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CERT: Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When a disaster occurs, a CERT member's first responsibility is to
a)
Join the CERT in disaster response efforts
b)
Help professional responders
c)
Ensure personal and family safety
d)
Do the greatest good for the greatest number
2.

CERT members volunteer to fill non-disaster roles. An example of a non-disaster function of CERTs is:

a)

Staffing parades, health fairs, and other special events

b)

Monitoring the news for potential disaster threats

c)

Petitioning local officials for more local emergency response funding

d)

Distributing political pamphlets and other materials

3.
Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with home fixtures?
a)
Gas line ruptures
b)
Hazardous material spill
c)
Injury or electric shock
d)
Fire from faulty wiring
4.

There are five types of disasters. They are natural, terrorist, home fires,

pandemic and ______________.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Biological

c)

Chemical

d)

Technological and Accidental

5.

One of the steps in preparing for a disaster is to develop a disaster supply kit.

Where should you keep separate disaster supply kits?

a)

Home and Work

b)

Every room in the house

c)

Vehicle

d)

Home, work, and vehicle

6.
The minimum recommended water supply is:
a)
One gallon per person per day
b)
Five gallons per person per day
c)
Three bottles per person per day
d)
Not necessary if you have a pool
7.
Who should be included in your family’s emergency plan?
a)
Children
b)
Parents
c)
Pets
d)
All of the above
8.
What does CERT stand for?
a)
Community Emergency Response Team 
b)
Certified Emergency Response Team 
c)
Computer Emergency Response Team 
d)
Cappelletti's Energetic Reading Team 
9.
CERT concept was developed and implemented by
a)
FEMA 
b)
Los Angeles Fire Department 
c)
Las Vegas Fire Department
d)
Cappelletti in his basement
10.
CERT is making their communities safer, more ________, and more resilient when incidents occur.
a)
prepared
b)
stable 
c)
happy
d)
aware
11.
_______ is a critical program in the effort to engage everyone in America in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur.
a)
CERT
b)
FEMA 
c)
NIMS 
d)
FBI 
12.
The initial period immediately following a disaster—often up to ___?__ days or longer—individuals, households, and neighborhoods may need to rely on their own resources for survival.
a)
5
b)
3
c)
7
d)
1
13.
The basic four items you need to survive a disaster?
1.Food
2.Water
3.____________
4.Shelter
a)
First Aid 
b)
lights
c)
airplane
d)
stove 
14.
The basic four items you need to survive a disaster?
1.Food
2._________
3.First aid
4.Shelter
a)
water
b)
fire 
c)
truck
d)
my dog 
15.
CERT members generally protected from law suit by:
a)
“Good Samaritan” law
b)
police officers
c)
Firemans Act of 1997
d)
Volunteer Act of 2010
16.

Personal preparedness should be tailored to the hazards in your community, and should include all the following EXCEPT

a)

Learning about community alerts

b)

Developing household plans and conducting drills

c)

Reducing hazards in the home

d)

Assembling disaster supplies in only one location

17.
CERT members prepare themselves and their families for disasters and emergencies by identifying and reducing potential hazards in the home and workplace by developing a family disaster plan. Which of the following is another way that CERT members prepare for disasters?
a)
Notifying authorities about known hazards
b)
Assembling disaster supply kits
c)
All of these 
d)
Ensuring evacuation routes are clear
18.
Which of the following is an effective strategy for eliminating or reducing potential fire hazards in the home and workplace?
a)
Install a fireplace screen that allows a fire to be left unattended.
b)
Store flammable liquids away from heat sources. 
c)
Place extension cords beneath rugs so they do not become tripping hazards.
d)
Inspect wood stoves and chimney flues every five to seven years. 
19.
CERT members should always wear complete safety equipment, including: 
a)
Helmet, sturdy shoes or boots, goggles, work gloves, and a dust mask
b)
Breathing apparatus for smoke-filled rooms or areas
c)
Backpack containing a portable fire extinguisher
d)
Specialized equipment for hazardous materials
20.
All CERT decisions are made with what key question in mind? 
a)
Who is the Incident Commander in this situation?
b)
How quickly can the CERT assist the survivors?
c)
 Is it safe for CERT members to attempt this task?
d)
When will professional responders arrive at the scene?
21.
CERT is a citizen emergency response training program sponsored by Citizen Corps.
a)
True
b)
False