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Precipitation that freezes solid before it hits the ground - ANSWER Sleet
incident command system - ANSWER Term for a systematic method for command,
control, and coordination of an emergency response
Most utilities, municipalities, and large tree contracting firms have designated storm
processes and designated ( ) where conditions are monitored and decisions are made. -
ANSWER emergency operations center
T/F Personell from external organizations who travel to a storm area are generally paid the
higher of either their home pay rates or the established local rates - ANSWER True
Percent accuracy of the US National Hurricane Center to predict the track of a storm -
ANSWER 67
T/F Removal of brush following a storm is typically the responsibility of the customer -
ANSWER True
a proactive measure in which all operations are brought to a halt until relevant safety
information can be provided to response workers - ANSWER safety stand down
Organizations such as electric utilities may declare an emergency independent of official
government declarations - ANSWER True
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,Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on estimated damage before the storm -
ANSWER False
Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on wind speeds during the storm - ANSWER False
Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on observations during the storm - ANSWER False
T/F Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on observed damage following the storm -
ANSWER True
T/F Rain and snow on dense foliage can increase the likelihood of tree failure -
ANSWER True
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 10:1 or less -
ANSWER True
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 15:10 - ANSWER False
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 20:1 - ANSWER False
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 30:1 or more -
ANSWER False
T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least category 5 to be
considered major - ANSWER False
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,T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least category 4 to be
considered major - ANSWER False
T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least category 3 to be
considered major - ANSWER True
T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least 2 category to be
considered major - ANSWER False
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
called an Incident Coordination System - ANSWER False
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
known as the Incident Command System - ANSWER True
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
known as the Emergency Command System - ANSWER False
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
known as the Disaster Response System - ANSWER False
T/F Oversight is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a large-scale
disaster response - ANSWER False
T/F Economics of sale is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a
large-scale disaster response - ANSWER False
T/F Communication is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a large-
scale disaster response - ANSWER False
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, T/F Setup cost is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a large-scale
disaster response - ANSWER True
T/F Coniferous trees that receive frequent, heavy snows are better adapted to snow loading
than such trees in areas where snow is rare - ANSWER True
Precipitation that remains in a liquid state until it freezes on contact -
ANSWER Freezing rain
In the United States, enforcement of safety work rules resides within which organization (full
Acronym) - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
T/F A worker neglecting to wear cut resistant chaps while operating a chainsaw is
committing an unsafe act, while an employer failing to provide chaps is creating an unsafe
condition. - ANSWER True
T/F The 2 minute rule suggests that workers should take time before starting a job to check
for potentially unsafe conditions and confer about them - ANSWER True
True/False Surface temperatures at the point of contact with high voltage can reach 1000
C/1832 F - ANSWER True
T/F Direct contact occurs when someone touches an energized fixture. Indirect contact can
occur when a person touches a conductive object that is in contact with an energized fixture
- ANSWER True
Term for the difference in voltage between two objects someone simultaneously contacts -
ANSWER touch potential
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Precipitation that freezes solid before it hits the ground - ANSWER Sleet
incident command system - ANSWER Term for a systematic method for command,
control, and coordination of an emergency response
Most utilities, municipalities, and large tree contracting firms have designated storm
processes and designated ( ) where conditions are monitored and decisions are made. -
ANSWER emergency operations center
T/F Personell from external organizations who travel to a storm area are generally paid the
higher of either their home pay rates or the established local rates - ANSWER True
Percent accuracy of the US National Hurricane Center to predict the track of a storm -
ANSWER 67
T/F Removal of brush following a storm is typically the responsibility of the customer -
ANSWER True
a proactive measure in which all operations are brought to a halt until relevant safety
information can be provided to response workers - ANSWER safety stand down
Organizations such as electric utilities may declare an emergency independent of official
government declarations - ANSWER True
1
,Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on estimated damage before the storm -
ANSWER False
Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on wind speeds during the storm - ANSWER False
Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on observations during the storm - ANSWER False
T/F Enhanced Fujita ratings are based on observed damage following the storm -
ANSWER True
T/F Rain and snow on dense foliage can increase the likelihood of tree failure -
ANSWER True
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 10:1 or less -
ANSWER True
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 15:10 - ANSWER False
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 20:1 - ANSWER False
T/F Heavy, wet snows have a snow-to-water equivalent that is 30:1 or more -
ANSWER False
T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least category 5 to be
considered major - ANSWER False
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,T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least category 4 to be
considered major - ANSWER False
T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least category 3 to be
considered major - ANSWER True
T/F On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane wind scale, a storm must be at least 2 category to be
considered major - ANSWER False
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
called an Incident Coordination System - ANSWER False
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
known as the Incident Command System - ANSWER True
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
known as the Emergency Command System - ANSWER False
T/F A standardized method for improving the overall effectiveness of emergency response is
known as the Disaster Response System - ANSWER False
T/F Oversight is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a large-scale
disaster response - ANSWER False
T/F Economics of sale is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a
large-scale disaster response - ANSWER False
T/F Communication is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a large-
scale disaster response - ANSWER False
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, T/F Setup cost is not an advantage of providing temporary accommodations for a large-scale
disaster response - ANSWER True
T/F Coniferous trees that receive frequent, heavy snows are better adapted to snow loading
than such trees in areas where snow is rare - ANSWER True
Precipitation that remains in a liquid state until it freezes on contact -
ANSWER Freezing rain
In the United States, enforcement of safety work rules resides within which organization (full
Acronym) - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
T/F A worker neglecting to wear cut resistant chaps while operating a chainsaw is
committing an unsafe act, while an employer failing to provide chaps is creating an unsafe
condition. - ANSWER True
T/F The 2 minute rule suggests that workers should take time before starting a job to check
for potentially unsafe conditions and confer about them - ANSWER True
True/False Surface temperatures at the point of contact with high voltage can reach 1000
C/1832 F - ANSWER True
T/F Direct contact occurs when someone touches an energized fixture. Indirect contact can
occur when a person touches a conductive object that is in contact with an energized fixture
- ANSWER True
Term for the difference in voltage between two objects someone simultaneously contacts -
ANSWER touch potential
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