MTA Emergency Response 2

Question 1

A transit officer arrives at the scene of a person collapsed on the subway platform. The person is unresponsive and not breathing. What is the FIRST action the officer should take?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

For an unresponsive adult not breathing, immediate chest compressions are the first priority in CPR protocol.

Question 2

During a bomb threat on a subway train, an officer locates a suspicious unattended package. What is the correct protocol?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area and notify the bomb squad

Answer

Officers must never touch or move a suspicious package but should evacuate the area and contact the bomb disposal unit.

Question 3

A transit officer witnesses a fight between two passengers that results in one person being stabbed. After securing the scene, what is the officer's next priority?

Accepted Answer

Render first aid to the stabbing victim

Answer

After scene security, rendering first aid to an injured victim takes priority over witness interviews or pursuit.

Question 4

An officer responds to a report of smoke on a subway car. Upon arrival, passengers are coughing but there is no visible fire. What should the officer do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Order evacuation of that car and adjacent cars

Answer

Visible smoke is a life-safety hazard requiring immediate evacuation of the affected area while awaiting fire department response.

Question 5

A transit officer is notified of a person on the tracks in an active subway tunnel. What is the MOST important immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the train control center to halt train movement

Answer

Notifying train control to halt all train movement is the top priority to prevent a train strike.

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA - Police Exam Practice Test

MTA Emergency Response 2