Employees in educational institutions located in the United States (especially in New Jersey, California and Texas) are often required to take courses through SafeColleges Training during the academic year.
The courses and categories (covering alcohol, coronavirus, harassment, etc) will vary depending on the Compliance and Human Resources department, and below are some questions and answers that you can study to better familiarize yourself so that you can do well when you participate in the retesting.
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A: True
Q: The risk of an active shooter incident in the workplace is remote.
A: True
Q: An early warning sign that an employee may behave violently in the workplace is increased severe mood swings.
A: True
Q: Every organization should have an Emergency Action Plan that provides guidance for active shooter situations.
A: True
Q: The Window of Life concept is not helpful during active shooter situations.
A: False
Q: Lockdowns are never an effective safety measure in the workplace environment.
A: False
Q: In an active shooter situation, application failure occurs when a lockdown is improperly applied.
A: True
Q: Barricading a door is never a viable option in an active shooter situation.
A: False
Q: Running away is the quickest and safest way to distance yourself from an active shooter.
A: False
Q: Mental simulation is a safe, effective, research-based practice that can help prepare a person for a traumatic situation, including an active shooter incident.
A: True
Q: A safe room is a physical space where employees can quickly take shelter in an active shooter situation.
A: True
A: True
Q: In a crisis situation, it’s helpful to:
A: all of these
Q: Situational awareness allows you to control your breathing and emotions
A: False
Q: Anytime you enter a place, conduct a quick assessment of your surroundings to ensure it’s a safe location.
A: True
Q: Which of the following increases your situational awareness?
A: all of these
Q: The first step to increasing your situational awareness is to assess your surroundings.
A: True
Q: Which of the following is one of the most reliable clues that something’s off?
A: gut feeling
Q: Pre-indicators are certain behaviors that indicate whether a person may become violent.
A: True
Q: If you observe any pre-indicators of violence – especially several at once – try to talk to the individual to see if you can calm them down.
A: False
Q: Mental rehearsing is a key component to survival.
A: True
Q: If running away isn’t an option, you should prepare to fight.
A: False
Q: In the event that you decide to run, wait for others to join you and move away from the situation’s location.
A: False
A: False
Q: Employers can’t deny a job to a qualified candidate with a disability on the basis of the disability.
A: True
Q: The ADA specifies exactly which impairments are covered.
A: False
Q: A major life activity under the ADA can include major bodily functions, such as those related to the immune system.
A: True
Q: An accommodation must be given even if it imposes an undue hardship.
A: False
Q: Academic institutions must give primary consideration to the auxiliary aid or service requested by the student with a disability when determining what’s appropriate for that student.
A: True
Q: Being regarded as having physical or mental impairment qualifies as a disability under the ADA.
A: True
Q: Employers may engage in preemployment disability-related inquiries or medical exams prior to a conditional job offer.
A: False
Q: Colleges and universities must provide programs and services in the same manner in which they are offered to the rest of the public.
A: True
Q: Colleges and universities don’t have to provide a specific auxiliary aid or service if providing them constitutes a fundamental alteration in the nature of the program or activity.
A: True
A: True
Q: Even though cookies use and store information about your computer, they can’t be exploited.
A: False
Q: Malware doesn’t easily exploit browser vulnerabilities.
A: False
Q: For browser security, it’s important to minimize the number and usage of browser extensions and plugins.
A: True
Q: There’s no difference in security if you use a public PC or your own computer.
A: False
Q: It’s okay to use just HTTP sites for online business and transactions.
A: False
Q: An important safe browsing fundamental is: only enable the features you need.
A: True
A: True
Q: ___________ communication is often used to convey a clear instruction or intention, strategy, authority or in some cases urgency.
A: Direct
Q: _______________ communication involves sharing thoughts, opinions or information more freely.
A: Open or expressive
Q: ______________ communication is often used to foster discussion among professionals or students, or allow a friendly exchange of thoughts or opinions.
A: Indirect
Q: There are scales and degrees of each of communication style, and they are often subject to change.
A: True
A: True
Q: One of the requirements for you to show a video/DVD or television program to your class is if all recorded or downloaded materials are of an instructional nature and support the curriculum.
A: True
Q: According to the Fair Use factors, you can copy sheet music if the copies are used for a performance when an emergency does not exist.
A: False
Q: By law, when a work is created, it has a copyright.
A: True
Q: If you’re unsure of an answer on an copyright question, refer to your institution’s policy for guidance.
A: True
Q: You can copy supplemental textbook materials, such as disposable student workbooks, as long as you put the textbook publisher’s logo on the copied pages.
A: False
Q: If you want to copy and use a selection from a work that is copyrighted, you can contact the copyright owner in writing to ask permission or you can follow the four Fair Use factors.
A: True
A: False
Q: The campus law enforcement policy requires the institution to indicate whether they have sworn law enforcement and/or security departments.
A: True
Q: According to the VAWA Amendments to the Clery Act, the reporting party has many options, but they may not decline to notify authorities.
A: False
Q: Program reviews published by the Department of Education have shown that campuses often fail in having adequate methods for collection of crime statistics.
A: True
Q: In addition to Clery Act crimes, what else must an institution’s ASR reference?
A: all of these
Q: Which of the following is true about disciplinary hearings?
A: The accuser and the accused must have the same opportunity to have others present.
Q: Which of the following is true about the outcomes of campus disciplinary hearings?
A: When a student exercises the option to have a hearing, certain conditions must be met to ensure due process for both parties.
Q: The school’s ASR must include an emergency notification and evacuation policy statement.
A: True
Q: ________________ can be segmented and don’t need to reach the entire campus community.
A: Emergency notification warnings
Q: In the context of the Clery Act, _______________ are rules or directives dictated by the Department of Education through negotiated rulemaking.
A: regulations
Q: A college or university receiving federal financial aid may incur consequences if it does not comply with the Clery Act.
A: True
Q: The institution’s ASR only needs to include crimes that have occurred _________.
A: at on-campus, non-campus, and public property
Q: Which of the following is true about an institution’s ASR?
A: ASR copies should be retained by the institution for three years.
Q: Which of the following is true about distribution of an institution’s ASR?
A: Clery crime statistics and materials must be submitted to the Department of Education at the same time of the distribution of the ASR.
Q: A timely warning should include information that ________________.
A: promotes safety
Q: Which of the following is true about a missing students notification procedure?
A: Emergency contact information should be revealed only if a student is missing.
Q: Before submitting a report, you need to make sure that it meets the criteria for a Clery-reportable crime.
A: False
Q: Program reviews published by the Department of Education have shown that campuses often fail in:
A: all of these
Q: Institutions often provide inaccurate statistics because they don’t have a clear process and consistent method for collecting the statistics in place.
A: True
Q: The two primary objectives of CSA’s reporting responsibility are obtaining accurate crime statistics and ensuring timely reporting of crime or other known dangers.
A: True
Q: A timely warning should include information that ________________.
A: the institution considers an ongoing threat.
A: False
Q: A second concussion does not affect recovery.
A: False
Q: A concussion only occurs if the person loses consciousness.
A: False
Q: When you suspect a concussion, you should wait a day or so to evaluate the student-athlete.
A: False
Q: Student-athletes will always report symptoms of a concussion.
A: False
Q: If you notice an athlete becomes unusually drowsy, develops a severe headache or stiff neck, or vomits more than once, you should have him or her seek immediate medical attention.
A: True
Q: A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that interrupts the normal functions of the brain.
A: True
Q: Signs of a concussion are what you observe in a student-athlete.
A: True
Q: Most protective equipment – helmets, mouth guards or headbands – are concussion-proof.
A: False
Q: If you notice an athlete forgets plays, moves clumsily, and appears dazed or stunned, you shouldn’t suspect a concussion.
A: False
Q: In the case of a suspected concussion, you should immediately remove the student-athlete from the practice or game.
A: True
Q: Brandon didn’t report an injury and the coach didn’t witness one. Should the coach suspect a concussion?
A: No
Q: Sasha delivered the news that her doctor gave her clearance to play. Should the coach let her return to play immediately?
A: No
Q: Leo lost consciousness after the play. Should his coach sit him out?
A: Yes
A: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
Q: Which of the following is not considered a main symptom of COVID-19?
A: Itchy skin
Q: COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from:
A: Person-to-person when an infected coughs or sneezes
Q: Which of the following is considered an everyday preventive action recommended by the CDC?
A: all of the above (Washing, avoid touching, and cleanig)
A: modifying, telework
Q: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of COVID-19?
A: Itchy eyes, mouth or skin
Q: You should encourage anyone who is sick to stay at home.
A: True
Q: All of the following are the primary questions you should ask yourself before deciding to reopen your organization, EXCEPT?
A: Is your organization eligible for government-funded relief loans?
A: antibodies
Q: The _____that others are vaccinated, the _____ likely people who are unable to be protected by vaccines are at risk of being exposed to harmful pathogens.
A: more, less
Q: Vaccines contain weakened or inactive parts of a particular organism (antigen) that triggers a(n) _____ response within the body.
A: immune
A: visit the CDC and Prevention website
Q: COVID-19 usually starts with:
A: a fever and dry cough
Q: The current name of the disease that originated in Wuhan, China, in 2019 is called:
A: COVID-19
Q: COVID-19 spreads person-to-person through:
A: saliva or mucus
Q: Most people who contract COVID-19:
A: recover without the need for special treatment
Q: Most of us get infected with coronaviruses at some time in our lives.
A: True
Q: If you feel unwell:
A: all of these (stay at home and call your doctor or local health professional to discuss your symptoms, where you have been and whom you have been in contact with)
Q: Those at greatest risk for developing a severe or lethal case of the disease are:
A: the elderly
Q: Everyone infected with COVID-19 develops at least some symptoms.
A: False
Q: How long does it take symptoms of COVID-19 to appear after infection?
A: between two and fourteen days
A: 6 feet
Q: According to the CDC, cloth face coverings should:
A: All of these: fit snuggly, be secured, include layers
Q: For a non sewn cloth face covering, it is recommended that you use:
A: T-shirt or bandana only
Q: Step 1 of the sewn cloth face covering method involves:
A: cutting out two 10-by-6-inch rectangles of cotton fabric
A: All of these: Physical, emotional, and mental demands.
Q: Which of the following is NOT a common sign of stress?
A: Decreased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
Q: Which of the following actions can you take to help you cope with stress?
A: All of these: Take care of your body; connect, breaks
A: Discussing emergency planning with your neighbors.
Q: Which of the following is the best everyday preventive action that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19?
A: Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Q: During a COVID-19 outbreak, you can protect yourself and others by:
A: All of these: Stay home, keep from the sick and take care of emotional health
Q: After a COVID-19 outbreak occurs, it is important to:
A: Share concerns and how you are feeling with others
A: Immediate manager
Q: Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid when working remotely?
A: Scheduling meetings without considering the time zones
Q: Clear, timely, and accurate communication from leadership is critical when transitioning to a remote workforce. Which of the following is a consideration for virtual availability?
A: All: Chat room for work, non-work and stand ups.
Q: Choose an area in which to work that is all of the following EXCEPT:
A: A public space
A: True
Q: Internal customers include students, faculty and staff.
A: True
Q: A key to academic success is making parents and students feel more welcomed on campus.
A: True
Q: Poor customer service will not affect the reputation of your university.
A: False
Q: Good customer service does not increase productivity and academic success.
A: False
Q: Good service results in satisfied customers.
A: True
A: True
Q: Phishing is the practice of tricking a user into giving up confidential information through a deceptive email message or website.
True
Q: End User License Agreements can allow highly invasive scans and data scrapes, which can put you and your organization at risk.
A: True
Q: To improve cybersecurity, it’s not necessary to protect your online activity or digital footprint.
A: False
Q: There is little risk involved when speaking openly about security and answering questions over the phone with a stranger.
A: False
A: All of the above
Q: Which of the following is an example of sensitive data that could be lost in a cyberattack at educational institution?
A: Student medical records
Q: Which of the following actions can a hacker take after they have stolen someone’s identity?
A: All of the above
Q: Which one of these terms can be defined as “a list of rules a user must follow in order to use a particular website, internet service, or device.”
A: All of the above
Q: If you fail to comply with a policy in an AUP, the school has the right to suspend or terminate your employment or take legal action, if necessary.
A: True
Q: Which of the following would not be found on a list of general “don’ts” in an Acceptable Use Policy?
A: Do not familiarize yourself with the usage guidelines.
Q: Which of the following is NOT a good way to keep your mobile apps secure?
A: Use the same password on all of your apps.
Q: Where can you check if your smartphone is due for a software update?
A: The settings menu
Q: Which of the following statements applies to jailbreaking or rooting your smartphone?
A: Jailbreaking leaves your smartphone more vulnerable to app malware.
Q: The terms “jailbreaking” and “rooting” refer to the process of:
A: Bypassing a smartphone’s default security measures to obtain administrative access
Q: The same companies that provide antivirus software for computers also provide security software for mobile devices.
A: True
Q: For a user using multifactor authentication, an attempted login might trigger _______.
A: authentication using a third-party application on the user’s phone
A: True
Q: Ethnocentrism means making judgements about other societies or groups based on one’s cultural bias and/or beliefs.
A: True
A: Culture
Q: In a diverse environment, categorizing a group of people and making claims about the characteristics of all people who belong to that group is:
A: sterotyping
Q: When talking to a person, it’s important to ______
A: avoid crossing your arms over your chest
Q: Frank thought his new co-workers would be closer to his own age. He’s worried he won’t be able to relate to his co-workers because of their age. He thinks he’ll feel left out and not valued. What should Frank do?
A: Frank should give his co-workers a chance.
Q: Barry feels some anxiety about fitting in with his new co-workers. He feels uncomfortable with being the only male in the room. What should Barry do?
A: Barry should ask the group if he could join them for lunch.
Q: Cassandra overheard two co-workers making rude and insensitive comments about Marie. Sure, Cassandra is bothered by their comments, but she isn’t sure if it’s her place to speak up.What should Cassandra do?
A: Cassandra should step in and mention alternatives to having the meeting on Friday
Q: ______ is the ability to show awareness of another person’s thoughts and feelings.
A: empathy
Q: In order to better understand the culture of the people you interact with daily, you should:
A: all of these (seek, ask, avoid)
Q: Ethnocentrism is:
A: a learned belief in cuntural superiority
Q: An example of _______ is: “Although I don’t have arranged marriages in my culture, I would be interested to learn more about your experience with it.”
A: equality language
Q: Mirroring involves paying attention to how the other person:
A: all of these (stands, gestures, eye contact)
Q: An example of ___________ is “You eat that?! That’s disgusting!”
A: evaluative language
Q: Racism differs from prejudice and discrimination on the grounds of _______.
A: oppression
Q: To be a positive communicator, you need:
A: all of these (motivation, skill, knowledge)
Q: Ethnocentrism is the belief that your group is ______ another group.
A: superior to
Q: Acknowledging your bias means to realize that you ________ and ________ the behaviors of others through your cultural lens.
A: interpret, judge
A: Bias
Q: Which of the following is a proactive strategy for faculty and staff?
A: Recognize and maintain what works instead of only responding to reported issues.
Q: Which of the following is a misconception about what diversity entails?
A: Just treat everyone the same.
Q: Which of the following is true about microaggressions?
A: Taken singularly or together, microaggression can form a hostile environment.
Q: Discrimination can be based on:
A: all of these: ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity.
Q: Which of the following is a proactive strategy for helping create a non-discriminatory environment?
A: Monitor your own bias
Q: A hostile work environment is created when ________ in a workplace commits a type of harassment.
A: anyone
Q: ___________ is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements, especially the inclusion of different types of people – such as people of different races or cultures – in a group or organization.
A: Diversity
Q: Cultural competence is:
A: a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency or among professionals and enable that system, agency or those professions to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.
Q: _________ is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
A: Bias
A: True
Q: Email encryption is crucial for safe professional or private communications that are conducted through email.
A: True
Q: It’s a good idea to open and view fraud emails.
A: False
Q: The best defense against phishing emails is to recognize them and delete them.
A: True
Q: A smishing scam can involve which of the following?
A: All of the above
Q: Which of the following is true about email and messaging safety?
A: Always
Q: What is the first thing you should do if you’re not sure a message is a scam?
A: Slow down
Q: Which of the following is true about protection against email scams?
A: Keep
Q: You can occasionally send sensitive information via messaging apps if your IT department knows about it.
A: False
A: True
Q: It’s OK to interfere with the rights of your colleagues to exercise political, professional or citizenship rights when you disagree with them.
A: False
Q: It’s always OK to share a student’s medical condition with your colleagues.
A: False
Q: Should Tom go ahead and buy the oven from Supreme Pizza Ovens?
A: No
Q: Should Kate help the athletic director?
A: No
Q: It’s OK to supply underage students with alcohol as long as it’s away from school campus.
A: False
Q: If a relative is applying for a job at your college, you should make the appropriate people aware of your relationship.
A: True
Q: You have a right to use campus equipment and supplies for your personal use as long as you are doing so during work hours.
A: False
Q: It’s OK to accept large monetary gifts from students and their parents as long as no special favors are given in return.
A: False
Q: Postsecondary institutions and their staff members face consequences when employees say or do something intentionally that is unethical, but not if the unethical behavior is unintentional.
A: False
Q: Treat all people with respect, at all times, regardless of your personal feelings.
A: True
Q: If you know another employee is acting unethically, you should mind your own business and ignore the behavior.
A: False
A: False
Q: All employees are entitled to FMLA benefits, regardless of how long they have worked for an employer.
A: False
Q: Under the FMLA, an employer must provide eligible employees up to 26 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for a family member who is in the Armed Forces.
A: True
Q: There are no exceptions to an employee being able to take FMLA leave for a child over the age of 18.
A: False
Q: There are no additional obligations an employer has in regards to the FMLA besides providing leave to their employees when a family member is sick.
A: False
Q: An employee must request FMLA leave at least 30 days in advance – in the case of an emergency, provide notice as soon as possible.
A: True
A: True
Q: Education records are only made available for inspection when classes are in session.
A: False
Q: Sharing sole possession records, or personal notes, in a way that makes them accessible by others, makes them education records.
A: True
Q: Colleges that violate FERPA law run the risk of losing federal funding.
A: True
Q: Alumni records are considered educational records according to FERPA law.
A: False
Q; Under FERPA law, colleges may disclose, without consent, a category of data called directory information.
A: True
Q; FERPA rights end once the student graduates or leaves the institution permanently.
A: False
Q; Research data for a third party that’s easily traceable to a particular student can still violate FERPA law.
A: True
Q: Students have the right to request that schools correct education records that are inaccurate or misleading, including grades.
A: False
Q: Colleges should notify students of their rights under FERPA every two to three years.
A: False
A: True
Q: Well-intentioned people don’t have implicit biases about certain groups.
A: False
Q: Microaggressions, by their nature, don’t do much harm.
A: False
Q: Interacting with members of an “out group” can ideally change or at least challenge biases.
A: True
Q: Implicit bias is a fairly new phenomenon.
A: False
Q: The narratives told about certain groups continue to influence how we view them.
A: True
Q: Implicit bias is a direct reflection of how we’ve been socialized, whom we interact with, what we’ve seen and what we’ve been told.
A: True
Q: Sociologists acknowledge that there’s a social hierarchy in the United States that allows us to justify why certain people are in positions of power and others are not.
A: True
Q: Asking students of color to “represent” their entire race in class discussions in an example of explicit bias.
A: False
Q: When you see or hear something that’s a microaggression, say something.
A: True
Q: Microaggressions are explicit statements about another person that are intended to invalidate or demean the individual.
A: False
Q: Explicit bias refers to the beliefs and attitudes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious way.
A: False
Q: Ethnocentrism means making judgements about other societies or groups based on one’s cultural bias and/or beliefs.
A: True
A: True
Q: Only intentional forms of microaggressions can cause harm.
A: False
Q: Stepping in if you witness harassment or assault should trump any safety concerns for you or the targeted student.
A: False
Q: An “upstander” tries to keep the peace by not getting involved when they witness harmful behaviors such as bullying.
A: False
Q: Biased behaviors on campus only affect those who are targeted.
A: False
Q: A microaggression doesn’t do that much harm.
A: False
Q: It’s the role of a faculty or staff member to advise students to “out” themselves as long as the student has asked your advice.
A: False
Q: The “+” in the abbreviation LGBTQ+ signifies that LGBTQ+ is an all-inclusive community that includes a spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.
A: True
Q: Comments about someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity can only be hurtful if they are intended to do harm.
A: False
Q: Correctly using someone’s pronoun is one of the most basic ways to show respect for their gender identity.
A: True
Q: As educators, it’s our job is to see to the education of students and stay out of their personal behaviors on campus.
A: False
Q: One of the most powerful ways you can make a difference is by speaking out against prejudice toward LGBTQ+ people – both in person and on social media.
A: True
Q: You may see which of the following numbers included in the list of letters representing the range of identities that fall under the queer umbrella to reference an understanding in some Native American cultures about the spirits of gender?
A: 2
Q: Which of the following does NOT help build a positive culture for LGBTQ+ students and build trust?
A: Push them to open up.
Q: Some ways you can create a positive culture with an open-door policy include which of the following?
A: All of these. (Sign, Email Signature, Office)
Q: Comments about someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity can only be hurtful if they are intended to do harm.
A: False
Q: When you encounter someone whose gender you can’t readily determine, you should:
A: Volunteer your own pronouns to encourage them to share theirs.
Q: It’s the role of a faculty or staff member to advise students to “out” themselves as long as the student has asked for your advice.
A: False
Q: Microaggressions …..
A: build up over time
Q: The following actions can help make transgender or non-binary students feel more comfortable to volunteer their own pronouns, EXCEPT:
A: Avoiding mentioning pronouns so as not to call attention to the subject.
A: True
Q: Using respectful language is one way you can support transgender students.
A: True
Q: Correctly using someone’s pronoun is one of the most basic ways to show respect for their gender identity.
A True
Q: The “+” in the abbreviation LGBTQ+ signifies that LGBTQ+ is an all-inclusive community that includes a spectrum of gender identity and expression.
A: True
Q; People who are transgender may choose to dress and live as a different sex from the one they were assigned at birth.
A: True
Q: Biased behaviors only affect those targeted.
A: False
Q: A person’s sex and gender identity are the same thing.
A: False
A: True
Q: A _________ is a password technique that helps make create words that look familiar, but can’t be found in a dictionary.
A: number-letter substitution
Q: An important part of password safety is to not write passwords down.
A: True
Q: A strong password should contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
A: True
Q: Combining nonsense words with number-letter substitutions is a good way to create complex passwords.
A: True
Q: For stronger passwords, it’s best use a single word instead of a phrase.
A: False
Q: You don’t need to change your passwords.
A: False
A: True
Q: Social engineering is an online or offline tactic that leverages people into giving away information.
A: True
Q: Updating your operating system doesn’t help you become less vulnerable to malware attacks.
A: False
Q: A safe practice for malware protection is to monitor your online activity and social media posts.
A: True
Q: Malware is a kind of software that is created to access or even destroy a computer’s information.
A: True
Q: Always use caution when opening attachments from email, chat sessions and other messages.
A: True
Q: Most malware protection strategies are 100 percent effective.
A: False
Q: One of the best strategies for protection against malware is to question the legitimacy of the information that comes your way.
A: True
A: Withdrawal and isolation
Q: Examples of _____ warning signs of distress include difficulty concentrating on academic tasks, memory problems and difficulty managing emotions.
A: cognitive
Q: You might notice ____ warning signs of emotional distress by observing a student’s actions and interactions with others.
A: behavioral
Q: Which of the following are physical warning signs of distress?
A: All of these are physical warning signs of distress
Q: If you notice any warning signs in a student, you should ______.
A: speak with them directly about your concerns
Q: You may choose to refer a student for support who ____.
A: fits any of these descriptions
Q: Your student, Leila, comes to see you during your office hours to ask a few clarifying questions ahead of the next exam. You’re friendly with her, and conversation turns personal along the way. When you mention that you’ll be traveling soon to visit your sister, as your brother-in-law has been diagnosed with cancer, Leila tears up. She shares that her aunt passed from cancer a few years ago, and the wound is still fresh. She wipes at her eyes, and takes the tissue you offer, and her tears clear up quickly. Do you think that Leila is experiencing distress?
A: Probably not
Q: You work closely with Riley through a club that you advise. After one of the club meetings, Riley starts talking to you about how stressful things have been as they approach graduation. In addition to typical capstone projects, they’ve been facing a lot of challenges in their closest relationships, too. Riley tells you, “I just don’t know how I’m going to get through the next couple months.” How should you respond.
A: All of these are appropriate responses.
A: False
Q: It’s safe to assume that someone else will intervene.
A: False
Q: If a student or colleague is subjected to sexual violence, it’s important to consider preserving all physical evidence.
A: True
Q: Those who experience sexual violence aren’t provided protection under Title IX.
A: False
Q: As a bystander, the _______ approach doesn’t work when drugs or alcohol are involved, as the person you’re trying to stop is more likely to become defensive or hostile.
A: direct
Q: If you see potentially dangerous or risky behavior:
A: dont’t be afraid to say or do something
Q: According to the CDC, sexual violence refers to any sexual act that’s committed against a person’s will or:
A: when a person is incapable of giving consent
Q: In the case of sexual violence, your school’s disciplinary procedures are separate from the criminal investigation process.
A: True
Q: The SaVE Act requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crimes of sexual violence reported on and near campus:
A: over the past three years
Q: Which strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations works best when the people involved are intoxicated?
A: distract
Q: Which of the following is true in circumstances in which consent for sexual activity isn’t clear?
A: you can’t infer consent for any reason
Q: If a student confides in you that he or she is the victim of sexual violence, you may be required to report the offense according to your campus’ reporting procedure.
A: True
Q: Which is NOT a strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations?
A: deactivate
Q: Schools can ensure certain rights, accommodations and supportive measures only for victims who report the incident to law enforcement.
A: False
Q: Those who experience sexual assault or sexual violence on campus can:
A: all of these / notify or not law enforcement campus authorities
Q: Which strategy for defusing potentially harmful situations works best when you’re unsure of what to do?
A: delegate
Q: Many of those who have experienced sexual violence don’t report it to law enforcement because:
A: all of the above / fear, avoid trouble and be blameless
A: True
Q: Most of us work more efficiently when under stress.
A: False
Q: Rubbing your ears can help you relax and reduce stress.
A: True
Q: Stress has both physiological and psychological health effects.
A: True
Q: Because sleep is important to keeping ahead of stress, sleep experts recommend two or three glasses of alcohol before bed.
A: False
Q: Exercise is one of the best things you can do to reduce stress.
A: True
Q: Adjusting our self-talk will help minimize stress.
A: True
Q: Stress can cause you to overreact to petty annoyances.
A: True
A: True
Q: A protective factor is anything that leads to the increased likelihood of behavior that has negative consequences
A: False
Q: While alcohol is the main concern on college campuses, other drugs, such as marijuana is also of concern to college officials.
A: True
Q: Students who are involved with alcohol or other drugs are more ikely to bring weapons to campus, participate in fights and even commit suicide.
A: True
Q: Long-term consequences of alcohol abuse should be as much of a concern as short-term consequences.
A: True
A: True
Q: It is important for college faculty and staff members to recognize potential mental health issues in students.
A: True
Q: If you notice deteriorating behavior in a student, it is important to discuss your concerns with someone who can assist with potential mental health problems.
A: True
Q: It is important for the well being of students for them to feel safe on campus.
A: True
Q: According to the World Health Organization, health is simply the absence of disease.
A: False
Q: For most students, college is a low-pressure environment.
A: False
A: significant, because discrimination in hiring and advancement persists today.
Q: Unconscious bias influences decisions made by people
A: from all backgrounds.
Q: Individuals who are members of more than one underrepresented identity group
A: may encounter interconnected and overlapping stereotypes.
Q: People tend to hire candidates who resemble themselves when
A: they find familiar credentials and life experiences are easier to evaluate.
Q: The myth of the ideal employee
A: is about unconsciously comparing real female candidates to a fictitious male ideal.
Q: The viewpoint that people with disabilities are abnormal
A: ignores the normalcy of variety in human ability in a way that may be demeaning.
Q: Full and open participation by LGBTQ individuals in the workplace
A: may be hampered by reluctance to come out in the workplace.
A: True
Q: Everyone accepts Dan’s treatment of his male coworkers. Could this qualify as sexual harassment?
A: True
Q: Maria shouldn’t be concerned by Annie’s change in behavior.
A: False
Q: Ben ought to file a report with the Title IX office
A: No
Q: In addition to the Title IX coordinator, what category of employees has special duties under Title IX?
A: officials with authority
Q: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on which of the following:
A: sex
Q: Title IX regulations addressing sexual harassment include which of the following?
A: all of these
Q: Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of noncompliance with Title IX?
A: incread federal funding to correct the gender balance in the school’s athletic programs
Q: Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking are defined collectively as what under Title IX?
A: sexual harassment
Q: “Actual knowledge” under Title IX includes things such as receiving a report of sexual harassment or personally observing it.
A: True
Q: Which of these is NOT a protected activity under Title IX?
A: unintentionally and/or unknowingly engaging in discrimination
Q: Which of these is NOT a type of discrimination covered under Title IX?
A: lack of racial diversity within athletic teams
Q: All campus employees are considered to be “confidential employees” under Title IX.
A: False
Q: Under Title IX, dating violence only includes committed acts of sexual or physical abuse, not threats of abuse.
A: False
Q: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in any federally funded, education-related programs and activities.
A: True
Q: Sexual misconduct can be perpetrated by, as well as against, individuals of any sex.
A: True
Q: Failure to comply with Title IX regulations can result in inequitable educational opportunities for your students and financial penalties for your school.
A: True
Q: Postsecondary institutions are permitted to retaliate against an employee for filing a Title IX discrimination complaint.
A: False
Q: Three categories of employees have special duties regarding Title IX: responsible employees, confidential employees and a Title IX Coordinator.
A: True
Q: All campus employees are considered to be “confidential employees” under Title IX.
A: False
Q: Your institution has a duty to investigate reported cases of Title IX discrimination promptly, fairly and impartially.
A: True
Q: When someone starts disclosing an incident of sexual assault to you, it’s best to let them finish their story before informing them about your reporting obligations and level of confidentiality.
A: False
A: quid pro quo
Q: Sexual harassment, as defined by the current Title IX regulations, includes which of the following?
A: All of these: sexual assault, dating violence, stalking
Q: It’s important to investigate a sexual harassment claim before reporting it to your Title IX office.
A: False
Q: Whether or not you’re a designated official with authority to address the disclosure of sexual harassment, which of the following is your role if someone confides in you?
A: share resources for medical, advocacy, legal and counseling options
Q: Title IX covers students, but doesn’t pertain to faculty and staff.
A: False
Q: According to the Office for Civil Rights, sexual harassment can take which of the following forms?
A: All of these:
Q: When a student discloses to you, it’s your responsibility to get them to tell you as many details as possible about the incident.
A: False
Q: When someone starts disclosing an incident of sexual assault to you, it’s best to let them finish their story before informing them about your reporting obligations and level of confidentiality.
A: False
Q: An employee telling lewd jokes could qualify as which form of sexual harassment?
A: Hostile environment
Q: As an informed employee under Title IX, which of these should you have a basic understanding of?
A: a student’s rights to file reports and use the campus grievance process
Q: Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking are defined collectively as what under Title IX?
A: sexual harassment
Q: Under current Title IX regulations, which of the following qualifies as sexual harassment?
A: quid pro quo harassment
A: True
Q: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in any federally funded, education-related programs and activities.
A: True
Q: Sexual misconduct can be perpetrated by, as well as against, individuals of any sex.
A: True
Q: All campus employees are considered to be “confidential employees” under Title IX.
A: False
Q: Failure to comply with Title IX regulations can result in inequitable educational opportunities for your students and financial penalties for your school.
A: True
Q: Three categories of employees have special duties regarding Title IX: responsible employees, confidential employees and a Title IX Coordinator.
A: True
Q: Postsecondary institutions are permitted to retaliate against an employee for filing a Title IX discrimination complaint.
A: False
Q: Your institution has a duty to investigate reported cases of Title IX discrimination promptly, fairly and impartially.
A: True
A: donation of federal property
Q: Meeting minutes are not a valid source in which discriminatory intent can be found.
A: False
Q: Federal agencies must also take reasonable steps to provide, in languages other than English, information regarding programs subject to Title VI.
A: True
Q: A(n) _________ involves written determination as to whether the applicant is in compliance with Title VI.
A: application review
Q: Agencies that receive federal assistance are not obligated to provide information in languages other than English.
A: False
Q: Hiring a contractor to deliver assistance to beneficiaries relieves the recipients of federal assistance of their Title VI obligations.
A: False
Q: Evidence of discriminatory intent may be found in sources such as statements by decisionmakers.
A: True
Q: Recipient agencies may receive federal assistance only from the federal government directly, and not through a third party.
A: False
Q: Federal assistance only exists in monetary forms.
A: False
Q: Agencies that receive federal assistance are required to include materials that detail Title VI requirements, complaint procedures and the rights of beneficiaries.
A: True
Q: The federal agency that provides assistance will terminate funds for agencies that are found to have discriminated and cannot achieve voluntary compliance.
A: True
A: False
Q: If you are skidding and your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, pump the brakes.
A: False
Q: You should under-inflate your tires for maximum traction during cold winter months.
A: False
Q: When sliding in a skid, it is best to turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
A: False
Q: Winter driving conditions make the behaviors of other drivers less predictable.
A: True
Q: In foggy conditions, drive with your low beams on.
A: True
A: False
Q: Was Andrea’s accident the sole fault of maintenance for leaving the toolbox on the steps?
A: No
Q: To avoid creating a trip hazard, maintenance should use barriers and signs but also clearly mark the entire area.
A: True
Q: To avoid a fall, don’t climb on chairs, desks, window sills, cabinets or other items to access an area beyond your reach.
A: True
Q: You can rely on a back belt to prevent injuries.
A: False
Q: Always assume a non-defensive posture if you encounter workplace violence.
A: True
Q: Poor posture cannot lead to back injury.
A: False
Q: Back injuries can be easily prevented.
A: True
Q: All back injuries can be cured with rest and an ice bag.
A: False
Q: If you need to access a location beyond your reach, always call your maintenance staff for assistance.
A: True
Q: Use non-slip safety mats in areas that may get wet – such as building entrances.
A: True
Q: The cardinal rule of lifting is: Lift with your back, not with your legs.
A: False
Q: The most effective strategy to reduce the risks from slips is practicing good housekeeping whenever a slip hazard is present.
A: True
Q: Back belts do not decrease the risk of back injury.
A: True
Q: To avoid creating a trip hazard, maintenance staff should try to perform certain tasks when the building is unoccupied.
A: True
Q: The Partial Squat Lift should be used for large objects.
A: False
A: True
Q: Workplace violence refers only to physical violence.
A: False
Q: You should be aware of the behavior of others and make a conscious effort to stop violence.
A: True
Q: The three causes of workplace violence are stress, a violent person and the setting.
A: True
Q: There are signs you can watch for that may indicate a person is escalating toward violence.
A: True
Q: The only thing you can do when facing an angry person in an escalating situation is to try to get away.
A: False
Q: You should always report any incidents of violence and co-workers and others who appear as though they may become violent.
A: True
A: True
Q: Loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities is not a warning sign of potential suicide ideation.
A: False
Q: Everyone who dies by suicide was depressed.
A: False
Q: Young people struggling with thoughts of suicide may not actually want to die.
A: True
Q: Suicide contagion is the potential for students to show suicidal behavior in response to a recent suicide.
A: True
Q: One of the risk factors increasing the likelihood a student will contemplate or attempt suicide is substance abuse.
A: True
Q: Suicide is often preceded by a(n) ______________ known as a precipitating event.
A: occurrence of high stress
Q: Most youth suicides cannot be prevented.
A: False
Q: Targets of bullying are less likely to consider suicide than non-victims.
A: False
Q: Most young adults who died from suicide suffered from a mental health problem.
A: True
Q: The goal of suicide postvention is to focus on the needs of the living.
A: True
Q: If a student is threatening suicide, you should tell him or her to stay put while you run and go get help.
A: False
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