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Worksheets911 Mock Exam V
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
A fire truck is a basic fire apparatus that has a self-contained pump used for pumping water through hoses to extinguish the fire.
True
False
The five (5) normal and expectable stress reactions include:
Cognitive, Psychological, Physical, Behavioral and Spiritual
Cognitive, Emotional, Psychological, Behavioral and Spiritual
Cognitive, Emotional, Physical, Psychological and Spiritual
Cognitive, Emotional, Physical, Behavioral and Spiritual
Any premeditated, politically motivates attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents (hacking):
Cyberterrorism
Cyber stalking
Cyberism
Terrorism
Civil liability is the potential for responsibility of payment to an aggrieved party due to the violation of a civil law.
True
False
A group of responders trained to deal with unusually dangerous or violent situations and having special weapons more powerful than standard issue.
Select weapons and techniques
Select weapons and tactics
Special weapons and techniques
Special weapons and tactics
What is the name of the incident time that will be initiated by the PST to prompt the incident commander to respond with a status update?
Scene Size-Up
Incident Command (1C) Time / Benchmark
Situational Awareness
Secondary search
The ANI/ALI provides the 911 call taker with a cell phone number and the closest tower available
True
False
The Amber Alert contains critical information about:
person
Child abduction cases
Escaped fugitive cases
Domestic abuse cases
APCO is an acronym for:
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials
Association of Public-Safety Communications Office
Administration of Public-Safety Communications Officials
Administration of Public-Safety Communications Office
Any silent open line must be considered a TDD/TTY call until proven otherwise.
True
False
A division of a law enforcement agency that investigates citizen complaints of police misconduct, and handles internal disciplinary matters is:
Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)
National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Internal Affairs (IA)
When incoming phone calls are automatically presented to PSTs according to availability and the length of time which has elapsed since their last phone call.
Automatic Call Dissemination(ACD)
Automated Call Dissemination (ACD)
Automated Call Distribution (ACD)
Automatic Call Distribution (ACD)
An inference is something that is known to exist or has happened. It can be verified and proven.
True
False
The technology that allows the PST to see a 911 caller's approximate location on an electronic map:
GIS
TDD/TTY
ANI/ALI
RMS
SIgnals, codes, and other terminology provide ways of classifying incidents. The PST must pay close attention to the actual complaint in order to classify the incident correctly.S
True
False
CJIS is an acronym for:
Criminal Justice Intel System
Critical Justice Intel System
Criminal Justice Information System
Critical Justice Information System
CYMBALS is commonly used to obtain subject description.
True
False
K9, dive teams and SWAT are resources used in:
Mutual aid agreements
Jurisdictional agreements
Geographical agreements
BandC
The terrible ten of public safety includes:
Suicide of colleague
Disaster/multiple casualty
Events with excessive media interest
All of the above
Reading the call notes prior to dispatching and relaying the information in a logical order wilt assist in the timely dispatching of resources.
True
False
In 1981, California recognized the "voices behind the headset", by declaring the first:
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Month
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Day
National Public Safety Telecommunicators "Employee of the Month" Program
An incident where the number and severity of causalities exceeds the capability of the responder's initial resources is known as a:
Multiple-casualty incident
Mass-casualty incident
Mass-catastrophe incident
Multi-catastrophe incident
Be on the lookout (BOLO) and attempt to locate (ATL) are terms used to establish, maintain, and/or broadcast a description of persons or property of interest.
True
False
911 calls transferred from a primary PSAP are received by a:
Local Police Department
Public Safety Office
Secondary PSAP
Call Answering Center
NCIC is an acronym for
National Children's Information Center
National Crime Intelligence Center
National Crime Information Center
National Children's Intelligence Center
The acronym for intoxication from ethyl alcohol is ETOH.
True
False
PSTs are required to make proper notifications during significant events. Failure to make proper notifications can result in:
Facilitating situational awareness
A break in communication between other shifts, supervisors and field units
Dispatching additional resources
Notifying the appropriate chain of command
When obtaining information, the most vital information should be obtained first. What is considered the most vital information?
Nature of the incident
Location
When the incident occurred
Subject description
Air Rescue Transport Unit is a licensed aeronautical transport unit used for the purpose of transporting only medically ill patients.
True
False
All PST certifications expire, every odd year on:
January 1st
February 1st
October 1st
December 31st
Which federal agency provides a coordinated response to a disaster when local and state resources are overwhelmed?
FAA
FEMA
NTSB
ICS
Elevator malfunctions are considered a fire incident type.
True
False
Verbal communication skills include:
Maintaining patience
Paraphrase statements to ensure understanding
Reading body language
Listening for background noise
Recycling centers are not considered a hazardous material disposal site.
True
False
The comprehensive program that includes assistance to individual states in developing programs that would lead to the establishment of predetermined and preselected teams of trained Individuals who can be mobilized quickly and deployed to assist communications centers during disasters is known as:
TERT
FEMA
NIMS
ICS
Many fire incidents require as additional law enforcement and EMS response.
True
False
A method which provides PSTs and supervisors the opportunity to regularly monitor work performance and take corrective action in the form of training:
Quality assurance (QA)
Benchmarks
Performance
Monitoring
An incorrect response can result if the PST makes improper inferences and assumptions while attempting to gather facts.
True
False
A non-emergency is described as:
Incidents that require immediate action
A situation that does not require immediate response
Medical care provided by emergency medical technicians and paramedics that
involve non-invasive procedure
BLS
Natural disasters are caused by one or more, deliberate or negligent actions of a person. Examples include plane crashes, train derailments, nuclear accidents, rioting, mass shootings, and major automobile crashe
True
Salse
Off-road truck is a four-wheel drive vehicle that is capable of responding to off-road incidents
True
False
A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrows for another who is stricken by misfortune accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
Condescension
Compassion
Condolence
Empathy
TTY is an acronym for:
Telematic Call Center
Telematic Device for the Deaf
Teletypewriter
Touch Tone Transcriber
The Public Information Officer's (PIO) primary responsibility is to bridge information between the agency and the public.
True
False
The primary role of the call taker is:
Answering inbound 911 calls only
Answering inbound 911 calls and non-emergency calls
Answering inbound 911 calls, non-emergency calls and administrative lines
Gathering information only
Withdrawal and changes in eating are cognitive reactions to stress,
True
False
Which one of the following stress reactions is an example of emotional stress?
Nightmares
Hyperventilation
Irritability
Aggressiveness
PSTs are not responsible for requesting wreckers or utility services.
True
False
The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act (911 ACT) established 911 as the national emergency phone number in:
1928
1999
2001
2008
The mental process of selecting a course of action from two or more possible alternatives is referred to as:
Decision Making
Non-verbal Communication
Being Competent
Relying on training
RITS is a component of CISM.
True
False
A response matrix which determines the number and type of units that will respond:
Assignments
Automatic Aid
Alarm Levels
ALI
Verbiage such as, in-progress, just occurred and delayed/past event are essential in determining incident prioritization
True
False
A base station is:
The main radio system of the agency that is installed in a fixed location
Also known as a portable radio, this radio allows field units to communicate outside of their vehicles
A radio typically housed inside responders' vehicles
A radio that has less coverage than the handheld radio
Project 25 (P25): P25 radio protocols include built-in methods to access mutual aid. P25 called for a 700 MHz frequency to be built in to modem radios so that agencies can communicate regardless of the frequency they use for internal radio traffic,
True
False
Left side of a structure as established by incident command:
Alpha
Bravo
Charlie
Delta
PSTs are qualified to give legal advice.
True
False
CALEA is an acronym for:
The Commissionaires of Accountability for Law Enforcement Agencies
The Commissionaires of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
The Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
The Commission of Accountability for Law Enforcement Agencies
Hyperthermia is a state of abnormally low internal body temperature.
True
False
An urgent message which takes precedence over routine radio traffic, which may involve the use
of alert tones:
Mayday
Emergency/priority traffic
Hot
Audible Alarm
Trailers that contain multiple methods of communication equipment to be used in the field; radio, FIN, VoIP, satellite, cellular/ and more:
MARC
EDICS
FIN
SLERS
Natural
disasters can be classified a mass-casualty incident.
True
False
Writ of bodily attachment is a warrant issued as a result of criminal contempt.
True
False
Internationally recognized distress signa
Priority
Mayday
Urgent
Emergency
In
2016, how many law enforcement officer line of duty deaths occurred in the United States:
140
150
199
200
Anticipating responder's needs is a top priority for the PST.
True
False
Which component is not part of the communication cycle?
Sender
Receiver
Assumption
Medium
In 2006, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that 911 calls could be used as evidence if the victim was not present in court to testify on their behalf.
True
false
An audible alarm which notifies other firefighters when a team member becomes motionless:
Personal Alarm Safety System (PASS)
Personal Alert Sound System (PASS)
Personal Alarm Sound System (PASS)
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)
SCOTUS is an acronym for Supreme Court of the United States.
True
False
HIPAA does not prevent PSTs from relaying information to responding units.
True
False
Field units must avoid secondary contamination:
by washing their hands thoroughly
by changing bunker gear and boots
resulting from contact with persons who have not been properly decontaminated
resulting from inhaling without their SCBA equipment
Improperly logging information could result in violations of user agreements, civil lawsuits, fines, and licensure revocations.
True
False
Complete cessation of breathing:
Cardiac Arrest
Heart Attack
Respiratory Disease
Respiratory Arrest
Over-modulating cuts off the beginning and end of a radio transmission.
True
False
Syncope is also known as:
Fainting
High Blood Pressure
Difficulty Breathing
Heart Problems
Under control is a status called by incident command when the situation is no longer escalating.
True
False
Public Records Law is also known as:
Chapter 120, F.S.
Chapter 109, F.S.
Chapter 119, F.S.
Chapter 121, F.S.
TERT teams were deployed to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.
True
False
Command is the only position which must always be staffed.
True
False
Florida's central database for tracking crime-related data.
Florida Criminal Information Center (FCIC)
Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)
Florida Crime Information Complex (FCIC)
Florida Criminal Information Complex (FCIC)
Effective communication is essential to understanding the message has been received and understood. Public safety agencies may utilize the phonetic alphabet when interacting with field personnel and the public to ensure understanding.
True
False
E911 is also known as:
Enhanced 911
Enriched 911
Elevated 911
Advanced 911
NFPA is an acronym for National Fire Prevention Association.
True
False
Federal law which protects the confidentiality of all patients in the U.S.
Health Insurance Portability and Answerability Act (HIPAA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Health Insurance Portable and Answerability Act (HIPAA)
Health Insurance Potable and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
An intentional act in response to dangerous incidents, such as bomb threats and active shooter incidents.
Radio Emergency
Radio Silence
Radio Notification
Radio Signal
A missing person is anyone wrongfully taking or carrying away of one person by another by force, fraud, or persuasion.
True
False
The abrupt loss of effective heart function is known as a:
Cardiac Arrest
Stroke
Heart Attack
Hyperthermia
Basic life support is emergency medical care provided only by emergency medical technicians that involves non-invasive procedures.
True
False
When did it become required for a 911 PST at a public answering point to become state certified?
February 1, 2012
April 24, 2008
October 1, 2012
October 31, 2012
PSTs are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism. This includes:
Protecting Confidentiality
Establishing Friendships with Co-workers
Accountability for one's actions/ both on and off duty
A and C
During a hazardous material incident the PST will assist field units and help prevent citizens from coming into contact with contaminants.
True
False
A dispatch supervisor gossiping online about the Chief of Police is considered:
Dishonesty
Quid pro quo
Malicious defamation
Prejudice
It is not necessary to stay on the line when transferring a 911 call.
True
False
A house fire with injuries requires which response:
Fire
Fire and EMS
Fire and Police
Police, Fire and EMS
Like good interpersonal skills, professional customer service skills are essential to successfully interacting with the public and field units.
True
False
A standardized system to aid local law enforcement in the rescue of an elderly person with a cognitive impairment who is lost or missing:
Blue Alert
Silver Alert
Amber Alert
Abduction Alert
A 24/7/365 emergency call center that provides immediate information and assistance to anyone involved in a chemical or hazardous material incident:
DOTERG
911
311
CHEMTREC
A serious line of duty injury can create significant distress to the telecommunicator.
True
False
Cardiac arrest is failure of lung function; patient has no pulse.
True
False
