Question 1

The use of electronic communications to stalk another person is known as

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A)  cyberwatching.
B)  spamming.
C)  cyberstalking.
D)  electrostalking.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

During a fire,all of the following are recommended strategies for preventing injuries EXCEPT

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A)  if your clothes catch fire,run to put the flames out.
B)  crawl along the floor to help avoid smoke inhalation.
C)  check the temperature of a door by feeling it before opening it.
D)  take short,shallow breaths,preferably through a wet cloth.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are committed by nonstudents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To avoid being stalked on the Internet,all of the following guidelines are suggested EXCEPT

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A)  avoid using your real name on the Internet.
B)  respond immediately to any harassing e-mail or chat.
C)  do not share personal information in public spaces anywhere online.
D)  learn how to filter unwanted e-mail.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about preventing poisoning by gases is TRUE?

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A)  You should never operate a vehicle in an enclosed space.
B)  You should have your furnace inspected every five years.
C)  You should keep a window open in the house at all times.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The leading cause of fire deaths is

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A)  careless smoking.
B)  cooking.
C)  furnace problems.
D)  unattended candles.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

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A)  A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him.
B)  A floor supervisor has calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office.
C)  An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance.
D)  All of these are examples of sexual harassment.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Motorized scooters are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

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Question 12

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

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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) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

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A)  head injuries.
B)  chest injuries.
C)  spinal injuries.
D)  blood loss.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The most common form of reported elder abuse is

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A)  physical abuse.
B)  emotional abuse.
C)  financial exploitation.
D)  neglect.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

List ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.

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Question 16

Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the cause of about three-fourths of all bicycle-related deaths?

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A)  shock
B)  excessive bleeding
C)  head injury
D)  ruptured spleenE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

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A)  the Heimlich maneuver
B)  conflict resolution
C)  artificial respiration
D)  cardiopulmonary resuscitationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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A)  snowboarding
B)  mountain biking
C)  riding a lightweight scooter
D)  all of theseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?

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A)  The perception among some groups that real men don't take no for an answer.
B)  The perception among some groups that nice women don't say no to sex.
C)  Some males and females perceive romantic behavior differently.
D)  Some males have a hostile attitude toward women.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 21: Personal Safety

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

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The use of electronic communications to stalk another person is known as

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Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

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What is the cause of about three-fourths of all bicycle-related deaths?

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Motorized scooters are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.

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The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

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To avoid being stalked on the Internet,all of the following guidelines are suggested EXCEPT

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Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

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List ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

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Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

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During a fire,all of the following are recommended strategies for preventing injuries EXCEPT

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The leading cause of fire deaths is

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In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

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The most common form of reported elder abuse is

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Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are committed by nonstudents.

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List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

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Which of the following statements about preventing poisoning by gases is TRUE?

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Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?

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