BLEA #834 BAC Exam Questions & Answers Correctly Answered.

True or False: Consumption of food or drink will prevent intoxication. - Answer-False True or False: Consumption of an energy drink or water will speed up the time it takes to become sober. - Answer-False True or False: External Standard Results must be within 0.072 - 0.088 inclusive. - Answer-True An error message of "Interference Detected" - Answer-Acetone was detected by the instrument. True or False: Regardless of age, anyone above 0.08 BAC will be charged with DUI - Answer-True How long is a BAC certification good for? - Answer-3 years w/ a 90 Day Grace Period. True of False: You must remove dentures, fake teeth, and or jewelry before testing. - Answer-False How many readings per ticket? - Answer-2 Tests, 2 Readings (4 Total Readings per ticket!) How many Blank Samples per ticket? - Answer-Two Blanks before and after each test. 4 Blank Samples per ticket! If a subject blows for the first test but denies the second test, what might you do? - Answer-Document a refusal and write a search warrant for blood. If the machine does not get a good reading for the BAC and a retest is required but the subject denies the test, is this also considered a refusal? - Answer-Yes! The subject must be cooperative until the testing is complete.True or False: If a subject claims they are confused after being explained their rights and obligations, you should explain in further detail. - Answer-False! Officers do not interpret or explain the law. You must simply re-read their rights or contact their attorney. What are the two technologies that the Draeger uses? - Answer-Infrared and Fuel Cell (Electrochemical) The internal standard is checked with each test. If it reads properly and the test was conducted correctly, what will the printed document say? - Answer-"Verified" True or False: If an error message is displayed, it will automatically print out the testing results. - AnswerFalse True or False: If you end the test as a result of a refusal from the subject, the test will print results. - Answer-True What type of alcohol is typically consumed by humans? - Answer-Ethanol What drug classification is Ethanol? - Answer-Ethanol is classified as a depressant A low battery on a PBT will indicate what numbers? - Answer-888 True or False: All Error messages result in placing the machine "out of service". - Answer-False True or False: 15 consecutive minutes for an observational period is a mandatory component of the testing process. - Answer-True How many minutes are taken during an observational period? - Answer-15 Minutes at a minimum True or False: The liver processes most of the alcohol that is consumed. - Answer-TrueWho establishes and governs the rules of the breath test devices? - Answer-Washington Administrative Code (WAC) How often do PBT's need to be tested and re-certified? - Answer-Every 6 months at a minimum True or False: All samples taken must be within 12% of the mean. - Answer-False! All samples must be within 10% of the mean. If you witness the subject place a mint in their mouth during the 15 minute observational period, what should you do? - Answer-Have the subject remove the mint or any other substance from their mouth (possibly even rinse mouth with water), look into mouth for any other items, and restart 15 minute observational period. What are Preliminary Breath Tests (PBT) strictly used for? - Answer-Developing Probable Cause for arrest of DUI. However, do not rely on PBT results solely for PC! If a subject appears to be heavily intoxicated on the roadside but blows a 0.01 BAC, what might this indicate? (Fill In The Blank) - Answer-Other drug use or possible medical condition (Diabetes). An error message of "Invalid Sample" means what? - Answer-Alcohol was detected in subjects mouth! You must conduct another observational period and use a new mouthpiece. When the machine states it is ready for a sample, how much time do you have to complete a sample? - Answer-2 minutes What are some examples of good faith effort when conducting breath samples of a subject? - Answer-• Graph on display • Audible tone • Condensation in mouthpiece • Total Volume Bar (Bottom Of Screen)