CERT Basic Training Quiz

What is the role of FEMA in emergency management?

• To provide financial advice

• To coordinate federal response to disasters

• To manage local schools

• To oversee transportation.

While playing baseball, a teammate gets hit in the head and does not respond. What is the best course of action?

• Wait for them to get up

• Call their name louder

• Check for breathing and call for help

• Move them to a different position.

What is the primary focus of the Teen CERT program?

• Space exploration

• Emergency response training

• Environmental conservation

• Medical research

What is one of the functions of CERT?

• Provide medical training

• Organize community events

• Assist in emergency preparedness

• Conduct fire drills.

What is included in an emergency preparedness kit?

• Luxury items

• Basic survival supplies

• Entertainment devices

• Fashion accessories

Why is it important to prepare for potential disasters?

• To ensure community events

• To minimize impact on health and infrastructure

• To increase property value

• To promote tourism

What is the primary purpose of an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)?

• To assign responsibility to organizations and individuals

• To entertain the public

• To create confusion during emergencies

• To delay response efforts

What does an EOP set forth in terms of authority?

• Lines of authority

• Lines of entertainment

• Lines of confusion

• Lines of delay

Which of the following is a safety measure during flooding?

• Stay near the river

• Move to higher ground

• Ignore warnings

• Swim in the floodwaters.

What is the first step in managing severe bleeding?

• Apply a tourniquet immediately

• Apply direct pressure to the wound

• Wash the wound with soap and water

• Elevate the injured limb