Public Safety Final Exam

Which organization has the primary responsibility for putting out large wildland fires? A. Federal Aviation Administration B. Federal Emergency Management Agency C. State Bureau of Land Management D. U.S. Forest Service

D. U.S. Forest Service

Which term describes the trait of holding others in high regard or esteem? A. cooperation B. dependability C. honesty D. respect

D. respect

Compared to career/paid firefighters, which level of training would be required for volunteer firefighters? A. equivalent hours B. less hours C. more hours D. more intensive training

A. equivalent hours

Which part of the U.S. government is the leading law enforcement agency responsible for preventing the distribution of illegal narcotics in the United States? A .ATF B. DEA C. FBI D. ICE

B. DEA

Which public safety career field concerns providing primary medical care in an emergency to individuals that are sick or injured? A.Emergency Management B. Emergency Medical Services C. fire D. police

B. Emergency Medical Services

In which country did American law enforcement concepts originate? A. China B. England C. Greece D. Russia

B. England

Which is the final stage of the preparedness cycle according to the National Response Framework? A. Exercise B. Evaluate and Improve C. Organize, Train, and Equip D. Plan

B. Evaluate and Improve

Which is an ideal Internet site to research possible career paths? A. International Get a Job website B. National Occupational Outlook Handbook website C. The People's website D. The Recreation of Fun website

B. National Occupational Outlook Handbook website

Which government agency is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation, and technological innovation? A.FBI B.FCC C.FDA D. FEMA

B.FCC

Which is the correct college planning timeline? A. 5th grade-7th grade B. 6th grade-9th grade C. 7th grade-college freshman year D. college freshman year

C. 7th grade-college freshman year

Which medical certification are career firefighters often required to obtain? A. EMT B. intermediate C. nurse D. paramedic

A. EMT

Which incident level do emergency management personnel fall into? A. operational B. planning C. strategic D. tactical

A. operational

In North Carolina, what is the minimum certification level required in emergency medical services? A. detective B. EMT C. intermediate D. paramedic

B. EMT

Which component is least likely to be included in the NIMS? A. Command B. communications C. local procedures D. resource management

C. local procedures

Which is a typical responsibility for an equipment manager in law enforcement? A. answer emergency calls B. hire new employees C. maintain and catalog service weapons and surveillance materials D. train and certify first responders

C. maintain and catalog service weapons and surveillance materials

Which legal professional works for the state and presents evidence against the accused? A. defense attorney B. judge C. prosecutor D. public defender

C. prosecutor

Which is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement entity, created to ensure the security and integrity of the federal judicial system? A. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives B. Department of Homeland Security C. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration D. U.S. Marshals Service

D. U.S. Marshals Service

Which education requirement is needed for entry-level EMTs? A. doctorate degree B. four-year degree C. two-year degree D. high school diploma

D. high school diploma

Which law enforcement job would be included in a military career? A. cook B. mechanic C. nursing assistant D. police officer

D. police officer

911 telecommunicators are least likely to dispatch: A. EMTs. B. firefighters. C. police. D. taxis.

D. taxis.

Which data do EMTs and paramedics collect on all patients to gauge their condition? A. vital beacons B. vital bells C. vital clues D. vital signs

D. vital signs

24. Which is the first priority when reporting a fire? A. Call 911. B. Give the scene size-up. C. State the emergency location. D. State the phone number one is calling from

A. Call 911.

To which pathway does the career of a prison counselor belong? A. Correction Services B. Emergency and Fire Management Services C. Law Enforcement Services D. Security and Protective Services

A. Correction Services

The information collected on a fire incident report is entered into which organization's database to create statistical fire data? A. Department of Homeland Security B. Federal Emergency Management Agency C. National Fire Protection Association D. United States Fire Administration

A. Department of Homeland Security

Which is a proactive approach to cybersecurity safety? A. having personal passwords and keeping them private B. leaving electronic devices unlocked C. posting anything online D. sharing passwords with strangers

A. having personal passwords and keeping them private

Which is a reason for a security clearance in cyber careers? A. to ensure personal integrity B. to learn how to be a hacker C. to make sure the pay is great D. to have a lot of friends

A. to ensure personal integrity

Which is a basic requirement for careers in law enforcement? A. clean uniform B. high level of security clearance C. master's degree D. parent's permission

B. high level of security clearance

Which member in the courtroom is an elected official? A. defense attorney B. judge C. paralegal D. prosecutor

B. judge

Which is the first priority for establishing objectives used for developing plans in accordance with the Incident Command System? A. incident stabilization B. life safety C. monetary cost D. property preservation

B. life safety

Which skill is unnecessary to be a firefighter? A. fire control B. negotiation C. rescue D. self-protection

B. negotiation

Which topic is covered in the Transfer Student Planner? A. career and college promise B. the student's plan for high school C. the student's plan of study D. transfer assured admissions policy

B. the student's plan for high school

Which is a responsibility of a wildlife enforcement officer? A. to allow hunters to use any weapon, regardless of time of year B. to enforce laws relating to hunting and wildlife protection C. to ensure people can hunt anytime of the day D. to write tickets to speeding drivers

B. to enforce laws relating to hunting and wildlife protection

Which color pages in the Emergency Response Guidebook list the four-digit UN number first? A. white B. yellow C. blue D. green

B. yellow

Which defines FAFSA? A. Find Application for Federal Student Aid B. First Application for Federal Student Aid C. Free Application for Federal Student Aid D. Fresh Application for Federal Student Aid

C. Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Which star is the symbol that represents the emergency medical services profession? A. Endor B. Health C. Life D. Love

C. Life

Which color pages in the Emergency Response Guidebook use the chemical's name to organize the list in alphabetical order? A. white B. yellow C. blue D. green

C. blue

Which color pages in the Emergency Response Guidebook use the four-digit UN number to organize the list in numerical order? A. white B. yellow C. blue D. green

C. blue

Which is least likely to be considered a chronic condition? A. arthritis B. cancer C. common cold D. drug addiction

C. common cold

Which support staff person is responsible for evidence collection? A. animal control officer B. border patrol agent C. crime scene technician D. human resources manager

C. crime scene technician

Which field involves analyzing data to determine why people break the law and how to find ways to predict, deter, and prevent this behavior in the future? A. anthropology B. archeology C. criminology D. physiology

C. criminology

23. Public safety telecommunicators, dispatch, police, firefighters, EMTs, and emergency management personnel respond to which type of calls? A. convalescent B. emergency C. emergency and nonemergency D. nonemergency

C. emergency and nonemergency

Which pathway includes careers involved in protecting the public, maintaining order, and ensuring laws are followed? A. emergency management B. fire services C. law enforcement D. public education

C. law enforcement

What set of rules establishes government authority and rules of conduct for society? A. ethics B. facts C. laws D. operational procedures

C. laws

Which is a duty of a fleet manager in law enforcement? A. collects crime data B. controls crowds at events C. maintains agency vehicles in proper driving condition D. provides quickly prepared reports for the public

C. maintains agency vehicles in proper driving condition

Which term describes the ability to work and function for long periods of time? A. physical courage B. physical communication C. physical stamina D. physical strength

C. physical stamina

Other than mainline media, which type of outlet do emergency management personnel often use to disseminate plans and warnings to the general public? A. newspaper B. radio C. social media D. television

C. social media

Which is a reason a hospital would hire a cybersecurity expert? A. to look good to the community B. to prevent the spread of disease C. to protect personal health and financial information D. to spend money

C. to protect personal health and financial information

Which is one of the main goals of firefighting? A. to investigate crimes B. to make arrests C. to protect the environment D. to uphold laws

C. to protect the environment

An Incident Command System response would be unnecessary for which event? A. an airplane crash B. a bridge collapse C.a factory fire D. a terrorist attack

C.a factory fire

Which agency was created as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001? A. Department of Agriculture B. Department of Commerce C. Department of Education D. Department of Homeland Security

D. Department of Homeland Security

Which career's job is to identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of chemically dangerous substances? A. business continuity planner B. emergency management director C. essential emergency manager D. hazardous materials removal worker

D. hazardous materials removal worker

Which job role in the fire service examines buildings to detect fire hazards and ensures federal, state, and local fire codes are met? A. engineer B. first responder C. forest firefighter D. inspector

D. inspector

Which is a primary duty of a parking enforcement officer? A. allocate parking spaces B. allow people to park wherever they want C. collect fines for parking violations D. issue tickets for parking violations

D. issue tickets for parking violations

Security and protective services includes occupations dedicated to protecting: A. bank statements. B. family secrets. C. gossip. D. life and property.

D. life and property.

Which action would least likely be part of an EMT's duties and responsibilities? A. calming down the victim's family members B. cleaning the equipment C. giving medications D. looking after the family dog during a crisis

D. looking after the family dog during a crisis

Which level of law enforcement is least likely to exist? A. local B. state C. federal D. national

D. national

Which is an entry-level requirement for most positions in security and protective services? A. basic law enforcement certification B. gun permit C. law degree D. no criminal record

D. no criminal record

Which is an example of a uniformed law enforcement career? A. administrative assistant B. detective C. forensic specialist D. patrol officer

D. patrol officer

Which prior training is not a common entry point for careers in emergency management? A. EMS B. firefighting C. policing D. public utilities

D. public utilities

Which life skill would be least desirable to develop as a good paramedic? A. good communication skills B. learning from one's mistakes C. preparedness D. questioning the reliability of the patient's response

D. questioning the reliability of the patient's response

The pressure to respond quickly and calmly in an alarming situation for the public safety telecommunicators can be: A. effortless. B. painless. C. pleasant. D. stressful.

D. stressful.

Which is a typical support staff job for law enforcement? A. deputy sheriff B. federal agent C. police officer D. telecommunicator

D. telecommunicator

What is the main purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook? A. to provide information used in criminal-related incidents involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials B. to provide information used in fire-related incidents involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials C. to provide information used in medical-related incidents involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials D. to provide information used in transportation-related incidents involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials

D. to provide information used in transportation-related incidents involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials

Which members of law enforcement typically have the most contact with the public? A. detectives B. narcotics officers C. support staff D. uniformed officers

D. uniformed officers

Which is the most likely family-related reason for a student to drop out of school? A. became a father/mother of a baby B. had to support a family C. needed to care for a member of the family D. was pregnant

D. was pregnant

Which is a skill required to be a successful first responder in fire service? A. attention to detail B. computer use C. persuasive D. report writing

A. attention to detail

Which is the minimum age requirement for police officers? A. 18 B. 21 C. 24 D. 30

B. 21

Which members of the fire department are usually the first to come in contact and interact with the public? A. EMS personnel B. firefighters C. fire inspectors D. telecommunicators

firefighters

On the CFNC.org website, under which plan would one find the "Reality Check"? A. career B. college C. high school D. middle school

A. career

Which support career path works with science to analyze evidence to determine the facts of a crime? A. forensics B. purchasing C. telecommunications D. training

A. forensics

In the NFPA 704 placard, the blue field represents which hazard? A. fire B. health C. reactivity D. special information

B. health

What is the minimum age prerequisite for EMTs? A. 18 B. 20 C. 34 D. 38

A. 18

Which is a valid reason for agencies to employ nonsworn positions? A. Agencies can often save taxpayers money. B. Sworn police officers do not like the paperwork. C. The general public does not like uniforms. D. There is no need for nonsworn officers; computers can do the work.

A. Agencies can often save taxpayers money.

Which statement is correct regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE)? A. ICE deals with immigration issues in all fifty states. B. ICE only deals with issues in the border states. C. ICE only deals with issues in foreign countries. D. ICE does not deal with immigration issues.

A. ICE deals with immigration issues in all fifty states.

Which position helps to maintain security within a prison through physical patrols and inspections? A. correctional officer B. mental health counselor C. administrative assistant D. warden

A. correctional officer

Which entity in the courtroom represents the person accused of wrongdoing? A. defense attorney B. judge C. paralegal D. prosecutor

A. defense attorney

Which describes a job duty of a telecommunicator? A. dispatch the proper personnel to a call B. identify drugs at a crime scene C. teach Constitutional Law D. train lawyers to win cases

A. dispatch the proper personnel to a call

Which federal agency secures the international land boundaries and coastal waters, as well as safeguards against terrorists and their weapons, drug smuggling, and the illegal entry of undocumented aliens? A. U.S. Customs and Border Protection B. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration C. U.S. Marshals Service D. U.S. Secret Service

A. U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Which is the definition used in the National First Responders Organization for first responder? A. any individual who runs toward an event rather than away B. any individual who waits for the proper authorities to respond and then runs away from an event rather than toward it C. any individual who runs toward an event D. any individual who runs away from an event

A. any individual who runs toward an event rather than away

What would be the first step when a first responder arrives on the scene of a chemical spill? A. approach cautiously from upwind, uphill, or upstream B. assess the situation C. identify the hazards D. secure the scene

A. approach cautiously from upwind, uphill, or upstream

Which statement describes the amount of time the Emergency Response Guidebook should be used to guide decision-making by the first arriving unit on scene of a hazardous materials release? A. arrival to 30 minutes B. 31 minutes to 1 hour C. 1 hour to 4 hours D. for the entire incident

A. arrival to 30 minutes

Which is a basic job requirement for a career in corrections services? A. background check B. college degree C. gun permit D. equipment operator's license

A. background check

Which is a basic job requirement for careers in security and protective services? A. background check B. clean uniform C. clerical skills D. computer skills

A. background check

Which is important when planning for education after the twelfth grade? A. college search B. high school program time line C. job search D. reality check

A. college search

A practice in law enforcement in which officers get to know the people in the neighborhood and work to build positive relationships is: A. community policing. B. problem-oriented policing. C. world order policing. D. zero tolerance policing.

A. community policing.

Which skill is beneficial for a mental health counselor working in a correctional facility? A. conflict resolution B. constitutional law C. knowledge of nutrition D. sports rules

A. conflict resolution

Which term describes working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit? A. cooperation B. dependability C. honesty D. respect

A. cooperation

Which is a reason cybersecurity criminals are difficult to arrest? A. Computer companies make it difficult to trace hackers. B. Electronic trails often lead to other countries. C. Hackers are mostly minors. D. White-collar crime is overlooked.

B. Electronic trails often lead to other countries.

Which is the minimum education requirement for a paralegal? A. high school diploma B. associates C. bachelor's degree D. master's degree

B. associates

Which is the highest cause of police officers' work-related deaths in the United States? A. angry supervisors B. car crashes C. complacency D. domestic violence

B. car crashes

Court case files are collected in the courtroom and maintained by which member of the court? A. attorney B. clerk of court C. judge D. paralegal

B. clerk of court

Which is a trait of one who is worthy of trust and is reliable? A. cooperation B. dependability C. honesty D. respect

B. dependability

10. Which nonuniformed law enforcement officer conducts interviews, examines records, observes the activities of suspects, and collects evidence for criminal cases? A. canine officer B. detective C. security guard D. traffic enforcement officer

B. detective

Which shape is used for an NFPA 704 placard? A. circle B. diamond C. rectangle D. star

B. diamond

In which career field would one follow the sequence of Incident Command on an emergency scene by being able to obtain needed resources? A. firefighting B. emergency management C. emergency medical services D. law enforcement

B. emergency management

Which items of information would a dispatcher least likely use to prepare first responders for the situations they will encounter? A. crime databases B. employment statistics C. maps D. weather reports

B. employment statistics

Which effect on the body is least likely when a person gets angry? A. increased anxiety B. feelings of sadness C. headaches D. high blood pressure

B. feelings of sadness

Which certification should one have prior to obtaining his/her EMT certification? A. critical care paramedic B. first responder C. intermediate D. paramedic

B. first responder

Which group was the Emergency Response Guidebook designed to be used by in an emergency response? A. construction workers B. first responders C. private security D. utility workers

B. first responders

Which is a cybersecurity career option? A. fingerprint specialist B. forensic computer analyst C. mechanical engineer D. nurse practitioner

B. forensic computer analyst