FEMA IS-251: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for Alerting Authorities Answers

1. ____________________________ messages are free-form messages that contain the source of message, description of the hazard/risk, location of the hazard, guidance for protective actions, and time available to act. A. WEA
B. EAS
C. HazCollect
D. Rich Content

2. WEA messages are limited to ____________________________. A. 2 sentences
B. 140 characters
C. 90 characters
D. 3 sentences

3. Reporting incidents and/or violations of the Rules of Behavior to FEMA Security is the responsibility of ____________________________. A. the person who signs the MOA
B. the MOA coordinator
C. every authorized user
D. the person who witnesses the occurrence

4. ____________________________messages are relayed based on the county codes as selected by the alert originator. A. EAS
B. EAS and WEA
C. HazCollect
D. WEA

5. The first step in accessing COG-to-COG messaging is to____________________________. A. apply for a MOA with FEMA
B. acquire IPAWS-compatible Alert Software
C. install a FEMA IT digital certificate
D. request a COG ID

6. Which of the following is an example of a good alert message? A. Possible flash flooding. People in Alexandria should consider evacuating.
B. Ice Storm Warning in Charles City til 6:00 a.m.
C. Hurricane Warning in this area. Check local media and authorities.
D. Tornado Warning in Fairfax County til 6:30 p.m. Take shelter.

7. Which of the following alert messages would be broadcast over a NOAA Weather Radio? A. EAS
B. HazCollect
C. EAS and HazCollect
D. WEA

8. Is the following statement true or false?
Within a single jurisdiction, multiple agencies may have the authority to issue alerts. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

9. Which of the following should be avoided when writing WEA messages? A. phone numbers
B. sources of information
C. an expiration time
D. an action item

10. ____________________________ can be used during an emergency to prevent errors and reduce delays. A. Authorized users with previous experience
B. Rich content messages
C. Emergency alert standards
D. Templates

11. Is the following statement true or false?
WEA messages should be released to the media immediately after the alert goes out. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

12. Is the following statement true or false?
Once the MOA process is complete, the COG permissions cannot be changed. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

13. Is the following statement true or false?
IPAWS provides translation services in order to relay alerts in multiple languages. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

14. Is the following statement true or false?
COG members must be from the same organization. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

15. ____________________________ are designed to ensure that the American people understand alerts and understand how to respond. A. Public education campaigns
B. Redundant messages
C. Alert hotlines
D. Extended alert messages

16. Is the following statement true or false?
Members of the public have the option to opt out of WEA subscriptions for imminent threat, AMBER, and Presidential alerts. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

17. Which of the following is required to access both public alerting and COG-to-COG messaging? A. Windows Server 2003 or a later version
B. A federally approved Public Alerting Application
C. Completion of the IS-247.a IPAWS Web-Based Training
D. A computer systems evaluation from the FEMA IT Security Team

18. A COG is established when an alerting authority ____________________________. A. completes the IPAWS Training
B. organizes an Incident Response Team
C. organizes a Mitigation and Recovery Team
D. successfully applies for authorization to use IPAWS

19. Is the following statement true or false?
A COG may be established at any geographic level sponsored by the appropriate government agency. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

20. If a WEA-capable mobile device is located in the area of an emergency, the device will____________________________. A. display messages only to users that have subscribed to alerts in that area
B. automatically receive and display alert messages
C. flash a red indicator light until the emergency is over
D. broadcast alert messages through the phone’s speaker