APCO PST1 STUDY GUIDE FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ T/F: Very few public safety organizations have a website and/or social
media presence. Answer: False
⩥ T/F: Public safety agencies generally do not have access to closed
circuit TV (CCTV). Answer: False
⩥ In addition to AVL, the Department of Homeland Security is
continuing to develop _______ to improve unit safety and deployment.
Answer: Personal tracking systems
⩥ Which of the following best describes the FirstNet concept?
-a broadcast system that can carry TV and radio programs
-a federal initiative to create a network to support improved
communications
-a group of local public safety agencies to help share information
-none of the above Answer: A federal initiative to create a network to
support improved communications
⩥ Text to 9-1-1 is especially important to which demographic?
, -younger residents
-hearing and speech-impaired residents
-anyone who cannot make a voice call due to safety concerns
-all of the above Answer: All of the above
⩥ The increasing pace of change in the public safety sector presents
which of the following challenges specifically to the telecommunicator?
-willingness to upgrade skills
-commitment to ongoing training
-ability to manage learning of others
-both a and b Answer: Both a and b
⩥ Which of the following technologies can potentially detect an impact
like a gunshot to a first responder? Answer: Smart Vest
⩥ T/F: A silent, open line call must be considered a potential TTY call
until proven otherwise. Answer: True
⩥ T/F: When communicating with TTY callers, the telecommunicator
should type "SK" when they want the other person to respond. Answer:
False
2026 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ T/F: Very few public safety organizations have a website and/or social
media presence. Answer: False
⩥ T/F: Public safety agencies generally do not have access to closed
circuit TV (CCTV). Answer: False
⩥ In addition to AVL, the Department of Homeland Security is
continuing to develop _______ to improve unit safety and deployment.
Answer: Personal tracking systems
⩥ Which of the following best describes the FirstNet concept?
-a broadcast system that can carry TV and radio programs
-a federal initiative to create a network to support improved
communications
-a group of local public safety agencies to help share information
-none of the above Answer: A federal initiative to create a network to
support improved communications
⩥ Text to 9-1-1 is especially important to which demographic?
, -younger residents
-hearing and speech-impaired residents
-anyone who cannot make a voice call due to safety concerns
-all of the above Answer: All of the above
⩥ The increasing pace of change in the public safety sector presents
which of the following challenges specifically to the telecommunicator?
-willingness to upgrade skills
-commitment to ongoing training
-ability to manage learning of others
-both a and b Answer: Both a and b
⩥ Which of the following technologies can potentially detect an impact
like a gunshot to a first responder? Answer: Smart Vest
⩥ T/F: A silent, open line call must be considered a potential TTY call
until proven otherwise. Answer: True
⩥ T/F: When communicating with TTY callers, the telecommunicator
should type "SK" when they want the other person to respond. Answer:
False
