SFM501 - MANAGEMENT IN THE FIRE SERVICE, 3rd ed. Study Helper, Windows version, Knightlite Software, 2003
The role and responsibilities of officers in the fire service has gone well beyond the management of personnel on the fire ground.
Management In The Fire Service Study Helper is a Flashcard/Multiple-Choice Test for fire officers, based on NFPA's Management In The Fire Service 3rd Edition. Tests can be taken on-screen or can be printed out in a variety of ways.
The book Management In The Fire Service explores the skills and techniques that competent managers successfully use in business, government, and voluntary organizations, and applies them to the fire service. Management In The Fire Service Study Helper can help a fire officer succeed as a manager and leader, while improving the overall performance of the fire department unit. This software can help give the potential officer the edge needed in scoring high in promotional exams.
FEATURES:
The Questions - there are 512 questions in the registered software package spanning 12 chapters. Plus a Terminology section containing 103 pertinent definitions from the NFPA text.
The Main Testing Screen - as with all Knightlite Software, the focus is on giving the user as many ways to manipulate the questions as possible.
Page References to NFPA Management In The Fire Service 3rd Edition for easy look up of questions. Space on the notes pages to add your own comments, hints, or notes to questions.
The ability to search the database for key words. Example: Search for "Standards" - Returns all the questions which contain the word Standards.
Keeps track of your progress four ways:
1- In one module you can list questions that you incorrectly answered in the past. Once you answer the question correctly it clears that question from it's memory.
2 - The Elephant Memory never forgets your incorrectly answered questions until you clear the memory yourself. This allows you to drill on difficult questions. Once you have mastered these questions you can clear the elephant memory.
3 - The third method allows you to take an on-screen test and print out the test results. The results will display all the questions with the answers. Incorrectly answered questions are also displayed showing the correct answer and the answer you selected. You can then print out these results or save the results to a file to open and review later.
4 - Save your last session. With a click of the mouse you can return to your previous session to continue taking a test.
Create Custom Test Packages That Can Be Saved To Disk Or Printed Out.
Wizards that build test packages. With our easy-to-use test package wizard you can create tests, which can build test packages that contain questions, answer sheets, and answer sheet correction keys. These packages can then be saved to disk and opened at a later time to be printed out. They can also be sent over the Internet and opened by another computer using Knightlite Software. Save or Print Out Results Of Your Test. Records which questions were answered correctly, incorrectly or not at all. Also includes the user's name and address and the starting and stopping times.
Create Random Tests By Selecting The Chapters And The Number Of Questions You Would Like Included In Your Test.
The ability to create random tests 3 ways. You can create a random test from a single chapter, multiple chapters or the entire test bank can be randomized. We allow you to choose which chapters you wish to include in your test as well as the number of questions you would like asked in the test. The test can then be taken on screen or printed out, complete with answer sheets and answer sheet correction keys. Management In The Fire Service Study Helper gives you the ability to print out tests in a variety of ways.
Answer Questions On Screen In A Variety Of Ways. See the correct answer when you click on an answer option, or wait until you have finished taking the test to see your results. Fly through tests using Turbo Answer, or just take your time and really learn the material. You can choose between 4 answering modes.
Terminology Library - Easily look up terminology using our reference section. (Internet Version has a limited number of definitions) Print out the entire glossary and hand it out to students, or create printed terminology quizzes; either by straight definition or "Jeopardy" style.
Edit your definition library, and add hundreds of more words.
The Highlight And Search Feature lets you highlight selected words or phrases within our question database, then click on the library button on the toolbar, and Management In The Fire Service Study Helper will take you to our "Terminology Section" where it will display the definition for the word. If the highlighted word is not found in the Terminology Section it will prompt you to add it to the library, if you would like. It is a fast, easy way to look up Management In The Fire Service terminology while in the process of taking a test on-screen.
Create flashcards - Management In The Fire Service Study Helper lets you print out flashcards, so you can continue to study when you are away from your computer. Select any test, or create a custom test, then print out flashcards. Save the flashcard file and print them later on another computer.
Graphically See Your Improvement - Management In The Fire Service Study Helper comes with a graphing tool that can keep track of your last 10 test results. Simply select your name from the list box on the "Notes Palette", and click "SAVE RESULTS." Your score will be saved for the test you just completed.
Auto-Numbering Of Questions - If you would like to add your own questions to the database, you will appreciate the auto-numbering feature. It searches for the last number and then assigns the next number in the progression.
Edit, add, or delete any question from any of the 12 Management In The Fire Service chapters. You can easily add questions to your Management In The Fire Service chapters. We have given the user complete control over the question database.
On-line Timer And Score Calculator - You can time yourself to see how long a test takes you, using the on-line timer. Management In The Fire Service Study Helper also keeps track of your score while you take a test.
On-Line Documentation - The program is extremely intuitive, however if you have any questions press "Help" on the main test menu. Management In The Fire Service Study Helper also ships with a printed User Guide.
Create your own test - The standard version of Management In The Fire Service allows you to make one custom test bank.
Optional sound effects - Insults you when you make a mistake praises you when you are correct - Not to worry default setting is OFF.
System Requirements: Pentium Class Computer At Least 16 MB Ram (32 MB Recommended), Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP
One 3 1/2" Floppy Drive or CD Rom Drive, At Least 8 MB Free Hard Drive Space
VGA Graphics Card (16 Million Colors Recommended), Recommended Resolution 800 x 600 - System Set To Small Fonts, Mouse Or Other Pointing Device
Management In The Fire Service Study Helper, Windows version, CD-ROM, SFM501 / $26.95
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Management in the Fire Service textbook
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