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Which of the following should NOT be entered in the LOC info field? A. Business name B. Apartment complex name C. Directly in front of D. RP contact info |
RP contact info |
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Which of the following stepa should be taken immediately before l3aving your CAD terminal? A. Make a list of all the event numbers that you created B. Use appropriate command or menu option to sign off the terminal C. Do a "WHO SJPOL" command to see who else is logged on |
B. Use appropriate command or menu option to sign off the terminal |
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Upon verifying a location in the event mask, it is important for you to: A. Promptly enter a type code B. Immediately look at the map to confirm it is the intended location, and to view for possible nearby events C. Fill in the contact field because it is a mandatory field |
B. Immediately look at the map to confirm it is the intended location, and to view for possible nearby events |
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If you want to send a message to all the other call takers logged on in the Control Room using the command line, you would use this command to send it. |
TOPCALL |
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When creating an advised event, which button should be used? |
Advised |
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By placing your cursor on the command line and hitting the up/down arrow keys they will display? |
Up to 20 previously issued command line instructions |
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The function key that is used to bring ANI/ALI information from the IWS to the CAD event mask is: |
F8 |
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Calls can be cancelled, cross-referenced, and selected with a command line instruction? |
TRUE |
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To find out where someone is logged on, using his or her name or terminal, use: |
Who & Where command |
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"EMER" messages will display as a Red Message? |
FALSE |
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The HOT (short-cut) key to return to the command line is: |
F12 |
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Which of the following type codes will not automatically generated a combined event in CAD? |
415F |
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You will be notified if you have any new MAIL messages upon logging onto CAD: |
TRUE |
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Once the ANI/ALI information is transferred into the event mask while creating a police event, the next step should be to: |
Verify the address of the emergency |
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You can bring up the mask to run a 10-28 (vehicle query) by posting the following buttons: |
Shift F7 |
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1. Closed events can: A. Be reopened if closed in error B. Be reopened, but only to change the dispositions C. Never be reopened D. A&B |
D. Be re-opended if closed in error & Be re-opened but only to change the disposition |
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The F5 key pulls up your waiting messages: |
TRUE |
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You can send a message to a desoatcher by name or employee ID, using the ______command |
MSG |
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The Dispatchers on the channel must click an icon on the Desk Top to bring up the info index. How does the Call Taker access the info index on the IWS screen? |
Info button |
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You should leave the priority section of the event mask blank when sending a call, it will default to the proper priority? |
FALSE |
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On combined events CAD will automatically display the Fire and Ambulance events in the Agency Control box without having to access the Edit Row function: |
TRUE |
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The command used to verify an address on the command line is: |
WINA |
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When verifying an address which has more than one Common Place Name, it doesn’t matter which CPN you choose as long as the numerical address is correct: |
FALSE |
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The command used to re-open a closed event is RO: |
TRUE |
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When a Call Taker cancels an event, it is imperative that the following steps are taken |
A comment is entered as to why the calll is being cancelled, and the channel dispatcher responsible for the call is also notified |
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When adding remarks to an event, you should always use the mode: |
Select |
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In order to search for all the calls you created during your shift, enter this command to bring up the mask required: |
EVS |
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To change the type code and priority of an event you must only use the SEV command |
FALSE |
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License plates (10-28/10-29) can be checked using the command line: |
TRUE |
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List three type codes that are commonly used on the desk to create a Priority 2 event: |
415, 415A, 1053, 1179, 415F, 1066, 1183, ETC |
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List 2 circumstances when a Call Taker may cancel and event after it has been created: |
Supervisor approval, Contact made with original RP, or The event was created an error |
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The apartment number should be placed where in the event mask? |
The Location field AND the LOC INFO Field |
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List three lines from which you can expect to receive calls when assigned to Primary in call-taking: |
911, 7-digit emergency, Airport Red, Alarm companies, Allied agency transfers, secondary overflow |
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List 3 things that are seen when ALI information is received? |
area code, date, abbrev for community, time, street #, street name ESN, type of service, listed name, billing phone number, loc's law enf agency, loc's fire dept, loc's ems agency |
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When an address for a landline phone number is needed and the phone number is not listed in the cross-directory, what steps should be taken and in what order? |
1. DBR button/magnifying glass 2. Chief Special Agent |
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If a citizen is demanding an officer respond, what is the appropriate terminology to be used in the text to explain it properly? |
RP REQ Contact |
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When receiving a call from "Sonitrol", what special info should be obtained before disconnecting? |
Is anything heard and/or seen? |
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If you are unable to transfer an EMS call to the fire department, what must you do and what information should be included in the event? |
_Create event with address, phone & nature of call _Use SEND protocol (CC, age, gender, conscious?, breathing?) _Attempt to transfer again |
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When it is known that additional details will be added to the event, what acronym should appear in the text field when the event is initially sendt to the channel despatcher? |
MTF |
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If a caller needs police assistance at an address in Cupertino, which agency would respond? |
S/O |
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The description format that shall be used when obtaining vehicle information is as follows |
C - COLOR Y - YEAR M - MAKE / MODEL B - BODY TYPE A - ACCESSORIES L - LICENSE S - STATE |
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The state of California mandates that a 9-1-1 call can only be transferred once from one PSAP to another PSAP |
FALSE |
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Whenever reasonably possible, a non-emergency call shall be processed within how many minutes? |
3 minutes |
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During manual mode, non-emergency calls will be processed within what time frame? |
5 minutes |
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If a caller is reporting a non-emergency detail that is occurring in another jurisdiction, what should the call taker do with the call? |
Give the RP the name and phone number of the agency, and either transfer or advise the RP to call |
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List 3 lines from which you can expect to receive calls when assigned to the Secondary call taking position: |
Transferred/screened calls from primary, 311, 7-digit non-emergency, 911 overflow, info center, auto desk, bureau transfers, and officers non-emergency line |
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If the Primary call taker determines that a 911 call is a non-emergency, what should be done with the call? |
Transfer to secondary |
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List the Agency identifiers for event numbers that start with: P - F - A - |
POLICE or SJPOL FIRE or SJFIR AMR or COEMS |
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During manual mode, initial information on emergency calls will be processes within what tine frame? |
3 minutes |
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List 3 type codes that are commonly used on the desk to create a Priority 3 event |
1182, CSB, 459R 1033A, 1154, 1125, etc |
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It is OK to provide a citizen with an ETA once an officer is enroute to a call for service. |
FALSE |
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Which of the following is not CHP jurisdiction? |
Almaden Expressway over Hy 87 |
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If a caller is reporting an emergency detail in another jurisdiction, what should the call taker do with the call? |
Tell the RP that you will transfer them, provide the name and agenct phone number, or, gather the necessary information and relay it to the aprropriate agency |
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List 3 type codes that are commonly used on the deskto create a Priority 1 event: |
211A, 459, 415W, 1066W, C1000, 1033S, ETC |
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List 2 instances when a call taker should attempt to remain on the phone with an RP during the call taking process: |
RP can provide informqtion on in progress events, RP is a child, or hysterical or suicidal, caller uncertain of location, location changing, caller requests to remain on the line, etc |
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Whenever reasonable possible, a non-emergency call shall be processed within how many minutes? |
3 minutes |
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List the 4 letter codes that can be put into the "contact field" of the event mask and their meanings: |
Y - YES N - NO I - IF NEEDED L - LANDLINE ONLY |
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open window |
1035 |
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shots fired |
1057 |
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person shot |
1071 |
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suspicious vehicle |
1154 |
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disturbance |
415 |
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kidnapping |
207 |
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robbery |
211 |
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child neglect |
270 |
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car jacking |
215 |
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child stealing |
277 |
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child abuse |
273A |
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traffic hazard |
1125 |
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meet the citizen |
1062 |
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female calling for help |
1067X |
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burglary |
459 |
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suspicious person |
1066 |
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abandoned vehicle |
1124 |
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parking violation |
22500 |
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indecent exposure |
314 |
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petty theft |
488 |
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9-1-1 hang up residence |
911RESD |
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missing person |
1065 |
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grand theft |
487 |
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prowler |
1070 |
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suspicious package |
1066P |
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person stabbed |
1072 |