FEMA Emergency Response & Planning

Question 1

How many steps make up the planning process described in FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

CPG 101 outlines six steps, from forming a collaborative planning team through plan implementation and maintenance.

Question 2

Which ICS General Staff position is responsible for collecting incident information, tracking resource status, and preparing the Incident Action Plan?

Accepted Answer

Planning Section Chief

Answer

The Planning Section gathers and evaluates information, tracks resources, and prepares the IAP.

Question 3

What does ICS consider the optimal span of control for most incident supervisors?

Accepted Answer

One supervisor to five subordinates

Answer

ICS recommends a span of control of 3 to 7, with 1:5 as the optimal ratio.

Question 4

Under the National Response Framework, which Emergency Support Function covers mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing, and human services?

Accepted Answer

ESF #6

Answer

ESF #6 coordinates mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing, and human services.

Question 5

When is Unified Command most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

When several agencies or jurisdictions share legal authority or functional responsibility for the incident

Answer

Unified Command lets agencies with shared authority set common objectives without giving up their own authority.

FEMA - Certified Federal Emergency Management Agency Specialist Practice Test

FEMA - Certified Federal Emergency Management Agency Specialist Practice Test

FEMA Emergency Response & Planning