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10 Cards in this Set
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What percentage of firefighting workers are employed by municipal or county firedepartments?
A. 60% B. 70% C. 80% D. 90% |
D. 90% |
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Some local and regional fire departments consolidate into public safety organizations in order to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT: A. to reduce administrative staff B. to lower certification requirements C. to cut costs D. to establish consistent training standards |
B. to lower certification requirements |
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In many fire departments, a(n) ____ degree is required for State chief officer certification. A. associate’s B. bachelor’s C. master’s D. doctoral |
C. master's |
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In a 2002 analysis, hourly earnings for firefighters in the highest 10% were closest to ____ per hour. A. $22.00 B. $25.00 C. $28.00 D. $32.00 |
C. $28.00 per hour |
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In a 2002 analysis, the closest salary range for a Fire Chief position ranged from _____.
A. $100,000 to $90,000 B. $ 90,000 to $80,000 C. $ 80,000 to $60,000 D. $ 70,000 to $50,000 |
C. $80,000 to $60,000 |
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In a 2002 analysis, the closest salary range for a Fire Captain position ranged from _____. A. $65,000 to $55,000 B. $62,000 to $55,000 C. $55,000 to $52,000 D. $55,000 to $45,000 |
D. $55,000 to $45,000 |
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Evidence suggests that atherosclerosis begins in the _____ for many people in developedcountries of the Western world. A. early 20’s B. late 20’s C. early 30’s D. late 30’s |
A. early 20’s |
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Which of the following statements is true regarding cardiovascular disease? A. Females are more likely to suffer CVD at a younger age than males. B. Being over 40 is considered a risk factor for males. C. Being over 45 is a risk factor for females. D. Being over 55 is a risk factor for females. |
D. Being over 55 is a risk factor for females. |
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Young men who are in the upper quartile (highest 25%) for cholesterol compared to men inthe lowest quartile (lowest 25%) are _____ times more likely to have a heart attack. A. 6 B. 9 C. 12 D. 15 |
B. 9 |
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Risk factors associated with the term metabolic syndrome X include all of the followingEXCEPT: A. abdominal obesity B. hypertension C. physical inactivity D. inability to effectively use glucose |
C. physical inactivity |
