Deck 8: Preventing Losses From Accidents and Emergencies

Question 1

Bomb defense includes all of the following except

A)access control.
B)orderliness.
C)regular inspections.
D)environmental design.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which classification of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil?

A)Class A
B)Class B
C)Class C
D)Class D

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which classification of fire involves ordinary combustible materials such as paper, packing boxes, wood and cloth?

A)Class A
B)Class B
C)Class C
D)Class D

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Water and Class A fire extinguishers should never be used on energized electric equipment (Class C fires), because the electric charge can follow the water stream to the holder, causing instant electrocution.

Question 5

Security manager responsibilities with a fire include never attempting to control blaze.

Question 6

The receiver of a bomb threat should

A)get the caller off the phone as soon as possible.
B)try to learn as much as possible about the bomb, especially when it will go off and where it is located.
C)focus only on the content of the message and no other information such as background noises.
D)not be concerned with the caller's sex, age, accent and speech pattern, and whether the person is drugged or drunk.

Question 7

Accidents can be prevented by:

A)removing hazards.
B)using protective equipment.
C)not making employees aware of hazards that cannot be removed.
D)a and b only

Question 8

Fires can be prevented by increasing fire-loading.

Question 9

Access controls can lesson the chance of arson.

Question 10

The fire triangle consists of which of the following elements necessary for burning?

A)heat.
B)fuel.
C)oxygen.
D)all of the above

Question 11

Security managers are often responsible for accident prevention programs as one means to prevent losses and protect assets.

Question 12

Employers covered by the OSHA Act are required to:

A)keep a log of all occupational injuries.
B)keep a log of accidents.
C)keep a log of illnesses.
D)all of the above

Question 13

Security manager responsibilities with a fire include having a plan, taking charge and staying calm.

Question 14

To be prepared for a bomb threat, teach personnel how to talk to the person making the threat and whom to notify.

Question 15

Security manager responsibilities with a fire include turning central air and machinery on and turning the lights off.

Question 16

In the event of civil disturbances, riots or strikes, the security manager is responsible for

A)maintaining order.
B)protecting lives.
C)protecting assets.
D)all of the above

Question 17

Which classification of fire involves combustible materials such as magnesium, sodium and potassium (exotic metal fires)?

A)Class A
B)Class B
C)Class C
D)Class D

Question 18

Which classification of fire involves energized electrical installations, appliances and wiring?

A)Class A
B)Class B
C)Class C
D)Class D

Question 19

Water and Class A fire extinguishers should never be used on a Class B fire, because it can splatter the burning oil or gasoline, spreading the fire to a larger area instead of extinguishing it.

Question 20

The National Fire Protection Association has established five classifications of fires.

Question 21

Always call for _____ before attempting to extinguish a fire.

Question 22

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was established to __________ the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Question 23

To be prepared for a bomb threat, have a(n) _______ that specifies how to search for bomb and what to do if one is found.

Question 24

To be prepared for a bomb threat, determine who makes ___________ on whether to evacuate and, if evacuation is necessary, how personnel are to be informed and what they are to do.

Question 25

Employees should be _________ what to do in case of a fire.

Question 26

Have and practice a plan for __________, shutting doors and windows and using stairs rather than elevators.

Question 27

Since the passage of OSHA, the security function has gradually expanded to include specific __________ responsibilities.

Question 28

____________% of all accidents (on or off the job) are caused by human error, especially lack of safety consciousness.

Question 29

Fires can be prevented by properly storing and handling ___________ materials.

Question 30

The Act seeks to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for every __________ in the nation.