NIST, Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), Public Safety Communications Interview

OMB Control #: 0693-0043

Expiration date: 12/31/2018

Demographic Questionnaire

Your area(s):  Fire  EMS  Law Enforcement  Communications

 Other Public Safety: _______________

Total Years of service: ___________

Location:  Urban  Suburban  Rural  Other: ___________

City, State: ____________________

Your Title: ____________________

Gender:  Female  Male  Prefer not to answer

Age:  18-25  26-35  36-45  46-55  56-65  Over 65

Experience with different kinds of technology:

(including desktop or laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, and the Internet).

 I have limited experience using technology and I don’t know much about how technology works.

 I have some knowledge about how technology works, but often need to ask for help to perform more advanced activities – such as to configure the privacy settings on my cell phone.

 I can do most things that I want to do with technology and only need help occasionally.

 I can do all things that I want to do with technology without help from others.

In general, when do you adopt new technologies?

 I try the latest technologies as soon as they come out.

 I follow technology trends.

 I let others work out the kinks first.

 I wait until my old technology dies.

 I only adopt new technologies when it’s required.

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OMB Control No. 0693-0043

Expiration Date: 12-31-2018