911 Operator Test Call Prioritization and Decision-Making 3

Question 1

A 911 operator receives a silent call with no response but can hear background sounds of a struggle. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a potential emergency and dispatch units to the ANI/ALI location

Answer

Silent 911 calls with distress sounds should be treated as active emergencies and dispatched to the traced location.

Question 2

During a mass-casualty event, which dispatch principle guides how limited resources are allocated?

Accepted Answer

Triage-based prioritization directing resources to where they can save the most lives

Answer

During mass-casualty events, triage principles direct resources to where they have the greatest impact on survivable outcomes.

Question 3

A caller reports a traffic accident with major injuries. The dispatcher should obtain the location and then immediately:

Accepted Answer

Dispatch EMS and police while continuing to gather information

Answer

Dispatching resources should occur simultaneously with continued information gathering, not after all details are obtained.

Question 4

Which of the following calls should be assigned the LOWEST priority?

Accepted Answer

Theft that occurred three days ago with no suspect on scene

Answer

A theft that occurred days ago with no active threat or suspect is a cold report and carries the lowest urgency.

Question 5

A caller in a domestic violence situation whispers 'yes' or 'no' answers only. This likely means:

Accepted Answer

The caller cannot speak freely and is in danger

Answer

Whispered yes/no responses indicate the caller is in the presence of the abuser and cannot speak safely.

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