Emergency Planning and Preparedness Quiz-
Teacher Answer Key
Correct answers are bolded.
1.	If there is a radiological emergency in your area, what are the three steps you should take?
a.	Go outside, call your friend, get someone to drive you out of town.
b.	Get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned for more information.
c.	Go outside, stay outside, and turn off your phone.
d.	Leave the building that you are in, try to find out what's going on, and stay outside.
2.	If you are inside a home or building, which area(s) offers the best protection? Select all that
are correct.
a.	The basement or underground area
b.	The top floor
c.	An interior room that is farthest from exterior walls and the roof and has no
windows
d.	The ground floor by a window
3.	Which of the following should you have in an emergency kit should this situation occur?
a.	A battery-powered radio
b.	Plastic sheeting, duct tape and scissors
c.	Water, nonperishable food and any up-to-date medications
d.	A change of clothing
e.	All of the above
4.	If you were outside during a radiological emergency and are concerned about contamination,
you should take a shower or bath with warm water and soap.
a.	True
b.	False
5.	How long do emergency response officials suggest that you stay indoors during a radiological
emergency, unless otherwise instructed by an official?
a.	1 hour
b.	16 hours
c.	24 hours
d.	72 hours
6. How might this symbol be helpful in the event of a radiation emergency?
a.	It would signal that radiation is present in the place
where it is posted.
b.	It would signal that hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
are in a package or transport vehicle.
c.	It would direct me to a safe place to wait in
a radiation emergency.
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