911 Operator Test Data Entry and Multitasking 3

Question 1

During a mass-casualty event, multiple callers report the same incident. The dispatcher should:

Accepted Answer

Link all calls to the single original incident and note caller details in the log

Answer

Linking duplicate calls to one incident prevents resource duplication while capturing additional witness information in the log.

Question 2

A caller is highly agitated and speaking very fast, making it hard to capture accurate data. The best technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Use a calm, authoritative voice and ask one short, specific question at a time

Answer

Focused, calm questioning slows the conversation and extracts reliable data without escalating the caller's distress.

Question 3

What does 'call pending' status in a CAD system typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The call has been entered but no unit has been assigned yet

Answer

A pending status flags that the incident is logged in CAD and awaiting unit assignment, alerting supervisors to resource gaps.

Question 4

A dispatcher notices they entered '1243 Elm St' but the caller said '1234 Elm St.' The unit has not yet been dispatched. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Correct the address in CAD immediately and confirm with the caller

Answer

Correcting data before dispatch prevents responders from arriving at the wrong location, which could be life-threatening.

Question 5

When handling a mental health crisis call while logging information, the dispatcher should prioritize which data point above all others?

Accepted Answer

The subject's exact location

Answer

Location is the single most critical data point because responders cannot help without knowing where to go.

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