The dispatcher may move on after asking the question: __?

• A. After one attempt
• B. Only once
• C. At least twice
• D. Never

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is to ensure reliable communication by giving the other party a fair chance to respond. In dispatcher procedures, you should ask the question and then wait for a reply; if there’s no answer, you should repeat the question at least once more before moving on. This accounts for possible radio interference, background noise, mishearing, or momentary inattention, and it helps verify that the message has been received and understood. Because of these potential issues, you don’t want to settle for a single attempt or never move on; you instead give the recipient two chances to respond before proceeding. If there’s still no response after the second attempt, you follow the established escalation steps.