Question 1

About what percentage of sexual assaults of women are committed by someone the woman knows?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent
B)  25 percent
C)  40 percent
D)  75 percentE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about violence is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States,violence is highest in the South.
B)  Neighborhoods that are disadvantaged in status and power typically have the most violence.
C)  People under the age of 25 account for 40% of the arrests for violent crimes.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

Accepted Answer

A)  seduction.
B)  harassment.
C)  solicitation.
D)  rape.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to half of all adult pedestrian fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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)  strokeE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about homicide is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young black males have an elevated risk of death from homicide.
B)  Poverty is a significant factor in homicide.
C)  Most homicides are committed against strangers.
D)  Most homicides are committed with a firearm.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

Accepted Answer

A)  affects employment decisions.
B)  interferes with work performance.
C)  creates a hostile environment.
D)  meets any of these conditions.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The mass media expose audiences of all ages to violence as an acceptable means of solving problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that

Accepted Answer

A)  protect both front- and back-seat passengers.
B)  have sensors that respond to crash severity.
C)  are voice-activated.
D)  do all of these.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Single parents are at especially high risk for abusing their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most male-on-male rapes occur in prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following behaviors would be considered abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  physically harming someone
B)  arousing fear in someone
C)  preventing a person from doing what they want to do
D)  all of theseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Heimlich maneuver helps

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain heartbeat.
B)  control shock.
C)  reduce the impact of trauma.
D)  clear an airway.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem.
B)  financial dependence.
C)  belief that their children need a father.
D)  all of these.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Walkers and runners should face traffic.
B)  Nearly 40 percent of all pedestrian deaths occur between intersections.
C)  Traffic conditions contribute more to pedestrian injuries than poor decision making does.
D)  Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following factors fall into the category of a driver distraction that contributes to accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  influence of alcohol
B)  fatigue
C)  cell phones
D)  speedingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 16: Personal Safety

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

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

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Which of the following factors fall into the category of a driver distraction that contributes to accidents?

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Single parents are at especially high risk for abusing their children.

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The mass media expose audiences of all ages to violence as an acceptable means of solving problems.

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Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of

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

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The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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Most male-on-male rapes occur in prison.

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Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that

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Which of the following behaviors would be considered abuse?

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Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

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About what percentage of sexual assaults of women are committed by someone the woman knows?

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The Heimlich maneuver helps

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Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to half of all adult pedestrian fatalities.

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Which of the following statements about homicide is FALSE?

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

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For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall.

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

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Which of the following statements about violence is TRUE?

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