CEM Response, Recovery & Mitigation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which NIMS component provides a standardized approach to incident management that is applicable across all hazards and jurisdictions?
- Emergency Support Functions
- Incident Command System (Correct answer)
- Multi-Agency Coordination System
- Public Information Officer network
Correct answer: Incident Command System
The Incident Command System (ICS) is NIMS's standardized on-scene incident management structure applicable to all hazards and jurisdictions.
Question 2: During a major disaster recovery, what is the PRIMARY purpose of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)?
- To serve as a staging area for National Guard troops
- To provide a location where survivors can apply for federal assistance in person (Correct answer)
- To coordinate mutual aid requests between states
- To house displaced critical infrastructure workers
Correct answer: To provide a location where survivors can apply for federal assistance in person
DRCs are fixed or mobile facilities where disaster survivors can meet with representatives from government agencies and voluntary organizations to get recovery assistance.
Question 3: A community installs flood control levees to reduce flood damage potential. This action is BEST categorized as which type of mitigation?
- Non-structural mitigation
- Structural mitigation (Correct answer)
- Administrative mitigation
- Natural mitigation
Correct answer: Structural mitigation
Structural mitigation involves physical construction measures such as levees, seawalls, and berms designed to reduce the impact of hazards.
Question 4: In the context of recovery operations, 'lifelines' as defined by FEMA refer to:
- Emergency hotlines staffed by crisis counselors
- Critical services that enable continuous operation of government and business functions (Correct answer)
- Supply chains for delivering food and water to survivors
- Radio communication frequencies reserved for emergency use
Correct answer: Critical services that enable continuous operation of government and business functions
FEMA defines community lifelines as the most fundamental services — safety, food/water/shelter, health, energy, communications, transportation, and hazardous materials — needed for response and recovery.
Question 5: Which doctrine establishes the framework for federal government coordination during a major disaster or emergency?
- National Response Framework (NRF) (Correct answer)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101
- Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)
Correct answer: National Response Framework (NRF)
The National Response Framework provides the doctrine, principles, and architecture for how the nation responds to disasters and emergencies.
Question 6: A jurisdiction uses deed restrictions to prevent construction in a 100-year floodplain. This is an example of:
- Structural mitigation
- Non-structural mitigation (Correct answer)
- Response planning
- Short-term recovery
Correct answer: Non-structural mitigation
Non-structural mitigation includes land-use regulations, deed restrictions, building codes, and other administrative measures that reduce vulnerability without physical construction.
Question 7: During response operations, the concept of 'unity of command' means that:
- All responding agencies must use identical equipment and protocols
- Each individual reports to only one designated supervisor (Correct answer)
- One agency has sole authority over all resources at an incident
- The incident commander must be from the jurisdiction where the incident occurred
Correct answer: Each individual reports to only one designated supervisor
Unity of command means every individual has a single, designated supervisor to whom they report, eliminating confusion about authority and reporting relationships.
CEM Response, Recovery & Mitigation 2
Which NIMS component provides a standardized approach to incident management that is applicable across all hazards and jurisdictions?