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1. Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
When a disaster occurs, a CERT member's first responsibility is to - ANSWER A.
Staffing parades, health fairs, and other special events
2. CERT members volunteer to fill non-disaster roles. An example of a non-disaster
function of CERTs is: - ANSWER C. Ensure personal and family safety
3. There are three types of disasters. They are natural, intentional, and
______________. - ANSWER D. Technological
4. Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with home fixtures? -
ANSWER B. Hazardous material spill
5. One of the steps in preparing for a disaster is to develop a disaster supply kit.
Where should you keep separate disaster supply kits? - ANSWER D. Home, work,
and vehicle
Unit 2: Fire Safety and Utility Controls
While searching a lightly damaged structure following a destructive storm, you and
fellow CERT members locate a fire.
1. As you conduct your fire size up, which of the following is the least important
question to consider: - ANSWER C. How many people are in the building?
From your size-up, you determine that the fire can be put out with a portable fire
extinguisher. You and your buddy quickly retrieve a portable fire extinguisher, which
you have determined is the right type of extinguisher to fight this fire.
2. What should you do before approaching the fire? - ANSWER A. Test the
extinguisher after pulling the pin
Following the correct CERT procedure (P.A.S.S.), you discharge the extinguisher.
3. What should you do if the fire continues to burn 5 seconds after you start to
extinguish it? - ANSWER C. Leave immediately
4. The fire has spread to other areas by the time the fire department arrives. What's
your next course of action? - ANSWER B. Communicate what you know to one of
the firefighters
5. If the chief officer asks you and your fellow CERT members to remain outside at a
safe distance, how should you respond? - ANSWER A. Continue to conduct a size
up from a safe distance outside of the building