IAHSS Basic Officer Certification Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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A class B fire extinguisher is used to fight what kind of fire?
a. Flammable liquid fire
b. Paper fire
c. Electrical fire
d. Wood fire - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Flammable liquid fire
Which is the best method to control a bomb threat?
a. Wait for the threat to come in and see what happens
b. Call the public health department to handle
c. Relax because it is probably a hoax
d. Prepare before the threat is received - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Prepare before
the threat is received
,The Joint Commission (TJC) requires how many disaster drills each year?
a. Three
b. One
c. Two
d. Six - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Two
The measurable indications that workplace violence programs should include are:
a. Employee surveys, prior incidents, independent reviewers
b. Independent reviewers, opinions of elected officials, prior incidents
c. Employee surveys, environmental considerations, prior incidents
d. Employee surveys, independent reviewers, engineering input - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Employee surveys, prior incidents, independent reviewers
Which of the following is NOT a misdemeanor?
a. Simple assault
b. Trespass
c. Burglary
d. Vandalism - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Burglary
,The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a
a. Circle
b. Pentagon
c. Pyramid
d. Straight line - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Pyramid
The most primary overriding concern of any security department should be
a. Its image
b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility
c. The goals and mission if the entity employing the security services
d. Cost-effectiveness - CORRECT ANSWER-b. The safety and well-being of
anyone in the facility
Which accreditation body provides standards to address Environment of Care,
Emergency Management, and Life Safety in the healthcare environment?
a. The Joint Commission (TJC)
b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
c. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA)
d. American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
The Joint Commission (TJC)
, According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Remained the same
d. Become less violent - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Increased
What are the two types of criminal acts?
a. Burglaries and Felonies
b. Misdemeanors and Felonies
c. Larceny and Misconduct
d. Misdemeanors and Larceny - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Misdemeanors and
Felonies
Business offices are often measured by:
a. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)
b. The admission process
c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)
d. The physician survey - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Accounts receivable days (A/R
days)
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
A class B fire extinguisher is used to fight what kind of fire?
a. Flammable liquid fire
b. Paper fire
c. Electrical fire
d. Wood fire - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Flammable liquid fire
Which is the best method to control a bomb threat?
a. Wait for the threat to come in and see what happens
b. Call the public health department to handle
c. Relax because it is probably a hoax
d. Prepare before the threat is received - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Prepare before
the threat is received
,The Joint Commission (TJC) requires how many disaster drills each year?
a. Three
b. One
c. Two
d. Six - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Two
The measurable indications that workplace violence programs should include are:
a. Employee surveys, prior incidents, independent reviewers
b. Independent reviewers, opinions of elected officials, prior incidents
c. Employee surveys, environmental considerations, prior incidents
d. Employee surveys, independent reviewers, engineering input - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Employee surveys, prior incidents, independent reviewers
Which of the following is NOT a misdemeanor?
a. Simple assault
b. Trespass
c. Burglary
d. Vandalism - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Burglary
,The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a
a. Circle
b. Pentagon
c. Pyramid
d. Straight line - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Pyramid
The most primary overriding concern of any security department should be
a. Its image
b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility
c. The goals and mission if the entity employing the security services
d. Cost-effectiveness - CORRECT ANSWER-b. The safety and well-being of
anyone in the facility
Which accreditation body provides standards to address Environment of Care,
Emergency Management, and Life Safety in the healthcare environment?
a. The Joint Commission (TJC)
b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
c. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA)
d. American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
The Joint Commission (TJC)
, According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Remained the same
d. Become less violent - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Increased
What are the two types of criminal acts?
a. Burglaries and Felonies
b. Misdemeanors and Felonies
c. Larceny and Misconduct
d. Misdemeanors and Larceny - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Misdemeanors and
Felonies
Business offices are often measured by:
a. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)
b. The admission process
c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)
d. The physician survey - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Accounts receivable days (A/R
days)
