CritiCall Dispatcher Test Communication Skills 3

Question 1

A dispatcher misspells a suspect's description in a CAD entry, writing 'blond' instead of 'brown' for hair color. What is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Officers may stop and detain the wrong individual

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No impact, as officers use their own judgment

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The call will automatically be rejected by the CAD system

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The error will be corrected automatically by the system

Question 2

What is the purpose of 'active listening' in emergency dispatch?

Accepted Answer

To fully comprehend both verbal and emotional cues from callers to extract accurate information

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To ensure you are typing while the caller speaks

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To repeat every word the caller says back to them

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To listen without interrupting, regardless of what information is shared

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes 'closed-ended questions' in dispatch communication?

Accepted Answer

Questions that can be answered with yes, no, or a specific fact

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Questions that require detailed narrative answers

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Questions used only during non-emergency calls

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Questions asked at the end of a call

Question 4

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, which word represents the letter 'W'?

Accepted Answer

Whiskey

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Washington

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Wagon

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William

Question 5

A dispatcher receives a call where the caller speaks only Spanish and the dispatcher does not. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Activate the language line interpretation service and continue the call with an interpreter

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Attempt to communicate using common words and hope for the best

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Hang up and wait for a Spanish-speaking dispatcher to become available

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Transfer the call to a non-emergency line

Question 6

What is the significance of speaking at a measured, moderate pace during radio transmissions?

Accepted Answer

It ensures the receiving unit can accurately capture all transmitted information

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It allows the dispatcher to think of what to say next

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It signals that the call is low priority

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It is required only for long transmissions