911 Public Safety Telecommunicators Exam
______ can be defined as behavior and attitude patterns exhibiting standards and
character
marked by pride in oneself and one's career, respect for the people served and
commitment to the continued development of skills in the pursuit of excellence.
A. Morality
B. Ethics
C. Professionalism
D. Self-respect - ANSWER-C. Professionalism
________ is a device giving people the ability to type a conversation instead of
speaking.
A. DTC
B. TTD
C. TDD
D. FRS - ANSWER-C. TDD
_________ is a microorganism that causes disease in personnel, plants or animals, or
causes the deterioration of material.
A. Biological agent
B. Chemical weapon
C. Radiological dispersal device
D. Biological weapon - ANSWER-A. Biological agent
__________ is that connection or linkage of authority and responsibility that joins one
level of an organization to another.
A. Promotional pyramid
B. Chain of command
C. Organizational chart
D. Chain of authority - ANSWER-B. Chain of command
_________is not a hazardous gas material.
A. Chlorine
B. Diesel Fuel
C. Hydrogen
D. Anhydrous ammonia - ANSWER-B. Diesel Fuel
911 is used as the emergency number in:
A. United States
B. United States, Canada
C. United States, Mexico, Canada
,D. United States, Mexico - ANSWER-B. United States, Canada
A _____ is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more then the receive, given
to a person
because of position and authority rather than because of individual or personal qualities.
A. Gift
B. Reward
C. Gratuity
D. Benefit - ANSWER-C. Gratuity
A _______ consists of two or more people working together to accomplish a common
goal.
A. Pack
B. Group
C. Team
D. Partnership - ANSWER-C. Team
A ____________ is a device which gives the ability to receive calls and communicate
with citizens who are hearing impaired and/or unable to verbally communicate, through
typing instead of speaking.
A. TDD
B. DTC
C. TTD
D. FRS - ANSWER-A. TDD
A deposition, also known as a depo, is the taking of testimony under oath.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A dirty bomb or Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) uses conventional explosive to
disperse radioactive material like that used in the medical area over a given area.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A dirty bomb will cause immediate physical damage and will also spread radioactive
material which may render an area uninhabitable and cause cancers and other illness to
those that are exposed.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
A high standard of ethical and moral conduct is an essential ingredient in the
development of a professional public safety telecommunicator on or off duty.
, A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A hospital that provides surgeons and other medical personnel and equipment to
provide care for severely injured patients around the clock is an example of what type of
center?
A. Fully Equipped
B. Emergency
C. Surgical
D. Trauma - ANSWER-D. Trauma
A hostage is an individual being held against their will.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A law enforcement only telecommunicator will not be required to take a CPR course.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
A multi-casualty incident is defined as an incident where the number and severity of
casualties exceeds the capability of the responders' initial resources.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A nerve agent is a substance that interferes with the endocrine system. Exposure is
primarily through the skin and eyes and, secondarily through inhalation of the vapor.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
A non-emergency incident does not require an immediate response and no imminent
threat exists. It is a non-critical situation that requires a(n):
A. Non- emergency police response
B. Pubic safety response
C. Immediate supervisor's attention
D. No action necessary - ANSWER-B. Pubic safety response
A pathogen is any organism (usually living) capable of producing serious disease or
death, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
______ can be defined as behavior and attitude patterns exhibiting standards and
character
marked by pride in oneself and one's career, respect for the people served and
commitment to the continued development of skills in the pursuit of excellence.
A. Morality
B. Ethics
C. Professionalism
D. Self-respect - ANSWER-C. Professionalism
________ is a device giving people the ability to type a conversation instead of
speaking.
A. DTC
B. TTD
C. TDD
D. FRS - ANSWER-C. TDD
_________ is a microorganism that causes disease in personnel, plants or animals, or
causes the deterioration of material.
A. Biological agent
B. Chemical weapon
C. Radiological dispersal device
D. Biological weapon - ANSWER-A. Biological agent
__________ is that connection or linkage of authority and responsibility that joins one
level of an organization to another.
A. Promotional pyramid
B. Chain of command
C. Organizational chart
D. Chain of authority - ANSWER-B. Chain of command
_________is not a hazardous gas material.
A. Chlorine
B. Diesel Fuel
C. Hydrogen
D. Anhydrous ammonia - ANSWER-B. Diesel Fuel
911 is used as the emergency number in:
A. United States
B. United States, Canada
C. United States, Mexico, Canada
,D. United States, Mexico - ANSWER-B. United States, Canada
A _____ is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more then the receive, given
to a person
because of position and authority rather than because of individual or personal qualities.
A. Gift
B. Reward
C. Gratuity
D. Benefit - ANSWER-C. Gratuity
A _______ consists of two or more people working together to accomplish a common
goal.
A. Pack
B. Group
C. Team
D. Partnership - ANSWER-C. Team
A ____________ is a device which gives the ability to receive calls and communicate
with citizens who are hearing impaired and/or unable to verbally communicate, through
typing instead of speaking.
A. TDD
B. DTC
C. TTD
D. FRS - ANSWER-A. TDD
A deposition, also known as a depo, is the taking of testimony under oath.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A dirty bomb or Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) uses conventional explosive to
disperse radioactive material like that used in the medical area over a given area.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A dirty bomb will cause immediate physical damage and will also spread radioactive
material which may render an area uninhabitable and cause cancers and other illness to
those that are exposed.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
A high standard of ethical and moral conduct is an essential ingredient in the
development of a professional public safety telecommunicator on or off duty.
, A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A hospital that provides surgeons and other medical personnel and equipment to
provide care for severely injured patients around the clock is an example of what type of
center?
A. Fully Equipped
B. Emergency
C. Surgical
D. Trauma - ANSWER-D. Trauma
A hostage is an individual being held against their will.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A law enforcement only telecommunicator will not be required to take a CPR course.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
A multi-casualty incident is defined as an incident where the number and severity of
casualties exceeds the capability of the responders' initial resources.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
A nerve agent is a substance that interferes with the endocrine system. Exposure is
primarily through the skin and eyes and, secondarily through inhalation of the vapor.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B. False
A non-emergency incident does not require an immediate response and no imminent
threat exists. It is a non-critical situation that requires a(n):
A. Non- emergency police response
B. Pubic safety response
C. Immediate supervisor's attention
D. No action necessary - ANSWER-B. Pubic safety response
A pathogen is any organism (usually living) capable of producing serious disease or
death, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-A. True
