In CAD, if an address entry is invalid, which action is typically prompted?

• A. System Shuts Down
• B. Automatically Dispatches Closest Unit
• C. Prompts Telecommunicator for More Information
• D. Dispatch Cancelled

Answer: (C)

When an address entry is invalid in CAD, the system prompts the telecommunicator for more information. This keeps the location accurate before sending responders, preventing misdirection or delays. The telecommunicator can gather clarifications from the caller, such as cross streets, nearby landmarks, apartment or unit numbers, or confirm a different address, and then re-enter or correct the data for proper dispatch. Other actions—shutting down, automatically dispatching the closest unit, or canceling the dispatch—would either interrupt service, risk sending responders to the wrong place, or undo an active request, which is not how CAD handles uncertain location data.