CERT Quizzes

Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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Question 1

When putting together your family emergency kit, you should include supplies for at least _____ days

A	3
B	1
C	2

Question 2

A family disaster supply kit should contain:

A	One quart of water per person, per day
B	Two gallons of water per person, per day
C	One gallon of water per person, per day

Question 3

One of the steps in preparing for a disaster is to develop a disaster supply kit. Where should you keep separate disaster supply kits?

A	Vehicle
B	Home, work, and vehicle
C	Home and work
D	Every room in the house

Question 4

After an earthquake, when should you shut off your gas?

A	I don't have to. The gas company will do it.
B	Always
C	When you hear it leaking or smell it

Question 5

One role of a CERT member after a disaster may be:

A	Putting out large fires
B	Locating and shutting off utilities
C	Handling hazardous materials
D	Administering medications to victims

Question 6

Disasters have several key elements in common. Disasters are relatively unexpected, lives are endangered, and:

A	Disasters are always manmade
B	Available emergency personnel may be overwhelmed initially
C	Disasters are always of natural causes (e.g., tornados, hurricanes)

Question 7

What is the minimum food supply you should have?

A	3 days
B	5 days
C	1 day
D	4 days
E	2 days

Question 8

A family emergency plan should include:

A	Smoke alarms on every floor of the house
B	All of these
C	A plan that provides for escape from every room of the house

Question 9

Name one way to make your home safer for an earthquake.

A	Non-structural hazard mitigation
B	Store non-compatible materials
C	Store heavy items on upper shelves

Question 10

If driving a vehicle during an earthquake, you should:

A	Slow to a stop and pull over to the shoulder
B	Keep driving and proceed with caution
C	Speed up
D	Stop on an overpass
E	Stop under an overpass

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Unit 2: Fire Safety and Utility Control

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Question 1

In order to burn, fires must have:

A	Heat, fuel, and oxygen
B	A combustible, a retardant, and a flame
C	Gas, kindling, carbon dioxide

Question 2

What is a type A fire?

A	Electrical
B	Ordinary combustibles
C	Flammable Liquids
D	Combustible metals

Question 3

When turning on electrical power, first turn on:

A	Main breaker
B	Appliance, lamp or electrical equipment
C	Individual breakers

Question 4

What is a type D fire?

A	Flammable Liquids
B	Combustible metals
C	Electrical
D	Ordinary combustibles

Question 5

When attempting to suppress a fire, CERT members should:

A	Open all doors as they leave the area
B	Feel heat before using an extinguisher
C	Work with a buddy and a backup team
D	Plan one escape route from the fire area

Question 6

Regarding fire safety, which of the following is correct?

A	To check for fires behind closed doors, feel the door for heat with your hand, working from the top to the bottom of the door
B	Extinguish fires starting at the top of the flame and working your way to the base of the fire
C	For safety, always have two ways to exit the fire area

Question 7

CERTs should only attempt to suppress fires that are smaller than the size of a:

A	Waste paper can
B	Wood shed
C	Couch or sofa

Question 8

What is a type C fire?

A	Ordinary combustibles
B	Electrical
C	Combustible metals
D	Flammable Gases

Question 9

What should you do if the fire continues to burn 5 seconds after you start to extinguish it?

A	Leave immediately
B	Look for creative resources to fight the fire
C	Back out and signal for your buddy to attempt to suppress the fire
D	Check the label on the extinguisher

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered an electrical fire hazard?

A	Tangles of electrical cords
B	Running electrical cords under carpets
C	Both of these

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Unit 3: Medical Operations, Part 1

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Unit 4: Medical Operations, Part 2

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Question 1

Water can be purified by boiling for one minute and adding bleach. The bleach to water ratio is:

A	6 drops of bleach per gallon of water
B	16 drops of bleach per gallon of water
C	10 drops of bleach per gallon of water

Question 2

A CERT member's main objective when treating victims with suspected head, neck, or spinal injuries is to:

A	Keep the spine in a straight line
B	Move the victim as quickly as possible
C	Minimize swelling with the use of ice packs
D	Allow free movement of the neck and spine

Question 3

A clearly marked __________________ helps responders efficiently treat victims.

A	Medical treatment area
B	Map
C	CERT command post
D	Fence

Question 4

CERT members should use fresh gloves for each patient they treat. When a sufficient supply of gloves is not available, CERTs should:

A	Sterilize gloves between patients using 1 part bleach to 10 parts water
B	Pour hydrogen peroxide over hands after treating each patient
C	Change gloves only if they come into contact with body fluids

Question 5

At the medical treatment site, patients should be positioned:

A	In a head-to-toe configuration
B	In a semi-circle
C	At least 10 feet apart

Question 6

To protect themselves against fluid-borne diseases, CERT members should:

A	Isolate each victim in a separate treatment area
B	Disinfect every wound with hydrogen peroxide
C	Wear a mask, exam gloves, and goggles
D	Wash their hands for a minimum of 5 seconds

Question 7

All victims who have third-degree burns should also be treated for which one of the following conditions?

A	Vicarious trauma
B	Shock
C	Hypothermia
D	Obstructed airway

Question 8

Assessment of victim injuries should be conducted in a systematic order from:

A	The left side to the right
B	External to internal injuries
C	The back to the front
D	The head to the toes

Question 9

Arriving at the treatment area, you notice sections marked "I," "D," and "M" where victims are already being placed for treatment. What do the section markers indicate?

A	Minor, Immediate, and Dead
B	Immediate, Delayed, and Minor
C	Stop, Yield, and Go
D	Dead, Dying, and Healthy

Question 10

Emergency treatment for a third-degree burn includes:

A	Covering the wound loosely with a sterile dressing
B	Covering the wound with antiseptic ointment
C	Packing the wound in ice

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Unit 5: Light Search and Rescue

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Question 1

What should you do with a heavily damaged structure?

A	Do not enter
B	Enter carefully
C	Run in to save any possible victims

Question 2

When conducting search operations what is the best source of information, if available?

A	Prior planning, bystanders
B	Only bystanders
C	Prior planning
D	Reports from media sources

Question 3

"cribbing" refers to a technique used to:

A	Decrease the amount of time it takes to locate trapped victims
B	Keep disaster victims in a single location so that they can receive medical treatment
C	Stabilize a heavy object that must be raised in order to extract a trapped victim

Question 4

A major factor in potential damage to a detached structure is:

A	The type of construction
B	The type of disaster
C	All of these
D	The age of the structure

Question 5

What does a size-up entail?

A	Procedures and methods required to extricate victims
B	Locating victims and documenting their location
C	Assessing the situation and determining a safe action plan
D	Assessing the situation, locating victims, extricating victims

Question 6

The first goal of search and rescue is:

A	Rescue the most severely injured victims first
B	Maintain the safety of the rescuers
C	Rescue children and the elderly first

Question 7

In terms of search and rescue, a "void" refers to:

A	An order to stop searching because conditions have become too dangerous
B	A loss of communication with a trapped victim
C	An area where victims may be trapped

Question 8

As you begin the CERT sizeup process after a disaster, what is the first thing you should do?

A	Consider probabilities
B	Gather facts
C	Establish priorities
D	Assess and communicate damage

Question 9

A building that is partially collapsed would be considered:

A	Heavily damaged
B	Moderately damaged
C	Slightly damaged

Question 10

Size-up is a cumulative process, and each step builds on previous steps. The first step is to:

A	Gather facts
B	Take action
C	Establish priorities
D	Evaluate progress

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Unit 6: CERT Organization

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Question 1

The Incident Command System (ICS) is the system used by fire and law enforcement agencies to manage emergency operations. Regarding CERTs which of the following is incorrect?

A	All CERTs, through their Incident Commanders report to the first fire or law enforcement official at their location
B	In an emergency, CERT members are not part of the Incident Command System
C	The CERT organizational framework is flexible so that it can expand or contract depending on the on-going assessment of emergency priorities

Question 2

To whom should you give documentation?

A	The first professional responders on the scene
B	Your local CERT leader
C	Keep it for your own records
D	The National CERT Program Office

Question 3

Which CERT form is used to sign in CERT members as they arrive at the staging location?

A	Briefing Assignment
B	Personnel Resources
C	Communications Log

Question 4

CERT personnel should always be assigned to work in teams of:

A	Five CERT members
B	Four CERT members
C	Three CERT members

Question 5

The Damage Assessment Form is completed by CERT members as they travel through the area to the CERT staging location. The form is then given to the CERT IC/TL. The form provides a summary of overall hazards in selected areas. It includes:

A	Fires
B	Structural damage
C	All of these
D	Injuries and casualties
E	Utility hazards

Question 6

You are the CERT Incident Commander/Team Leader and therefore responsible for directing team activities. You establish a Command Post for your CERT. What should you do if you have to leave the Command Post for whatever reason?

A	You may never leave the Command Post under any circumstances
B	Ask a law enforcement official to take over while you’re gone
C	Leave without delegating any of your CERT Incident Commander/Team Leader responsibilities
D	Designate CERT Incident Commander/Team Leader status to someone else in the Command Post

Question 7

Emergency on-scene management in a disaster situation is needed to:

A	All of these
B	Maintain the safety of emergency workers
C	Provide clear leadership

Question 8

A woman comes up to a disaster scene that you have determined is unsafe to enter. What should you do?

A	Threaten to call the police if she attempts to enter
B	Nothing; you should let her be
C	Warn her that the situation is unsafe
D	Physically restrain her from entering

Question 9

In a disaster situation, the CERT team leader is:

A	The first member to arrive at the pre-designated staging area
B	The person previously elected by team members
C	The oldest team member

Question 10

Which of the following forms contains essential information for tracking the overall situation?

A	Victim Treatment Area Record
B	Equipment Resources form
C	Incident/Assignment Tracking Log
D	Message form

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Unit 7: Disaster Psychology

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Question 1

During which phase may survivors not panic and maybe show no emotion?

A	Inventory
B	Rescue
C	Impact
D	Recovery

Question 2

Regarding Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), which of the following is incorrect?

A	CISD is mandatory for all CERTs involved in disaster operations
B	CISD discussions are confidential
C	CISD is used to help rescuers cope with the psychological trauma they may experience following a disaster

Question 3

During a disaster, survivors and helpers may experience disaster-related stress. Measures that CERT members can take to protect themselves from vicarious trauma include recognizing signs of trauma in themselves and taking breaks. Which of the following is another measure that CERT members can take to prevent vicarious trauma?

A	Don't remain at the scene for longer than 30 minutes
B	Don't over-identify with the victims of the incident
C	Don't speak with victims about their feelings of loss
D	Don't respond to disasters that you have personally endured

Question 4

To help ensure team well-being, CERT leaders may:

A	All of these
B	Direct CERTs to take breaks
C	Gradually phase out workers from high-stress to low-stress jobs

Question 5

During which phase do survivors exhibit a sense of trust that their rescuers will address their needs and that they can then put their lives together quickly?

A	Rescue
B	Inventory
C	Recovery
D	Impact

Question 6

Which of the following is not a step that your team’s members should take in the future to personally reduce stress?

A	Get enough sleep
B	Connect with others
C	Eat a balanced diet
D	Take antidepressants

Question 7

During which phase do survivors attempt to assess the damage and locate other survivors?

A	Impact phase
B	Inventory phase
C	Recovery phase
D	Rescue phase

Question 8

During which phase may survivors believe that rescue efforts are not proceeding quickly enough?

A	Inventory
B	Rescue
C	Impact
D	Recovery

Question 9

During a disaster, rescuers and survivors may experience disaster-related stress. CERTs should not:

A	Tell survivors, "you're strong, you'll get through this"
B	Take breaks away from the incident area
C	Ask uninjured people to get involved in helping others

Question 10

Survivors go through four emotional phases when a disaster occurs. In order, they are:

A	Inventory phase, rescue phase, imprint phase, resource phase
B	Injury phase, imprint phase, recall phase, recovery phase
C	Impact phase, inventory phase, rescue phase, recovery phase
D	Recall phase, injury phase, impact phase, rescue phase

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Unit 8: Terrorism

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Question 1

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Diamond placard:

A	Specifies the types of hazardous materials in a vehicle or rail car
B	Stipulates the proper storage procedures for hazardous materials
C	Lists the amount or quantity of hazardous materials in a container
D	Indicates that hazardous materials are stored in the building

Question 2

A friend runs over to you, a little frantic, and asks why you are not headed to the disaster site to help. After all, he says, you are a trained CERT member. How do you respond to your friend?

A	"I’m not part of the terrorist response team."
B	"Yes. You’re right. I’m heading in that direction now."
C	"I am a CERT member, but I have to wait for an official to declare a disaster before I can activate."
D	"You’re right. I am a CERT member, but CERT members must not respond to a potential terrorist incident."

Question 3

You remember from the news report that the potential plot was uncovered when an electrical plant security guard noticed the same black van parked outside for over a week. Worried that someone was watching the building, he alerted local authorities. Which of the eight signs of a terrorist attack did the security guard notice?

A	Tests of security
B	Surveillance
C	Dry runs
D	Acquiring supplies

Question 4

CERTs can limit their exposure to the harmful effects of terrorist weapons by:

A	Evacuating at least 500-1000 feet away, uphill and upwind
B	Evacuating at least 1000-1500 feet away, uphill and upwind
C	Evacuating at least 500-1000 feet away, downhill and downwind

Question 5

There are three factors that can significantly affect safety at a terrorist incident. They are, time, distance, and ___________.

A	Soap
B	Shielding
C	Heat

Question 6

If CERTs suspect a terrorist incident, they should:

A	Move away from the area immediately
B	Stay at the scene and prevent others from entering the area
C	Stay in the area and use a cell phone (if available) to notify authorities

Question 7

You are having a business lunch downtown when you hear a loud explosion. You follow others outside to find what caused the noise. In the distance you can see heavy smoke rising from the electrical plant, the very same electrical plant used to power your town and several major cities in the area and that you saw on the news last night cited as a potential target for a recently uncovered terrorist plot. All around you, people are speculating that the plot was successful. What should you do?

A	Initially monitor the situation from a safe place
B	Gather your CERT equipment and report for duty
C	Locate your family and evacuate to safety
D	Call the federal government to alert it about a terrorist attack

Question 8

CERT members respond to an incident in which a truck that's carrying a known hazardous material has overturned on a highway. What should the team do?

A	Conduct decontamination of other victims
B	Move downwind of the initial incident site
C	Consider the hazardous material a STOP sign
D	Stay at the incident site to conduct a sizeup

Question 9

A CERT member finds herself near a possible terrorist incident and sees what she suspects is an explosive device. What should she do?

A	Investigate thoroughly to determine the likely type of weapon
B	Leave the area and report information to 911 using a land line
C	Use a cellular phone to report a suspected explosive device as quickly as possible
D	Stay at the incident site to prevent unauthorized access

Question 10

CERT members responding to an incident suspect that they have been contaminated by exposure to a chemical agent. They follow the basic self-decontamination procedures to reduce their risk of injury and limit their exposure to the chemical. What should they do next?

A	Stay in the contaminated area to provide medical treatment to the victims
B	Stay out of contaminated area and wait for professional responders to conduct formal decontamination
C	Relocate downwind of the contaminated site and set up a medical treatment area
D	Conduct the same decontamination procedures on the other victims at the scene

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A	All of these
B	Pale Skin
C	Cool Skin Temperature
D	Nausea

A	Survey the area
B	Control bleeding
C	Assess airway
D	Check for pulse

A	Elevate their feet 10-12 inches
B	Maintain body temperature
C	Maintain an open airway
D	Lay patient down
E	All of these

A	Tourniquet
B	All of these
C	Pressure points
D	Direct pressure
E	Elevation

A	Revolutions per minute
B	Respiration, pulse, mental status
C	Rotate, push, mark
D	Red, pink, magenta

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CERT Quizzes

Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

Unit 2: Fire Safety and Utility Control

Unit 3: Medical Operations, Part 1

Unit 4: Medical Operations, Part 2

Unit 5: Light Search and Rescue

Unit 6: CERT Organization

Unit 7: Disaster Psychology

Unit 8: Terrorism