Question

Fernando is hired as a seasonal firefighter by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The training used to prepare Fernando for his firefighting job involves an online training module. In this game-like module, Fernando is virtually placed in a real-life scenario such as a garage fire or a restaurant fire, and his goal is to put out the fire and save as many lives as possible. This form of training is referred to as a(n) _____.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "Simulation".

Explanation: Simulation training is a training practice that involves the simulation of certain real-world scenarios modeled by computer software that put the trainees into day to day situations that their job usually presents.

The end of simulation training is to prepare and expose employees to a series of day to day challenges that they may face when on duty.

In this particular case, Fernando is a seasonal fire-figther currently involved in an online training module that virtually places him in a real-life scenario such as a garage or a restaurant fire in order to expose and prepare him.

This form of training is referred to as a Simulation.