JIBC Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield JIBC facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is 'containment' in the context of crisis intervention on-scene management? → Securing the perimeter to limit risks while allowing de-escalation time
2. A 'technological hazard' in emergency management typically includes: → Hazardous material releases, industrial accidents, and infrastructure failures
3. Under the Canadian criminal process, what happens at an 'arraignment'? → The accused is formally read the charges and enters a plea
4. The term 'residual risk' in emergency management refers to: → The level of risk remaining after mitigation controls are applied
5. During a scene size-up, a paramedic notices a patient lying next to an overturned tractor. What is the PRIMARY concern before approaching? → Ensuring scene safety for all responders
6. Under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), which target addresses the reduction of disaster mortality? → Target A: Substantially reduce global disaster mortality by 2030
7. A 'hazard profile' typically includes which of the following components? → Frequency, magnitude, duration, speed of onset, and spatial extent
8. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, what is the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Canada? → 12 years old
9. A guard is approached by a journalist asking questions about an incident at the site. What should the guard do? → Decline to comment and direct the journalist to the appropriate spokesperson
10. What is the role of a Liaison Officer (LNO) within the EOC structure? → Serving as the point of contact for assisting and cooperating agency representatives
11. Which of the following is the BEST example of a 'social vulnerability' that would be identified during an HRVA? → A significant population of residents with limited proficiency in the local language.
12. When writing an incident report, which principle is most important? → Record only facts, not opinions or assumptions
13. When exercising discretion, officers are expected to base decisions primarily on: → Objective facts, law, and departmental policy
14. During a joint mediation session, one party becomes extremely hostile. The mediator's best immediate response is to: → Call a caucus to separate the parties
15. When conducting a patrol, why is it important to vary your route and timing? → To prevent predictability that could be exploited by wrongdoers
16. Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, what right must police advise a detainee of immediately upon arrest? → Right to remain silent and right to counsel
17. Which communication technique involves repeating back what a person in crisis has said in your own words to show understanding? → Paraphrasing
18. In ICS, what is the purpose of a 'Demobilization Plan'? → To ensure orderly, safe, and cost-effective release of resources when no longer needed
19. When should an EMR consider stopping CPR in the field? → When the scene becomes unsafe, valid DNR is confirmed, or EMS assumes care
20. What is 'anchoring' in the context of negotiation? → Setting an initial offer that influences subsequent discussion
21. How do you put out a Class C fire? → Baking soda
22. Which indicator would MOST directly measure 'social vulnerability' in a hazard analysis? → Percentage of population with limited English proficiency
23. The term 'mechanism of injury' (MOI) refers to: → The forces and events that caused the patient's trauma
24. When restraining an individual, what must a security guard always consider? → That force used must be reasonable and proportionate to the threat
25. Under Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada, a peace officer is justified in using force only if: → The force is authorized by law and not excessive given the circumstances
26. Under the BC Fire Code, which of the following is required at each storey of an exit stairwell? → Emergency lighting that activates upon power failure
27. When providing care for a patient experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure, the EMR should PRIMARILY: → Protect the patient from environmental hazards and time the seizure
28. A suspect flees on foot after a minor theft. When is a police officer justified in using physical force to stop the fleeing suspect? → When the suspect poses a risk to public safety and lesser means are insufficient
29. A mediator who offers their own opinion on the merits of a dispute is practicing which style? → Evaluative mediation
30. Which scenario best illustrates a 'latent conflict' in organizational settings? → Unspoken tension between departments over resource allocation