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Which star is the symbol that represents the emergency medical services profession?
A. Endor
B. Health
C. Life
D. Love
Life
Which life skill would be least desirable to develop as a good paramedic?
A. preparedness
B. good communication skills
C. learning from one’s mistakes
D. questioning the reliability of the patient’s response
questioning the reliability of the patient’s response
Which data do EMTs and paramedics collect on all patients to gauge their condition?
A. vital beacons
B. vital signs
C. vital clues
D. vital bells
vital signs
Which is a reason EMTs and paramedics wear uniforms?
A. to have a professional appearance
B. to appear more authoritative
C. to intimidate patients
D. to look like police
to have a professional appearance
The pressure to respond quickly and calmly in an alarming situation for the public safety telecommunicators can be:
A. effortless.
B. painless.
C. pleasant.
D. stressful.
stressful.
Which type of shift work is typical for dispatchers?
A. 1- to 7-hour shifts
B. 8- to 12-hour shifts
C. 13- to 18-hour shifts
D. 19- to 24-hour shifts
8- to 12-hour shifts
Which public safety career field concerns providing primary medical care in an emergency to sick or injured individuals?
A. fire
B. police
C. emergency management
D. emergency medical services
emergency medical services
Which effect on the body is least likely when a person gets angry?
A. headaches
B. increased anxiety
C. feelings of sadness
D. high blood pressure
feelings of sadness
Which skill is unnecessary for a first responder?
A. being attentive to details
B. ability to read carefully
C. ability to teach others
D. understanding ICS
ability to teach others
Which is the first action an EMT or paramedic should perform upon arrival at an emergency?
A. packaging
B. treatment
C. scene size-up
D. patient assessment
scene size-up
Which career provides advanced emergency medical care to individuals that are sick or injured?
A. emergency medical responder
B. emergency medical technician
C. paramedic
D. firefighter
paramedic
How do dispatchers offer medical help to the person who contacted them to provide first aid at the scene until emergency medical services arrive?
A. by computer
B. by phone
C. in person
D. by email
by phone
Which is least likely to be considered a chronic condition?
A. cancer
B. arthritis
C. common cold
D. drug addiction
common cold
Which medical certification are career firefighters often required to obtain?
A. EMT
B. intermediate
C. nurse
D. paramedic
EMT
911 telecommunicators are least likely to dispatch:
A. EMTs.
B. firefighters.
C. police.
D. taxis.
Taxis
Which items of information would a dispatcher least likely use to prepare first responders for the situations they will encounter?
A. employment statistics
B. crime databases
C. weather reports
D. maps
employment statistics
What is the name for the emergency communication centers where police, fire, and EMS services are dispatched from?
A. local emergency services departments
B. public-safety communications centers
C. public-safety answering points
D. public utilities call centers
public-safety answering points
Which skill is needed least by EMTs and paramedics?
A.speaking
B. active listening
C. critical thinking
D. information sharing to nonmedical personnel
information sharing to nonmedical personnel
Which certification should one have prior to obtaining his/her EMT certification?
A. critical care paramedic
B. first responder
C. intermediate
D. paramedic
first responder
Which action would least likely be part of an EMT’s duties and responsibilities?
A. giving medications
B. cleaning the equipment
C. looking after the family dog during a crisis
D. calming down the victim’s family members
looking after the family dog during a crisis
Which agency was created as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
A. Department of Education
B. Department of Commerce
C. Department of Agriculture
D. Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security
Which is a basic job requirement for careers in security and protective services?
A.background check
B.computer skills
C. clean uniform
D. clerical skills
background check
Which is a basic requirement for cybersecurity careers?
A. being a current government employee
B. passing a background check
C. having a financial degree
D. being a former hacker
passing a background check
The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against:
A. teen drug abuse.
B. vehicle collisions.
C. domestic violence.
D. terrorism and other hazards.
terrorism and other hazards.
Which is a reason cybersecurity criminals are difficult to arrest?
A. Computer companies make it difficult to trace hackers.
B. Electronic trails often lead to other countries.
C. White-collar crime is overlooked.
D. Hackers are mostly minors.
Electronic trails often lead to other countries.
Which is an entry-level requirement for most positions in security and protective services?
A. basic law enforcement certification
B. no criminal record
C. law degree
D. gun permit
no criminal record
Which would most likely employ personnel in cyber defense careers?
A. schools
B. military
C. fire departments
D. trucking companies
military
Which is a basic job requirement for all positions in security and protective services?
A. good driving record
B.associate’s degree
C. bachelor’s degree
D. no financial debt
good driving record
Which is a basic requirement for most careers in security and protective services?
A. federal certification
B. postsecondary degree
C. possession of a U.S. passport
D. high level of security clearance
high level of security clearance
Which is a proactive approach to cybersecurity safety?
A. having personal passwords and keeping them private
B. leaving electronic devices unlocked
C. sharing passwords with strangers
D. posting anything online
having personal passwords and keeping them private
Which federal agency is responsible for protecting the president of the United States?
A. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
B. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation
D. United States Secret Service
United States Secret Service
Which is a cybersecurity career option?
A. forensic computer analyst
B. mechanical engineer
C. fingerprint specialist
D. nurse practitioner
forensic computer analyst
Which is a reason for a security clearance in cyber careers?
A. to make sure the pay is great
B. to ensure personal integrity
C. to learn how to be a hacker
D. to have a lot of friends
to ensure personal integrity
Who monitors casino activities to detect theft, cheating, and suspicious behavior?
A. gaming surveillance officers
B. undercover detectives
C. narcotics detectives
D. homicide agents
gaming surveillance officers
The purpose of the Department of Homeland Security is to coordinate and share information between which entities?
A. criminal organizations
B. government agencies
C. police departments
D. school systems
government agencies
Security and protective services includes occupations dedicated to protecting:
A. gossip.
B. family secrets.
C. life and property.
D. bank statements.
life and property.
Which agency’s top administrator is a member of the president’s cabinet?
A. Department of Homeland Security
B. Washington, D.C., Sheriff’s Office
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation
D. N.C. State Highway Patrol
Department of Homeland Security
Which describes cybersecurity?
A. levels of protection in electronic data
B. medical training and certifications
C. disease identification and cures
D. robotic design studies
levels of protection in electronic data
Which is a responsibility of the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)?
A. to record and report data of electronic-related felonies
B. to maintain top secret military documents
C. to ensure everyone has unlimited data
D. to report the spread of diseases
to record and report data of electronic-related felonies
Which is a reason a hospital would hire a cybersecurity expert?
A. to protect personal health and financial information
B. to prevent the spread of disease
C. to look good to the community
D. to spend money
to protect personal health and financial information