age 1 of 113
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What does "CAD" stand for? .......Answer.........Computer aided
dispatch
- automates functions for receiving calls
- shortens time
-VERIFIES Addy
Dispatcher 1st responsibility? .......Answer.........Get the info
needed to dispatch to the correct location
PSAP .......Answer.........public safety answering point; any agency
that takes emergency calls from citizens in a given region and
,age 2 of 113
dispatches the emergency resources necessary to respond to
individual calls for help.
GPS .......Answer.........Global positioning system
What should you do as a telecommunicater if a caller
disconnects .......Answer.........dispatch the police to check in
ANI .......Answer.........Automated Number Identifier -> shows
caller's #
TDD .......Answer.........Telecommunications Device for Deaf ->
device used by dead for emergency services
TTY .......Answer.........Teletype -> device used by deaf to contact
emergency
Can telecommunication centers receive text messages?
.......Answer.........YES
,age 3 of 113
ADA .......Answer.........American Disabilities Act
Which system is similar to the US Emergency Services system
.......Answer.........The Canadian emergency systems
Where are mobile radios found? .......Answer.........On an engine/
some vehicle
What is a PTT? .......Answer.........Press to talk
What is the 5 step process of receiving/dispatching emergency
calls? .......Answer.........1. Call receipt
2. Location validation
3. classification / priority
4. unit selection
5. dispatch
, age 4 of 113
ALI .......Answer.........Automated Location Identifier -> relies on
accurate & current database
Direct Line .......Answer.........A telephone that connects two
predetermined points.
National Fire Incident Reporting System .......Answer.........A
system used by fire departments to report and maintain
computerized records of fires and other fire department
incidents in a uniform manner.
NFPA 1061 .......Answer.........Complete list of qualifications for
telecommunicators
Time it should take to dispatch after getting a call at a center?
.......Answer.........60 sec
TCFP FINAL EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
What does "CAD" stand for? .......Answer.........Computer aided
dispatch
- automates functions for receiving calls
- shortens time
-VERIFIES Addy
Dispatcher 1st responsibility? .......Answer.........Get the info
needed to dispatch to the correct location
PSAP .......Answer.........public safety answering point; any agency
that takes emergency calls from citizens in a given region and
,age 2 of 113
dispatches the emergency resources necessary to respond to
individual calls for help.
GPS .......Answer.........Global positioning system
What should you do as a telecommunicater if a caller
disconnects .......Answer.........dispatch the police to check in
ANI .......Answer.........Automated Number Identifier -> shows
caller's #
TDD .......Answer.........Telecommunications Device for Deaf ->
device used by dead for emergency services
TTY .......Answer.........Teletype -> device used by deaf to contact
emergency
Can telecommunication centers receive text messages?
.......Answer.........YES
,age 3 of 113
ADA .......Answer.........American Disabilities Act
Which system is similar to the US Emergency Services system
.......Answer.........The Canadian emergency systems
Where are mobile radios found? .......Answer.........On an engine/
some vehicle
What is a PTT? .......Answer.........Press to talk
What is the 5 step process of receiving/dispatching emergency
calls? .......Answer.........1. Call receipt
2. Location validation
3. classification / priority
4. unit selection
5. dispatch
, age 4 of 113
ALI .......Answer.........Automated Location Identifier -> relies on
accurate & current database
Direct Line .......Answer.........A telephone that connects two
predetermined points.
National Fire Incident Reporting System .......Answer.........A
system used by fire departments to report and maintain
computerized records of fires and other fire department
incidents in a uniform manner.
NFPA 1061 .......Answer.........Complete list of qualifications for
telecommunicators
Time it should take to dispatch after getting a call at a center?
.......Answer.........60 sec
