DRI Coordination with External Agencies 2

Question 1

The National Response Framework (NRF) uses Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) to organize federal assistance. ESF #2 specifically covers:

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Communications

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Transportation

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Mass care and emergency assistance

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Energy infrastructure

Question 2

A Mutual Aid Agreement (MAA) differs from a standard vendor contract primarily in that a MAA:

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Is reciprocal — either party may request or provide assistance depending on the situation

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Requires payment in advance for all services

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Is only valid during federally declared disasters

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Applies solely to technology resources

Question 3

When an organization participates in a community-wide emergency exercise involving multiple agencies, this type of exercise is known as a:

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Full-scale exercise

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Tabletop exercise

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Functional exercise

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Drill

Question 4

In the context of the Whole Community approach promoted by FEMA, which group is explicitly included as a key partner in emergency preparedness?

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Individuals, families, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies

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Only government agencies at all levels

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Only first responder organizations

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Only federally recognized entities

Question 5

Which document would a business continuity professional use as the primary federal guidance for structuring coordination between private organizations and government during disasters?

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National Incident Management System (NIMS)

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NIST SP 800-34

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ISO 22301

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COBIT 5

Question 6

A Liaison Officer (LNO) in an Incident Command System structure is responsible for:

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Serving as the point of contact for cooperating agencies and organizations

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Managing all logistics for the incident

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Overseeing media and public communications

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Directing tactical operations in the field

Question 7

When coordinating with utilities (power, water, telecommunications) prior to a disaster, an organization should primarily aim to:

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Establish priority restoration status and share critical facility information

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Negotiate lower rates for post-disaster restoration

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Eliminate dependency on all external utilities

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File regulatory complaints preemptively