HOSA CERT SKILLS PRACTICE EXAM 2025
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Types of disasters Answer: natural, technological, intentional
◉ EMS personnel Answer: handel life-threatening injuries
◉ electric shock or injury Answer: from displaced appliances office
equipment
◉ mitigation Answer: reduction of loss of life/property by lessening
the impact of disasters
◉ non-structural hazards to fortify against Answer: home fires,
landslides, mudslides, wildfires
, ◉ CERT Disaster Response Answer: respond immediately after a
disaster
assist emergency personnel when requested
CERT members first responsibility is personal/family safety
◉ respond after disaster Answer: locate/turn off utilities if safe
extinguish small fires
treat injuries
conduct light search/rescue
help relieve survivor stress
◉ CERT members protected by Answer: "Good Samaritan" law
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
Relevant State statute
◉ CERTs role in fire safety Answer: extinguish small fires
prevent additional fires by removing fuel sources
shutting off utilities
assist with evacuations when necessary
◉ CERT goal Answer: do the greatest good for the greatest number
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Types of disasters Answer: natural, technological, intentional
◉ EMS personnel Answer: handel life-threatening injuries
◉ electric shock or injury Answer: from displaced appliances office
equipment
◉ mitigation Answer: reduction of loss of life/property by lessening
the impact of disasters
◉ non-structural hazards to fortify against Answer: home fires,
landslides, mudslides, wildfires
, ◉ CERT Disaster Response Answer: respond immediately after a
disaster
assist emergency personnel when requested
CERT members first responsibility is personal/family safety
◉ respond after disaster Answer: locate/turn off utilities if safe
extinguish small fires
treat injuries
conduct light search/rescue
help relieve survivor stress
◉ CERT members protected by Answer: "Good Samaritan" law
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
Relevant State statute
◉ CERTs role in fire safety Answer: extinguish small fires
prevent additional fires by removing fuel sources
shutting off utilities
assist with evacuations when necessary
◉ CERT goal Answer: do the greatest good for the greatest number
