911 Operator Test Map Reading and Directions Questions and Answers

Question 1

A caller reports they are traveling southbound on Route 1.
They see the suspect's vehicle turn onto an intersecting street and head directly toward the setting sun.
In which cardinal direction is the suspect now traveling?

Accepted Answer

West

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North

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East

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South

Question 2

On a standard gridded map page, what is the primary purpose of the alphanumeric coordinates (e.g., D-8, G-14) found in a street index?

Accepted Answer

To quickly guide the user to the general location of a street on the map page.

Answer

To identify the zip code for that specific area.

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To calculate the exact distance between two points.

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To indicate the direction of traffic flow on one-way streets.

Question 3

You receive a call about a traffic accident at the corner of Maple Ave and Elm St. The frantic caller states, 'I was going east on Elm St., and the other car came from my left and hit me!' From which direction was the other vehicle traveling?

Accepted Answer

Northbound on Maple Ave

Answer

Southbound on Maple Ave

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Westbound on Elm St

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Eastbound on Elm St

Question 4

A caller reports an emergency at '3800 Washington Blvd,' but your mapping system shows the addresses in that area only go up to the 3500 block. What is the most effective clarifying question to ask to pinpoint the caller's location?

Accepted Answer

"What is the nearest cross street or major intersection?"

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"Are you in a house or an apartment?"

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"Can you describe a nearby landmark?"

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"Could you please spell the street name for me?"

Question 5

On a digital or paper dispatch map, a heavy colored or dashed line that does not follow a physical feature like a road or river most often represents what?

Accepted Answer

A jurisdictional boundary between different response agencies.

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The border between two different zip codes.

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A recommended detour route around traffic.

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A topographical change, such as a steep hill.

Question 6

Which of the following terms best describes a road that is closed at one end and typically ends in a circular turnaround area?

Accepted Answer

A cul-de-sac

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An intersection

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An esplanade

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A frontage road

A caller reports they are traveling southbound on Route 1.They see the suspect's vehicle turn onto an intersecting street and head directly toward the setting sun.In which cardinal direction is the suspect now traveling?

A caller reports they are traveling southbound on Route 1.
They see the suspect's vehicle turn onto an intersecting street and head directly toward the setting sun.
In which cardinal direction is the suspect now traveling?