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Copyright © 2003 Guardian Angels Guardian Angels Examination Answers

Guardian Angels Basic Information Exam

Who are the Guardian Angels?

A) Crime fighting vigilante group dedicated to taking back the streetsB) Nonprofit community and individual empowerment organizationC) Liberal political activist organizationD) Christian humanitarian missionary group

What is the designation number for all federally registered nonprofit groups?

A) 501 (3) (c)B) 501 (c) (3)C) 505 (c)D) 509 (3) (d)

Remember Star Wars C3 P0.

List five of our programs.

Youth development SelfdefenseInternet safety PatrolsHumane education 24/7Community activism International alliance and conference

How was the Guardian Angels created?

A) U.S. Department of Justice grant. B) Citizen organized volunteers to patrol subways.C) City of New York created citizen subway patrol.D) Church organized volunteers to protect church.

What are our goals?

A) Conformity, unity, indoctrination, exclusivity.B) Expansion, productivity, revenue, education.C) Education, empowerment, engagement, involvement.D) Pride, glory, notoriety, involvement.


On what basis may we exclude membership?

A) Criminal record, drug use, and gang affiliation.B) Political affiliation, drug use, and age.C) Race, drug use, and gender.D) Sexual orientation, disability, and religion.

What is our motto?

A) Make a DifferenceB) Empower One Empower AllC) The Few the ProudD) Dare to Care

Who is our founder and president? Curtis Sliwa

When and where did the Guardian Angels begin? 1979, New York City/Bronx

List seven benefits of becoming a Guardian Angel.

Helping others Leadership Exposure to diversityNetworking Exercise Getting to know your cityRelationship building Personal safety TravelHonor

Why is respect important?

A) It allows you see the value in others.B) You are telling others that they are equal to you.C) Disrespecting people may cause a fight.D) All of the above.

List seven things, people, or organizations you should respect.

Members Patrol Leader Recruits Instructor StudentLaw enforcement Yourself Colors Guardian Angels FamilySchool Job Community Country


Circle the number of the incidents that constitute harassment or discrimination:

1 Jane tells John that he can graduate faster if he comes over to his place for personal training.

2 Betty cannot do wrestling training, because there is no other female student.

3 Mike asks Becky for a date after patrol.4 Dan is picked to attend a community meeting, because he is Asian, and the

community is mostly made up of Asians.5 Linda orders the patrol to post up because she sees several black youth

loitering outside a liquor store.6 Because Louie is overweight, he is ordered to do more pushups than

everyone else.7 Sue is not allowed to patrol, because she suffers from epileptic seizures, and she

is not taking any medication or treatment.8 Doug is not allowed to patrol, because he has a limp that keeps him from

running to a situation.9 Since Bert is not a U.S. citizen, he is not allowed to take a leadership role.10 Since Paul has AIDS, he is not allowed to do takedown exercises.

What might be considered as an appearance of impropriety?

A) Receiving a 20% discount on your meal.B) Being allowed to jump to the front of a line.C) Taking a $20 bill as a donation.D) Accepting a free can of soda.

MOCK Q AND A:

The test taker should respond with a strong answer. The test taker fails a question if he draws a blank or provides a weak, short answer.

Aren’t you guys just a bunch of thugs cruising for trouble?Aren’t you guys just another gang?Aren’t you guys just a bunch of vigilantes?Why do you wear berets?What kind of training do you provide?Isn’t it dangerous to patrol?Why should I join you guys?Isn’t crime fighting the job of the police?What happens if you come across a crime?How can I join? I’m just an old, weak person.Why don’t you guys get out of my neighborhood?What would you do if I pulled a gun on you?Aren’t you guys just wannabe cops?


Guardian Angels Patrol Examination

What is the Patrol Leader’s primary responsibility?

A) SafetyB) FormationC) Visual deterrenceD) Fighting crime

What is the minimum age for patrolling? 16

What two minimum things are required to be a patrol Guardian Angel?

A) Any color beret and Guardian Angels crest on beret.B) Any color beret and Guardian Angels insignia on top and outer most clothingC) Red beret and Guardian Angels crest on beret.D) Red beret and Guardian Angels insignia on top and outer most clothing

List seven things you should not do on patrol.

(Refer to Respect Guidelines)

Circle the orders that you should obey:

1. Pick up that beer bottle.2. Pair up.3. Go to the store and get me a Coke.4. Post up about five feet to your left.5. Arrest that homeless guy for littering.6. Search that kid standing at the corner for weapons and drugs.7. Take your colors off. You’re endangering my patrol.8. Be quiet.9. Pick up that needle and throw it away.10. Block that guy from driving his car away!

When you see a gun being pointed at the patrol:

A) Drop then yell “DROP!” then take cover then call 911B) Drop then call 911 then take coverC) Yell “DROP!” then drop then call 911 then take coverD) Yell “DROP!” then drop then take cover then call 911


When you arrest someone, the reason you tackle him to the ground is to:

A) Temporarily knock him unconscious.B) Immobilize him and search him for weapons.C) Intimidate him out of using his weapon.D) Intimidate others from getting involved.

The most important goals during a crowd control situation is:

A) Resolving the situation immediately and communicating with the crowd.B) Following through with your actions and intimidating the crowd from getting involved.C) Reestablishing law and order and resolving the situation immediately.D) Intimidating the crowd from getting involved and completing any arrest.

What are the most important things to keep in mind during a throwdown?

A) Protect your head, watch out for weapons, and make arrests.B) Protect your head, stay on your feet, watch out for weapons, and keep cool.C) Watch out for weapons, make arrests, do not strike, and follow the rules.D) Stay on your feet, watch out for weapons, protect your head, and obey the Patrol Leader.

Match the Codes with their descriptions:

Red __3__ 1. Potential situation in progress, assistBlue __2__ 2. Pretend call for policeGreen __5__ 3. Urgent, need immediate assistanceYellow__1__ 4. Everything is under control4 __4__ 5. No such code

Circle the following situations that are violations of Patrol Ethics:

1. Referring to a group of minorities as “homies.”2. Staring at a group of promiscuously dressed women.3. Referring to a mentally challenged person as a “nut job.”4. Reporting the Patrol Leader to the Chapter Leader for hitting an innocent

homeless person.5. Accepting a free meal from a restaurant owner.6. Reporting a fellow Guardian Angel to the police for beating up a homeless

person.7. Receiving a $100 cash donation.8. Receiving a $20 personal loan from a storeowner.9. Receiving free sodas in exchange for throwing a homeless person out of

an alley.10. Referring to police officers as “pigs.”11. Harassing a homeless person for disturbing the peace.


12. Threatening someone with bodily harm for loitering.

When you are using public transportation:

A) Notify and wait for security before intervening in a criminal or medical emergency.B) Do not wear your beret.C) Sit down and try to be as discreet as possible.D) Circulate and recruit.

Match the drug with the physical symptoms:

Alcohol _5__ 1. Unpredictable, unstable, panic, anxious.Speed _1__ 2. Red eyes, dry mouth, laughing, drug odor.Pot _2__ 3. Needle marks, weight loss, runny nose, watery eyesEcstasy _1__ 4. Slurred speech, unsteady walk, drug odor, slow Heroin _3__ 5. Talkative, hyper, weight loss, fidgety, nervous

List seven basic description categories of a suspect:

Sex Race Age HeightBuild Weight Hair color Clothing typeClothing color Weapon if applicable

List five basic description categories of a vehicle:

Type Make Color Age License numberState of plate


Guardian Angels Legal Examination

An arrest is defined as:

A) Taking someone into custody for any reason.B) Informing someone that he is under arrest for breaking the law.C) Using physical force to detain a person for any reason.D) Taking someone into custody for breaking the law.

A citizen’s arrest means:

A) Any citizen can arrest anyone for any reason.B) Only U.S. citizens can arrest anyone for breaking felony laws only.C) Only deputized citizens may make an arrest.D) Any citizen can arrest anyone for breaking any law.

A misdemeanor arrest may only be made if:

A) You have at least one witness who saw the crime.B) You have witnessed the crime.C) You have probable cause the arrestee committed the crime.D) You are the victim of the crime.

A felony arrest may be made if:

A) You have probable cause the arrestee committed the crime.B) You have witnessed the crime.C) You are the victim of the crime.D) All of the above.

Assault is defined as:

A) Threatening to injure someone conditionally.B) An attempt and ability to injure someone and a misdemeanorC) Injuring someone on purpose and a felony crimeD) Destruction of property and a misdemeanor.


Battery is defined as:

A) Striking someone in selfdefense.B) Use of willful and unlawful violence upon someone.C) An attempt and ability to injure someone.D) Beating someone after they are unconscious.

Disturbing the peace is defined as:

A) Using offensive words to provoke a violent reaction.B) Cruising.C) Destroying private property.D) Domestic violence.

Theft is defined as:

A) Entering property with intent to steal.B) Stealing property without force or intimidation.C) Stealing property with force or intimidation.D) Entering property unlawfully.

Robbery is defined as:

A) Stealing property with force or intimidation.B) Entering property with intent to steal.C) Stealing property without force or intimidation.D) Use of willful and unlawful violence upon someone.

Burglary is defined as:

A) Stealing property without force or intimidation.B) Entering a building and stealing.C) Entering property with intent to steal.D) Stealing property with force or intimidation.

What amount of force is allowed to make an arrest?

A) MinimalB) OverpoweringC) ReasonableD) Sufficient


Circle the incidents where you should make an arrest:

1. Two people are fighting in public with no major injuries.2. Prostitution3. Drug dealing4. Possession of drugs for personal use5. Threats6. Brandishing a baseball bat7. Spitting into your face8. Spitting on your clothing9. Someone pushing you away from them10. Someone hitting you11. Someone pointing a gun at you from his car12. Someone hitting another car and starting to drive away13. Breaking a store window14. Spraying graffiti15. Two people beating up one person

In which incidents is it better to place someone in civil protective custody?

1. A drunk is walking in the middle of traffic.2. Possession of drugs for personal use.3. A youth breaking a store window.4. Prostitution.5. An underaged minor caught doing drugs.6. A mentally challenged person panhandling.7. A drunk hitting pedestrians.8. A mentally challenged person trying to climb a lamppost.

Circle the following information that we have the right to ask applicants:

1. Full name2. Age3. Gender4. Driver’s license number5. Social security number6. Date of birth7. Marital status8. Education9. Occupation10. Criminal convictions11. Medical history12. Religion13. Race14. Medication


Guardian Angels First Aid and CPR Examination

How should you approach a medical scene?

A) Identify yourself as “Guardian Angels” then put on medical gloves then attend to the victim then scan the scene for the cause of the situation.

B) Scan the scene for the cause of the situation then call 911 then put on medical gloves then attend to the victim.

C) Attend to the victim then put on medical gloves then call 911 then scan the scene for the cause of the situation.

D) Scan the scene for the cause of the situation then put on medical gloves then identify yourself as “Guardian Angels” then attend to the victim.

When you approach a conscious victim, you should:

A) Ask him what happened, if he needs an ambulance, and where he feels pain or numbness.

B) Immediately provide care. Ask him what happened, if he needs an ambulance, and where he feels pain or numbness.

C) Look around the person for clues about what happened, check for breathing, and then check for a pulse.

D) Ask if you can help him. If he agrees, ask him what happened, if he needs an ambulance, and where he feels pain or numbness.

When you approach an unconscious victim, you should:

A) Immediately provide care. Cautiously check for breathing. If there is no breathing, check for a pulse.

B) Tap the person on the feet and ask him if he is okay. Cautiously check for breathing. If there is no breathing, check for a pulse.

C) Tap the person on the shoulder and ask him if he is okay. Cautiously check for breathing. If there is no breathing, check for a pulse.

D) Immediately check for breathing. If there is no breathing, check for a pulse.

If a victim is lying unconscious on his stomach and is breathing:

A) Leave him on his stomach.B) Turn him over and attempt to wake him up.C) Turn him over and check for a pulse.D) Turn him over.


In order to provide rescue breaths:

A) Place one hand on his forehead, lift his chin up with the other hand, and listen for air to come out his mouth.

B) Place one hand on his forehead, lift his chin up with the other hand, and look for his chest to rise.

C) Squeeze his nose with one hand, push his chin down with the other, and listen for air to come out of his mouth.

D) Squeeze his nose with one hand, lift his chin up with the other hand, and look for his chest to rise.

If the victim is not breathing, but he has a pulse:

Give ___ breath(s) every ____ second(s) 1 breath every 5 seconds.

If the victim is not breathing and has no pulse:

Give ___ breath(s) for every ____ compression(s).

2 breaths for every 15 compressions.

How deep should you compress?

A) 1 inch for an adult down to ½ inch for a childB) 2 inches for an adult down to 1 inch for a childC) 3 inches for an adult down to 2 inches for a childD) 4 inches for an adult down to 3 inches for a child

Under what two circumstances should you move a victim?

His life is in danger or he is not breathing.

How should you deal with a cut?

A) Wipe blood away to find the wound, place a bandage and pressure on it.B) Place a bandage and pressure on the wound.C) Tape a bandage to the wound. Do not place pressure on it.D) Wipe blood away to find the wound, tape a bandage and place pressure on it.


How should you deal with a stab wound with the weapon still inside?

A) Immediately remove the weapon. Tape bandages on the wound, and do not place pressure on it.

B) Immediately remove the weapon. Place bandages and pressure on it.C) Leave the weapon inside. Tape bandages around the contact point of the

weapon.D) Leave the weapon inside. Wrap bandages around the contact point of the

weapon and place pressure on it.

How should you deal with a gunshot wound?

A) Look for both entry and exit wounds. Tape a bandage on the entry wound and place a bandage and pressure on the exit wound.

B) Look for the entry wound. Place a bandage and place pressure on it.C) Look for both entry and exit wounds. Place bandages on both wounds and

place pressure on the wounds.D) Look for both entry and exit wounds. Place a bandage only on the entry wound

and place pressure on the wounds.

If the victim of a gunshot wound complains about having difficulty breathing, what should you do?

A) Tape a nonpermeable cover over the wound to prevent air from escaping his chest cavity.

B) Provide rescue breathing.C) Ease up on the pressure on the wound.D) Tape a nonpermeable cover over the wound on three sides, allowing air to

escape his chest cavity on the fourth side.

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