Module 9 - Radio Communication Techniques

Question 1

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, the procedures for informing someone that radio traffic is about to be broadcast especially for them is the:
A. Call-out method
B. Speak-out method
C. Call-up method
D. Speak-up method

Answer 1

C. Call-up method

Question 2

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, proper radio demeanor and attitude requires that you:
A. Speak loudly
B. Speak very slowly
C. Speak very quickly
D. Speak unemotionally

Answer 2

D. Speak unemotionally

Question 3

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, radio broadcasts should last no longer than:
A. 30 seconds
B. 45 seconds
C. 50 seconds
D. 60 seconds

Answer 3

A. 30 seconds

Question 4

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, the phonetic alphabet is used in radio broadcasting to:

A. Give broadcasts a decidedly paramilitary feel
B. Distinctly spell words which could be misinterpreted
C. Replace phrase word brevity codes
D. Enhance the secrecy of transmissions

Answer 4

B. Distinctly spell words which could be misinterpreted

Question 5

According to the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, performing regular radio
status checks on response units can enhance:
A. Unit response time
B. CAD data entry
C. Call-up procedure
D. Response unit safety

Answer 5

D. Response unit safety

Question 6

According to the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, limitations on radio power, antenna height and frequency use are set by the:
A. Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
B. Industry Canada
C. Royal Commission on Communication Broadcasting
D. Canadian Communications Act

Answer 6

B. Industry Canada

Question 7

According to the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, the three main parts of a fire departments’ dispatch procedures should be:

A. Subsequent dispatch, supplemental information, post-dispatch
B. Preliminary dispatch, supplemental situation, post-dispatch
C. Subsequent dispatch, supplemental information, post-dispatch
D. Preliminary dispatch, supplemental information,post-dispatch

Answer 7

D. Preliminary dispatch, supplemental information,post-dispatch