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UNIT 1 - CERTs are able to:

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

CERTs assist emergency services personnel when requested in accordance with ________ developed by the sponsoring agency and by area of training.

a)

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

b)

incident action plans (IAPs)

c)

mutual aid agreements (MAAs)

d)

emergency response guides (ERGs)

2.

CERTs are able to assume some of the same functions as emergency services personnel following a ________. Fill in the blank.

a)

disaster

b)

holiday

c)

celebration

d)

parade

3.

CERTs are able to prepare families and communities prior to emergencies and assist neighbors during an emergency when first responders are not ________ available. Fill in the blank.

a)

immediately

b)

rarely

c)

always

d)

sometimes

4.

What is the topic of Unit 1 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

Disaster Preparedness

b)

Fire Safety

c)

Medical Operations

d)

Search and Rescue

5.

What is the topic of Unit 2 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

CERT Organization

b)

Disaster Psychology

c)

Fire Safety and Utility Controls

d)

Medical Operations

6.

What is the topic of Unit 3 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

Disaster Medical Operations, Part 1

b)

Fire Safety and Utility Controls

c)

Light Search and Rescue Operations

d)

Disaster Psychology

7.

What is the topic of Unit 4 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

Disaster Medical Operations, Part 2

b)

Fire Safety and Utility Controls

c)

Light Search and Rescue Operations

d)

Disaster Psychology

8.

What is the topic of Unit 5 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

Disaster Psychology

b)

Fire Safety

c)

Medical Operations

d)

Search and Rescue

9.

What is the topic of Unit 6 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

Fire Safety and Utility Controls

b)

Disaster Medical Operations

c)

Search and Rescue Techniques

d)

Emergency Communications

10.

What is the topic of Unit 7 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

Light Search and Rescue Operations

b)

Disaster Medical Operations

c)

Fire Safety and Utility Controls

d)

Terrorism and CERT

11.

What is the topic of Unit 8 in the CERT Basic Training course?

a)

Terrorism and CERT

b)

Disaster Medical Operations

c)

Fire Safety and Utility Controls

d)

Search and Rescue Operations

12.

The functions of CERT include which of the following?

a)

Assisting in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery within the community

b)

Providing only medical care in hospitals

c)

Managing all law enforcement activities

d)

Operating as a private security firm

13.

The types of hazards most likely to affect communities include:

a)

Natural disasters, technological accidents, and disease outbreaks

b)

Only natural disasters like earthquakes and floods

c)

Only man-made hazards like industrial accidents

d)

Only health-related hazards like pandemics

14.

Prepare yourself and your family for potential disasters your community may face, including learning to create a family disaster plan and emergency preparedness kit.

a)

Learn to create a family disaster plan and emergency preparedness kit.

b)

Ignore disaster warnings and hope for the best.

c)

Rely only on emergency services for help.

d)

Wait until a disaster happens to make a plan.

15.

According to the slide 'Community Preparedness Roles', why is preparedness important for communities of all sizes across the Nation?

a)

It is a key priority in lessening the impact of disasters

b)

It is only important for large cities

c)

It is not necessary for small towns

d)

It only helps emergency responders

16.

Fill in the blank: According to the slide 'Community Preparedness Roles', it is ______ that all community members take steps to prepare.

a)

critical

b)

optional

c)

discouraged

d)

unusual

17.

According to the slide 'Community Preparedness Roles', preparedness is effective when it addresses unique attributes of the community and engages the ______ community.

a)

whole

b)

local

c)

youth

d)

elderly

18.

Fill in the blank: One of the government's responsibilities is to ______, test, and refine emergency plans.

a)

develop

b)

ignore

c)

delay

d)

abandon

19.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the government regarding emergency responders?

a)

Ensure emergency responders have adequate skills and resources

b)

Provide entertainment for citizens

c)

Build new shopping centers

d)

Organize sports events

20.

The government is responsible for providing services to protect and assist citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What does an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) assign to organizations and individuals?

a)

Responsibility

b)

Funding

c)

Equipment

d)

Training Schedules

22.

What does an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) set forth?

a)

Lines of authority

b)

Evacuation routes for all disasters

c)

Medical treatment protocols

d)

Building maintenance schedules

23.

What does an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) describe regarding people and property?

a)

How people and property will be protected

b)

Where emergency supplies are stored

c)

Who is responsible for media interviews

d)

The history of previous emergencies

24.

What does an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) identify?

a)

Personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources

b)

Only the financial resources available during an emergency

c)

The daily routines of staff members

d)

The architectural design of the facility

25.

Community leaders have a responsibility to participate in community preparedness. Fill in the blank: One way they do this is to ________ on local collaborative planning council.

a)

participate

b)

observe

c)

ignore

d)

compete

26.

Community leaders have a responsibility to participate in community preparedness. Fill in the blank: They should identify and integrate appropriate ________ into government plans.

a)

resources

b)

obstacles

c)

complaints

d)

delays

27.

Community leaders have a responsibility to participate in community preparedness. Fill in the blank: They must ensure facilities, staff, and ________ served are prepared.

a)

customers

b)

vehicles

c)

equipment

d)

buildings

28.

Fill in the blank: One responsibility of the public in disaster preparedness is to learn about community alerts, warnings, and ________ routes.

a)

evacuation

b)

shopping

c)

scenic

d)

delivery

29.

Fill in the blank: The public should take ________ to be prepared for disasters.

a)

training

b)

risks

c)

vacations

d)

shortcuts

30.

Fill in the blank: Practicing ________ and personal plans is an important action for the public in disaster preparedness.

a)

skills

b)

medicines

c)

vehicles

d)

buildings

31.

Fill in the blank: The public should ________ and help others as part of disaster preparedness.

a)

network

b)

ignore

c)

panic

d)

isolate

32.

Fill in the blank: Providing ________ to the community is a responsibility of the public in disaster preparedness.

a)

feedback

b)

funding

c)

shelter

d)

transportation

33.

Fill in the blank: The public should report ________ activity as part of disaster preparedness.

a)

suspicious

b)

routine

c)

joyful

d)

expected

34.

Fill in the blank: One way the public can help in disaster preparedness is to ________.

a)

volunteer

b)

ignore warnings

c)

spread rumors

d)

hoard supplies

e)

wait for help

35.

Fill in the blank: The Whole Community approach to emergency preparedness seeks to engage the full capacity of ________.

a)

society

b)

government agencies

c)

first responders

d)

businesses

36.

Relationships and social connections are the foundation for a more resilient community that can bounce back after a disaster.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Fill in the blank: Community coalitions strengthen relationships and provide a ________ for organizing community preparedness efforts.

a)

framework

b)

barrier

c)

excuse

d)

obstacle

38.

Preparedness requires active participation from _____.

a)

all

b)

teachers

c)

students

d)

authorities

39.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to get involved in preparedness?

a)

Talk to friends and family about hazards

b)

Ignore emergency planning

c)

Ask about emergency planning outside the home

d)

Make sure those in charge have a plan

40.

CERT program provides training, practice, and _____ to others.

a)

connection

b)

punishment

c)

confusion

d)

delay

41.

Participating in drills and exercises is a way to keep skills _____.

a)

current

b)

forgotten

c)

outdated

d)

unused

e)

irrelevant

42.

Talking to friends and family about volunteering is encouraged in CERT training.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Training provides skills needed to help others and keeps skills _____.

a)

current

b)

forgotten

c)

outdated

d)

unused

e)

irrelevant

44.

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Hazardous material spill

c)

Chemical attack

d)

Nuclear power plant accident

45.

Which type of disaster includes hazardous material spills and nuclear power plant accidents?

a)

Natural

b)

Technological & Accidental

c)

Terrorism

d)

Biological

46.

Terrorism disasters can include which of the following?

a)

Volcanic eruptions

b)

Floods

c)

Explosive weapons

d)

Winter storms

47.

Fill in the blank: Wildfires, floods, and hurricanes are examples of _______ disasters.

a)

natural

b)

man-made

c)

technological

d)

chemical

48.

Fill in the blank: Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive weapons are examples of _______ disasters.

a)

terrorism

b)

natural

c)

technological

d)

environmental

49.

Fill in the blank: One key disaster element is that they are relatively _________

a)

unexpected

b)

predictable

c)

planned

d)

scheduled

50.

Fill in the blank: During disasters, emergency personnel may be _________

a)

overwhelmed

b)

relaxed

c)

unconcerned

d)

unaffected

51.

Fill in the blank: Disasters endanger lives, health, and the _________.

a)

environment

b)

weather

c)

calendar

d)

music

52.

Fill in the blank: To assess local hazard vulnerability, you should identify the most common _______ that occur.

a)

disasters

b)

celebrations

c)

meetings

d)

festivals

53.

Fill in the blank: When considering local hazard vulnerability, identify possible hazards with the most _______ impact.

a)

severe

b)

minor

c)

delayed

d)

positive

54.

Fill in the blank: To understand local hazard vulnerability, consider recent or _______ impacts.

a)

historical

b)

future

c)

imaginary

d)

seasonal

55.

Fill in the blank: Identify susceptible _______ in the community for specific hazards.

a)

locations

b)

colors

c)

vehicles

d)

seasons

56.

Fill in the blank: Consider what to expect from disruption of _______.

a)

services

b)

weather

c)

colors

d)

animals

57.

According to the slide on Infrastructure Damage, who will address incidences of grave public safety?

a)

Police

b)

Firefighters

c)

Engineers

d)

Medical Staff

58.

According to the slide on Infrastructure Damage, who will suppress major fires?

a)

Firefighters

b)

Police Officers

c)

Paramedics

d)

Engineers

59.

According to the slide on Infrastructure Damage, who will handle life-threatening injuries?

a)

EMS personnel

b)

Construction workers

c)

Utility company staff

d)

Local business owners

60.

Damage Related to Structure Type: You may not have opportunity to select type of structure when a disaster occurs.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Damage Related to Structure Type: Engineered buildings have performed well in most types of disasters.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Damage Related to Structure Type: Types of damage vary by ________.

a)

structure

b)

weather

c)

location

d)

material

63.

Damage Related to Structure Type: There are differences in hazards and mitigation between single-family homes and ________.

a)

multiple-unit dwellings

b)

garages

c)

playgrounds

d)

shopping malls

64.

Fill in the blank: One home hazard is gas line ruptures from water heaters or ranges displaced by ________, water, or wind.

a)

shaking

b)

fire

c)

cold

d)

sunlight

65.

Fill in the blank: Damage from falling books, dishes, or other ________ contents is a home hazard.

a)

cabinet

b)

window

c)

carpet

d)

door

66.

Fill in the blank: There is a risk of injury or electric shock from displaced ________ and office equipment.

a)

appliances

b)

books

c)

curtains

d)

windows

67.

Fill in the blank: Fire from faulty wiring, overloaded plugs, and frayed ________ cords is a home hazard.

a)

electrical

b)

plastic

c)

wooden

d)

metal

68.

According to the slide 'Preparing for a Disaster', you should know local hazards, alerts, warning systems, evacuation routes, and ________ plans.

a)

sheltering

b)

cooking

c)

shopping

d)

gardening

69.

Which of the following is an important element of disaster preparedness according to the slide 'Preparing for a Disaster'?

a)

A) Consider important elements of disaster preparedness

b)

B) Ignore local hazards

c)

C) Avoid evacuation routes

d)

D) Disregard alerts

70.

According to the slide 'Preparing for a Disaster', you should address specific needs for yourself and ______ you know.

a)

people

b)

pets

c)

neighbors

d)

strangers

71.

Fill in the blank: One way to prepare for a disaster is to have the skills to evaluate the situation quickly and take effective action to ______ yourself.

a)

protect

b)

ignore

c)

delay

d)

confuse

72.

Fill in the blank: It is important to have a family disaster plan and practice the plan with ______.

a)

drills

b)

books

c)

computers

d)

television

73.

Fill in the blank: You should assemble supplies in ______ locations to be prepared for a disaster.

a)

multiple

b)

single

c)

random

d)

few

74.

Fill in the blank: To reduce the impact of hazards, you should use ______ practices.

a)

mitigation

b)

hazardous

c)

careless

d)

dangerous

75.

Fill in the blank: Get involved by participating in ______ and volunteer programs.

a)

training

b)

shopping

c)

cooking

d)

traveling

76.

After disaster strikes, you will not have time to shop or search for supplies.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

If you gather supplies in advance, you and your family will be better equipped for an evacuation or home confinement.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Many of the items needed for your disaster supply kits are already in your ________.

a)

household

b)

car

c)

office

d)

backpack

79.

These items can be assembled in appropriate locations for quick access in an emergency but used under normal circumstances whenever needed.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Fill in the blank: When creating an escape plan, you should consider the needs of children and individuals with ______ and functional needs.

a)

access

b)

financial

c)

nutritional

d)

recreational

81.

Which of the following should you do when making an escape plan?

a)

Only inform yourself

b)

Inform all family members or office coworkers of the plan

c)

Keep the plan a secret

d)

Only inform children

82.

Fill in the blank: It is important to run practice ______ when preparing an escape plan.

a)

escape drills

b)

fireworks

c)

picnics

d)

meetings

83.

What is the first step you should take according to the list of Protective Actions in disaster preparedness?

a)

Assess situation

b)

Evacuate immediately

c)

Call emergency services

d)

Take shelter

e)

Wait for instructions

84.

According to Protective Actions, what critical early decision must be made in disasters?

a)

Decide to stay or change locations

b)

Contact the media immediately

c)

Wait for official instructions before acting

d)

Gather all personal belongings before leaving

85.

What should you seek to protect your breathing passages during a disaster?

a)

Clean air

b)

Heavy clothing

c)

Open wounds

d)

Loud noises

86.

According to Protective Actions, what should you do if you are trapped by debris?

a)

Protect from debris and signal if trapped

b)

Try to move heavy debris yourself

c)

Shout continuously for help

d)

Ignore the situation and wait

87.

What should be removed to ensure safety during a disaster, as per Protective Actions?

a)

Contaminants

b)

Furniture

c)

Documents

d)

Food supplies

88.

What is an important hygiene practice mentioned in Protective Actions for disaster preparedness?

a)

Practice good hygiene

b)

Ignore hand washing

c)

Share personal items

d)

Eat uncovered food

89.

What is the first step when sheltering in place by sealing a room?

a)

Identify internal room

b)

Open all windows

c)

Turn off all lights

d)

Call emergency services

90.

How long should you expect to stay when sheltering in place by sealing a room?

a)

Several hours

b)

A few minutes

c)

Several days

d)

Indefinitely

91.

When sheltering in place by sealing a room, what should you do with supplies?

a)

Store supplies

b)

Throw supplies away

c)

Leave supplies outside

d)

Hide supplies under furniture

92.

How long might you need to stay when sheltering for an extended stay?

a)

Several days or up to 2 weeks

b)

A few hours only

c)

Less than one day

d)

No more than 30 minutes

93.

What type of supplies should you store when sheltering for an extended stay?

a)

Emergency supplies

b)

Office supplies

c)

Party supplies

d)

Cleaning supplies

94.

When going to a mass care or community shelter, what should you take with you?

a)

3-day disaster kits

b)

Board games and puzzles only

c)

Formal evening wear

d)

Pet goldfish in a bowl

95.

What is mitigation? Fill in the blank: Mitigation is the reduction of loss of life and property by lessening the impact of _______ and includes any activity that prevents an emergency or reduces effects of hazards.

a)

disasters

b)

celebrations

c)

festivals

d)

holidays

96.

CERT members should have adequate homeowners coverage. What additional insurance should be added if in a flood hazard area?

a)

Earthquake insurance

b)

Fire insurance

c)

Flood insurance

d)

Theft insurance

97.

Fill in the blank: One structural mitigation measure is to ______ houses to foundations.

a)

bolt

b)

paint

c)

decorate

d)

move

98.

Fill in the blank: To reinforce the roof, you should install trusses or ______ straps.

a)

hurricane

b)

plastic

c)

wooden

d)

metal

99.

Fill in the blank: Strap ______ tanks and chimneys as a structural mitigation measure.

a)

propane

b)

water

c)

oxygen

d)

helium

100.

Fill in the blank: Strap mobile homes to their ______.

a)

slabs

b)

walls

c)

doors

d)

roofs