CritiCall Dispatcher Test Dispatcher Map Reading and Directions 1

Question 1

A unit traveling westbound on Central Avenue reaches an intersection and is told to turn to head toward the river, which runs along the southern edge of the city. Which turn should the unit make?

Accepted Answer

Turn left (south)

Answer

If the unit is traveling west and the river is to the south, a left turn from westbound travel puts the unit heading south — toward the river. Right would go north, away from the river.

Question 2

Dispatch receives a call about a vehicle fire 'at the third block east of City Hall on Broad Street.' City Hall sits at Broad Street and 1st Avenue. What address block should units be directed to?

Accepted Answer

Broad St and 4th Ave

Answer

City Hall is at 1st Ave. The first block east is between 1st and 2nd Ave, the second is between 2nd and 3rd Ave, and the third block east puts units at the intersection of Broad St and 4th Ave.

Question 3

A unit is parked facing south on Oak Street. The officer reports a suspect running to the officer's left. In which cardinal direction is the suspect fleeing?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

When facing south, your left hand points east. So a suspect running to the officer's left is fleeing eastbound.

Question 4

You are directing a unit from Point A in the northwest quadrant of the city to Point B in the southeast quadrant. The most direct path crosses a bridge that is currently closed. Which alternative routing strategy is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Identify the next nearest bridge or crossing and route the unit via that alternate path

Answer

The correct dispatcher action is to immediately identify an alternate crossing and reroute. Waiting, using a closed bridge, or routing around the full perimeter all delay or endanger the response.

Question 5

A caller describes their location as 'the southwest corner of the park.' On a standard north-up map, which corner of the park's boundary box represents the southwest corner?

Accepted Answer

Bottom-left corner of the park

Answer

On a north-up map, south is at the bottom and west is to the left. The southwest corner is therefore the bottom-left corner of any mapped area.

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CritiCall Dispatcher Test Dispatcher Map Reading and Directions 1