Series 2-14: Bullying

The “Bullying” chapter in the Alberta School Bus practice test addresses the critical issue of bullying on school buses.

Alberta School Bus Test - SERIES 2-14: Bullying

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What is a fundamental principle about children and bullying?

Bullying is an unavoidable part of school life

Safety is the responsibility of students only

Only some children need to feel safe

Every child has the right and need to feel safe, and adults must help stop the bullying cycle

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What is a key responsibility of the school bus operator regarding bullying?

Focus only on driving and ignore student interactions

Discipline students without reporting to the school

Leave all bullying issues to parents to handle

Recognize and respond to bullying, despite the challenge of driving

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Bullying should be:

Dealt with immediately

Left for other students to solve

Considered a normal part of growing up

Ignored so it goes away

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If you suspect bullying, you should:

Deal with it alone and never inform the school

Tell students not to bother you with such issues

Never hesitate to ask school administration and staff for advice

Assume it will stop by itself

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Which is an example of verbal psychological bullying?

Turning away and not looking at someone

Name calling

Ignoring someone

Excluding someone from games

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When a child reports bullying, you should:

Assume they are exaggerating

Take it very seriously because they usually report as a last resort

Ask other students if it is really true before acting

Tell them to ignore it and be tougher

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A result of physical bullying can be:

Hurt bodies and damaged belongings

Improved self-esteem

Stronger friendships

Better physical fitness

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When speaking to those involved in bullying, you should:

Talk to everyone together so they can argue it out

Talk to the bully and victim separately

Only talk to the bully’s friends

Only talk to the victim

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Which child is most at risk for being bullied?

Always surrounded by friends

Shy, reserved, and quiet

Very outspoken and aggressive

Older than the other students

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Which statement about bullying is true?

It often gets worse with time if not addressed

It usually disappears on its own

It only happens to teenagers

It only occurs outside of school

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Comments about someone’s ethnicity (culture, color, or religion) are classified as:

Social bullying

Normal teasing

Physical bullying

Verbal psychological bullying

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When you identify a child who may be at risk of being bullied, an early intervention strategy is to:

Wait for a fight to happen

Ignore the situation

Change the seating arrangement

Ask other students to solve it

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When talking to the bully, you should:

Avoid mentioning expectations for future behavior

Only tell them not to get caught next time

Explain why their behavior is unacceptable and what you expect instead

Let them decide what is acceptable

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Which is an example of physical bullying?

Hitting

Gossiping

Spreading rumors

Ignoring

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When intervening in a bullying situation, you should:

Only act if a parent complains

Intervene immediately as soon as you see or become aware of it

First see if the bullying continues

Wait until the end of the week

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What is a typical reaction of perpetrators when confronted?

They always fully admit everything

They immediately apologize without question

They minimize and deny their actions and responsibility

They ask to be punished

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A common result of social bullying is that a child may:

Make more friends

Feel alone and not part of the group

Become physically stronger

Do better on school tests

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Which question should you avoid asking a bullied child?

“Who was involved?”

“What did you do first?”

“When did this start?”

“How are you feeling?”

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Which is an example of social psychological bullying?

Taking someone’s belongings

Punching another student

Threatening to hit someone

Not being included in group activities

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After an incident, you should consult:

Social media for advice

School administration or the child’s parent/guardian

No one; keep it to yourself

Only other students on the bus

Your score is

It educates drivers on how to recognize signs of bullying, including verbal abuse, exclusion, and physical aggression among students. The chapter emphasizes the importance of acting promptly and appropriately when bullying is observed, in accordance with school district policies and by reporting incidents to the appropriate authorities. Drivers are encouraged to foster a respectful environment by building positive relationships with students and setting clear expectations. By taking an active role in preventing and addressing bullying, drivers help ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students.