OCFD SOPs IAFF CBA 2004-2005 Practice Test-171 questions (Sergeant) OCFD.com

1. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E),how many yearsafter a positive drug test and completion of rehab program, may an employee have medical files regarding drug/alcohol testing removed from their medical file?

  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years

2. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), in regards to post-accident drug/alcohol testing, when must the officer/supervisor maintain written record of reasons for non-testing?

  1. If post-accident testing is required and is not completed within 1 hour of accident
  2. If post-accident testing is required and is not completed within 2 hours of accident
  3. If post-accident testing is required and is not completed within 4 hours of accident
  4. If post-accident testing is required and is not completed within 6 hours of accident

3. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), in which of the following situations is drug testing required?

  1. Pre-placement
  2. Post-accident
  3. Post-rehabilitation
  4. All of the above

4. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum B), career development steps are calculated on the current pay step plus what percentage for certification?

  1. 1%
  2. 2%
  3. 3%
  4. 4%

5. According to IAFF CBA (Article 28), what is the incentive pay, per pay period, for HazMat if NOT stationed at Station 5?

  1. $15.00
  2. $20.00
  3. $25.00
  4. $30.00

6. According to IAFF CBA (Article 26),24 hour shift personnel will devote at least how many hours per shift to the fitness program?

  1. 20 minutes
  2. 45 minutes
  3. 1 hour
  4. 1 1/2 hours

7. According to IAFF CBA (Article 20), in regards to Union-sponsored insurance, who receives a financial accounting statement from the IAFF on an annual basis?

  1. City Treasurer
  2. City Clerk
  3. Personnel Director
  4. Human Resources

8. According to IAFF CBA (Article 18), when a City-paid holiday occurs during an 8-hour work day special assignment, personnel shall be charged how many hours of holiday time?

  1. 4 hours
  2. 8 hours
  3. 12 hours
  4. 24 hours

9. According to IAFF CBA (Article 17),what is the vacation time accrual per pay period for personnel with 10-15 years of service?

  1. 5 hours 10 minutes
  2. 5 hours 18 minutes
  3. 5 hours 24 minutes
  4. 5 hours 42 minutes

10. According to IAFF CBA (Article 14), when death of family member occurs on-duty and employee leaves that day, when does the granted time begin?

  1. At the closest hour to leaving
  2. 12am Midnight the following notification of the death
  3. At 7am the day following notification of the death
  4. At 8am the day following notification of the death

11. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), what is the maximum sick leave donated by one person to an 8 hourshift employee per fiscal year?

  1. 12 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 36 hours
  4. 48 hours

12. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), exceptional meritorious service may increase an employees pay a maximum of how many steps within the appropriate range?

  1. 1 step
  2. 2 steps
  3. 3 steps
  4. 4 steps

13. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), how much time as a District Chief is required for promotion to a Battalion Chief of Suppression position?

  1. 6 months
  2. 1 year
  3. 2 years
  4. 3 years

14. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the maximum number of seniority points that District Chief candidates may obtain?

  1. 4.75
  2. 5.75
  3. 6.25
  4. 7.25

15. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), the Promotional Board consists of how many people?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 6

16. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), City Manager is required to submit answer to Fire Chief, Employee(s), and Bargaining Agent Grievance Committee, within how many days?

  1. 5 calendar days
  2. 7 calendar days
  3. 10 calendar days
  4. 20 calendar days

17. According to IAFF CBA (Article 5), after what length of time may letters of reprimand may be removed, at request of employee, be removed from their file?

  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years

18. According to IAFF CBA (Article 2), grievances for probationary permanent employees must be submitted to Chief's office within how many days of occurrence?

  1. 3 calendar days
  2. 5 calendar days
  3. 7 calendar days
  4. 10 calendar days

19. According to IAFF CBA (Article 1), which of the following are covered by the IAFF CBA?

  1. Benefits
  2. Grievances
  3. Labor Disputes
  4. All of the above

20. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), who reviews and analyzes all positive drug/alcohol tests?

  1. Occupational Health Manager
  2. Director of Clinical Affairs
  3. Medical Review Officer
  4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

21. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), when was the Drug and Alcohol Policy approved by City Council?

  1. January 27, 1999
  2. February 27, 1996
  3. March 27, 1990
  4. April 27, 1989

22. According to IAFF CBA (Article 27), what is the monthly incentive pay for an MA or MS college degree?

  1. $100.00
  2. $125.00
  3. $150.00
  4. $175.00

23. According to IAFF CBA (Article 23), how many transfer requests can be made in each 1 year period?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

24. According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), Off duty employees, when called in to duty, will be paid a minimum of how many hours overtime?

  1. 2 hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 6 hours
  4. 12 hours

25. According to IAFF CBA (Article 17), what is the maximum accrual balance of vacation leave for personnel with 0-10 years of service?

  1. 216 hours
  2. 250 hours
  3. 296 hours
  4. 412 hours

26. According to IAFF CBA (Article 14), with sickness in family (or birth of baby-spouse), employee may be granted up to how many days on approval from supervisor?

  1. 4 days
  2. 6 days
  3. 14 days
  4. 30 days

27. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), how is sick leave accrued from donations?

  1. In blocks of 4 hours
  2. In blocks of 8 hours
  3. In blocks of 16 hours
  4. Hour for Hour

28. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), which of the following statements is TRUE?

  1. Individuals 929 pay range or above competing for support division positions will suffer no loss in base pay
  2. On pay ranges that are more than 1 range below current pay, employee will drop in pay to the top step of the pay range for the position in which they are selected
  3. Employees requesting transfer out of their current division must return to the division/work section they came from at the pay range of the assigned rank
  4. All of the above are TRUE

29. According to IAFF CBA (Article 17), 12-hours vacation leave is equal to how many shift hours for 24 hour shift employees?

  1. 8 hours
  2. 12 hours
  3. 14 hours
  4. 18 hours

30. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the consecutive years of service required to be eligible for promotional testing for Chief rank?

  1. 10 years
  2. 12 years
  3. 15 years
  4. 20 years

31. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), the remaining arbitrator must give at least how many days notice, in writing, to the Bargaining Agent and Employer?

  1. 5 calendar days
  2. 7 calendar days
  3. 10 calendar days
  4. 20 calendar days

32. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), after submission of a grievance from the Committee to the Fire Chief, the Fire Chief has how many days to submit an answer to the employee(s)?

  1. 3 calendar days
  2. 5 calendar days
  3. 7 calendar days
  4. 10 calendar days

33. According to IAFF CBA (Article 3), Employer must arrange to meet with Bargaining Agent within how many days of request to meet for collective bargaining purposes?

  1. 5 days
  2. 10 days
  3. 15 days
  4. 30 days

34. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), what is used to confirm an initial alcohol test that is positive?

  1. Blood draw
  2. Gas chromatograph
  3. A and B
  4. Another Breathalyzer test

35. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum C), what is longevity pay based on?

  1. 1% of 90% of A-step Firefighter
  2. 1% of 80% of A-step Firefighter
  3. 80% of 1% of A-step Firefighter
  4. 90% of 1% of A-step Firefighter

36. According to IAFF CBA (Article 27), what is the monthly incentive pay for 30 hours of college credit?

  1. $15.00
  2. $20.00
  3. $25.00
  4. $30.00

37. According to IAFF CBA (Article 21), which of the following are NOT fiscal year 2005-2006 market cities?

  1. Austin
  2. Houston
  3. Fort Worth
  4. Tucson

38. According to IAFF CBA (Article 18), what is the maximum exchange time per 27 day work period?

  1. 48 hours
  2. 72 hours
  3. 96 hours
  4. 144 hours

39. According to IAFF CBA (Article 16), if any holiday is added, 24 hour personnel will receive how many additionalholiday time hours?

  1. 8 hours
  2. 12 hours
  3. 16 hours
  4. 24 hours

40. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), 8 hour shift employees may convert how many hours of sick leave to vacation leave?

  1. 16 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 32 hours
  4. 48 hours

41. According to IAFF CBA (Article 11), how many persons make up the Safety and Health Committee?

  1. 3 from Bargaining Agent
  2. 3 "Employer" employees
  3. A and B
  4. 7 total persons

42. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), promotions to positions in what pay range and above shall be by assessment center and/or interview?

  1. 930
  2. 931
  3. 932
  4. 940

43. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the promotional requirements for college hours for Battalion Chief rank?

  1. 15 hours college
  2. 30 hours college
  3. 60 hours college
  4. No requirement

44. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), the remaining arbitrator calls a hearing within how many days?

  1. 5 calendar days
  2. 7 calendar days
  3. 10 calendar days
  4. 20 calendar days

45. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), Grievances not settled within first 10 calendar days will be submitted within how many days, in writing, to the Bargaining Agent Grievance Committee?

  1. 3 calendar days
  2. 5 calendar days
  3. 7 calendar days
  4. 10 calendar days

46. According to IAFF CBA (Article 2), A decision for continued employment for probationary permanent employees is based on evaluations from how many rotations?

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3

47. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), what is used to confirm positive drug specimens?

  1. Gas chromatograph
  2. Mass spectrometer
  3. Spectral Chromatograph
  4. A and B

48. According to IAFF CBA (Article 28), what is the incentive pay, per pay period, for CSL?

  1. $15.00
  2. $25.00
  3. $35.00
  4. $40.00

49. According to IAFF CBA (Article 26), employees failing to meet annual requirements, based on numbers of years of service, will be notified that they will be retested within how many days?

  1. 10 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 30 days
  4. 60 days

50. According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), granted time is allowed for the IAFF Convention for a maximum of how many members?

  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 12
  4. 15

51. According to IAFF CBA (Article 17), what is the maximum accrual balance of vacation leave for personnel with more than 10 years of service?

  1. 250 hours
  2. 296 hours
  3. 400 hours
  4. 412 hours

52. According to IAFF CBA (Article 14), up to how many days will be granted with pay when death in immediate family occurs?

  1. 2 calendar days
  2. 3 calendar days
  3. 4 calendar days
  4. 5 calendar days

53. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), what is the maximum sick leave balance that an employee may carry?

  1. 1,000 hours
  2. 1,500 hours
  3. 2,000 hours
  4. 2,500 hours

54. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), Exam material is published at least how many days prior to exam?

  1. 30 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 90 days
  4. 120 days

55. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), District Chief candidates accumulate seniority points at how many points per quarter, beginning at the time they become eligible for the respective promotional exam?

  1. 0.1
  2. 0.15
  3. 0.2
  4. 0.25

56. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), hearings conducted by arbitrators must be concluded within how many days of commencement?

  1. 5 calendar days
  2. 7 calendar days
  3. 10 calendar days
  4. 20 calendar days

57. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), grievances should be discussed with the immediate Officer in Charge who will remit an answer orally to the employee(s) within how many days?

  1. 3 calendar days
  2. 5 calendar days
  3. 7 calendar days
  4. 10 calendar days

58. According to IAFF CBA (Article 2), how many months of service must be complete to participate in tuition reimbursement, transfer system, and payment of sick leave on termination?

  1. 3 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 12 months
  4. No requirements, eligibility begins upon employment

59. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), in regards to drug testing, tests are NOT designed to detect which of the following?

  1. Amphetamines
  2. Codeine
  3. Steroids
  4. Phencyclidine

60. According to IAFF CBA (Article 28), what is the incentive pay, per pay period, for Diver?

  1. $15.00
  2. $25.00
  3. $30.00
  4. $35.00

61. According to IAFF CBA (Article 26), the Physical Fitness Program will be placed into a Joint Labor/Management Committee during fiscal year 2004-2005 to be studied for program design and what type of compliance?

  1. OSHA Compliance
  2. NIOSH Compliance
  3. ADA Compliance
  4. NFPA Compliance

62. According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), if an employee has to stay over 35 minutes over shift change time, how much pay will the employee receive (on a non-election day)?

  1. 15 minutes
  2. 20 minutes
  3. 30 minutes
  4. 35 minutes

63. According to IAFF CBA (Article 16), how many hours of holiday time are 8 hour employees granted per year?

  1. 48 hours
  2. 72 hours
  3. 80 hours
  4. 88 hours

64. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), what percentage of an employee's sick leave balance is paid to employee's beneficiary if killed in line of duty?

  1. 50%
  2. 70%
  3. 75%
  4. 100%

65. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), to whom should Employees provide documentation of completed requirements for career development positions?

  1. District Officer
  2. Chief Of Support Services
  3. Human Resources
  4. TrainingCenter

66. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), Employees hired after what date are subject to assignment in Dispatch if no other candidates from Suppression apply?

  1. July 1, 1995
  2. July 1, 1996
  3. July 1, 1997
  4. July 1, 1998

67. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), who burdens the cost of the arbitrator?

  1. Employer
  2. Bargaining Agent
  3. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
  4. A and B (equally)

68. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), if a grievance does exist, the Committee must submit the grievance within how many days, in writing, to the Fire Chief?

  1. 3 calendar days
  2. 5 calendar days
  3. 7 calendar days
  4. 10 calendar days

69. According to IAFF CBA (Article 2), who is covered by the IAFF CBA?

  1. Employees who have completed the training academy or were hired prior to January 1, 1998
  2. Employees hired after January 1, 1998 and have not complete FireTrainingAcademy
  3. Employees hired before January 1, 2002 and have not complete FireTrainingAcademy
  4. Employees hired after January 1, 2002 and have not complete FireTrainingAcademy

70. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), Positive drug/alcohol samples must be kept for what length of time by the laboratory or for a period of the duration of a grievance, disciplinary action, or legal proceedings, whichever is longer?

  1. 30 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 3 months
  4. 6 months

71. According to IAFF CBA (Article 28), what is the incentive pay, per pay period, for EMS Instructor?

  1. $15.00
  2. $20.00
  3. $25.00
  4. $30.00

72. According to IAFF CBA (Article 21), what is the annual uniform allowance?

  1. $1,348.00
  2. $1,359.50
  3. $1,438.00
  4. $1,534.00

73. According to IAFF CBA (Article 18), Members of the Public Education work section is divided into how many groups of approximately equal size?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5

74. According to IAFF CBA (Article 14), when death of family member occurs off-duty, when does the granted time begin?

  1. The next hour following notification of the death
  2. 12am Midnight the following notification of the death
  3. At 7am the day following notification of the death
  4. At 8am the day following notification of the death

75. According to IAFF CBA (Article 11), how many members of the Safety and Health committee are on the uniform committee?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

76. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the maximum number of personnel from Suppression that are identified to assist in Dispatch in the event of short term vacancies?

  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 12

77. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), who is responsible for ensuring current study materials are available at work sites?

  1. Training Work Section
  2. Support Work Section
  3. Operations Work Section
  4. Fire Maintenance Work Section

78. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), what is the time limit for presentations by mediators?

  1. 30 minutes
  2. 45 minutes
  3. 1 hour
  4. 2 hours

79. According to IAFF CBA (Article 2), Probationary employee time off shall not exceed how many shifts per quarterly rotation?

  1. 2 shifts
  2. 3 shifts
  3. 4 shifts
  4. 6 shifts

80. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), who must drug/alcohol laboratory tests be certified by?

  1. Centers for Substance Abuse Authority
  2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  3. State Department of Health
  4. B and C

81. According to IAFF CBA (Article 28), what is the incentive pay, per pay period, for EMT-D?

  1. $15.00
  2. $25.00
  3. $30.00
  4. $45.00

82. According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), employees assigned to dispatch will be guaranteed a minimum of how many hours at time and a half in every 27 day cycle, whether on or off duty?

  1. 1 hour
  2. 2 hours
  3. 4 hours
  4. 12 hours

83. According to IAFF CBA (Article 17),what is the vacation time accrual per pay period for personnel with 15 years of more of service?

  1. 6 hours 2 minutes
  2. 6 hours 8 minutes
  3. 6 hours 10 minutes
  4. 6 hours 12 minutes

84. According to IAFF CBA (Article 1), 24 hour shift employees may convert how many hours of sick leave to vacation leave?

  1. 16 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 32 hours
  4. 48 hours

85. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), how many points per quarter are accumulated beginning at the time employee becomes eligible for a position with the exception of District Chief?

  1. 0.25
  2. 0.5
  3. 0.75
  4. 1.0

86. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the number of personnel selected for assessment center for Captain rank?

  1. 25
  2. 20
  3. 15
  4. 12

87. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), after mediation and Personnel Director's decision, grievance may be submitted to the City Manager within how many days for review?

  1. 5 calendar days
  2. 7 calendar days
  3. 10 calendar days
  4. 20 calendar days

88. According to IAFF CBA (Article 3), what is the effective date of the current bargaining agreement?

  1. July 30, 2004 to June 1, 2005
  2. July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005
  3. June 30, 2004 to July 1, 2005
  4. June 30, 2004 to July 31, 2005

89. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), employees may be required to undergo drug/alcohol testing without prior notice for up to what length of time after rehabilitation?

  1. 90 days
  2. 6 months
  3. 1 year
  4. 2 years

90. According to IAFF CBA (Article 27), what is the monthly incentive pay for a BA or BS college degree?

  1. $50.00
  2. $75.00
  3. $100.00
  4. $125.00

91. According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), which of the following items count for FLSA hours worked?

  1. Granted time (2 hours)
  2. Death in immediate family
  3. Jury duty
  4. All of the above

92. According to IAFF CBA (Article 16), what is the maximum accrual of holiday time?

  1. 324 hours
  2. 346 hours
  3. 386 hours
  4. 432 hours

93. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), Employees receive how many hours of sick leave per pay period?

  1. 2.5 hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 5 hours
  4. 6 hours

94. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what period are employees assigned to Dispatch required to serve?

  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years

95. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will provide a list of arbitrators if an arbitrator is not agreed upon within how many days?