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Principles of PS Semester 1 exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the acronym EMS stand for

a)

Emergency Mobile Services

b)

Emergent Medical Services

c)

Emergency Medical Services

d)

Emerge Minor Services

2.

What should you do if you're not sure what actions to take in an emergency?

a)

Ask your employer or someone nearby if you should call 911

b)

Get the first aid kit and an AED

c)

Call 911 and ask for help

d)

Watch the ill or injured person

3.

What is the minimum education requirement to hold an EMT certification?

a)

11th-grade reading level

b)

diploma/GED

c)

associate's degree

d)

bachelor's degree

4.

Which area is reviewed when a person applies for an EMS career?

a)

criminal background check

b)

library book returns

c)

political office held

d)

club memberships

5.

What is the minimum age to obtain an EMS credential?

a)

18

b)

19

c)

20

d)

21

6.

1. What is the duty of an emergency dispatcher?

a)

Arriving first at the scene of a crime

b)

Assessing the scene of the crime for risk

c)

Taking emergency calls and sending first responders to help

d)

Answer questions about the community

7.

What is an important skill for emergency dispatchers?

a)

Dramatic

b)

Perfectionist

c)

Friendly

d)

Multi-tasker

8.

Which of the following is NOT something an emergency dispatcher might need to do during a call?

a)

Calm mother down

b)

Administer CPR

c)

Give medical advice

d)

Provide information to first responders

9.

Which of the following is something a police officer does on a day-to-day basis?

a)

Respond to domestic or civil disturbance calls

b)

Beat down bad

guys

c)

Fill traffic ticket quotas

d)

Take people who need witness protection to safe houses

10.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary personality trait for police officers to possess?

a)

Internal desire to make the world a better place

b)

Emotional maturity

c)

Controlling demeanor

d)

Self-Control

11.
Which of the following is a characteristic of assertive communication?
a)
Speaking in a soft tone to avoid conflict
b)
Being unresponsive and withdrawn during conversations
c)
Expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully
d)
Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
e)
Avoiding eye contact and looking away
12.
Which of the following is a characteristic of passive communication?
a)
Being direct and honest about your needs and wants
b)
Avoiding confrontation and conflict
c)
Being assertive and confident in your communication style
d)
Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
e)
Interrupting others while they speak
13.
Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive communication?
a)
Being direct and honest about your needs and wants
b)
Avoiding confrontation and conflict
c)
Being assertive and confident in your communication style
d)
Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
e)
Listening actively to others and showing empathy
14.
Which of the following is a benefit of assertive communication?
a)
Creating resentment and tension in relationships
b)
Allowing others to take advantage of you
c)
Improving your self-esteem and self-confidence
d)
Limiting your opportunities for growth and success
e)
Fostering an atmosphere of hostility and anger
15.
Which of the following is a drawback of passive communication?
a)
Allowing others to take advantage of you
b)
Creating a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding in relationships
c)
Resolving conflicts effectively and efficiently
d)
Enhancing your credibility and respect in professional settings
e)
Encouraging others to communicate more assertively
16.
Which of the following is a drawback of aggressive communication?
a)
Creating an atmosphere of hostility and anger
b)
Encouraging others to communicate more assertively
c)
Resolving conflicts effectively and efficiently
d)
Enhancing your credibility and respect in professional settings
e)
Creating a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding in relationships
17.
Which of the following is an example of assertive communication?
a)
Apologizing excessively for a mistake that wasn't your fault
b)
Blaming others for your own mistakes
c)
Expressing your opinion while listening to others
d)
Using sarcasm or insults to make a point
e)
Talking over others and dominating the conversation
18.
Which of the following is an example of passive communication?
a)
Blaming others for your own mistakes
b)
Expressing your opinion while listening to others
c)
Using sarcasm or insults to make a point
d)
Talking over others and dominating the conversation
e)
Apologizing excessively for a mistake that wasn't your fault
19.
Which of the following is an example of aggressive communication?
a)

Blaming others for your own mistakes

b)

Expressing your opinion while listening to others

c)

Using sarcasm or insults to make a point

d)

Talking over others and dominating the conversation

e)

Apologizing excessively for a mistake that wasn't your fault

20.
Which of the following is a technique used in assertive communication?
a)
Interrupting others when they speak
b)
Using insults or derogatory language
c)
Using "I" statements to express your thoughts and feelings
d)
Being passive and unresponsive
e)
Speaking in a loud and aggressive tone
21.
Which of the following is a technique used in passive communication?
a)

Speaking in a loud and aggressive tone

b)

Not sharing your thoughts or opinions

c)

Being direct and honest about your needs and wants

d)

Interrupting others when they speak

e)

Using sarcasm or insults to make a point

22.
Which of the following is a technique used in aggressive communication?
a)
Being direct and honest about your needs and wants
b)
Listening actively to others and showing empathy
c)
Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
d)
Using "I" statements to express your thoughts and feelings
e)
Avoiding confrontation and conflict
23.
Which of the following is a drawback of passive communication?
a)
Creating a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding in relationships
b)
Allowing others to take advantage of you
c)
Resolving conflicts effectively and efficiently
d)
Enhancing your credibility and respect in professional settings
e)
Encouraging others to communicate more assertively
24.
Which of the following is an example of assertive body language?
a)
Slouching in your chair and avoiding eye contact
b)
Standing too close to someone during a conversation
c)
Using open and relaxed gestures while speaking
d)
Pointing your finger or making aggressive gestures
e)
Looking away and crossing your arms defensively
25.
Which of the following is an example of passive body language?
a)
Standing too close to someone during a conversation
b)
Using open and relaxed gestures while speaking
c)
Pointing your finger or making aggressive gestures
d)
Looking away and crossing your arms defensively
e)
Slouching in your chair and avoiding eye contact
26.
Which of the following is an example of aggressive body language?
a)
Standing too close to someone during a conversation
b)
Using open and relaxed gestures while speaking
c)
Pointing your finger or making aggressive gestures
d)
Looking away and crossing your arms defensively
e)
Raising your voice and speaking loudly
27.
Which of the following is an example of assertive listening?
a)
Interrupting the speaker and changing the topic
b)
Daydreaming and not paying attention to the speaker
c)
Showing empathy and understanding the speaker's perspective
d)
Forming judgments and jumping to conclusions about the speaker's message
e)
Asking closed-ended questions and not allowing the speaker to elaborate
28.
Which of the following is an example of passive listening?
a)
Interrupting the speaker and changing the topic
b)
Daydreaming and not paying attention to the speaker
c)
Showing empathy and understanding the speaker's perspective
d)
Forming judgments and jumping to conclusions about the speaker's message
e)
Asking closed-ended questions and not allowing the speaker to elaborate
29.
Which of the following is an example of aggressive listening?
a)
Interrupting the speaker and changing the topic
b)
Daydreaming and not paying attention to the speaker
c)
Showing empathy and understanding the speaker's perspective
d)
Forming judgments and jumping to conclusions about the speaker's message
e)
Asking closed-ended questions and not allowing the speaker to elaborate
30.
Which of the following is a way to respond assertively to criticism?
a)
Becoming defensive and arguing with the critic
b)
Agreeing with the criticism and apologizing excessively
c)
Dismissing the criticism and not taking it seriously
d)
Thanking the critic for their feedback and expressing your perspective
e)
Blaming others and deflecting responsibility
31.

Which country began the process of separating minor crimes from felonies?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Greece

d)

Italy

32.

Where was the first recorded instance of an organized police force located?

a)

Egypt

b)

Greece

c)

Rome

d)

England

33.

Which of the following is NOT a pathway in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster?

a)

Security and Protective Services

b)

Emergency and Fire Management Services

c)

Legal Services

d)

Military and Government Services

34.

Professionals in which of the following pathways would be most likely to respond to an oil leak?

a)

Emergency and Fire Management Services

b)

Security and Protective Services

c)

Law Enforcement Services

d)

Legal Services

35.

Animal control officer, canine enforcement officer and forensic science technician are all professions within which pathway?

a)

Emergency and Fire Management Services

b)

Security and Protective Services

c)

Law Enforcement Services

d)

Legal Services

36.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

a)

Entry-level positions in the Security and Protective Services pathway are typically low-paid

b)

Earning potential in the Security and Protective Services pathway increases significantly with additional training and specialization

c)

Professionals in the Security and Protective Services pathway have typical nine-to-five jobs.

d)

Security and Protective Service careers have varying degrees of workplace danger

37.

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of workplace injury or illness for corrections professionals?

a)

Sedentary work

b)

Physical altercations with inmates

c)

High stress levels

d)

Contagious disease

38.

According to the presentation, which pathway has the least amount of workplace injury and illness?

a)

Corrections Services

b)

Security and Protective Services

c)

Law Enforcement Services

d)

Legal Services

39.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

a)

Law enforcement professionals are required to behave ethically in everything they do, both on and off duty

b)

Law enforcement professionals are exposed to dangerous or violent individuals, vehicle pursuits and accidents

c)

Most law enforcement personnel work regular hours

d)

Most jobs in law enforcement require regular exercise to stay fit for the position

40.

What is the role of a Correctional Officer?

a)

Officer responsible for the supervision of prisoners

b)

Person who provides free labor for an allotted time to pay off a debt or serve a sentence and then receives freedom

c)

Police officers who do not wear uniforms on duty, normally to observe the behavior of civilians who are unaware of police presence

d)

Having control or authority over someone or something

41.

any safety program sponsored by the government

a)

DARE program

b)

SAFE program

c)

Public Safety systems

d)

Public Safety agency

42.

Your voice, stance, and gesture can help to make your speech _________.

a)

longer

b)

more interesting

c)

confusing

d)

seem silly

43.

The best way to help nervousness when giving a speech is to

a)

get over it

b)

practice and prepare

c)

forget about the audience

44.

Which of these is an appropriate way to prepare before giving a speech?

a)

Make eye-contact with your audience.

b)

Make sure everyone hears you.

c)

Use your hands when speaking.

d)

Practice in front of the mirror and in front of friends or family.

45.
Communication achieved using facial expressions,eye contact, movements, and gestures
a)
body language
b)
eye contact
c)
tone
d)
rate
46.
Why do I have to present information by speaking?
a)
You need to know how to share information with others as well as your thoughts and ideas.
b)
Because the teacher tells you too and it's important.
c)
Writing is boring
47.

Why is it important for an individual to master the skill of public speaking?

a)

To increase your self-confidence.

b)

To force yourself to be in uncomfortable situations.

c)

To make other people ask you questions that put you on the spot.

d)

To avoid the need to have one-on-one conversations with people.

48.
Pauses are okay in a speech. 
a)
True
b)
False
49.
Which of the following is a characteristic of assertive communication?
a)
Speaking in a soft tone to avoid conflict
b)
Being unresponsive and withdrawn during conversations
c)
Expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully
d)
Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
e)
Avoiding eye contact and looking away
50.
Which of the following is a characteristic of passive communication?
a)
Being direct and honest about your needs and wants
b)
Avoiding confrontation and conflict
c)
Being assertive and confident in your communication style
d)
Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
e)
Interrupting others while they speak