CERT CERT Terrorism Awareness & Disaster Psychology

Question 1

What does WMD stand for in the context of emergency preparedness?

Accepted Answer

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Answer

Widespread Municipal Damage

Answer

Warning and Mitigation Directive

Answer

Water Management Department

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign that a suspicious package may be a biological threat?

Accepted Answer

Powder, mist, or unusual odor coming from the package

Answer

Heavy weight and metallic sound

Answer

Standard commercial packaging with tracking numbers

Answer

Refrigerated shipping container

Question 3

What should CERT volunteers do if they suspect a terrorist incident?

Accepted Answer

Report observations to authorities and secure the area

Answer

Investigate the scene to gather more information

Answer

Immediately begin treating all victims

Answer

Evacuate the entire city immediately

Question 4

What is the 'IDLH' threshold that CERT members should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health

Answer

Internal Disaster Level and Hazard

Answer

Incident Data Logging Hierarchy

Answer

Integrated Disaster Liaison Hub

Question 5

In a potential chemical incident, what does the term 'hot zone' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The area of highest contamination where only trained hazmat personnel operate

Answer

A warm area set up for victims to recover

Answer

The ICS command post location

Answer

A high-temperature zone near fire operations

Question 6

What is the recommended action if CERT volunteers encounter victims who may be contaminated?

Accepted Answer

Perform decontamination before providing medical treatment

Answer

Bring contaminated victims into the treatment area immediately

Answer

Ignore contamination concerns and focus on injuries

Answer

Wait for hazmat teams before doing anything