Practice questions for the Working with Numbers Test
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1. 250 350 Mia 110 400 510 Tom 150 400 550 Answer b August 100 450 550 September 110 400 510 July 100 500 600 Answer a There were 2000 black and white leaflets at the end of June and then there was a delivery of 1000 at the beginning of July Therefore there were 3000 black and white leaflets at the beginning of July In July 1150 black and white leaflets were used 250 500 400 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q21 Q22 Q23 Q24 Q25 Q26 Q27 1150 Therefore at the end of July there were 1850 black and white leaflets left 3000 1150 1850 Answer c July 150 400 550 August 140 250 390 890 550 940 Answer d 1000 black and white leaflets were used in August 300 450 250 1000 1500 black and white leaflets were delivered Therefore 500 more leaflets were delivered than used 1500 1000 500 Answer b In September 190 colour leaflets were delivered In the same month 360 colour leaflets were used 100 110 150 360 Therefore 170 more colour leaflets were used than delivered 360 190 170 Answer a 5 4 9 Answer c 425 350 775 Answer b November Answer b December Answer d 350 275 425 1050 Answer a December this shows the lowest point on the solid line which represents All outdoor fires Answer c 250 400 350 1000 Understanding Information Test Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q82. Q9 Answer a The second paragraph states It may be that the home is no longer secure because of doors or windows that have been damaged The other statements are not supported by the information in the extract Answer b The second paragraph states It may also be a good idea to remove valuables and important documents from the home until it has been made completely secure The other statements are not supported by the information in the extract Answer c The third paragraph states Another task to consider is the cleaning up of the home Furniture should be wiped down and left to dry No suggestion is given that this should be done immediately Therefore statement C is false The remaining statements are supported by the information contained in the extract Answer b The article is titled After a fire in the home and the first paragraph introduces the article as being about a number of things they occupants should consider after the fire has been put out by the Fire and Rescue Service The other statements are not supported by the information given in the extract Answer a The second paragraph states windows may need to be boarded up or doors may need to be replaced The police or local council may be able to provide names of companies that can carry out this work The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Answer c The third paragraph
3. 24 20 26 Why should people open a window if trapped in a room during a fire The fresh air will help to cool down the heat of the fire They can attract the attention of passers by To reduce the likelihood of the glass exploding To make it easier to breathe 0101010 According to the article how can fire be prevented from coming into a room Shutting the door Placing a wet towel in the path of the fire Shutting any windows to reduce air circulation Calling the fire brigade 101019 Which one of the following is not recommended in the event of being trapped in a room because of a fire Remain calm Block gaps at the bottom of the door with sheets Opening any windows Jumping from the building as soon as possible OO OLS Practice Scenario 4 Hazards of Firefighting THE HAZARDS OF FIREFIGHTING Firefighters may come to harm through a variety of possible hazards Normally these dangers are kept to a minimum Potential hazards include human errors such as turning a valve the wrong way or misreading a dial on a piece of equipment or through intentionally taking risks lt may also be that a Firefighter does not have enough information or experience to do something which may lead to a problem Information may sometimes be misheard or misunderstood which also may lead to danger Harm could occur because a Firefighter is tired has too much work or because of poor visibility In addition there may be
4. In Time Amount of air Amount of Now on entry air left minutes minutes 10 20am 10 40am 40 minutes 30 minutes O Ce Ca 10 minutes 10 11 Time In Time Amount of air on Now entry minutes 12 25pm 12 55pm 30minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes Q Q Time In Time Amount of air on Now entry minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes Q Q Q It is 7 41am and you have 23 minutes of air left in your tank 8 04am 8 01am 0 s0san Q 7 54am Amount of air left minutes Amount of air left minutes When will you run out of air Practice Scenario 3 Fire safety leaflet supplies You have been asked to manage the use of fire safety leaflets at your fire station The supply book below shows the numbers of fire safety leaflets that were at your fire station at the end of June and the numbers of leaflets used by three people during July August and September It also shows the numbers of new leaflets delivered during that same period Look at the extract from the supplies book below and answer the questions that follow Colour Black amp White Colour Black amp White 400 Beginning July Beginning August Beginning September Usage em Black amp White July Please answer the following questions using the information above 12 13 14 15 In total how many colour leaflets were used in July or Cb 300 Co 1150 a 350 How many blac
5. UK 1200 1000 800 All outdoors 600 Rubbish e _ Grassland 400 jn A N S 200 S N Sf v Pia Please answer the following questions using the information above 21 22 23 24 In the local area how many rubbish fires were there in total in February and March O 00 O 3 01910 In the local area how many outdoor fires were there in total in August and September a 625 e 800 O rs a 675 In the local area which month had the greatest number of rubbish fires a August November Cc June a December In which month were there the least number of outdoor fires in the local area January December C C 4 April OOO 25 In the local area how many outdoor fires were there in total in March April and May 1040 O O1 1025 1050 3 921910 26 Inthe UK which month had the least number of outdoor fires December June April January 3 01010 2 In the local area what was the total number of outdoor fires in the first three months 950 900 1000 1025 OOO Section Five Practice Questions for the Understanding Information Test This section contains the instructions and practice questions for the Understanding Information Test It will help you familiarise yourself with the Understanding Information Test so that you feel comfortable with the type and style of questions Th
6. are looked at together and used to decide whether you have the necessary skills and qualities to progress to the next stage of the On Call Firefighter selection process Will I find out if have been unsuccessful Yes Following your testing session you will receive notification informing you of whether you have been successful at this stage of the process or not Can discuss my results with someone If you have any questions or concerns about your results you may put these in writing to the Human Resources Section You will then be contacted by a member of the team who will be able to advise you further Who will see my results Your results will only be seen by those people directly involved in On Call Firefighter Recruitment and will not be released to any other party at any time They will be stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act Can try again if don t pass Yes but you will have to wait for a minimum of three months before reapplying to any Fire and Rescue Service The fact that you have done the assessment before will be known but you will not be disadvantaged by this You will be treated exactly the same as those people who have not applied before
7. at each of the practice questions this will help you become familiar with the process and format of the questions e You may try them as often as you like e Your results will not be collected or used by anyone they are for your information only The Day Before e Try not to dwell on the assessments or become anxious about them stay relaxed and keep yourself occupied e Get plenty of rest and get a good night s sleep On The Day e Allow plenty of time to get to the test venue try to arrive at least 30 minutes early as you will not be allowed to enter the test room if you arrive once testing has started e You do not need to bring paper pencils calculators or any other equipment as everything you need will be provided for you Please note you will not be permitted to use calculators for the purpose of the Working with Numbers test e Wear comfortable clothing e Do not drink alcohol or take any strong medication prior to the assessment session e Make sure that you are physically comfortable before the test session starts visit the toilet have a drink of water make sure that you have eaten something etc During the Test Session e The session will run for about 2 1 2 hours in total e Ensure that you can see and hear the Administrator comfortably and if not tell him her e Inform the Administrator of anything personally significant for example if you feel ill are dizzy or have concerns before or du
8. if it cannot be read it cannot be marked For example A correct answer might be have to buy 2 loaves of bread from the bakers If you write down 2 loaves of bread or 2 loaves you will lose marks as it is not in a complete sentence For example A correct answer would be The flight is leaving from gate 7 If you write down Gate 7 or leaving from gate 7 you will lose marks as it is not in a complete sentence At the end of the exercise there will be one minute for you to check your answers and ensure they have all been written in proper sentences Section Nine Frequently asked questions Some of the most frequently asked questions about the tests and their answers are given below Q A What will happen at the event On arrival at the assessment venue you will be greeted by the Administrator You will be at the event with a group of people although during the assessments you will be working on our own You will be provided with blank paper and pencils The Administrator will explain the procedure for the assessments including the time for each assessment The Administrator will read standardised instructions to you for each assessment This may sound very formal but the instructions need to be read the same way in each session to ensure fairness for all candidates The tests will be completed in turn and there will be an opportunity to practice using example questions for each before completing the actual
9. problems at a fire which leads to danger such as flammable liquids dangerous chemicals or vandalism caused by others 27 Which of the following is not mentioned in the extract specifically as a possible hazard to Firefighters Human error Breaking the rules Lack of information Misheard information QOO 28 Which of the following is likely to help a Firefighter avoid danger A wide range of firefighting experience Intentionally taking risks Working hard despite feeling tired Poor visability 01019 29 30 31 32 Which one of the following may lead to danger during a fire A good night s sleep Dangerous chemicals Avoiding unnecessary risks 0191019 Young members of the public According to the article turning a valve the wrong way can best be described as Taking an intentional risk Being caused by a lack of information Keeping the danger to a minimum Human error OOOO lf a Firefighter has too much work s he Is likely to be respected more by her his team Will get the job done more quickly Might cause or come to harm during an incident eg a fire May take an intentional risk 0101919 If a Firefighter mishears information the consequences might be An increase in the amount of flammable liquid at a fire S he has too much work S he becomes too tired A dangerous situation 101919 33 Which of the following most accurately summarises the ar
10. scenario to answer the questions e Choose the correct answer from the four answers given and indicate it by filling in the entire area that corresponds to your answer Practice Questions There are a series of practice scenarios and questions on the following pages These are provided for you to familiarise yourself with the style and content of this test and to practice the kinds of questions you will see in the actual test When you have completed the practice questions you can check your answers against those provided in Section 6 of this booklet Practice Scenario 1 Cleaning the station You ve been asked to clean the floors of three rooms in your fire station the training room the canteen and the changing area A floor plan with the floor space of each room is shown below In order to clean the floor you have a bucket that contains enough cleaning fluid for a floor space of 20m Floor plan Training Room 100m Changing Area 30m Please answer the following questions using the information above 1 What is the total area of the floors you have been asked to clean a 130m gt 160m o 210m 4 190m 2 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room floor O1 D OOQOG ee 3 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the canteen and the changing area floors O O1 D 210 010 4 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean
11. the correct answer from the four answers given and indicate it on the answer sheet Fill the entire area that corresponds to your answer 0000 0000 6 8 D In ored lf you make a mistake or change your mind and decide on another option please erase the mistake and fill the area that corresponds to your revised answer mAlO 10 Ensure that the mistake is completely erased and NOT as shown below 00000000 lf more than one area is filled and there is no indication that you have attempted to show one is incorrect you will receive no marks for that question On the left of each set of response is a number During the tests you should ensure that this number corresponds to the number of the question you are answering Ths will receive no marks even ifthe Answers Aart Section Four Practice questions for the Working with Numbers Test This section contains the instructions and practice questions for the Working with Numbers Test It will help you familiarise yourself with the Working with Numbers Test so that you feel comfortable with the type and style of questions The practice questions provided are realistic examples of the sorts of questions you will be asked but are not the actual questions you will see on the assessment day Overview of the Working with Numbers Test This is a timed test that lasts 45 minutes Firefighters need to be able to make basic mathematical calculations e g for interpreting gauges or calc
12. the training room and the canteen floors Co 00 N 3919 9 O 5 How many buckets of cleaning solution do you need to clean the training room and the changing area floors N O O1 00 3 91019 6 If you had enough cleaning solution to fill 10 buckets and you cleaned the canteen floor how many buckets of cleaning solution would you have left OOO N 7 If you had enough cleaning solution to fill 13 buckets and you cleaned the training room floor how many buckets of cleaning solution would you have left O1 O N 3101010 Practice Scenario 2 Using breathing apparatus When Firefighters tackle fires they sometimes wear air tanks to help them breathe It is important that Firefighters ensure there is enough air left in the tank Please look at the information given below and answer the questions that follow A Firefighter needs to consider the following information when using an air tank e At what time he she went into the fire e What the time is now e How much air in minutes was in his her tank when he she went into the fire This information allows a Firefighter to calculate how much air is left in an air tank For example Time In Time Now Amount of air Amount of on entry air left minutes minutes 9 00am_ 9 30am 60 Some of the following questions will be presented in this format You should use the information presented to calculate how much air time you have left 8 Time
13. Questions this section contains the correct answers for the practice questions for Working with Number and Understanding Information so that you can check your own answers Section Seven Dictation Test this section contains information about what to expect when you take the Dictation Test Section Eight Memory Retention Recall and Written Test this section contains information about what to expect when you take the Memory Retention Recall and Written Test Section Nine Frequently Asked Questions this section includes answers to some questions you may have about the tests and testing sessions We strongly recommend you set aside some time to read through this booklet and practice questions prior to your assessment day On Call Firefighter Ability Tests There are four tests that make up these Ability Tests these are the Working with Numbers Test This is a timed test that lasts 45 minutes Firefighters need to be able to make basic mathematical calculations e g for interpreting gauges or calculating how much hose is needed at a fire This test will examine these abilities Understanding Information Test This is a timed test that lasts 30 minutes It assesses your ability to understand and interpret the type of written information that you may commonly come across as a Firefighter Dictation Test This test is designed to assess your ability to listen and write down information and to ensure you can communicate infor
14. W 4 ah ah brasil On Call Firefighter Written Tests Practice Booklet Derbyshire Fire amp Rescue Service Making Derbyshire Safer www derbys fire gov uk Section One Introduction About this booklet This booklet has been developed to help you prepare for the On Call Firefighter Ability Tests which form part of our selection process for On Call Firefighters This booklet is divided into nine sections Section One Introduction this section introduces the tests and provides you with a brief description of what they are Section Two Preparing for the Tests this section provides you with some general advice on preparing to take the tests Section Three Working with Numbers amp Understanding Information Question Booklets and Answer Sheets the Working with Numbers and Understanding Information Tests use multiple choice responses this section gives guidance on how to use the question booklets and answer sheets Section Four Practice Questions for the Working with Numbers Test this section contains the instructions and some practice questions to help familiarise you with what to expect when you take the Working with Numbers Test Section Five Practice Questions for the Understanding Information Test this section contains the instructions and some practice questions to help familiarise you with what to expect when you take the Understanding Information Test Section Six Answers to the Practice
15. d only be cleaned with washing up liquid OOO 3 Which one of the following statements is false OO The police and local council may know companies who can repair damaged windows or doors Specialist cleaning firms may be able to help the owner of a fire damaged home Furniture should be wiped down and polished immediately The homeowner may need to do a number of things if they experience a fire in their home The article refers to which one of the following OOO Firefighters have a duty to limit the amount of damage caused to a property The cleaning up the homeowner may need to do after a home fire The role of the police during a home fire The increased incidence of crime at homes damaged by fire Which one of the following statements is true OOOO The police may know of companies who can replace fire damaged doors Fire damaged doors should always be cleaned with washing up liquid Specialist cleaning firms will be provided by the local council after a domestic fire The Fire and Rescue Service will work with the police to make sure that a home is made completely secure after a domestic fire Which one of the following statements Is true OOO The Fire and Rescue Service will deal with all consequences of a domestic fire The police have a responsibility to help victims of domestic fires It is necessary to allow furniture to dry out The police will look after valuables while homes are being ma
16. de secure after domestic fires Ta Which one of the following statements is suggested by the article OWVOOD Specialist cleaning companies will use industrial detergent to clean walls and ceilings after a fire Local police will insist that specialist cleaning companies are used following a domestic fire The local council may be able to let you Know of companies who can board up windows There are specialist firms who will safeguard important documents while houses are being made habitable again after suffering fire damage 8 The article suggests that 0101019 The Fire and Rescue Service will clean fire damaged homes All doors and windows should be replaced after a fire Water can cause more damage to a home than fire Fire can damage doors and windows Practice Scenario 2 Fire and Rescue Service Manual The employee must Take care of their own safety and that of others Neither interfere nor misuse anything Health and Safety provided for health and safety Inform their employer the FRS of any It is important that Firefighters work in an dangerous work situation or risks to health environment that is healthy and safe as far as possible Some of the responsibility for this Only with the joint co operation of the FRS and rests with the Fire and Rescue Service FRS the employee can the workplace be made safe but also with the individual employee themselves The FRS has issued a written policy on health and safet
17. e health and safety policy Which one of the following is not relevant to health and safety within the Fire and Rescue Service Buildings and equipment Computer skills training Station notice boards Ventilation T 1S Which one of the following statements most accurately summarises the extract Health and safety in the Fire and Rescue Service FRS is the joint responsibility of the employee and the FRS The FRS written policy determines the safety of the FRS environment The FRS can only make its working environment safe to a limited extent Employees have more responsibility for their own health and safety at work than the FRS itself GIG Ole 15 16 17 Which one of the following statements is true Employees are not responsible for ensuring that their working environments are safe and healthy Firefighters must only ensure that their own safety is taken care of Employees must not misuse anything provided for Health and Safety Employees are expected to keep quiet about unsafe working environments 0101010 Which one of the following statements is false Firefighters must not meddle with health and safety equipment Firefighters must let the Fire and Rescue Service know if anything happens at work which could be dangerous Firefighters actions are more important than those of the Fire and Rescue Service to ensure safe and healthy working The written policy on health and safety in the workplace is subj
18. e in the home Ra A If someone experiences a fire in their home there are a number of things they should consider after the fire has been put out by the Fire and Rescue Service You CAN PREVENT IT lt may be that the home is no longer secure because doors or windows have been i damaged If this is the case windows may FI re Safety IN the need to be boarded up or doors may need to be replaced The police or local council may be able to provide names of companies that can carry out this work It may also be a good idea to remove valuables and important documents from the home until the home is made completely secure aii ae fg aaa Another task to consider is the cleaning up of the home Furniture should be wiped down and left to dry Walls and ceilings can be cleaned with washing up liquid Sometimes specialist e x wis g cleaning firms can be hired to assist the na homeowner 1 According to the article Fire damage can affect the security of ahome The insurance company will want to see an accurate fire report The local council will carry out work to make a home secure after a fire Homeowners should always consult a specialist cleaning firm after a fire 3101010 2 The article suggests that All doors should be made from fire resistant material Valuables and documents may be at risk in a home with fire damaged windows or doors Boarded up windows are more secure than normal windows Walls and ceilings shoul
19. e practice questions provided are realistic examples of the sorts of questions you will be asked but are not the actual questions you will see on the assessment day Overview of the Understanding Information Test This is a timed test that lasts 30 minutes It assesses your ability to understand and interpret the type of written information that you may commonly come across as a Firefighter You will be presented with a number of scenarios the format of the scenario will vary and may for example be presented as a memo newsletter or safety information Each scenario is followed by a number of multiple choice questions that you should answer using the information contained in the scenario alone Example Question Overleaf is the actual example that you will see in the Understanding Information Test As you can see information is presented and you have to answer multiple choice questions about that information In this example we have presented one of the questions In the practice session on your test day there will be more Example Scenario Fire safety in the home planning your escape If a fire starts in a home it may be that people in the home find it difficult to see when they try to escape because it is dark or because it is smoky For this reason it is a very good idea if people plan a way of escaping in advance in case there is a fire ir Planning an escape route means that we should ensure there isn t anything inthe
20. ect to change from time to time 3191010 The extract suggests that every Firefighter must Take action to ensure the safety of themselves and others Ignore faulty equipment Develop a separate policy on first aid for work related accidents Train staff in effective working practices 0109 Practice Scenario 3 Trapped During a Fire If someone finds themselves trapped in a room because of a fire it is important that the person remains calm although it is not easy to do so EREVERTIY The first thing the person should do is to make sure doors are closed to help stop the fire coming into the room A towel or sheet can be What to do if you are trapped in a used to block any gap at the bottom of the room during a fire door If smoke gets into the room the person trapped should go down to the floor this is to make it easier to breathe as smoke will tend to rise upwards lt is also suggested that the person go to a window and open it to allow them to attract the attention of anyone outside The Fire and Rescue Service should arrive shortly after If the person has to jump from the building cushions can be dropped to help break their fall 18 Lie down on the floor e Open a door c Put a towel around his her head Close the doors to the room 19 The article suggests that A closed door will ensure that no smoke enters a room Smoke may get into a room from gaps at the bottom of a door The Fire and R
21. escue Service will arrive immediately if a person is trapped ina room Opening a window may let more air into the room and make the fire worse OOO amp 20 21 22 23 Which one of the following statements Is true Everyone will panic if trapped in a room during a fire Opening a window may make it easier to attract the attention of passers by There is likely to be more smoke on the floor than near the ceiling Closing the door will stop any smoke from coming into the room 3101019 Which one of the following is suggested in the article Not everyone who gets trapped in a room during a fire manages to survive in the escape Sometimes a person may be left with no choice but to jump out of a window if trapped in a burning building Towels and sheets can be used to clean up after a fire The fire brigade often arrives shortly after a fire has broken out 191919 Which one of the following statements is false Cushions are no use at all if trapped in a room because of a fire It is important that a person remains calm if trapped in a room because of a fire Attracting the attention of passers by may encourage them to call the fire brigade It is important to avoid smoke if trapped in a room because of a fire 3191019 In the event of smoke getting into a room which of the following is the best thing to do Stand by the window Go down to the floor Get on top of a table or chair Open the door OO GIG
22. iations are not allowed Section Eight Memory Retention Recall and Written Test This section contains information for the Memory Retention Recall and Written Test It will help you to familiarise yourself with the Memory Retention Recall and Written Test so that you feel comfortable with the type of questions The example answers below are realistic of the sorts of answers you give on the assessment day Overview of the Memory Retention Recall and Written Test This test will take approximately 30 minutes This test assesses your ability to work under pressure to understand and recall relevant information and to ensure that you can communicate information in writing You will hear a short passage which contains information you are required to remember You will hear it twice and you are not permitted to take notes After you have heard the passage twice you will be told when to turn over your answer sheet Then you will hear a number questions relating to the information you have heard in the short passage After each question you are required to write down your answer on the sheet provided The question will be repeated and you will be given 30 seconds to complete your answer then the next question will be read out lt is essential that you use full sentences in your written answers If you do not use full sentences you will be marked down even if your answers contain the correct information Also ensure your handwriting is legible
23. is rests with the Fire and Rescue Service FRS but also with the individual employee themselves The other statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer b The extract does not refer to computer skills training at any point The other statements are supported by information contained in the extract Answer a The first paragraph introduces the extract as being about the shared responsibility for health and safety between employees and the FRS Two of the subsequent paragraphs are also about responsibilities of the FRS and then of the employee The remaining statements are not supported by the extract Answer c Included within responsibilities for employees was Neither interfere nor misuse anything provided for health and safety The remaining statements are not supported by the extract Answer c The extract states that Only with joint co operation of the FRS and the employee can the workplace be made safe The remaining statements are supported by the information provided in the extract Answer a Included in the responsibilities of the employee was Take care of their own safety and that of others The remaining statements are not supported by information in the extract Answer d The second paragraph states The first thing the person should do is to make sure doors are closed The remaining statements are not supported by the information given in the extract A
24. k amp white leaflets were used in August Ce NO O O1 1000 SI GIGS How many colour leaflets were used in August and September OD 00 O N O N O1 310 09 Who used the most leaflets in total in September a Pat C Mia Co Tom a Cannot say 16 17 18 19 Of the 3 months in which did Mia use most leaflets a Cannot say Co July Cc August Ca September How many black and white leaflets were left at the end of July a 1850 o 1950 Ce 850 a 1900 How many leaflets did Tom use in total in July and August 00 fas O 00 O 1150 32191919 In August how many more black and white leaflets were delivered than used fas O1 3191910 20 In September how many more colour leaflets were used than delivered 160 170 180 190 9101010 Number of fires per day Practice Scenario 4 Outdoor fires Rubbish fires that are started deliberately can be a threat to life and a significant expense to property You have volunteered to talk to a local youth group about the dangers and consequences of starting rubbish fires The following graphs contain information for last year that you will use to back up your talk Information about your local area Month Total outdoor fires Rubbish fires January February March April May June July August September October November December Information about the
25. mation in writing your handwriting must be legible In addition you will be assessed on your spelling grammar and use of punctuation e Memory Retention Recall and Written Test This test assesses your ability to work under pressure to understand and recall relevant information and to ensure that you can communicate information in writing The tests have been designed to be highly relevant to the work of Firefighters They use scenarios and questions that reflect the type of activities and decisions that Firefighters may need to make on a routine basis Whilst realistic and relevant to the Firefighter role no specific knowledge or experience of being a Firefighter is required to complete the tests You will not be ata disadvantage if you do not have this knowledge or experience The tests are being used as they provide objective fair and relevant information on the key Personal Qualities and Attributes PQAs needed to become a successful Firefighter Each test is assessed separately but will be looked at together to form an overall measure of your suitability to become a Firefighter The tests are paper based and you will be given full instructions on how to complete each one before you take each test An Administrator will also be present at the testing session and will guide you on each stage of the process At the beginning of the assessments there will be example questions to check that you have understood the instructions and to make sure
26. nswer b The second paragraph states A towel or sheet can be used to block any gap at the bottom of the door The remaining statements are not supported by information provided in the extract Q20 Q21 Q22 Q23 Q24 Q25 Q26 Q27 Q28 Q29 Answer b The fourth paragraph states It is also suggested that the person go to a window and open it to allow them to attract the attention of anyone outside The remaining statements are not supported by information given in the extract Answer b The fourth paragraph states If the person has to jump from the building cushions can be dropped to help break their fall The remaining statements are not supported by information contained in the extract Answer a The fourth paragraph states If the person has to jump from the building cushions can be dropped to help break the fall The remaining statements are supported by information contained in the extract Answer b The third paragraph states If smoke gets into the room the person trapped should go down to the floor The remaining statements are not supported by information provided in the extract Answer b The third paragraph states It is also suggested that the person go to a window and open it to allow them to attract the attention of anyone outside The remaining statements are not supported by information provided in the extract Answer a The second paragraph sta
27. ring the test session e Listen carefully to the Administrator as he she explains the assessment procedure Any instructions you need will be read by the Administrator and will also be shown in your question booklets Do not start the tests until you have been instructed to do so and you are clear about what you are doing At the start of each assessment you will be given one example question Follow the instructions for these as they will be good practice for the assessment itself lf you are having trouble with the example questions ask the Administrator for help ensure that you understand what he she says as you will not be able to ask for help once the actual assessment begins lf at any time you are unsure about what you should be doing before the assessment begins ask Section Three Working with Number amp Understanding Information question booklets and answer sheets During the Working with Numbers and Understanding Information Tests you will be given a question booklet and separate answer sheet for each test The first page of the booklet will contain information about the test and the instructions for completing it Your Administrator will read the instructions aloud You will then have the opportunity to go through practice scenario and questions before starting the timed test Answering the questions When responding to the questions You should only use the information provided to answer the questions Choose
28. states Furniture should be wiped down and left to dry The remaining statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Answer c The second paragraph states windows may need to be boarded up or doors may need to be replaced The police or local council may be able to provide names of companies that can carry out this work The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Answer d The second paragraph states It may be that the home is no longer secure because doors or windows have been damaged The other statements are not supported by information contained in the extract Answer c The scenario states Only with join co operation of the FRS and the employee can the workplace be made safe The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Answer b The extract states The employee must Inform their employer the FRS of any dangerous work situation or risks to health The other statements are not supported by the information contained in the extract Answer d The final paragraph states Firefighters are kept updated about policy changes through station notice boards The other statements are not supported by information contained in the extract Answer a The first paragraph states Some of the responsibility for th
29. tes The first thing the person should do is to make sure doors are closed to help stop the fire coming into the room The remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer d The fourth paragraph states The Fire and Rescue Service should arrive shortly after If the person has to jump from the building cushions can be dropped to help break their fall The extract does not mention jumping as soon as possible The remaining statements are supported by the information given in the extract Answer b Hazards included in the extract do no specifically refer to deliberate rule breaking The remaining hazards are specifically referred to in the extract Answer a The third paragraph states It may also be that a Firefighter does not have enough information or experience to do something which may lead to a problem This suggests that with experience Firefighters will be better able to avoid danger According to the information provided in the extract the remaining factors are likely to increase danger Answer b The last paragraphs states In addition there may be problems at a fire which leads to danger such as flammable liquids dangerous chemicals The extract does not include the remaining options as additional dangers during fires Q30 Q31 Q32 Q33 Answer d The second paragraph states Potential hazards include human error such as turning a val
30. test Following the example questions the Administrator will start the assessment itself The Administrator will remind you of the time limit for each test There should be a visible clock in the room but you are also advised to wear a reliable watch Once the assessments begin you will not be able to talk ask for help or leave the room Therefore please ensure that you fully understand the process are physically comfortable and have asked any questions you need to before each assessment begins Who will administer the assessment Only fully trained people will be allowed to administer the tests Your Administrator will have completed this training How are the tests scored In the Working with Number and Understanding Information Tests you will get one mark for each correct response Marks are not deducted for wrong answers For each question there is only one correct answer In the Dictation Test you will be marked for your use of spelling grammar and use of punctuation You will also be marked for missing incorrect and illegible words In the Memory Retention Recall and Written Test you will receive marks for how well you have answered the questions You will lose marks if your answers are not in complete sentences You will not lose marks for spelling and grammar unless sentences are not used as long as what you have written is legible While the assessments are scored individually your performance on all the assessments
31. ticle a There are a number of different hazards in firefighting which may lead to harm The biggest risks to Firefighters are caused by hazards over which they have no control external to them lt is the responsibility of all Firefighters to minimise the number of hazards in their working lives e Human error has a greater impact on Firefighters safety than factors Section Six Answers to the Practice Questions Working with Numbers Test Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Answer d 100m 60m 30m 190m Answer a 100m 20 5 Answer c 60m 30m 90m 90m 20m 4 5 5 buckets Answer b 100m 60m 160m 160m 20m 8 buckets Answer c 100m 30m 130m 130m2 20m2 6 5 7 buckets Answer d 60m 20m 3 10 3 7 buckets Answer b 100m2 20m2 5 13 5 8 buckets Answer b 20 minutes have elapsed since entry 50 20 30 minutes Answer c 30 minutes have elapsed since entry 45 30 15 minutes Answer a 20 minutes have elapsed since entry 35 20 15 minutes Answer a If itis 7 41 a m there are 19 minutes until 8 00 a m 60 41 19 add the remaining 4 minutes 23 19 4 to 8 00 a m and the time the air will run out is 8 04 a m Answer b 50 100 150 300 Answer d 300 450 250 1000 Answer a 80 100 140 100 110 150 680 Answer c Pat 100
32. ulating how much hose is needed at a fire You will be presented with a number of scenarios that will show numerical information in a variety of formats from graphs to gauges For each scenario you will be asked questions with multiple choice answers On the day you will not be allowed a calculator for the test but you will be provided with paper for your rough workings To get maximum benefit from completing these practice questions we suggest that you do not use a calculator Example Question Below is the actual example that you will see in the Working with Numbers Test As you can see information is presented and you have to answer multiple choice questions about that information In this example we have presented one of the questions In the practice session on your test day there will be more Example Question The benefits of smoke alarms You have volunteered to talk to a local school about the benefits of having a smoke alam The following graph contains information you will use to reinforce your message m Houses where smoke alarm not fitted m Houses where smoke alarm is fitted w w w 25 oO H 2 w cw o w V c ao oz non B o N gt S o a England Scotland Wales _ What was the total number of people who died from house fires in England 2500 500 2000 1500 Remember when responding to the questions e You should only use the information provided in the
33. ve the wrong way The remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer c The third paragraph states Harm could also occur because a Firefighter is tired has too much work The remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer d The third paragraph states Information may sometimes be misheard or misunderstood which also may lead to danger The remaining statements are not supported by the information provided in the extract Answer a The introductory paragraph states Firefighters may come to harm through a variety of possible hazards The remaining statements are not supported by the extract Section Seven Dictation Test This section contains information for the Dictation Test It will help you to familiarise yourself with the Dictation Test Overview of the Dictation Test This test will take approximately 15 minutes This test is designed to assess your ability to listen and write down information and to ensure you can communicate information in writing your handwriting must be legible In addition you will be assessed on your spelling grammar and use of punctuation You will hear a short passage which contains information that you are required to write down You will need to write the message as it is being played You will be given a few moments and the message will be repeated Numbers should be written as figures and abbrev
34. way to slow people down or trip people up ee ae en Sometimes people who are disabled need to kor wae ee i think about having a telephone by their bed so that they can call for assistance if there is a fire It may be a very good idea for such people to have their bedroom situated on the ground floor of their house also to assist escape if a fire occurs Tell everyone about fire equipment Which one of the following statements is true a You can always easily see where you are going in order to escape from a fire b Planning can help to ensure an escape route is free from anything that might trip people up C Disabled people should make sure their bedroom is at the front of the house d Escape routes should be planned a few weeks after a fire Remember when responding to the questions e You should only use the information provided in the scenario to answer the questions e Choose the correct answer from the four answers given and indicate it by filling in the entire area that corresponds to your answer Practice Questions There are a series of practice scenarios and questions on the following pages These are provided for you to familiarise yourself with the style and content of this test and to practice the kinds of questions you will see in the actual test When you have completed the practice questions you can check your answers against those provided in Section 6 Practice Scenario 1 Fire Safety at Home After a fir
35. y in the workplace and Firefighters are The FRS is expected to provide kept updated about policy changes through e Buildings and equipment that are in a Station notice boards good state of repair A healthy environment in terms of heating lighting ventilation and noise levels Relevant information and training 9 According to the extract Firefighters are not responsible for the safety of others The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for reporting dangerous work situations Health and safety responsibilities are shared between the Brigade and the employee OOO Health and safety does not relate to the work environment 10 The extract suggests that Firefighters must Provide relevant information and training Inform the Brigade if their work environment suffers from noise that may damage their health Wear protective fire gear at all times Modify health and safety equipment to improve effective working 9191019 11 12 13 14 Where can Firefighters find updates to their Brigade s health and safety policy Team briefings Safety briefings Health and safety website Station notice board 0101019 The Fire and Rescue Service has a responsibility to Work with employees to maintain health and safety at work Provide equipment in a good state of repair only if the budget allows Encourage Firefighters to provide relevant information and training 3191912 Make no changes to th
36. you feel comfortable taking the test section Two Preparing for the tests There are a number of things you can do to help you prepare to take the Ability Tests We suggest you set aside some time to undertake the preparation described below General Preparation Ensure that you are comfortable with the administrative arrangements that have been made for you if you are not raise any concerns with the Human Resources Section In particular check that you know e the date time and location of the testing session these will be detailed on your invitation and e the time it will take you to get to the venue and the travel arrangements you need to make If you have any special requirements please ensure that you have informed the Human Resources Section in plenty of time prior to the event so that the necessary arrangements can be made Complete the Practice Questions In Sections 4 5 of this booklet there are practice questions for the Working with Numbers amp Understanding Information Tests These are examples of the sort of questions that you will be asked Whilst they are not the actual questions that you will be presented with they will nevertheless give you a realistic preview of what you will encounter during the actual assessment You should complete these as part of your preparation Remember e These questions are for practice only they are not the questions you will be asked during the real assessment e Have a go
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