EAS EAS Alert Codes and Message Structure 2

Question 1

What event code is assigned to the Required Monthly Test (RMT) in EAS?

Accepted Answer

RMT

Answer

RMT is the event code for the Required Monthly Test, which must be conducted monthly by all EAS participants.

Question 2

Which EAS event code is used for the Required Weekly Test?

Accepted Answer

RWT

Answer

RWT is the event code for the Required Weekly Test, a shorter test conducted weekly by EAS participants.

Question 3

What does the originator code 'NWS' indicate in an EAS SAME header?

Accepted Answer

The alert was originated by the National Weather Service

Answer

The originator code NWS in a SAME header indicates the alert was issued by the National Weather Service.

Question 4

What is the EAS event code for a Severe Thunderstorm Warning?

Accepted Answer

SVR

Answer

SVR is the three-letter EAS event code for a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Question 5

In an EAS SAME header, what does the '+' character between the originator and event codes signify?

Accepted Answer

It is a field separator used in the SAME protocol string format

Answer

In the SAME header string, the '+' character serves as a delimiter separating the originator, event, location, and time fields.

EAS - Emergency Alert System Test Practice Test