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Question 1

What does the 'Valid Time Period' field in a SAME header indicate?

Accepted Answer

How long the alert condition is expected to last

Answer

The Valid Time Period field specifies in 15-minute increments how long the alert event is expected to remain in effect.

Question 2

Which two tones comprise the EAS attention signal?

Accepted Answer

853 Hz and 960 Hz

Answer

The EAS attention signal consists of 853 Hz and 960 Hz tones mixed together, creating the distinctive alert sound.

Question 3

What is the role of IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System) in modern EAS?

Accepted Answer

A federal aggregator that distributes CAP alerts to EAS, WEA, and other channels

Answer

IPAWS is FEMA's national alerting infrastructure that collects CAP-formatted alerts and distributes them simultaneously across EAS, WEA, NOAA Weather Radio, and internet channels.

Question 4

How many monitoring sources must most broadcast EAS Participants monitor simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

At least two

Answer

FCC rules require most EAS Participants to monitor at least two assigned EAS sources simultaneously to ensure alert receipt.

Question 5

What is a 'daisy chain' in the EAS distribution network?

Accepted Answer

A relay system where stations pass alerts to other stations downstream

Answer

The EAS daisy chain is the relay network where Primary Entry Point stations originate alerts that cascade downstream to LP-1, LP-2, and local stations.

EAS - Emergency Alert System Test Practice Test

EAS - Emergency Alert System Test Practice Test

EAS EAS Equipment and Technology 3