Question 1

Angle on Arrival (AOA) is a method of locating a wireless caller using the angle at which the caller's signal arrives at the cellular antenna.

Accepted Answer

Angle of Arrival (AOA) is indeed a method used in wireless communication systems to determine the direction from which a signal is arriving at an antenna or antenna array, which can be used to locate the source of the signal, such as a wireless caller.

Question 2

A Public Safety Answering Pointy is the location obtained with 9-1-1 is called.

Accepted Answer

A Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is the location where 9-1-1 calls are received and processed.

Question 3

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) is a term to describe software applications and hardware that assist in the management of Geographic Information Systems.

Accepted Answer

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) is primarily used in emergency services to dispatch resources based on the collection, analysis, and display of call information, not for the management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Question 4

A Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) only handles calls directed to the police.

Accepted Answer

A Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) handles emergency calls for various services including police, fire, and emergency medical services, not just calls directed to the police.

Question 5

An advanced Computer Aided Dispatch center has the ability for the radio operator to place a call to the original 9-1-1 caller and link the police radio system so that the field officers may directly interview the caller.

Accepted Answer

Advanced Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems can integrate various communication technologies, allowing a dispatcher to connect a 9-1-1 caller directly with field officers through the police radio system for real-time communication and information sharing.

Question 6

Cellular telephone signals are only intermittently monitored by the cell site in order to facilitate signal hand off.

Accepted Answer

Cellular telephone signals are continuously monitored by the cell site to ensure a seamless handoff between cell sites as a user moves, maintaining a constant connection.

Question 7

A Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is a management tool that automates man of the function of a dispatch center.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is...

Question 8

An incident number is assigned by a Computer Aided Dispatch system and that incident number can be used to track subsequent, related police activities.

Accepted Answer

An incident number assigned by a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system serves as a unique identifier for an incident, allowing for the tracking of related police activities, reports, and follow-up actions associated with that specific incident.

Question 9

It is recommended by public safety officials that 9-1-1 be used for routine or non-emergency contact of the police.

Accepted Answer

9-1-1 is intended for emergency use only, and non-emergency situations should be directed to local non-emergency contact numbers to ensure emergency services are readily available for those in urgent need.

Question 10

There are aspects of a fully integrated Computer Aided Dispatch system that are law enforcement specific.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are aspects of a fully integrated...

Question 11

Automatic Location Information is technology in the form of a ________ that allows the location of a caller to be displayed in a communications dispatch center.
A) Geographic Information System
B) Book
C) Map
D) Database

Accepted Answer

Automatic Location Information (ALI) is a database that provides the location of a caller to a communications dispatch center.

Question 12

A Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is a system of television cameras and monitors deployed to monitor a ________ location.
A) Outside
B) Specific
C) General
D) Inside

Accepted Answer

CCTV systems are designed to monitor specific locations, such as a building, room, or area, providing surveillance and security for that particular place.

Question 13

The telephone number ________ is the universal emergency number.
A) 9-1-1
B) 4-1-1
C) 6-1-1
D) 9-9-9

Accepted Answer

9-1-1 is the universal emergency number used in the United States and Canada for contacting emergency services.

Question 14

A Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system interfaces with a ________ so that the operator can query location by street address, intersection or landmark.
A) Automatic Location Information (ALI)
B) Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL)
C) Automatic Number Information (ANI)
D) Geographic Information System (GIS)

Accepted Answer

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is used in conjunction with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems to allow operators to query and visualize locations by street address, intersection, or landmark, facilitating efficient dispatch and response.

Question 15

A state-of-the-art Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system can combine information about ________ with other information in order to create a real time picture of available field resources.
A) the status of police units
B) call location
C) calls for service
D) past criminal activity

Accepted Answer

A state-of-the-art CAD system can integrate the status of police units with other information to provide a real-time overview of available field resources, ensuring efficient dispatch and resource management.

Question 16

Advanced Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems interface road sensors and Closed Circuit Television in order to create ________.
A) Enhanced 9-1-1
B) Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
C) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
D) Geographic Information Systems

Accepted Answer

Advanced Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, when interfaced with road sensors and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), contribute to the creation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ITS are designed to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation systems through the integration of information and communication technologies.

Question 17

A/An ________ 9-1-1 system that provides caller identification, information and location.
A) enhanced
B) regular
C) special
D) standard

Accepted Answer

An enhanced 9-1-1 system includes capabilities beyond those of a standard 9-1-1 system, such as providing caller identification, information, and location.

Question 18

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems are a management tool that ________ many of the functions of a dispatch center.
A) enhances
B) regulates
C) automates
D) corrects

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems are a...

Question 19

In larger agencies, the Public Safety answers a 9-1-1 call first establishes if the call is ________.
A) not an emergency
B) is for that agency
C) an emergency
D) important

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of a 9-1-1 call is to report emergencies, so the first step is to determine if the call is indeed an emergency.

Question 20

Some advanced Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems can ________ which field police unit should be given a call for service.
A) demand
B) request
C) recommend
D) require

Accepted Answer

Advanced Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems are designed to analyze data and provide recommendations, including suggesting which field police unit should respond to a call for service.

Quiz 7: Communications Dispatch Center

Angle on Arrival (AOA) is a method of locating a wireless caller using the angle at which the caller's signal arrives at the cellular antenna.

A Public Safety Answering Pointy is the location obtained with 9-1-1 is called.

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) is a term to describe software applications and hardware that assist in the management of Geographic Information Systems.

A Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) only handles calls directed to the police.

An advanced Computer Aided Dispatch center has the ability for the radio operator to place a call to the original 9-1-1 caller and link the police radio system so that the field officers may directly interview the caller.

Cellular telephone signals are only intermittently monitored by the cell site in order to facilitate signal hand off.

A Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is a management tool that automates man of the function of a dispatch center.

An incident number is assigned by a Computer Aided Dispatch system and that incident number can be used to track subsequent, related police activities.

It is recommended by public safety officials that 9-1-1 be used for routine or non-emergency contact of the police.

There are aspects of a fully integrated Computer Aided Dispatch system that are law enforcement specific.

Automatic Location Information is technology in the form of a ________ that allows the location of a caller to be displayed in a communications dispatch center.

A Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is a system of television cameras and monitors deployed to monitor a ________ location.

The telephone number ________ is the universal emergency number.

A Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system interfaces with a ________ so that the operator can query location by street address, intersection or landmark.

A state-of-the-art Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system can combine information about ________ with other information in order to create a real time picture of available field resources.

Advanced Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems interface road sensors and Closed Circuit Television in order to create ________.

A/An ________ 9-1-1 system that provides caller identification, information and location.

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems are a management tool that ________ many of the functions of a dispatch center.

In larger agencies, the Public Safety answers a 9-1-1 call first establishes if the call is ________.

Some advanced Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems can ________ which field police unit should be given a call for service.