IAHSS Basic Officer Certification / IAHSS Basic Officer Certification 2026/2027 Questions Questions with Correct Answers (30pages)

A class A fire extinguisher is used to fight what kind of fire? a. Flammable liquid fire b. Ordinary combustible materials c. Electrical fire d. Grease fire - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. Ordinary combustible materials (paper, wood, fabric) A class C fire extinguisher is used to fight what kind of fire? a. Flammable liquid fire b. Paper fire c. Electrical fire d. Wood fire - ✔✔✔ANSWER-c. Electrical fire A class D fire extinguisher is used to fight what kind of fire? a. Flammable liquid fire b. Flammable metals fire c. Electrical fire d. Wood fire - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. Flammable metals fire The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a a. Circle b. Pentagon c. Pyramid d. Straight line - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. Pyramid The most primary overriding concern of any security department should be a. Its image b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility c. The goals and mission if the entity employing the security services d. Cost-effectiveness - ✔✔✔ANSWER-b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility Which accreditation body provides standards to address Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Life Safety in the healthcare environment? a. The Joint Commission (TJC) b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) c. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA) d. American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. The Joint Commission (TJC) According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have a. Increased b. Decreased c. Remained the same d. Become less violent - ✔✔✔ANSWER-a. Increased What are the two types of criminal acts? a. Burglaries and Felonies