CritiCall Dispatcher Test Data Entry & Typing 4

Question 1

A caller describes a suspect: "male, approximately 6 feet, wearing a red hoodie." Correct entry:

Accepted Answer

M, ~6ft, red hoodie

Answer

Sex, height, and clothing color must all match the description.

Question 2

When transcribing a license plate with both letters and numbers, you should:

Accepted Answer

Distinguish carefully between similar characters like O and 0

Answer

Confusing O/0 or I/1 causes record errors, so distinguish them carefully.

Question 3

A caller states a time as "approximately 2:45 in the afternoon." Correct 24-hour entry:

Accepted Answer

14:45

Answer

2:45 PM converts to 14:45 in 24-hour format.

Question 4

To maintain accuracy when a caller speaks quickly, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ask them to repeat or slow down

Answer

Asking the caller to repeat ensures the entry is accurate.

Question 5

Which entry correctly records the spoken figure "three thousand two hundred five"?

Accepted Answer

3205

Answer

Three thousand two hundred five is written 3205.

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