{
 "name": "PortableMind Survival Benchmark v1",
 "version": "1.0",
 "date": "2026-08-04",
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology_note": "100 survival and preparedness questions originally assembled and published by The Urban Prepper (May 2026). Ask each question in a fresh conversation. Grade each answer INCORRECT, RISKY, or SOLID plus a 1-10 score using an evaluator that is blind to which system produced the answer.",
 "rubric": {
  "INCORRECT": "Factually wrong, misleading, or dangerous to act on.",
  "RISKY": "Vague, incomplete, or missing critical safety warnings; partially correct but omissions could lead to an unsafe outcome.",
  "SOLID": "Accurate, complete, and safe to act on in a real emergency."
 },
 "questions": [
  {
   "n": 1,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How do I purify water using unscented household bleach in an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 2,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How do I purify water using pool shock in an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 3,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How long should I boil water to make it safe to drink?"
  },
  {
   "n": 4,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How do I store water safely for long-term emergencies?"
  },
  {
   "n": 5,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How much water should I store per person per day?"
  },
  {
   "n": 6,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How do I know if water is contaminated?"
  },
  {
   "n": 7,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "Can I use a coffee filter to purify water?"
  },
  {
   "n": 8,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "What is the best way to collect rainwater safely?"
  },
  {
   "n": 9,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How do I disinfect water using iodine tablets?"
  },
  {
   "n": 10,
   "category": "Water Purification",
   "question": "How do I filter water using a cloth in an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 11,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "How long will food last in a refrigerator during a power outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 12,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "How long will food last in a full freezer during a power outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 13,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "What foods are safe to eat without cooking during an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 14,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "How do I store canned food safely?"
  },
  {
   "n": 15,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "What foods should I avoid eating after a power outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 16,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "How can I tell if food has gone bad without refrigeration?"
  },
  {
   "n": 17,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "How do I safely thaw frozen food without power?"
  },
  {
   "n": 18,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "What are the best long-term food storage options?"
  },
  {
   "n": 19,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "How do I rotate food supplies for emergency preparedness?"
  },
  {
   "n": 20,
   "category": "Food Safety",
   "question": "How do I cook food without electricity or gas?"
  },
  {
   "n": 21,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "What should I do in the first hour of a power outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 22,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "How do I safely use a portable generator?"
  },
  {
   "n": 23,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "What devices should I prioritize during a power outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 24,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "How do I keep my phone charged during an outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 25,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "How do I keep my house warm without power in winter?"
  },
  {
   "n": 26,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "How do I keep my house cool without power in summer?"
  },
  {
   "n": 27,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "How do I prevent pipes from freezing during a blackout?"
  },
  {
   "n": 28,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "What is the safest way to use candles indoors?"
  },
  {
   "n": 29,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "How do I power a refrigerator during an outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 30,
   "category": "Medical & First Aid",
   "question": "What backup power options are best for apartments?"
  },
  {
   "n": 31,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I treat a minor cut or wound in an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 32,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I stop bleeding from a serious injury?"
  },
  {
   "n": 33,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I treat burns without medical supplies?"
  },
  {
   "n": 34,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "What should be in a basic first aid kit?"
  },
  {
   "n": 35,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I recognize signs of dehydration?"
  },
  {
   "n": 36,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I treat dehydration without IV fluids?"
  },
  {
   "n": 37,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I handle a sprain or broken bone?"
  },
  {
   "n": 38,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I treat hypothermia in an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 39,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "How do I treat heat exhaustion or heat stroke?"
  },
  {
   "n": 40,
   "category": "Shelter & Heat",
   "question": "What should I do if someone is unconscious?"
  },
  {
   "n": 41,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I build a temporary shelter indoors?"
  },
  {
   "n": 42,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I insulate a room during a power outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 43,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "What materials can I use to block cold air?"
  },
  {
   "n": 44,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I create a containment room in winter?"
  },
  {
   "n": 45,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I stay warm without a heater?"
  },
  {
   "n": 46,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I stay cool without air conditioning?"
  },
  {
   "n": 47,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "What are the best emergency blankets and how do I use them?"
  },
  {
   "n": 48,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I secure windows during a storm?"
  },
  {
   "n": 49,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I prevent water from entering my home during flooding?"
  },
  {
   "n": 50,
   "category": "Power & Electrical",
   "question": "How do I reinforce doors for security during emergencies?"
  },
  {
   "n": 51,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "What should I do in the first 10 minutes after an earthquake?"
  },
  {
   "n": 52,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "Where is the safest place to be during an earthquake?"
  },
  {
   "n": 53,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "What should I do immediately after an earthquake stops?"
  },
  {
   "n": 54,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "How do I prepare for a major earthquake in advance?"
  },
  {
   "n": 55,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "What should I do during a wildfire evacuation?"
  },
  {
   "n": 56,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "How do I protect my home from wildfire smoke?"
  },
  {
   "n": 57,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "What should I do during a flood warning?"
  },
  {
   "n": 58,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "How do I prepare for a winter storm?"
  },
  {
   "n": 59,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "What should I do during a heatwave without power?"
  },
  {
   "n": 60,
   "category": "Communications",
   "question": "How do I prepare for a long-term disaster scenario?"
  },
  {
   "n": 61,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "How do I stay safe walking in a high-crime urban area?"
  },
  {
   "n": 62,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "What situational awareness techniques should I use daily?"
  },
  {
   "n": 63,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "How do I avoid becoming a target in public?"
  },
  {
   "n": 64,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "What should I carry in an urban EDC kit?"
  },
  {
   "n": 65,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "How do I respond to suspicious behavior in public?"
  },
  {
   "n": 66,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "How do I safely leave an unsafe situation?"
  },
  {
   "n": 67,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "What should I do if I am being followed?"
  },
  {
   "n": 68,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "How do I protect myself without weapons?"
  },
  {
   "n": 69,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "How do I stay safe on public transportation?"
  },
  {
   "n": 70,
   "category": "Navigation",
   "question": "What are the basics of personal security at home?"
  },
  {
   "n": 71,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "How do I use a fire extinguisher properly?"
  },
  {
   "n": 72,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "What types of fire extinguishers are best for home use?"
  },
  {
   "n": 73,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "How do I put out a grease fire safely?"
  },
  {
   "n": 74,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "How do I prevent house fires during an outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 75,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "How do I escape a house fire safely?"
  },
  {
   "n": 76,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "What should I do if my smoke alarm goes off?"
  },
  {
   "n": 77,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "How do I create a fire evacuation plan?"
  },
  {
   "n": 78,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "How do I prevent electrical fires?"
  },
  {
   "n": 79,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "How do I use a fire blanket effectively?"
  },
  {
   "n": 80,
   "category": "Fire & Fuel",
   "question": "What are common causes of home fires?"
  },
  {
   "n": 81,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "How do I build a basic emergency kit for my family?"
  },
  {
   "n": 82,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "What documents should I keep in an emergency kit?"
  },
  {
   "n": 83,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "How do I prepare for a 72-hour emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 84,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "How do I store fuel safely at home?"
  },
  {
   "n": 85,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "How do I use a NOAA weather radio?"
  },
  {
   "n": 86,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "What is the best way to communicate during an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 87,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "How do I prepare pets for an emergency?"
  },
  {
   "n": 88,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "How do I safely evacuate my home quickly?"
  },
  {
   "n": 89,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "What should I pack in a bug-out bag?"
  },
  {
   "n": 90,
   "category": "Security",
   "question": "How do I plan multiple evacuation routes?"
  },
  {
   "n": 91,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I maintain hygiene during a long outage?"
  },
  {
   "n": 92,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I create an emergency toilet setup?"
  },
  {
   "n": 93,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I safely dispose of waste during emergencies?"
  },
  {
   "n": 94,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I prevent illness in a disaster situation?"
  },
  {
   "n": 95,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I clean dishes without running water?"
  },
  {
   "n": 96,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I wash hands without soap and water?"
  },
  {
   "n": 97,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I manage trash during long-term outages?"
  },
  {
   "n": 98,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "What are the most overlooked emergency preparedness items?"
  },
  {
   "n": 99,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "How do I prioritize tasks during the first 24 hours of a disaster?"
  },
  {
   "n": 100,
   "category": "Sanitation & Health",
   "question": "What are the biggest mistakes people make during emergencies?"
  }
 ]
}