Florida Fire Instructor 1 Practice Exam

What percentage do people remember of what they HEAR?

1. 10%

2. 20%

3. 30%

4. 40%

The correct answer is: 20%

People tend to remember about 20% of what they hear. This means that for every 10 minutes of a conversation, lecture, or presentation, people typically only remember about 2 minutes worth of information. While option A, C, and D may seem like reasonable choices, they are either overestimating or underestimating the actual percentage. For example, option A is too low and option D is too high. Option C is closer to the correct answer but still slightly off. This is why option B, at 20%, is the best estimate for how much people remember of what they hear.