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Let’s take a deeper look into the various segments of the NYS Firefighter Exam and its test structure so that you know what to expect and how to prepare to pass.
You will discover how JobTestPrep can help you fully prepare for every aspect of the exam.
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This section of the test aims to see how quickly you can pick up and apply information that you learn without any prior knowledge.
“Ability to Learn” will start with time allotted to read through a training manual followed by questions on the lesson's content.
Here are a few points to take into consideration:
In this next section, you will be tested on your basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Here are a few important points regarding the basic arithmetic section:
This segment of the test will examine your ability to quickly read, understand, and interpret various reading passages.
For instance, the passage might concern the newest virus protection from Norton, and the question might relate to the firewalls, including; how updates benefit the user, the number of devices that can be secured at any given time, and more.
A few important points regarding the reading comprehension section:
This last segment on the exam focuses on how you deal with day to day situations and human interactions.
How you perform on this part of the test will shed light on how you will work alongside your peers and interact with superiors.
You will be presented with different work scenarios and responses. It will be your task to rate the response by Highly Ineffective, Somewhat Ineffective, Somewhat Effective, or Highly Effective.
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