Quiz answers Move Along1. According to crowd dynamics expert Dr. Keith G. Still, what is the leading cause of death in crowding incidents such as rushes, crushes or stampedes? a. Crushing b. Head injuries c. Asphyxiationd. Internal injuriesAnswer: c 2. In an April 2001 crowd crush at a South African football match that killed at least 43, about how many people were pushing their way into Ellis Park Stadium, capacity 68,000? a. 70,000 b. 80,000c. 90,000 d. 120,000 Answer: d3. According to reports, what was a likely cause of a stampede that killed six children in a stairwell at a school in China in November 2006? a. One child bending over to tie a shoelace on the stairs b. Children lighting firecrackers that startled the crowd c. A locked door at the bottom of the stairs preventing kids from getting outd. Kids rushing because they were excited for the last day of schoolAnswer: a4. Rank the following by the average amount of area they take up in a standing position, from most area to least. a. Japanese males b. British males c. Swiss females d. Polish malese. French females Answer: B, C, E, D, A5. True or False: Braess’s paradox can be summarized as “The fewer people entering a space, the more routes they’ll take to getthere.”Answer: False ( Braess’;s Paradox can be summarized as “Increasing choice of routes increases congestion”)6. According to Dr. Still, how long can a space endure high density (four people per square meter) before it should be considered a safety concern? a. 30 seconds b. 6 minutes c. 20 minutes d. 1 hourAnswer: b7. About how many liters of air does a crowd of 80,000 breathe in every second? a. 500 b. 2,500c. 7,700 d. 9,300Answer: d8. True or False: You can anticipate distress in a crowd by a rising pitch of the collective noise that comes from its members, a phenomenon called “hive noise.”Answer: True9. Which of the following is a term for fear of crowds? a. Demophobia b. Agoraphobia c. Enochlophobiad. All of the aboveAnswer: d 10. How many people could convene comfortably in a 150 square meter kitchen, during a party, according to licensing authorities? a. 100 b. 75 c. 50 d. 25Answer: c (Authorities recommend you divide the total square meters by three) Bonus question: According to a poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, what was it “no stranger in the crowd could doubt”?Answer: “‘;twas Casey at the bat.”How’d You Do? 13 correct: Please disperse 48 correct: Line forms to the left 911 correct: V.I.P.s enter to the right Related content news analysis Attackers breach US government agencies through ColdFusion flaw Both incidents targeted outdated and unpatched ColdFusion servers and exploited a known vulnerability. By Lucian Constantin Dec 06, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Vulnerabilities news BSIMM 14 finds rapid growth in automated security technology Embrace of a "shift everywhere" philosophy is driving a demand for automated, event-driven software security testing. By John P. Mello Jr. Dec 06, 2023 4 mins Application Security Network Security news Almost 50% of organizations plan to reduce cybersecurity headcounts: Survey While organizations are realizing the need for knowledgeable teams to address unknown threats, they are also looking to reduce their security headcount and infrastructure spending. By Gagandeep Kaur Dec 06, 2023 4 mins IT Jobs Security Practices feature 20 years of Patch Tuesday: it’s time to look outside the Windows when fixing vulnerabilities After two decades of regular and indispensable updates, it’s clear that security teams need take a more holistic approach to applying fixes far beyond the Microsoft ecosystem. By Susan Bradley Dec 06, 2023 6 mins Patch Management Software Threat and Vulnerability Management Windows Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe