CEM Response, Recovery & Mitigation 3

Question 1

The Stafford Act authorizes the President to declare which types of federal disaster designations? (Select the BEST answer)

Accepted Answer

Both emergency declarations and major disaster declarations

Answer

The Stafford Act authorizes two types of presidential declarations: emergency declarations (for imminent threats) and major disaster declarations (for actual disasters requiring federal assistance).

Question 2

Which recovery support function (RSF) under the National Disaster Recovery Framework focuses on rebuilding housing for affected individuals and households?

Accepted Answer

Housing RSF

Answer

The Housing RSF coordinates federal housing resources and programs to help disaster survivors secure safe, accessible, and affordable housing during recovery.

Question 3

In recovery planning, 'whole community' recovery means prioritizing:

Accepted Answer

Engagement of all stakeholders including marginalized populations in recovery decisions

Answer

Whole community recovery ensures that planning and decision-making processes are inclusive and engage all members of the community, especially historically underserved populations.

Question 4

A jurisdiction requires that all new construction in a floodplain be elevated two feet above the base flood elevation. This requirement BEST represents:

Accepted Answer

Freeboard as a mitigation measure

Answer

Freeboard is extra elevation above the base flood elevation required by local ordinance to provide a margin of safety and reduce flood insurance costs.

Question 5

Which phase of the emergency management cycle is MOST associated with activities like retrofitting buildings, acquiring flood-prone properties, and updating building codes?

Accepted Answer

Mitigation

Answer

Mitigation encompasses long-term actions taken before, during, or after a disaster to permanently reduce or eliminate risk from hazards.

(CEM) Certified Emergency Manager Practice Test

(CEM) Certified Emergency Manager Practice Test

CEM Response, Recovery & Mitigation 3