Preparedness Flashcards
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Which organization is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the National Preparedness System?
Answer: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA is the lead federal agency for developing and maintaining the National Preparedness System under Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8).
A 'preparedness cycle' in NIMS is best represented as:
Answer: A continuous loop of Plan → Organize/Equip → Train → Exercise → Evaluate/Improve
The preparedness cycle is a continuous process where planning, organizing, training, exercising, evaluating, and improving feed back into each other.
Which type of exercise provides the most realistic test of an organization's preparedness by deploying actual resources and personnel in the field?
Answer: Full-scale exercise
Full-scale exercises are the most comprehensive discussion- and operations-based exercises, deploying actual resources and personnel to simulate real incident conditions.
Which federal policy directive provides the foundation for the National Preparedness Goal and the National Preparedness System?
Answer: Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8)
PPD-8, signed in 2011, directed the development of the National Preparedness Goal and the National Preparedness System to strengthen national preparedness.
A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) developed after an exercise is MOST useful for:
Answer: Tracking improvements to capabilities identified as deficient during the exercise
A CAP documents specific corrective actions, assigns responsibility, and establishes timelines for addressing deficiencies identified during exercises or real incidents.
In NIMS, credentialing of personnel refers to:
Answer: The administrative process of authenticating and verifying personnel qualifications and authorizing access
Credentialing involves authenticating that personnel have the training, experience, and qualifications needed to perform specific roles and authorizing their access to incident facilities.
Which element of preparedness ensures that emergency plans are coordinated with private sector entities, nongovernmental organizations, and community partners?
Answer: Whole community engagement
Whole community engagement ensures that planning incorporates the perspectives, capabilities, and needs of all community stakeholders, including businesses, NGOs, and residents.