IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement

BOOK: Administration SECTION: IAFF CBA 2004-2005 Practice Test-168 questions (SERGEANT) OCFD.com

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

A. 1 year

B. 2 years

C. 3 years

D. 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?

A. If post-accident testing is required and is not completed within 1 hour of accident

B. If post-accident testing is required and is not completed within 2 hours of accident

C. If post-accident testing is required and is not completed within 4 hours of accident

D. 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?

A. Pre-placement

B. Post-accident

C. Post-rehabilitation

D. 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?

A. 1%

B. 2%

C. 3%

D. 4%

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

A. $15.00

B. $20.00

C. $25.00

D. $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?

A. 20 minutes

B. 45 minutes

C. 1 hour

D. 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?

A. City Treasurer

B. City Clerk

C. Personnel Director

D. 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?

A. 4 hours

B. 8 hours

C. 12 hours

D. 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?

A. 5 hours 10 minutes

B. 5 hours 18 minutes

C. 5 hours 24 minutes

D. 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?

A. At the closest hour to leaving

B. 12am Midnight the following notification of the death

C. At 7am the day following notification of the death

D. 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 hour shift employee per fiscal year?

A. 12 hours

B. 24 hours

C. 36 hours

D. 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?

A. 1 step

B. 2 steps

C. 3 steps

D. 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?

A. 6 months

B. 1 year

C. 2 years

D. 3 years

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

A. 4.75

B. 5.75

C. 6.25

D. 7.25

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

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 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?

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 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?

A. 1 year

B. 2 years

C. 3 years

D. 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?

A. 3 calendar days

B. 5 calendar days

C. 7 calendar days

D. 10 calendar days

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

A. Benefits

B. Grievances

C. Labor Disputes

D. All of the above

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

A. Occupational Health Manager

B. Director of Clinical Affairs

C. Medical Review Officer

D. 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?

A. January 27, 1999

B. February 27, 1996

C. March 27, 1990

D. April 27, 1989

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

A. $100.00

B. $125.00

C. $150.00

D. $175.00

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

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 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?

A. 2 hours

B. 4 hours

C. 6 hours

D. 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?

A. 216 hours

B. 250 hours

C. 296 hours

D. 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?

A. 4 days

B. 6 days

C. 14 days

D. 30 days

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

A. In blocks of 4 hours

B. In blocks of 8 hours

C. In blocks of 16 hours

D. Hour for Hour

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

A. Individuals 929 pay range or above competing for support division positions will suffer no loss in base pay

B. 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

C. 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

D. 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?

A. 8 hours

B. 12 hours

C. 14 hours

D. 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?

A. 10 years

B. 12 years

C. 15 years

D. 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?

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 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)?

A. 3 calendar days

B. 5 calendar days

C. 7 calendar days

D. 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?

A. 5 days

B. 10 days

C. 15 days

D. 30 days

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

A. Blood draw

B. Gas chromatograph

C. A and B

D. Another Breathalyzer test

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

A. 1% of 90% of A-step Firefighter

B. 1% of 80% of A-step Firefighter

C. 80% of 1% of A-step Firefighter

D. 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?

A. $15.00

B. $20.00

C. $25.00

D. $30.00

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

A. Austin

B. Houston

C. Fort Worth

D. Tucson

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

A. 48 hours

B. 72 hours

C. 96 hours

D. 144 hours

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

A. 8 hours

B. 12 hours

C. 16 hours

D. 24 hours

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

A. 16 hours

B. 24 hours

C. 32 hours

D. 48 hours

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

A. 3 from Bargaining Agent

B. 3 "Employer" employees

C. A and B

D. 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?

A. 930

B. 931

C. 932

D. 950

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

A. 15 hours college

B. 30 hours college

C. 60 hours college

D. No requirement

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

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 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?

A. 3 calendar days

B. 5 calendar days

C. 7 calendar days

D. 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?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

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

A. Gas chromatograph

B. Mass spectrometer

C. Spectral Chromatograph

D. A and B

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

A. $15.00

B. $25.00

C. $35.00

D. $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?

A. 10 days

B. 15 days

C. 30 days

D. 60 days

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

A. 4

B. 6

C. 12

D. 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?

A. 250 hours

B. 296 hours

C. 400 hours

D. 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?

A. 2 calendar days

B. 3 calendar days

C. 4 calendar days

D. 5 calendar days

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

A. 1,000 hours

B. 1,500 hours

C. 2,000 hours

D. 2,500 hours

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

A. 30 days

B. 60 days

C. 90 days

D. 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?

A. 0.1

B. 0.15

C. 0.2

D. 0.25

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

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 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?

A. 3 calendar days

B. 5 calendar days

C. 7 calendar days

D. 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?

A. 3 months

B. 6 months

C. 12 months

D. 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?

A. Amphetamines

B. Codeine

C. Steroids

D. Phencyclidine

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

A. $15.00

B. $25.00

C. $30.00

D. $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?

A. OSHA Compliance

B. NIOSH Compliance

C. ADA Compliance

D. 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)?

A. 15 minutes

B. 20 minutes

C. 30 minutes

D. 35 minutes

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

A. 48 hours

B. 72 hours

C. 80 hours

D. 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?

A. 50%

B. 70%

C. 75%

D. 100%

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

A. District Officer

B. Chief Of Support Services

C. Human Resources

D. Training Center

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?

A. July 1, 1995

B. July 1, 1996

C. July 1, 1997

D. July 1, 1998

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

A. Employer

B. Bargaining Agent

C. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

D. 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?

A. 3 calendar days

B. 5 calendar days

C. 7 calendar days

D. 10 calendar days

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

A. Employees who have completed the training academy or were hired prior to January 1, 1998

B. Employees hired after January 1, 1998 and have not complete Fire Training Academy

C. Employees hired before January 1, 2002 and have not complete Fire Training Academy

D. Employees hired after January 1, 2002 and have not complete Fire Training Academy

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?

A. 30 days

B. 60 days

C. 3 months

D. 6 months

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

A. $15.00

B. $20.00

C. $25.00

D. $30.00

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

A. $1,348.00

B. $1,359.50

C. $1,438.00

D. $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?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

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

A. The next hour following notification of the death

B. 12am Midnight the following notification of the death

C. At 7am the day following notification of the death

D. 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?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 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?

A. 4

B. 6

C. 8

D. 12

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

A. Training Work Section

B. Support Work Section

C. Operations Work Section

D. Fire Maintenance Work Section

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

A. 30 minutes

B. 45 minutes

C. 1 hour

D. 2 hours

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

A. 2 shifts

B. 3 shifts

C. 4 shifts

D. 6 shifts

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

A. Centers for Substance Abuse Authority

B. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

C. State Department of Health

D. B and C

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

A. $15.00

B. $25.00

C. $30.00

D. $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?

A. 1 hour

B. 2 hours

C. 4 hours

D. 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?

A. 6 hours 2 minutes

B. 6 hours 8 minutes

C. 6 hours 10 minutes

D. 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?

A. 16 hours

B. 24 hours

C. 32 hours

D. 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?

A. 0.25

B. 0.5

C. 0.75

D. 1.0

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

A. 25

B. 20

C. 15

D. 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?

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 20 calendar days

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

A. July 30, 2004 to June 1, 2005

B. July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005

C. June 30, 2004 to July 1, 2005

D. 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?

A. 90 days

B. 6 months

C. 1 year

D. 2 years

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

A. $50.00

B. $75.00

C. $100.00

D. $125.00

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

A. Granted time (2 hours)

B. Death in employee’s immediate family

C. Jury duty

D. All of the above

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

A. 324 hours

B. 346 hours

C. 386 hours

D. 432 hours

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

A. 2.5 hours

B. 4 hours

C. 5 hours

D. 6 hours

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

A. 1 year

B. 2 years

C. 3 years

D. 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?

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 20 calendar days

96. According to IAFF CBA (Article 3), arbitration will be submitted if Bargaining Agent and Employer are unable to reach an agreement by what day?

A. 1st Monday in June

B. 1st Friday in June

C. 3rd Monday in June

D. 3rd Friday in June

97. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), in regards to post-accident drug/alcohol testing, when will written record for reasons of non-testing cease and be forwarded to City's Occupational Health Manager through Chief/designee?

A. After 4 hours

B. After 6 hours

C. After 8 hours

D. After 10 hours

98. According to IAFF CBA (Article 26), 40 hour week personnel will devote how much time to the fitness program?

A. 20 minutes per day

B. 1 1/2 hours, 2 times a week

C. 1 1/2 hours, once a week

D. 1 hour per day

99. According to IAFF CBA (Article 18), EXCEPT in the Training Work Section, the pay for 24 hour shift personnel converted to a 8 hour shift position for a special assignment will be what percentage of Step A Captain?

A. 1%

B. 2%

C. 5%

D. 10%

100. According to IAFF CBA (Article 13), if worker's comp payments are credited to the City, the employee shall receive regular pay for up to how many months from date of on-the-job injury?

A. 1 month

B. 3 months

C. 6 months

D. 12 months

101. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), how many seniority points goes toward the written exam for Sergeant rank exams?

A. 1/4

B. 1/2

C. 2/3

D. All

102. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), Promotional vacancies must be filled within how many days if an existing sequence list exists?

A. 30 days

B. 60 days

C. 90 days

D. 120 days

103. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), for permanent employees, grievances must be filed within how many days of occurrence?

A. 3 days

B. 7 days

C. 15 days

D. 30 days

104. According to IAFF CBA (Article 2), use of vacation time requires at least how many months of service?

A. 3 months

B. 6 months

C. 12 months

D. No requirements, eligibility begins upon employment

105. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), when is post-accident testing done?

A. When contact was made with a civilian vehicle

B. When contact was made with other City property

C. After any accident

D. Only if reasonable suspicion exists

106. According to IAFF CBA (Article 26), annual physical fitness evaluations are performed on all incumbent firefighters hired on or after what date?

A. 4/6/84

B. 6/4/94

C. 1/8/96

D. 3/15/03

107. According to IAFF CBA (Article 18), which of the following pay ranges are eligible for a 4 day work week?

A. 941

B. 940

C. 936

D. 932

108. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), sick leave for non-duty sickness or disability is charged at how many hours per shift for 24 hour shift employees?

A. 8 hours

B. 16 hours

C. 18 hours

D. 24 hours

109. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), Employees entering Dispatch after what date may be assigned to Suppression operations to maintain certifications and attend academies for career development?

A. October 3, 1994

B. October 3, 1995

C. October 3, 1996

D. October 3, 1997

110. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), if the City Manager and Committee do not settle the grievance, the Bargaining Agent has how many days to submit a grievance to arbitration?

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 20 calendar days

111. According to IAFF CBA (Article 3), The Bargaining Agent must submit matters requiring appropriations of monies by the Employer (rate of pay, wages), to the Employer at least how many days before June 30?

A. 60 days

B. 90 days

C. 120 days

D. 180 days

112. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), who retains all drug/alcohol testing related information and provides results to the Fire Department?

A. City Physician

B. Occupational Health Manager

C. Saint Anthony's Hospital Director of Substance Dependency

D. University Hospital Director of Substance Dependency

113. According to IAFF CBA (Article 23), how many approved trades with other employees can an employee make in a 1 year period?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. Unlimited, if approved

114. According to IAFF CBA (Article 17), what is the vacation time accrual per pay period for personnel with 0-5 years of service?

A. 3 hours 12 minutes

B. 3 hours 18 minutes

C. 3 hours 24 minutes

D. 3 hours 42 minutes

115. According to IAFF CBA (Article 10), Employee(s) laid off will be given notice by Bargaining Agent how many days prior to release of intention to hire by Registered Mail?

A. 5 days

B. 7 days

C. 10 days

D. 14 days

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

A. 50

B. 30

C. 25

D. 12

117. According to IAFF CBA (Article 5), what is the annual amount paid by the Union to the City for expenses related to IAFF business?

A. $100

B. $200

C. $250

D. $500

118. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), Observations leading to drug/alcohol testing should be documented and sent to Chief's office within what length of time?

A. 1 hour

B. 4 hours

C. 12 hours

D. 24 hours

119. According to IAFF CBA (Article 21), pay rates were adjusted at what percentage for fiscal year 2004-2005?

A. 3%

B. 3.44%

C. 4.33%

D. 4.34%

120. According to IAFF CBA (Article 16), how much holiday time and Kelly day time is granted to 24 hour shift personnel each July 1st?

A. 212 hours

B. 216 hours

C. 218 hours

D. 432 hours

121. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), changes in eligibility requirements by the Fire Chief will be submitted by "draft copy" to the Bargaining Agent how many days prior to posting of vacancy?

A. 3 business days

B. 5 business days

C. 7 business days

D. 10 business days

122. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), Bargaining Agent and Employer have how many days to agree on an arbitrator?

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 20 calendar days

123. According to IAFF CBA (Article 5), beginning January 1st, how long do employees have the option to withdraw from Union membership?

A. 3 calendar days

B. 5 calendar days

C. 7 calendar days

D. 10 calendar days

124. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), in regards to drug testing, circumstances for reasonable suspicion must be reviewed and agreed upon by how many officer-level personnel?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

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

A. 4

B. 6

C. 12

D. 15

126. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), in what increments can sick leave be converted?

A. 1 hour increments

B. 2 hour increments

C. 4 hour increments

D. 8 hour increments

127. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the entry level pay scale for dispatcher if rank of employee is above corporal?

A. Top step of the previous rank

B. Top step corporal

C. First step corporal

D. First step of previous rank

128. According to IAFF CBA (Article 5), when must the monthly installment, paid by the Union to the City for expenses related to IAFF business, be paid?

A. Before the 1st of each month

B. Before the 5th of each month

C. Before the 15th of each month

D. Before the 25th of each month

129. According to IAFF CBA (Addendum E), No disciplinary action is taken against employees unless rehabilitation is not carried out successfully or tests positive for substance abuse again within how many years of completing rehab?

A. 2 years

B. 3 years

C. 4 years

D. 5 years

130. According to IAFF CBA (Article 26), in regards to the fitness program, short-term temporary disability deviation can be approved by Station Officer for not more than how many shifts?

A. 2 consecutive shifts

B. 3 consecutive shifts

C. 4 consecutive shifts

D. 6 consecutive shifts

131. According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), how many minutes after shift change is considered "flex time" for which the City is not charged?

A. 5 minutes

B. 15 minutes

C. 30 minutes

D. 45 minutes

132. According to IAFF CBA (Article 16), how many hours of the maximum balance of holiday time is paid out on termination?

A. 324 hours

B. 346 hours

C. 386 hours

D. 432 hours

133. According to IAFF CBA (Article 11), how often does the Safety and Health Committee meet?

A. Weekly

B. Monthly

C. Quarterly

D. Yearly

134. According to IAFF CBA (Article 17), 8-hours vacation leave is equal to how many shift hours for 24 hour shift employees?

A. 4 hours

B. 6 hours

C. 8 hours

D. 12 hours

135. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), a written opinion of hearing findings will be issued, in writing, by the arbitrator within how many days of conclusion of hearing?

A. 5 calendar days

B. 7 calendar days

C. 10 calendar days

D. 20 calendar days

136.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 20), how much does The City contribute per employee per year for employees participating in IAFF insurance?

A. $7,100

B. $7,350

C. $7,700

D. Nothing

137.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 17), 4-hours vacation leave is equal to how many shift hours for 24 hour shift employees?

A. 4 hours

B. 6 hours

C. 8 hours

D. 12 hours

138. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), if how many sick days or less are used during the leave year, is a 24 hour shift of vacation is accrued on the leave anniversary date?

A. 4 days

B. 3 days

C. 2 days

D. 1 days

139. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the pay for members transferred to Dispatch per obligations of Article 7?

A. Pay will be z'd (frozen) until pay exceeds z'd rate of pay

B. Top Step corporal

C. First step corporal

D. Top step of previous rank

140. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), the last step of the grievance procedures (STEP IV) may be entered when grievance is unresolved within how many days of mediator's findings or Personnel Director's decision?

A. 3 calendar days

B. 5 calendar days

C. 7 calendar days

D. 10 calendar days

141.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), who are grievances not settled within time limits submitted to?

A. Fire Chief

B. Personnel Director

C. Human Resources

D. City Manager

142.  According to IAFF CBA (Addendum C), when does longevity begin?

A. At the 1st year of employment

B. At the 2nd year of employment

C. At the 3rd year of employment

D. At the 5th year of employment

143.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), which of the following is counted for FLSA hours worked?

A. Sick leave

B. Emergency leave

C. Time off from the shift in which an employee is injured

D. None of the above are counted for FLSA purposes

144. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), when must converted sick leave be used?

A. In the same pay period as conversion

B. By the end of the next pay period after conversion

C. Within 3 pay periods of the conversion

D. Within 6 pay periods of the conversion

145. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), what is the cut-off date for determining eligibility for a promotional test?

A. 31 days before test

B. 30 days before test

C. 10 days before test

D. The date of the exam

146. According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), facts and findings of mediators will be submitted to involved parties within how many days of conclusion of hearing?

A. 3 days

B. 5 days

C. 7 days

D. 10 days

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

A. $20.00

B. $25.00

C. $30.00

D. $35.00

148.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 18), how many flex time hours must Public Education employees work in each 2 week pay period?

A. 4 hours

B. 6 hours

C. 8 hours

D. 12 hours

149. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), who has authority to approve/disapprove pay increases?

A. Fire Chief

B. Deputy Chief of Operations

C. Personnel Director

D. City Manager

150. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), in regards to promotions, who establishes rosters of qualified eligibles for certification/recommendation to the Fire Chief?

A. Administrative Services

B. Support Services

C. Human Resources

D. Training Center

151.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 28), what is the incentive pay, per pay period, for HazMat if stationed at Station 5?

A. $15.00

B. $25.00

C. $35.00

D. $50.00

152.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 18), 4 day work week employees may bank up to how many hours of scheduled days off?

A. 24 hours

B. 36 hours

C. 48 hours

D. 54 hours

153. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), to whom should request be made when employees are within 30 days of completing the time-in-grade requirement to initiate certification process?

A. Human Resources

B. Training Work Section

C. District Officer

D. Chief of Support Services

154.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), who is responsible for administrative control of promotions?

A. Fire Chief

B. Personnel Director

C. Human Resources

D. Deputy Chief of Operations

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

A. $50.00

B. $60.00

C. $75.00

D. $80.00

156.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 16), how many hours of the holiday time granted each year is Kelly Day time?

A. 72 hours

B. 96 hours

C. 120 hours

D. 142 hours

157. According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), for Sergeant and Captain exams, placement on sequence list for promotion will be based on which of the following?

A. Written test score

B. Seniority points

C. Academy score

D. All of the above

158.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 27), Tuition costs for degree-related classes are reimbursed up to how many hours per semester?

A. 3 hours

B. 4 hours

C. 6 hours

D. 8 hours

159.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), payment of 1/2 of sick leave balance at time of death or voluntary resignation is reduced by what percentage (from 50%) of the balance for each year under 20 years?

A. 1%

B. 1 1/2%

C. 2%

D. 2 1/2%

160.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 8), a list of how many arbitrators is provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

A. 5

B. 7

C. 10

D. 20

161.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 27), what is the monthly incentive pay for 60 hours of college credit?

A. $25.00

B. $40.00

C. $50.00

D. $75.00

162.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 9), how much time as a Major in non-suppression division or work section is required for all non-suppression 940 pay range positions?

A. 6 months

B. 1 year

C. 2 years

D. 3 years

163.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 22), how often is the uniform allowance paid?

A. Quarterly

B. Every 4 months

C. Every 6 months

D. Yearly

164. According to IAFF CBA (Article 12), what is the maximum sick leave donated by one person to an 24 hour shift employee per fiscal year?

A. 12 hours

B. 24 hours

C. 36 hours

D. 48 hours

165.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 26), how many persons are on the Physical Fitness Committee?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

166.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 19), what is the work period for 24 hour employees?

A. 26 days

B. 27 days

C. 28 days

D. 30 days

167.  According to IAFF CBA (Article 17), what is the vacation time accrual per pay period for personnel with 5-10 years of service?

A. 4 hours 12 minutes

B. 4 hours 18 minutes

C. 4 hours 24 minutes

D. 4 hours 42 minutes

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

A. 20

B. 15

C. 12

D. 8

Answer Sheet

1

31

61

91

121

151

2

32

62

92

122

152

3

33

63

93

123

153

4

34

64

94

124

154

5

35

65

95

125

155

6

36

66

96

126

156

7

37

67

97

127

157

8

38

68

98

128

158

9

39

69

99

129

159

10

40

70

100

130

160

11

41

71

101

131

161

12

42

72

102

132

162

13

43

73

103

133

163

14

44

74

104

134

164

15

45

75

105

135

165

16

46

76

106

136

166

17

47

77

107

137

167

18

48

78

108

138

168

19

49

79

109

139

20

50

80

110

140

21

51

81

111

141

22

52

82

112

142

23

53

83

113

143

24

54

84

114

144

25

55

85

115

145

26

56

86

116

146

27

57

87

117

147

28

58

88

118

148

29

59

89

119

149

30

60

90

120

150

Answer Key

1

C

31

B

61

C

91

D

121

B

151

D

2

B

32

C

62

D

92

D

122

B

152

D

3

D

33

B

63

C

93

C

123

D

153

B

4

D

34

D

64

D

94

B

124

A

154

B

5

C

35

D

65

C

95

C

125

D

155

D

6

D

36

B

66

A

96

A

126

C

156

B

7

B

37

B

67

D

97

C

127

B

157

D

8

C

38

B

68

B

98

B

128

B

158

C

9

B

39

B

69

A

99

D

129

A

159

D

10

A

40

C

70

D

100

C

130

B

160

A

11

B

41

C

71

A

101

B

131

B

161

C

12

B

42

D

72

C

102

C

132

A

162

B

13

B

43

C

73

C

103

D

133

B

163

A

14

C

44

D

74

C

104

B

134

D

164

D

15

C

45

C

75

B

105

D

135

D

165

C

16

C

46

D

76

D

106

A

136

C

166

B

17

B

47

D

77

A

107

D

137

B

167

B

18

D

48

B

78

C

108

B

138

C

168

C

19

D

49

C

79

D

109

B

139

A

20

C

50

B

80

D

110

D

140

C

21

C

51

C

81

C

111

C

141

B

22

B

52

C

82

B

112

B

142

C

23

A

53

C

83

D

113

A

143

C

24

B

54

A

84

C

114

D

144

A

25

B

55

D

85

B

115

D

145

D

26

A

56

C

86

C

116

C

146

D

27

D

57

D

87

B

117

C

147

B

28

D

58

C

88

B

118

D

148

C

29

D

59

C

89

D

119

A

149

D

30

C

60

B

90

C

120

B

150

B

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