911 Public Safety Telecommunications Exam Questions with Answers

CAD is an acronym for: A. Computer Aided Dispatch B. Computer Assisted Dispatch C. Call takers Assisting Dispatch D. Callers Annoying Dispatch Correct Answer A. Computer Aided Dispatch, a. Computer Aided Dispatch NCIC is an acronym for: A. Nationwide Criminal Incarceration Center B. National Crime Information Center C. Nationwide Criminal Information Center D. National Criminal Information Computer Correct Answer B. National Crime Information Center On the NCIC, the primary information system is the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. A. True B. False Correct Answer A. True The purpose of NLETS is to: A. Provide for the exchange of life-threatening information between interstate and/or inter-agency personnel B. Provide for the interstate and/or inter-agency exchange of criminal justice and related information C. Provide for the interstate and/or inter-agency exchange of medical and fire department information D. Provide for the interstate and/or inter-agency exchange of private or confidential information Correct Answer B. Provide for the interstate and/or inter-agency exchange of criminal justice and related information The NCIC maintains information on stolen and recovered property as well as wanted and missing persons for all 50 states, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and Mariana Islands. NCIC also houses federal _______ and _______ data. A. Misdemeanor, felony B. Criminal, incarceration C. Criminal, warrants D. Warrants, injunction Correct Answer C. Criminal, warrants ________ is a device giving people the ability to type a conversation instead of speaking. A. DTC B. TTD C. TDD D. FRS Correct Answer C. TDD An emergency incident is one that does not require an immediate response due to persons in imminent danger or loss of life or limb, or injuries beyond immediate first aid. A. True B. False Correct 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 Correct Answer B. Pubic safety response Dispatch all calls with ______, _______ and _______ A. Accuracy, brevity, clarity B. Accuracy, brevity, courtesy C. Accuracy, brilliance, clarity D. Accuracy, brilliance, confidence Correct Answer A. Accuracy, brevity, clarity Hazardous materials are liquids or gases that when released are capable of causing harm to people, the environment and property. A. True B. False Correct Answer B. False Which is an example of a solid? A. Magnesium B. Gasoline C. Chlorine D. Acetone Correct Answer A. Magnesium Which is an example of a liquid? A. Hydrogen B. Calcium Carbide C. Acetone D. Chlorine Correct Answer C. Acetone Which is an example of a gas? A. Calcium Carbide B. Acetone C. Hydrogen D. Gasoline Correct Answer C. Hydrogen