Question 1

About 25 percent of women report having been physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10
B)  more than 20
C)  less than 50
D)  more than 80E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent,protect against,and respond to acts of terrorism on U.S.soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The recommended minimum age for front-seat passengers in vehicles with air bags is

Accepted Answer

A)  7 months.
B)  13 months.
C)  7 years.
D)  13 years.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a type of violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual assault
B)  suicide
C)  child abuse
D)  sexual assault and child abuse
E)  All of these choices are types of violence.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

For motorcycle riders,helmets provide the best protection against head injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

Accepted Answer

A)  seduction.
B)  harassment.
C)  solicitation.
D)  rape.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

What percentage of schools report no incidents of serious violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent
B)  30 percent
C)  60 percent
D)  90 percentE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding pedestrians and injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wearing stereo headphones while jogging increases the likelihood of being injured.
B)  Nearly one third of all pedestrian deaths occur between intersections.
C)  Traffic considerations are bigger contributors to pedestrian injuries than is poor decision making.
D)  Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE regarding sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can occur between people of the same or opposite sex.
B)  In many instances,the victims report it to the appropriate authorities.
C)  The Human Rights Commission suggests that the victim initially try to ignore the behavior before taking assertive measures.
D)  In many instances,the victims report it to the appropriate authorities,and the Human Rights Commission suggests that the victim initially try to ignore the behavior before taking assertive measures.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Speeding is the hallmark of aggressive drivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of severe brain injury in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

A)  aspirin
B)  antihistamines
C)  antifungal medicine
D)  decongestantsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The majority of fatal falls involve people between 18 and 25 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoke detectors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should be cleaned monthly.
B)  They should be tested yearly.
C)  They should be placed on each level of a home.
D)  Batteries should be replaced yearly.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Many women stay in an abusive relationship because they believe they will eventually be able to change their partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most common type of poisoning by gases is _______________ poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  butane
B)  propane
C)  carbon monoxide
D)  chlorineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What accounts for more years of potential life lost than any other cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer
B)  unintentional injuries
C)  heart disease
D)  strokeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 21: Personal Safety

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoke detectors?

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Speeding is the hallmark of aggressive drivers.

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What accounts for more years of potential life lost than any other cause of death?

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The majority of fatal falls involve people between 18 and 25 years of age.

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The most common type of poisoning by gases is _______________ poisoning.

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Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

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Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of severe brain injury in the United States.

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The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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What percentage of schools report no incidents of serious violence?

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For motorcycle riders,helmets provide the best protection against head injury.

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Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

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About 25 percent of women report having been physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner.

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Many women stay in an abusive relationship because they believe they will eventually be able to change their partner.

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding pedestrians and injury?

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Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.

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The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent,protect against,and respond to acts of terrorism on U.S.soil.

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The recommended minimum age for front-seat passengers in vehicles with air bags is

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Which of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding sexual harassment?

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Which of the following is an example of a type of violence?

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