Personal & Home Safety
What is one reason you should not eat wild plants or berries you find at home or while outdoors?
Wild plants/berries may be poisonous or cause allergic reactions; cannot assume safe. (Correct: False to “can always be eaten safely.”)
True/False: With a first-aid kit, you can successfully treat most medical emergencies. (Answer verbally and justify.)
False; first-aid kits help with minor injuries but not all medical emergencies—seek professional care when needed.
Multiple choice: Which action does NOT help prevent accidents on a school bus?
A) Wearing a seatbelt, if available
B) Walking behind the school bus
C) Avoiding distracting the bus driver
B) Walking behind the school bus (this is unsafe).
True/False: When talking with people online, you should never share identifying personal information.
True — never share full name, address, school, phone number, financial info with unknown online contacts.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is considered part of your built environment?
A) your home
B) air
C) temperature
A) your home.
Name two actions that increase fall hazards in the home.
Examples: storing items on stairs, using unstable stools, cluttered walkways, loose rugs.
What are two signs that a burn is third-degree, and why does it require urgent medical care?
Third-degree: destroys all skin layers and underlying tissue, may appear charred or white, numb (nerve damage). Requires emergency medical care.
What is one unsafe behavior at school, and why is it dangerous?
Intentionally damaging school equipment — can hurt others, create hazards, vandalism consequences.
Define "trolling" and "flaming" as they relate to online behavior, and give one example of each.
Trolling: provoking others to disrupt discussion. Flaming: hostile or insulting messages. Example: trolling = posting provocative misinfo; flaming = replying with insults.
What is the Earth's main greenhouse gases? This is on the tes
Carbon dioxide and methane.
If you are home alone, what is a safe practice when someone calls or comes to the door?
Don’t give identifying information to strangers on the phone; verify caller or tell trusted adult; use door chain/peephole; if alone, do not open door.
What should you NOT do if a person has experienced electrical shock? Explain the correct action instead.
Do NOT move someone still in contact with an electrical source; first turn off power or break contact with a nonconductive object; then check breathing and pulse and begin CPR if needed.
Describe three actions a student should take if they observe someone with a weapon on campus.
Notify a trusted adult/school security, do not confront, provide clear details, follow evacuation/lockdown procedures.
What makes a strong password? List three characteristics and explain why each helps security.
Strong password: includes uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, special characters; not dictionary words; length 12+; unique per account.
Explain the difference between pollution from solid waste and pollution from hazardous chemicals, and give one local example of each.
Solid waste: litter/plastic in waterways (blocks drains, harms wildlife). Hazardous chemicals: pesticide runoff (poisoning, contamination); treatment differs.
Explain why rules set by parents or guardians are important for preventing accidents. Give one concrete example.
Rules reduce risk by setting safe behaviors (e.g., wearing helmets prevents head injuries)
List five essential items (not medications) to include in a well-stocked first-aid kit for home use.
Emergency phone numbers, gauze, medical tape, bandages, antibiotic ointment, hand sanitizer, scissors, tweezers, gloves, thermometer.
Explain OSHA protections for workers. Name two employer responsibilities listed in the test, and identify one behavior that is NOT an OSHA protection.
OSHA examples: inform workers of hazards, train in safe performance; NOT: employers may fire employees for reporting hazards.
Explain why sharing a digital copy of purchased music with a friend can violate copyright. Give one legal alternative that follows copyright law.
Sharing digital copy breaches distribution rights; legal alternative: share link to purchase/stream, gift a legal copy, or use licensed streaming.
Identify one natural source of air pollution and one human-made source; explain how each can affect human health.
Natural: pollen or dust — triggers allergies/asthma. Human-made: vehicle exhaust — respiratory/cardiovascular illness.
Describe three steps you should take to prepare for and respond quickly during a household disaster (e.g., fire, earthquake, flood).
Example steps: create emergency kit, plan escape routes, practice drills, know emergency contacts, shut off utilities if trained.
A bystander believes someone is drowning. Describe safe steps the bystander should take to help without putting themselves at risk.
Use reach or throw, not go; call emergency services, keep visual on victim, use flotation device, only enter water if trained/rescue equipment available.
Provide a short plan describing how a school might communicate and practice emergency preparedness for students and staff.
Example: drills, clear roles, communication trees, emergency kits, staff training, partnerships with first responders.
Describe three consequences of poor online behavior for a high-school student (include social, legal, or academic impacts).
Consequences: cyberbullying impacts reputation/mental health, disciplinary action at school, potential legal charges for harassment or privacy violations.
Describe geothermal energy: what it is, how it is produced, and one advantage and one limitation of using it for electricity or heating.
Geothermal: heat from beneath Earth brought up by water/steam; used for electricity and heating. Advantage: renewable/low emissions. Limitation: location-specific resources and high upfront cost.