911 Dispatcher Practice Test

Which term is used when individuals are reported to be away from their homes without permission or a clear destination?

1. Missing person

2. Suicide

3. Domestic trouble

4. Child abuse

The correct answer is: Missing person

The term used when individuals are reported to be away from their homes without permission or a clear destination is "missing person." This designation typically applies in situations where the whereabouts of the individual are unknown, and there is concern for their safety. It can involve various circumstances, such as a child leaving home without telling anyone, an adult who has not returned from a known location, or anyone whose absence is perceived as unusual or alarming. In contrast, the other terms relate to specific situations that do not align with the definition of being away from home without permission. Suicide pertains to an individual's intentional act of ending their own life, which does not necessarily indicate absence without permission. Domestic trouble refers to conflicts or issues occurring within a household, which may involve arguments or violence but not necessarily the absence of a person. Child abuse involves maltreatment of a child, which again does not directly relate to them being absent without permission.