ASSESSMENT CENTERS/VIDEO SCENARIOS DURING THE INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT CENTER DIMENSIONS HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE ASSESSMENT CENTER Physical Ability, Medical Examination, and Related Testing PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST (CPAT) ORIENTATION GUIDE HOW TO PREPARE SUPPLEMENTAL TASK-SPECIFIC EXERCISE TRAINING WHAT TO DO ON THE DAY OF THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING CANDIDATE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Test Strategies ACHIEVING YOUR HIGHEST SCORE DEVELOPING GOOD STUDY HABITS TEN RULES FOR EFFECTIVE STUDYING STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TEST INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO WORK WITH AN ANSWER SHEET HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THIS BOOK Diagnose Your Problem BEFORE TAKING THE DIAGNOSTIC EXAM DIAGNOSTIC EXAM ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS Handling Recall, Visualization, and Spatial Orientation Questions STRATEGIES FOR RECALLING PICTORIAL DETAILS STRATEGIES FOR RECALLING WRITTEN MATERIAL DEVELOPING OBSERVATION SKILLS VISUALIZING IMAGES SPATIAL ORIENTATION PRACTICE EXERCISES ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS Understanding Reading and Verbal/Listening Comprehension Questions HOW TO CONCENTRATE INCREASING YOUR VOCABULARY STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING READING AND VERBAL/LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE EXERCISES ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS Decision Making, Reasoning, and Problem Solving UNDERSTANDING THE DECISION AND REASONING PROBLEM FIVE STEPS FOR HANDLING PROBLEM-SOLVING QUESTIONS PRACTICE EXERCISES ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS Mathematics, Machines, Science, and Information MATHEMATICS WHY SHOULD A FIREFIGHTER LEARN MATHEMATICS? MACHINES SCIENCE PRACTICE EXERCISES ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS Mechanical Reasoning BEFORE PRACTICE PRACTICE EXERCISES ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS Tools and Definitions TOOLS AND DEFINITIONS GLOSSARY OF TOOLS GLOSSARY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PRACTICE EXERCISES ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS PRACTICE EXAMS 50-Question Practice Exams BEFORE TAKING THE EXAMS PRACTICE EXAM ONE ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS PRACTICE EXAM TWO ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS PRACTICE EXAM THREE ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS PRACTICE EXAM FOUR ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS 100-Question Practice Exams BEFORE TAKING THE EXAMS PRACTICE EXAM FIVE ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS PRACTICE EXAM SIX ANSWER KEY AND EXPLANATIONS A FINAL WORD What to Do Immediately Before, During, and After the Exam THE WEEK BEFORE THE EXAM THE DAY OF THE EXAM AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED THE EXAM A WORD ABOUT THE FUTURE Fire Service Terminology IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY Index Back Cover This revised and updated manual presents practice exams similar to those given to firefighter candidates in cities and communities across America. The book opens with a description of the firefighter s role, the important terminology he or she must understand, and the physical, medical, and written tests that every candidate must be able to pass for qualification. General advice and information for prospective firefighters includes physical fitness standards, and learning to recognize and correct weaknesses in visualization, spatial orientation, and more. A brand-new chapter in this edition covers mechanical reasoning, which today s firefighter must be able to command. Features that follow include A preliminary diagnostic exam Information on revised exams (CPAT) Advice on what a successful firefighter candidate should do to prepare before taking the exam Six full-length practice exams All test questions answered and explained Provides information on preparing for the firefighter examination, including an analysis of the various types of questions, practice exercises, and tips on passing the physical abilities portion of the test.