NC BLET Responding to Victims Exam 2025: Complete
Study Guide, Practice Questions & Strategies for North
Carolina Law Enforcement Officers
Prepare for the NC BLET Responding to Victims Exam 2025 with this complete study guide.
Includes practice questions, real-world scenarios, and strategies to help North Carolina law
enforcement officers effectively assist victims and pass the exam
• NC BLET Responding to Victims
• BLET victim response exam NC
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who's responsibility is it to provide effective communication? - ANSWER-the officer. To meet this
requirement, you should ask the individual what accommodations will best meet their
communication needs.
T/F Deaf people who have been stopped by an officer, have been shot and killed because they
made a quick move for a pen and pad in his or her coat pocket/purse or glove compartment. -
ANSWER-TRUE. These unfortunate incidents can be prevented by mutual awareness, which
overcomes the lack of communication.
T/F You should not allow the person with "better" communication to take over - ANSWER-TRUE.
He or she may be the abuser.
Visually impaired - ANSWER-Visual impairment is a general term that describes a wide range of
visual function, from low vision through total blindness." There are different types of visual
impairments such as peripheral versus central vision loss as well as factors that can affect the
impairment (i.e., lights, glares
,Legally blind - ANSWER-This is defined as no better than 20/200 corrected vision in the better
eye, or a visual field not extending beyond 20 degrees in the better eye, or a visual efficiency of
no more than 20 percent.
Blindness - ANSWER-A wide array of conditions ranging from a limited ability to see objects with
special aids to the absence of light perception. Most people who are blind have some light
perception
T/F Almost all blindness in the United States is a result of eye disease. Less than three percent is
a result of injuries. - ANSWER-TRUE
Preparing for your interaction with deaf or hard of hearing people - ANSWER-1. Establish eye
contact with the individual; this is important for communication and to facilitate lip-reading.
2. Ask which communication mode is convenient for this person.
3. Consider calling for a sign language interpreter. With an interpreter present, talk directly to
the person who is deaf, not the interpreter
4. Use facial expressions and hand gestures as visual cues.
5. Check to see if you have been understood and repeat or rephrase, if necessary.
6. Use pencil and paper; write slowly and let the individual read as you write.
7. If available, use a pocket talker or other type of assistive listening device (ALD)
8. If available, provide the person with a flashlight to signal their
9. Be patient as the person may have difficulty understanding the urgency of messages
10. Do not allow others to interrupt you while conveying information.
11. Written communication may be especially important if you are unable to understand the
person's speech or if the person doesn't understand you.
, Effective communication methods - ANSWER-a) Sign language b) Lip-reading c) Reading/writing
d) Hearing aids/assistive listening devices
Clues to alert you to the fact that a person is deaf or has a hearing loss are as follows: . -
ANSWER-a) They appear to be alert but fail to respond to any noise or sounds.
b) They may point to their ears, or the ear and mouth.
c) Hearing loss can affect the clarity of a person's speech. Some deaf people prefer not to
vocalize.
d) They may write notes instead of speaking.
e) They may wear a hearing aid or cochlear implant.
f) They may look at your lips.
g) They may speak louder. It doesn't mean they are shouting. They cannot hear their voice.
h) They may not answer your questions appropriately, or at all
Sign language - - ANSWER-Whenever needed, secure a licensed, qualified interpreter. (It may be
necessary to use a family member in an emergency, but only until a LICENSED, qualified
interpreter arrives.)
T/F For many people who were born deaf, American Sign Language (ASL) is their native
language, and English fluency will vary from person to person - ANSWER-TRUE
T/F ASL is based on the English Language - ANSWER-False-ASL is a complete, grammatically
complex language and is NOT based on English.
What is ASL? - ANSWER-ASL is a visual/gestural language that has no vocal component
what percentage of the English language is visible from the lips? - ANSWER-only 30 to40 percent
Study Guide, Practice Questions & Strategies for North
Carolina Law Enforcement Officers
Prepare for the NC BLET Responding to Victims Exam 2025 with this complete study guide.
Includes practice questions, real-world scenarios, and strategies to help North Carolina law
enforcement officers effectively assist victims and pass the exam
• NC BLET Responding to Victims
• BLET victim response exam NC
• North Carolina law enforcement training
• NC BLET practice questions
who's responsibility is it to provide effective communication? - ANSWER-the officer. To meet this
requirement, you should ask the individual what accommodations will best meet their
communication needs.
T/F Deaf people who have been stopped by an officer, have been shot and killed because they
made a quick move for a pen and pad in his or her coat pocket/purse or glove compartment. -
ANSWER-TRUE. These unfortunate incidents can be prevented by mutual awareness, which
overcomes the lack of communication.
T/F You should not allow the person with "better" communication to take over - ANSWER-TRUE.
He or she may be the abuser.
Visually impaired - ANSWER-Visual impairment is a general term that describes a wide range of
visual function, from low vision through total blindness." There are different types of visual
impairments such as peripheral versus central vision loss as well as factors that can affect the
impairment (i.e., lights, glares
,Legally blind - ANSWER-This is defined as no better than 20/200 corrected vision in the better
eye, or a visual field not extending beyond 20 degrees in the better eye, or a visual efficiency of
no more than 20 percent.
Blindness - ANSWER-A wide array of conditions ranging from a limited ability to see objects with
special aids to the absence of light perception. Most people who are blind have some light
perception
T/F Almost all blindness in the United States is a result of eye disease. Less than three percent is
a result of injuries. - ANSWER-TRUE
Preparing for your interaction with deaf or hard of hearing people - ANSWER-1. Establish eye
contact with the individual; this is important for communication and to facilitate lip-reading.
2. Ask which communication mode is convenient for this person.
3. Consider calling for a sign language interpreter. With an interpreter present, talk directly to
the person who is deaf, not the interpreter
4. Use facial expressions and hand gestures as visual cues.
5. Check to see if you have been understood and repeat or rephrase, if necessary.
6. Use pencil and paper; write slowly and let the individual read as you write.
7. If available, use a pocket talker or other type of assistive listening device (ALD)
8. If available, provide the person with a flashlight to signal their
9. Be patient as the person may have difficulty understanding the urgency of messages
10. Do not allow others to interrupt you while conveying information.
11. Written communication may be especially important if you are unable to understand the
person's speech or if the person doesn't understand you.
, Effective communication methods - ANSWER-a) Sign language b) Lip-reading c) Reading/writing
d) Hearing aids/assistive listening devices
Clues to alert you to the fact that a person is deaf or has a hearing loss are as follows: . -
ANSWER-a) They appear to be alert but fail to respond to any noise or sounds.
b) They may point to their ears, or the ear and mouth.
c) Hearing loss can affect the clarity of a person's speech. Some deaf people prefer not to
vocalize.
d) They may write notes instead of speaking.
e) They may wear a hearing aid or cochlear implant.
f) They may look at your lips.
g) They may speak louder. It doesn't mean they are shouting. They cannot hear their voice.
h) They may not answer your questions appropriately, or at all
Sign language - - ANSWER-Whenever needed, secure a licensed, qualified interpreter. (It may be
necessary to use a family member in an emergency, but only until a LICENSED, qualified
interpreter arrives.)
T/F For many people who were born deaf, American Sign Language (ASL) is their native
language, and English fluency will vary from person to person - ANSWER-TRUE
T/F ASL is based on the English Language - ANSWER-False-ASL is a complete, grammatically
complex language and is NOT based on English.
What is ASL? - ANSWER-ASL is a visual/gestural language that has no vocal component
what percentage of the English language is visible from the lips? - ANSWER-only 30 to40 percent
