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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen a disaster occurs, a CERT member's first responsibility is toJoin the CERT in disaster response effortsHelp professional respondersEnsure personal and family safetyDo the greatest good for the greatest number
- 2. Multiple Choice
CERT members volunteer to fill non-disaster roles. An example of a non-disaster function of CERTs is:
Staffing parades, health fairs, and other special events
Monitoring the news for potential disaster threats
Petitioning local officials for more local emergency response funding
Distributing political pamphlets and other materials
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a hazard associated with home fixtures?Gas line rupturesHazardous material spillInjury or electric shockFire from faulty wiring
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThere are three kinds of disasters:
Natural
Technological
IntentionalTrueFalse - 5. Multiple ChoiceThe minimum recommended water supply is:One gallon per person per dayFive gallons per person per dayThree bottles per person per dayNot necessary if you have a pool
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho should be included in your family’s emergency plan?ChildrenParentsPetsAll of the above
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat does CERT stand for?Community Emergency Response TeamCertified Emergency Response TeamComputer Emergency Response TeamCappelletti's Energetic Reading Team
- 8. Multiple ChoiceCERT concept was developed and implemented byFEMALos Angeles Fire DepartmentLas Vegas Fire DepartmentCappelletti in his basement
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCERT is making their communities safer, more ________, and more resilient when incidents occur.preparedstablehappyaware
- 10. Multiple Choice_______ is a critical program in the effort to engage everyone in America in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur.CERTFEMANIMSFBI
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe initial period immediately following a disaster—often up to ___?__ days or longer—individuals, households, and neighborhoods may need to rely on their own resources for survival.5371
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe basic four items you need to survive a disaster?
1.Food
2.Water
3.____________
4.ShelterFirst Aidlightsairplanestove - 13. Multiple ChoiceThe basic four items you need to survive a disaster?
1.Food
2._________
3.First aid
4.Shelterwaterfiretruckmy dog - 14. Multiple ChoiceCERT members generally protected from law suit by:“Good Samaritan” lawpolice officersFiremans Act of 1997Volunteer Act of 2010
- 15. Multiple Choice
Personal preparedness should be tailored to the hazards in your community, and should include all the following EXCEPT
Learning about community alerts
Developing household plans and conducting drills
Reducing hazards in the home
Assembling disaster supplies in only one location
- 16. Multiple ChoiceCERT members prepare themselves and their families for disasters and emergencies by identifying and reducing potential hazards in the home and workplace by developing a family disaster plan. Which of the following is another way that CERT members prepare for disasters?Notifying authorities about known hazardsAssembling disaster supply kitsAll of theseEnsuring evacuation routes are clear
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an effective strategy for eliminating or reducing potential fire hazards in the home and workplace?Install a fireplace screen that allows a fire to be left unattended.Store flammable liquids away from heat sources.Place extension cords beneath rugs so they do not become tripping hazards.Inspect wood stoves and chimney flues every five to seven years.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCERT members should always wear complete safety equipment, including:Helmet, sturdy shoes or boots, goggles, work gloves, and a dust maskBreathing apparatus for smoke-filled rooms or areasBackpack containing a portable fire extinguisherSpecialized equipment for hazardous materials
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAll CERT decisions are made with what key question in mind?Who is the Incident Commander in this situation?How quickly can the CERT assist the survivors?Is it safe for CERT members to attempt this task?When will professional responders arrive at the scene?
- 20. Multiple ChoiceCERT is a citizen emergency response training program sponsored by Citizen Corps.TrueFalse
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