Risk Communication (PMT 105) Practice Test

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• Sound bites are usually between how many words?
• Which statement best characterizes leading questions?
• The normal rate of delivery (rate of speech) is
• Which term refers to the overall danger or threat from a hazard, combining its probability of occurrence and potential severity?
• What is the difference between assessing risk and communicating risk in emergency management?
• How should you handle downward spirals of misinformation on social media?
• Which combination of elements best improves comprehension for a broad audience in digital risk communications?
• Which statement best describes framing in risk communication?
• Which practice enhances credibility in risk messaging?
• What describes information flow in risk communication?
• Which ethical considerations should govern risk communication during a crisis?
• In gesture classifications, which category describes movements without an intended meaning?
• In risk communication, which term refers to the group you should communicate with?
• In the four-step communication process, who provides feedback?
• The Six Americas model divides the public into how many groups?
• Why is cultural and linguistic adaptation important in risk messaging?
• Which hazard category corresponds to the risk of mission failure, death, or permanent total disability?
• VEGA stands for
• The residual risk can also be the ___ risk.
• Which of the following is NOT a listed type of stakeholder?
• Which statement best reflects ethical practice in risk communication during public health interventions?
• Which item is NOT a component of VEGA?
• What does proportionality of actions mean in risk communication ethics?
• What is an recommended way to frame uncertainty to minimize panic?
• Which is a primary communication goal in risk communication?
• Inflection is primarily associated with
• Which feature emphasizes the connection of a question to the topic?
• Which term is the measure of the expected loss from hazards, representing the combination of loss severity and probability?
• In low trust and/or high concern situations, information attention and retention are limited to what percent range?
• How many groups are in the Six Americas framework?
• Which is a type of oral question that asks for a specific piece of information?
• Which step involves estimating the probability of exposure or occurrence within the risk assessment process?
• Define rumor management and its relation to risk communication.
• Force is...
• Which of the following is one of the 3 C's of a crisis?
• Which statement describes yes/no questions?
• Why is consistency in messaging important for risk communication?
• Which term describes the five-step process used in identifying and controlling hazards to protect the force and increase the chance of mission accomplishment?
• Which term describes a gesture that has a deliberate meaning?
• Which term is the decision to accept or not accept the risk(s) associated with an action; made by the commander, leader, or individual responsible for performing that action and having the appropriate resources to control or eliminate the risk's associated hazard?
• Which best differentiates a one-way dissemination approach from a two-way engagement approach in risk communication?
• How should you present a risk trade-off between economic impact and public health?
• What is the primary purpose of risk communication in public health and safety contexts?
• Which term is defined as any actual or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death of personnel, damage to or loss of equipment or property; or mission degradation?
• Eye contact is described as the most influential non-verbal facet of communication.
• What does minimization of harm mean in risk communication ethics?
• What is the primary purpose of risk communication in relation to risk management?
• When using case studies, which guideline helps avoid privacy concerns and sensationalism?
• What is the purpose of providing ranges when communicating risk?
• Which term is a measure of the expected loss from a given hazard or group of hazards; a combined expression of loss severity and probability?
• What is the role of ethics in risk communication during public health interventions?
• Which statement describes redirected questions?
• How do you balance speed and accuracy in a fast-breaking risk event?
• Describe the difference between a press release and a press briefing in risk communication.
• Decision Briefing is traditionally referred to as which term?
• In the four-step communication process, which action is performed by the receiver to complete the cycle?
• Research shows that the information most wanted is...
• Which statement best reflects the time use of the Preventive Medicine Technician/Specialist?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a criterion by which the audience will judge your communication?
• Which statement describes canvassing questions?
• What is inoculation theory in risk communication, and how can prebunking help?
• Operational forces include which of the following examples?
• What is the difference between objective risk communication and value-informed risk communication?
• Which of the following is one of the three stakeholder types?
• Which hazard category is least severe, resulting in little to no mission impact?
• When authorities provide conflicting risk messages, what is the recommended approach?
• What is described as the most important instructor trait?
• Which item is a lag indicator in evaluating risk communication effectiveness?
• Which of the following is a type of military briefing?
• Crisis and emergency risk communication often requires decisions to be made with what type of information?
• Which statement correctly describes thought-provoking questions?
• Articulation is defined as
• When presenting risk scenarios, what approach is most effective?
• Which of the following is also a goal of risk communication?
• Which term is the process of characterizing hazards within risk areas and critical technical processes, analyzing them for potential mishap severity and probability (or frequency) of occurrence, and prioritizing them for risk mitigation actions?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a feature of effective questions?
• What is the correct sequence describing the evolution of a crisis?
• Which term describes the least likely probability category?
• Which statement best describes the challenges of communicating about uncertain long-term environmental risks?
• Which item is listed among the seven deadly sins of crisis communication?
• In risk assessment, severity is best described as?
• Grammar refers to which concept?
• How can you tailor risk messages for low health literacy audiences?
• Which of the following is an example of a natural frequency?
• Which of the following is NOT typically listed as a core principle of risk communication?
• Which of the following is NOT among the listed types of oral questions?
• Which term best matches the definition: The practice of health rules by an individual to safeguard his own health and the health of others?
• Active Listening involves hearing both the speaker's words and their emotions, and providing feedback accurately on both facts and feelings. Which option best reflects this?
• Which statement best defines gestures?
• How can social media be both a risk and a tool in risk communication?
• Which description best characterizes canvassing questions?
• Which example best illustrates epistemic uncertainty in risk messaging?
• Which of the following is the other type of military briefing listed alongside Information Briefing?
• Which statement best describes the relationship of operational forces to supporting elements?
• Which option corresponds to the correct usage of spoken or written language?
• How does transparency about uncertainty relate to trust in risk communication?
• Which statement describes an effective approach to audience-focused messaging?
• Why is audience analysis essential before crafting risk messages?
• How should you use case studies or anecdotes in risk messaging?
• Which option is a core goal of risk communication besides increasing awareness?
• Which type of question is designed to stimulate thinking?
• Which statement correctly describes communicable diseases?
• How should uncertainties be addressed in risk communication?
• Which term covers hazards that pertain to the safety of personnel, equipment, readiness, and environment but not specifically tied to enemy action?
• Make and maintain eye contact for ___ to ___ seconds.
• Which is an example of a lag indicator?
• In risk communication, what does the principle of trust primarily refer to?
• The expression 'It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It!' is most closely associated with which concept?
• Which is the first step in the four-step communication process?
• Which category of probability of occurrence is described as Likely?
• Which term is concerned with hazards that exist because of presence of either enemy or an adversary?
• What role do visual aids play in numeric risk communication?
• Personal hygiene is defined as:
• The saying 'It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It!' is associated with which concept in risk communication?
• Which item is NOT a component of the risk assessment as typically defined?
• In the early stages of listening, is the feedback of emotions/feelings more important than words/facts?
• What are natural frequencies and why are they effective in risk communication?
• What is an "uncertainty corridor" in risk communication?
• Sanitation is defined as:
• Which statement best defines communicable disease?
• What is the role of a spokesperson in risk communication?
• Which of the following is NOT a category of probability of occurrence?
• Which hazard category is defined as Degraded mission capability or temporary partial disability (<90 days)?
• Why should risk messaging address both perceived risk and actual risk?
• How can you assess the trustworthiness of a risk communication source?
• Why is it important to explain both actions people can take and why those actions matter?
• What is the third goal of risk communication?
• Which term includes all operational risk considerations other than tactical risk, and can include activities associated with hazards concerning friendly personnel, equipment, readiness, and environmental condition?
• What are the 3 C's of a crisis?
• Why is transparency about uncertainty both necessary and challenging in risk communication?
• Which actions improve accessibility in digital risk communications?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of stakeholder listed as ACTIVES, ATTENTIVES, and PASSIVES?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Americas categories?
• Identify two common mistakes in risk communication and how to avoid them.
• Effective communication involves a message being ___ and ___.
• What is the typical lifecycle of risk communication in a crisis?
• Explain the difference between risk communication and risk management.
• Which method assesses comprehension of risk messaging?
• Which statement about eye contact is true?
• Operational sanitation is defined as what?
• According to the model, a commander's suitability as a spokesperson depends most on which factor?
• Questions are used primarily to...
• Why is timing important in risk communication during an unfolding event?
• Within the 3 I's approach, the concept most associated with 'It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It!' is which?
• Which item is included in the 7 Deadly Sins of Crisis Communication?
• Which statement best defines operational forces?
• What is a risk communication plan?
• Which statement defines leading questions?
• What is a FAQ sheet and how does it support risk communication?
• What term refers to the likelihood that a hazard will occur within a specified context?
• Anxiety is reduced by ___ and a ___.
• What does risk amplification refer to, and how can it be mitigated?
• Which description best fits interest-arousing questions?
• What does the A.P.P.L.E. questioning technique stand for?
• Which type of question is used to determine familiarity with the subject matter?
• Forceful speech involves
• During risk communication, what is the purpose of message development?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a difference between crisis and emergency risk communication and risk communication?
• Which of the following is an example of a lag indicator in evaluating risk communication effectiveness?
• What are the two core intents of effective risk communication?
• Active Listening includes hearing both words and feelings and feedback.
• What is the benefit of coordinating messages through a unified spokesperson during risk communication?
• Which activity best describes ongoing risk communication monitoring during a crisis?
• Which term is expressed in terms of hazard PROBABILITY and SEVERITY?
• Which element is not part of a risk communication plan?
• Military Briefing is defined as:
• Why is it important to test messages with diverse audiences before broad release?
• Operational Risk Assessment/Management (ORM) is defined as:
• What is the primary purpose of factual questions?
• Which statement is true regarding the setting of most oral communication?
• Which of the following is NOT a gesture classification?
• What is the role of visuals such as charts and icon arrays in risk communication, and what common pitfall should be avoided?
• Which term describes the risk that remains after implementing all planned countermeasures or controls to eliminate, reduce, or control the hazard?
• Which term is an approximation of the likelihood of a hazard scenario occurring; one component of risk?
• Which term describes the product of the likelihood of loss and the severity of that loss?
• When presenting evidence to support decisions in risk communication, what is most effective?
• How should organizations handle media relations during a risk event?
• What is a message map and why is it useful?
• Which item is NOT listed as an Effective Communication Success Factor?
• Which statement accurately differentiates risk perception from actual risk?
• Which sequence lists the steps for answering questions effectively?
• In the four-step communication process, who decodes or interprets the message?
• Which statement describes interest-arousing questions?
• How can you evaluate and improve message clarity after dissemination?
• Which statement best describes information flow in risk communication?
• In risk communication, which action best reduces misinterpretation when conveying uncertainty?
• Which statement describes a multiple answer question?
• What is plain language in risk communication?
• In the A.P.P.L.E. framework, which step involves selecting a participant to answer?
• Which category is described as Catastrophic in the hazard categorization?
• What role do community leaders and trusted local figures play in risk communication?
• How should numeric risk be communicated to avoid misinterpretation, and what formats are preferred?
• Which item is listed as an Effective Communication Success Factor?