Trivia Quiz: Can You Pass This Resident Advisor Proficiency Test?
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Summarize the Community Standards for Student Housing statement.
- 2.
Describe the suicide intervention policy. Include the proper chain of notification and administrative procedures to be followed.
- 3.
Describe the administrative procedures to be followed following the death of a student.
- 4.
If a student wishes to live on a floor free of alcohol products, what type of environment can we offer?
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What is the main reason we do programming in the halls? What are the three types of programming we ask you to do each semester and give an example to support your understanding.
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When students arrive for fall semester, what important piece of paperwork should already be completed?
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What form needs to be filled out by the residents upon their arrival? Depending on the type of floor the student has chosen to live on, what could a 2nd form be?
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Why is it necessary to consolidate rooms? What 3 choices does a student have during the consolidation process if he/she does not have a roommate at the beginning of the semester?
- 9.
What are several violations we look for during health and safety inspections?
- 10.
What should we do during a health and safety inspection if a student does not answer the door?
- 11.
How often does the exterminator come to your building? What day and time of the month are they scheduled to come?
- 12.
What four steps should be followed in using a fire extinguisher? Hint: PASS.
- 13.
List the seven (7) steps you should follow if you are aware of or even suspect a fire.
- 14.
If a student should approach you about class cancellations, where can you direct them to find out? There is more than one answer.
- 15.
What is the visitation policy for all campus housing? Please be specific regarding each facility. (Please note the policy includes more than just the hours)
- 16.
What pet/s are students allowed to have in the halls?
- 17.
If a resident should lock him/herself out between the hours of 8am and 5pm, what options does the student have? There are three options and calling the police isn’t one of them.
- 18.
If a student should lock him/herself out between 1am and 8am, whom should the resident contact?
- 19.
What should you do if you smell marijuana outside of a particular room or location?
- 20.
What are some of the many roles an RA will assume in the lives their residents?
- 21.
All Residence Life staff returns two weeks before students do?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Residence Life Staff return approximately one week before the majority of students return to campus.Rate this question:
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- 22.
TNT stands for Tuesday Night Training?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
TNT Stands for Thursday Night TrainingRate this question:
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- 23.
RAs are required to sleep in their own bed when on campus?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
RAs who are spending the night somewhere else are most likely breaking the visitation or overnight guest policyRate this question:
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- 24.
RAs are expected to be in their areas and visible at least 5-6 nights per week?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
RAs are expected to be a constant presence in their areas, regardless of whether they are on duty or not.Rate this question:
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- 25.
RAs need to only walk through their sections on their "on-call" nights?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
RAs are required to walk through their sections on a daily basis.Rate this question:
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- 26.
RAs need to know only a few of their residents in order to be effective?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The more residents an RA knows, the better he/she can address problems and concerns within their sectionRate this question:
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- 27.
RAs are to discourage residents from discussing their problems or concerns with others outside their area?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
RAs serve as the initial contact point for residents when they are having issues or problems. In some instances, however, the resident's problem may be such that they need to seek outside help from the Counseling Center, etc.Rate this question:
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- 28.
RAs are to assist in the timely distribution of flyers, etc., to their residents?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This is one of the primary administrative responsibilities of the Resident Advisor.Rate this question:
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- 29.
RAs do not take work orders from their residents, just post the Facility Operations phone number and let students submit their own?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
All RAs are required to have a work order folder on their room/suite doors and to check it daily. Work orders are to be referred to the Resident Administrator for the facility; they will determine whether or not a work order will be routed to Facility Operations and our in-house maintenance team.Rate this question:
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- 30.
RAs have the right to search their resident’s rooms if they just suspect a violation?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Resident Advisors are not law enforcement officers and they do not have the right to search a resident's room regardless of the circumstances.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Which of the following is not an example of a general violation:
- A.
Smoking
- B.
Quiet Hours
- C.
Visitation
- D.
Marijuana and Drug use
Correct Answer
D. Marijuana and Drug useExplanation
When dealing with this type of violation, Resident Advisors are expected to contact the Resident Administrator on duty immediately. The Resident Administrator on duty will then make the determination whether or not to contact Campus PoliceRate this question:
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- 32.
Courtesy warnings are issued when:
- A.
The violation is a minor first offense
- B.
A resident displays a pleasant attitude
- C.
For all first violations regardless of their severity
- D.
A & b
Correct Answer
D. A & bExplanation
Courtesy Warnings are exactly that, a courtesy. They are designed to reinforce with the resident the nature of the policy violated and remind them that future violations will be dealt with more harshly.Rate this question:
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- 33.
1stWritten Warnings on the Incident Documentation Form result in:
- A.
Immediate referral to the Resident Administrator
- B.
Immediate referral to the Associate Director Of Residence Life
- C.
Immediate referral to the Dean of Students
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. None of the above.Explanation
The 1st Written Warning begins the documentation trail which can eventually lead to dismissal from housing. However, it does not warrant a referral to a higher authority; it is another tool in the RAs arsenal designed to reinforce with residents that their actions can have serious consequences.Rate this question:
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- 34.
A 3rd documented offense results in:
- A.
A conference between the Resident Advisor and the resident.
- B.
Removal of the resident from the residence halls
- C.
A fine of not less than $50
- D.
A conference between the Resident Administrator and the resident
Correct Answer
D. A conference between the Resident Administrator and the residentExplanation
When a resident reaches the 2nd Written Warning level of Incident Documentation, it results in a conference between the Resident Administrator and the resident. The Resident Administrator will then make the determination of whether to sanction the resident (loss of visitation, etc.) or to refer the resident to the Director of Housing.Rate this question:
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- 35.
A resident that has been documented for a general violation will be given a copy of the documentation form at the
- A.
Courtesy Warning Level
- B.
1st Written Warning
- C.
2nd Written Warning
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Anytime a resident is documented using an Incident Documentation Form, the resident will initial and receive a copy of the documentation.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Residents who violate the visitation policy could initially:
- A.
Lose their visitation for the remainder of the semester.
- B.
Be removed from housing immediately
- C.
Lose their visitation for two weeks
- D.
Be denied housing at the end of the semester
Correct Answer
C. Lose their visitation for two weeksExplanation
A two-week suspension of visitation is the standard for residents who have reached the 2nd Written Warning level of incident documentation.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Residents who are of age are allowed to:
- A.
Consume alcohol within the confines of their rooms.
- B.
Consume alcohol within their rooms and in the building common areas
- C.
Consume alcohol at all school sponsored events.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Consume alcohol within the confines of their rooms.Explanation
Students who are of legal age are allowed to consume alcohol in the confines of their rooms unless they live in an area which has been declared an "Alcohol-Free" section.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Campus Police need to be notified first for which of the following:
- A.
Suicide gestures/attempts involving a weapon or death of a student
- B.
Visitation violations & excessive noise
- C.
Anytime a situation is viewed as dangerous or threatening
- D.
Both a & c
Correct Answer
D. Both a & cExplanation
Campus Police need to be notified first for suicide gestures/attempts involving a weapon or death of a student and anytime a situation is viewed as dangerous or threatening. This is because these situations pose immediate risks to the safety and well-being of individuals on campus, and the Campus Police are trained to handle such emergencies and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Visitation violations and excessive noise, although important concerns, may not require immediate police intervention and can be addressed through other channels or campus authorities.Rate this question:
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A security breach of a residence hall occurs when:
- A.
Residents distribute security codes
- B.
Residents prop open access doors
- C.
Residents give away their door keys
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Security breaches are defined differently from visitation violations. A security breach is when an individual is inside a secured facility without being accompanied by a resident of the facility; (i.e. John uses Mary's Pine Hall ID to enter the building to go up to her room without being signed in at the front desk; because John used Mary's ID to enter the building he has breached security). Security breaches can result in the individual being arrested by Campus Police and charged with trespassing.Rate this question:
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Residents wishing to change rooms (during the course of an academic year) can do so without going through the roommate mediation process only duirng:
- A.
Room Change Period
- B.
Room Assignment Procedure
- C.
Room Reclaim Period
- D.
Both a & c
Correct Answer
A. Room Change PeriodExplanation
The Room Change Period is the only time residents can change rooms without going through the roommate mediation process.Rate this question:
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- 41.
The maximum number of guests allowed in a standard double occupancy room at any one time is:
- A.
Two
- B.
Four
- C.
Six
- D.
Eight
Correct Answer
C. SixExplanation
Each resident is allowed to have a maximum of three guests signed in at any one time; therefore, in a double occupancy room the maximum number of guests allowed is sixRate this question:
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- 42.
When a building has been evacuated due to a fire alarm sounding, when is it safe to go back inside?
- A.
If you realize that you left your iron on
- B.
When it is raining outside
- C.
Once the alarm has been properly investigated and the “all clear” is given by University officials
- D.
Once the alarm is silenced
Correct Answer
C. Once the alarm has been properly investigated and the “all clear” is given by University officialsExplanation
Just because the fire alarm has been silenced does not mean that the all-clear has been given. Only when advised by University officials that the building is safe can students re-enter the facility.Rate this question:
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RA’s are required to conduct meetings for his/her floor/section:
- A.
As needed
- B.
Twice each semester
- C.
Once per month
- D.
Both a & c
Correct Answer
D. Both a & cExplanation
RA's are required to conduct meetings for their floor/section as needed and once per month. This means that they have the flexibility to schedule meetings whenever necessary, such as to address specific issues or provide updates. Additionally, they are also expected to hold regular monthly meetings to ensure ongoing communication and engagement with their residents. Therefore, both options a and c are correct.Rate this question:
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How should telephone calls or requests for statements from local TV stations and newspapers be handled?
- A.
Be helpful in providing detailed information regarding the situation
- B.
Refer them to the University and Community Relations
- C.
Give requested information, but withhold names
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Refer them to the University and Community RelationsExplanation
Resident Advisors cannot divulge information concerning students to any outside entity due to legal constraints. All requests for interviews/information must be routed through University and Community Relations as a matter of policy.Rate this question:
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- 45.
RAs are required to post what information next to their room doors
- A.
Monthly meeting schedule & class schedule
- B.
Door tags & resident birthdays
- C.
Open door hours & work request folder
- D.
Both a & c
Correct Answer
D. Both a & cExplanation
RAs are required to post the monthly meeting schedule and class schedule next to their room doors to inform residents about important dates and events. They are also required to post open door hours and a work request folder, allowing residents to easily access them for assistance or to submit any maintenance requests. Therefore, the correct answer is "Both a & c".Rate this question:
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