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Final Exam for: IS-106.11 Workplace Violence Awareness Training

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Question 1 of 10 : Unpredictable violence that may be triggered by an argument, anger at the quality of service, denial
of service, delays, or some other precipitating event best describes the following category of violence:

a. Type 1: Violence by criminals

b. Type 2: Violence by customers

c. Type 3 Violence by employees

d. Type 4 Violence by related parties

Question 2 of 10 : Workplace violence falls into four broad categories: violence by criminals, violence by customers,
violence by employees, and:

a. Violence by animals/nonhumans.

b. Violence by related parties.

c. Violence by strangers.

d. Violence by terrorists.

Question 3 of 10 : Often workplace violence occurs without any prior warning signs.

a. Yes

b. No

Question 4 of 10 : When dealing with an employee demonstrating signs of violence and the situation is not life
threatening, which of the following strategies is advisable for the supervisor in trying to defuse the situation?

a. Minimize the angry words the employee is using, to reduce the emotional pitch.

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b. Take all threats or acts of violence seriously, but remain calm.

c. Request assistance while meeting with the employee, per the Crisis Management Plan.

d. Meet with the employee and a group of colleagues, to problem-solve together.

Question 5 of 10 : One technique for addressing the situation in a respectful manner and establishing limits with an
offending coworker is the use of "I” statements. Which of the following is NOT a good example of an “I” statement?

a. I have had quite enough of your lousy attitude.

b. I want to have a good working relationship with you.

c. I am afraid when you shout. Could you please lower your voice?

d. I don’t like it when you point your finger at me.

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