Emergency Communications Quiz

What is the primary telephone system deployed in Dispatch Centers?

• Analog landline

• Satellite phone

• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

• Trunked radio

Which of the following best explains VoIP technology?

• A system using only copper wire telephone lines

• A technology that converts voice into packets sent over broadband

• A system relying solely on satellites for communication

• A voice system requiring VHF backup

What is the primary radio network used for secure communications in Fire Services?

• VHF conventional network

• Motorola Astro UHF radio network

• Trunked VHF digital system

• Satellite radio

Why is a VHF radio network maintained alongside the UHF network?

• To provide higher frequency coverage

• As an unsecured backup for redundancy

• To reduce latency in communications

• Because it is the most secure method available

Which is NOT a purpose of Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)?

• Reducing response times

• Increasing responder safety

• Automating workflows

• Eliminating the need for radio systems

Which CAD feature enables dispatchers to visualize units and incidents in real time?

• CAD-to-Radio Integration

• Situational Awareness Mapping

• Multi-Agency Collaboration

• RadioTracker Location

Which CAD function supports officer-down emergency button activations?

• GIS-based mapping

• CAD-to-Radio integration

• Emergency Alerts and Notifications

• Intelligent Resource Management

The Multi-Agency Collaboration feature in CAD allows:

• Responders to bypass dispatcher approvals

• Dispatchers to manage personal devices remotely

• Cross-jurisdictional data sharing and inter-agency operations

• Private communication among supervisors only

What is the role of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in fire communications?

• To provide encrypted voice channels

• To visualize and analyze spatial data on layered maps

• To replace radio networks with web maps

• To store incident audio recordings

The GeoTab interface is specifically used for:

• Storing radio recordings

• Tracking fire service units in real time

• Encrypting VoIP communications

• Visualizing emergency button activations