Question 1

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) stroke 
A) cancer 
B) unintentional injuries 
C) heart disease 
D) stroke

Question 2

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 3

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 4

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

Accepted Answer

A) seduction. 
B) harassment. 
C) solicitation. 
D) rape. 
A) seduction. 
B) harassment. 
C) solicitation. 
D) rape.

Question 5

What percentage of schools report no incidents of serious violence?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 90 percent 
A) 5 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 90 percent

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) butane 
B) propane 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) chlorine 
A) butane 
B) propane 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) chlorine

Question 7

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. 
A) 7 months. 
B) 13 months. 
C) 7 years. 
D) 13 years.

Question 8

Speeding is the hallmark of aggressive drivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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) decongestants 
A) aspirin 
B) antihistamines 
C) antifungal medicine 
D) decongestants

Question 12

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. 
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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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. 
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.

Question 17

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. 
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.

Question 18

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 80 
A) less than 10 
B) more than 20 
C) less than 50 
D) more than 80

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Personal Safety

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

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

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

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

What percentage of schools report no incidents of serious violence?

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

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

Speeding is the hallmark of aggressive drivers.

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

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

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

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoke detectors?

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

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

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding sexual harassment?

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

Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

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

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

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