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What is the Firefighter Written Exam?
The firefighter written test measures the basic cognitive skills necessary to perform, successfully as a firefighter. The test covers 6-9 areas: Math, Reading Comprehension and Grammar, Logical Reasoning, Spatial Orientation, Mechanical, and Situational Judgment.
Firefighter aptitude tests typically contain 100-150 questions and take 2 – 2.5 hours to complete (depending on the district).
While questions are usually in the multiple-choice format, the test may also include true/false questions.
Depending on the fire department to which you are applying, the firefighter test format may vary. You can find the information you need by contacting your local department.
Firefighter written exams are usually taken at testing centers or testing facilities, or sometimes at your local fire station.
Put your cognitive skills to the test by trying some firefighter written exam practice test questions to see how you’ll do.
Fireman Test Questions and Answers
The following firefighter practice test includes various firefighter test questions related to Numerical, Verbal, Mechanical, and Memory skills.
This firefighter exam practice test is designed to help you evaluate your skills and identify areas that require improvement. Good luck.
Numerical Reasoning Practice
Word Problems
1. Tom completes a given task in 20 days whilst Joan requires only 12 days in order to complete the same task. Tom and Joan set out to complete one task together. They started to work at the same time; however, due to personal reasons, Joan had to take a leave of absence of 4 days during their mutual work. If Tom continued working on his own during Joan's leave, how many days did it take them to complete the task?
A. 6 days.
B. 8 days.
C. 10 days.
D. 12 days.
E. 15 days.
The correct answer is 10 days.
To solve this problem, use the following basic formula: Work = rate*time. To start, use the information obtained from the question:
Tom's work rate: 1/20
Joan's work rate: 1/12
Indicate the number of days Tom and Joan actually worked together as "y."
Begin with the four days Tom worked on his own due to Joan's leave of absence :
Work = (1/20)*4
=> Work = 1/5 => 1/5 of the work was completed by Tom alone.
This means Tom and Joan worked together to complete the remaining 4/5 of the task:
4/5 = (1/20 + 1/12)*y
4/5 = ((3 + 5)/60)*y //60 is the common denominator of 20 and 12
4/5 = (8/60)*y //Simplify (8/60) by 4
=> 4/5 = (2/15)*y //divide both sides of the equation by (2/15)
Dividing fraction by fraction is the same as multiplying a fraction by the inverse fraction:
(4/5)/(2/15) = ((2/15)/(2/15))*y =>
(4/5)*(15/2) = ((2/15)*(15/2))*y =>
(4*15)/(5*2) = ((2*15)/(15*2))*y =>
60/10 = (30/30)*y =>
=> y = 6 days
Therefore, the total amount of days it took Tom and Joan to complete the task: 4 + 6 = 10 days.
In work rate problems, unless otherwise stated, you must assume that the rate remains the same whether the two are working together or alone.
Reading Tables and Graphs
If every meeting is attended by the CEO and his secretary on top of the people mentioned in the table, what is the maximum number of people attending one meeting?
A. 9.
B. 14.
C. 11
D. 13.
E. 15.
The maximum number of people who attended a meeting, according to the table, is: 9 . The CEO and his secretary equal 2 extra people attending each meeting. Therefore, 9+2=11 people.
Verbal Reasoning Practice
True/False/Cannot Say
3. The leader in the car leasing industry Auto Reach has a good deal on their existing car pool in the medium size category. The medium size category represents 60% of their entire pool with an additional 5% of vehicles falling in both the medium and large categories. According to the company's CFO, 5,800 medium size Auto Reach cars are on the road every day. This popular category is expected to grow even further and reach a target of 8,000 vehicles next year. The people behind the wheels of these cars are mostly middle level managers from various industries. Altogether, according to the CFO, Auto Reach has a total of more than 9,500 vehicles in Europe alone.
Auto Reach is also a leader in the luxury cars category.
Choose the correct answer:
A. True.
B. False.
C. Cannot say.
The leader in the car leasing industry Auto Reach has a good deal on their existing carpool in the medium-size category.
The medium size category represents 60% of their entire pool with an additional 5% of vehicles falling in both the medium and large categories.
According to the company's CFO, 5,800 medium size Auto Reach cars are on the road every day.
This popular category is expected to grow even further and reach a target of 8,000 vehicles next year.
The people behind the wheels of these cars are mostly middle-level managers from various industries. Altogether, according to the CFO, Auto Reach has a total of more than 9,500 vehicles in Europe alone.
Reading Comprehension
4. Alternative fuels such as biofuels, natural gas or electricity have been pitched as a way to overcome the US's dependence on oil; no less than 94% of transport uses it, of which 84.3% is imported. Alternative fuels might also be the solution to reducing the negative impact of transport on the environment but they are being held back by low consumer demand caused by high prices and a lack of recharging and refueling stations, which in turn deter consumers from buying green cars. The Department of Transportation believes that support is needed if vehicles running on these alternative fuels are to take off. Therefore, it is proposing a package of binding targets on states for a minimum level of infrastructure for clean fuels, arguing that infrastructure needs to be in place to give consumers the confidence to buy non-fossil fuel powered vehicles.
What are one or more possible benefits of using alternative fuels?
A. Reduce biofuel dependency.
B. Reduce transportation costs.
C. Reduce negative environmental effects.
D. Reduce the use of oil.
The correct answer is:
A. A,D
B. A,B
C. C
D. C,D
The question deals with the benefits of using alternative fuels, described at the beginning of the passage:
(1) ’Alternative fuels…have been pitched as a way to overcome Europe's dependence on oil; no less than 94% of transport uses it, of which 84.3% is imported’.
In addition: (2) ‘alternative fuels might also be the solution to reducing the negative impact of transport on the environment’.
The first part of the sentence deals with Europe's dependency on oil and oil imports. Accordingly, distracter D is correct since reducing oil dependency is mentioned in the sentence as a benefit of using alternative fuels.
The second part of the sentence is pretty straightforward in its meaning- alternative fuels are offered as a solution to the negative impact of transport on the environment.
Therefore, distracter C is correct. Distracter A isn't correct since biofuels are alternative fuels, and the passage deals with increasing their usage.
Distracter B isn't correct because the opposite is true- alternative fuels currently cost more than oil, providing one of the reasons for low consumer demand for them.
Mechanical Reasoning Practice
Electricity - Electric Circuits - Parallel Circuits
5. Base your answer to the following questions on the figure below:
The total resistance of the circuit is:
A. 360 Ω
B. 1/24 Ω
C. 24 Ω
D. 240 Ω
The formula to calculate the total resistance (RT) in a circuit where N resistors are connected in parallel is:
1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 … + 1/RN
If we substitute the values from the figure we get:
1/RT = 1/240 + 1/40 + 1/80
The common denominator is 240:
1/RT = 1/240 + 6/240 + 3/240 = (1+6+3)/240 = 10/240 = 1/24
This is the reciprocal value for RT (1/RT), thus - RT is 24 Ω.
The correct answer is C.
Electricity - Concepts and Components
6. Which of the following components restricts the electric current flow to a single direction?
A. Condenser
B. Diode
C. Resistor
D. Transducer
E. Switch
A diode is an electrical component with an asymmetric conductance - it allows the current to flow in one direction only.
A condenser is a device that condenses gas (such as steam) to liquid (such as water); A resistor is a component that resists to the movement of charge, and slows it down; A transducer is a device that transforms a certain type of energy to a different type of energy; and a switch is a device that allows a convenient opening and closing of electric circuits.
Therefore, the correct answer is B.
Memory Practice
Part 1
Study the following image for five minutes. After five minutes press the 'part 2' button you will be presented with questions relating to this image. You may not take notes during the five-minute study period.
Part 2
7. How many people are wearing gloves.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. No one is wearing gloves.
The correct answer is A.
The bellman (the man on the far left) is wearing gloves.
Click here to refer back to the image.
Sample of Memorization Devices for this Question Set
First let's focus on the main details that are portrayed in this image.
There are four people: three men and one woman who is mostly concealed. There is a doorman who is wearing a hat, gloves and a doorman's jacket. The second man from the left is wearing glasses, a suit, and tie. The third man is dressed more casually and is wearing a t-shirt, jacket, and pants. The only thing that can be noticed about the woman is that she is wearing glasses. Unlike the others in the photograph, we see that the doorman has a luggage cart.
Since there are not many things to remember about this image, we should pay special attention to small details which we might usually ignore. For example, notice the direction each person is facing. We see each person's left side, other than the doorman whose right side is towards the camera. We may also notice the wheels on the luggage cart and that the man on the far right has something in his left hand.
Firefighter Written Exam Pass Rate
The pass rate for firefighter tests can vary depending on the specific test taken during the hiring process. Generally, the minimum requirement is a score of 70%. Here are a few examples to illustrate this:
- The CPS test requires a passing score of 70%.
- The FCTC Written Test requires a passing score of 70%.
- For the FireTEAM test, the Mechanical section requires a 60% pass rate, the Reading test requires 80%, and the Math test requires 70%.
- The NSFI test is composed of a cognitive ability test (105 questions) and a behavioral orientation test (50 questions), with an overall passing score of 70%.
Firefighter written exams are typically pass/fail, which means that meeting the minimum requirement qualifies you for that part of the hiring process.
Pass the Firefighter Exam with The Firefighter Test Prep
The Firefighter test prep provides a thorough and well-rounded preparation that addresses all aspects of the fireman civil service exam. With sections on mathematical and numerical tests, verbal reasoning, deductive and inductive.
It will help you in the following ways:
- Diagnostic tests: Identify your strengths and weaknesses with a full diagnostic test, allowing for targeted and efficient learning that saves time by focusing on areas where you need the most improvement.
- Skill-building exercises: Develop essential firefighting skills through exercises designed to improve problem-solving, and decision-making under time pressure.
- Time management: Familiarize yourself with the exam format and content to reduce anxiety and build confidence for test day. Additionally, practicing with timed tests helps you develop effective time management strategies, ensuring you can complete the exam within the allotted time.
The kit also includes firefighter written exam study guides that provide a deeper insight along with detailed solving strategies for Verbal, Numerical, Spatial, and Memory questions
Give yourself an advantage over other applicants by being as prepared as possible for the firefighter aptitude test, increasing your chances of securing a firefighting position.
Firefighter Physical Test and Physical Requirments
In the CPAT exam, candidates must complete eight different challenges on a closed course within 10 minutes and 20 seconds.
Firefighter physical requirements are designed to test the skills firemen use on a daily basis, including climbing stairs, dragging hoses, carrying equipment, raising and extending ladders, breaking through doors, searching for victims, rescuing them, and breaching and pulling down ceilings.
To increase the difficulty, candidates must wear helmets, gloves, and weighted vests to simulate the gear firefighters typically wear.
During the first challenge, candidates must also wear an additional 25-pound weight to simulate carrying a hose pack up a high-rise.
A test proctor is present to provide directions and assess the candidate's performance in real-time.
FAQ
How Do I Become a Firefighter in DC?
To become a firefighter in DC the candidate must be a:
- District Columbia resident.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Pass an entrance exam.
For information about the entrance exam for firefighters contact the local department by mail at firefighteremt.exam@dc.gov
What Kind of Math Is on Firefighter Exam?
The math section of the firefighter written exam includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
About Firefighter Civil Service Exams
There are numerous types of firefighter civil service exams, which can be categorized by test type and state.
Some of the main firefighter tests include:
- CPS Firefighter Test
- Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT)
- Empco Firefighter Test (NSFI Test)
- IOS Firefighter Selection Tool (FST) Exam
- NTN FireTEAM Test
Different states may have slightly varying test questions to assess candidates' cognitive skills. Some examples of state-specific firefighter tests are:
- California Fire Department Test (FCTC)
- NYC Fire Department Test (FDNY)
- Chicago Fire Department Test (CFD)
Click to access more information about each of these exams, as well as additional firefighter practice questions for each test type.
If you're interested in learning about firefighter requirements for a specific state, we have got you covered.
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