EAS EAS Testing Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a Required Weekly Test (RWT) transmission typically?
- Under 2 minutes including header tones and EOM (Correct answer)
- Exactly 30 seconds
- Up to 5 minutes
- No time limit
Correct answer: Under 2 minutes including header tones and EOM
RWTs include the SAME header, a brief period (often silent), and the EOM signal, typically completing in well under 2 minutes.
Question 2: Which government agency is responsible for initiating the national Required Monthly Test via IPAWS?
- FEMA (Correct answer)
- FCC
- NOAA
- DHS Headquarters
Correct answer: FEMA
FEMA is responsible for originating national EAS tests, including the Required Monthly Test, through the IPAWS infrastructure.
Question 3: What is the EAS event code used for a Nationwide EAS Test conducted by FEMA?
- NPT (Correct answer)
- NTE
- RMT
- NAT
Correct answer: NPT
NPT (National Periodic Test) is the event code used for FEMA's nationwide EAS tests that occur periodically to test the entire national system.
Question 4: What information must be included in an EAS Participant's log for each Required Weekly Test?
- Date, time, and whether the test was sent, received, or missed (Correct answer)
- Only the date and time
- The names of all on-duty staff members
- A signed certification from the FCC
Correct answer: Date, time, and whether the test was sent, received, or missed
EAS logs must record the date, time, and the status of each test (conducted, received, or missed) along with reasons for any failures.
Question 5: Can an EAS Participant delay a Required Monthly Test to avoid preempting breaking news?
- No — RMTs must be relayed within 60 minutes regardless of programming (Correct answer)
- Yes — they have up to 24 hours
- Yes — if they notify the FCC in advance
- Yes — with permission from their LP-1 source
Correct answer: No — RMTs must be relayed within 60 minutes regardless of programming
FCC rules do not allow delay of Required Monthly Tests; participants must relay them within 60 minutes of receipt regardless of current programming.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of the EAS log that broadcasters must maintain?
- To provide a record of all EAS activity for FCC inspection and compliance verification (Correct answer)
- To schedule future tests in advance
- To track advertising revenue lost during EAS interruptions
- To report alert statistics to NOAA
Correct answer: To provide a record of all EAS activity for FCC inspection and compliance verification
The EAS log documents all alert and test activity, enabling the FCC to verify that stations are complying with EAS rules during license renewals and inspections.
EAS EAS Testing Procedures 2
How long is a Required Weekly Test (RWT) transmission typically?