Emergency Management Emergency Management Preparedness and Planning Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which federal framework establishes a common platform for managing incidents regardless of cause, size, or complexity?

Accepted Answer

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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National Response Framework (NRF)

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Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)?

Accepted Answer

To ensure essential government functions continue during emergencies

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To train first responders on evacuation procedures

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To allocate federal funding for disaster relief

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To coordinate volunteer efforts after a disaster

Question 3

During the preparedness phase, what does a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) help a community determine?

Accepted Answer

The capability targets needed to address anticipated threats

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The total cost of past disaster responses

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The number of volunteers available for deployment

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The insurance coverage required for public buildings

Question 4

Which preparedness activity involves testing plans through simulated emergency scenarios without deploying actual resources?

Accepted Answer

Tabletop exercise

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Full-scale exercise

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Drill

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Functional exercise

Question 5

What is the role of Emergency Support Function #5 (ESF-5) in the National Response Framework?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Management

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Communications

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Public Health and Medical Services

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Transportation

Question 6

Which document outlines the roles and responsibilities of agencies before, during, and after an emergency and is typically signed by participating organizations?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Operations Plan

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After-Action Report

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Mutual Aid Agreement

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Memorandum of Understanding