FEMA IS-363: Introduction to Emergency Management for Higher Education Answers 1. What is the fourth step of the risk assessment process? A. determine current level of preparedness/mitigation B. estimate severity C. determine probability D. identify hazards2. The Incident Command System is a management approach that is: A. standardized, objective-based, and hazard-specific B. standardized, adaptable, and objective-based C. resource-driven, flexible, and all-hazards-based D. adaptable, hazard-specific, and resource-driven 3. What is unique about the geographic size and/or location of institutions of higher education? A. Colleges and universities often cover large geographical areas B. Colleges and universities are usually limited to a very small geographical area C. Colleges and universities are usually located next to industrial areas D. Colleges and universities are almost always located in the heart of a city4. Which of the following is the most effective means of assessing and validating policies, plans, procedures, training, equipment, assumptions, and interagency agreements? A. emergency planning B. plan review C. interagency communication D. exercises5. Which of the following is NOT one of the three major sections of an Emergency Operations Plan? A. Basic Plan B. Agency/Department Annexes C. Hazard-Specific Annexes D. Functional Annexes 6. Which statement accurately describes recovery planning? A. creating a plan that is specific to a building or a department, such as a plan for HAZMAT spills in the chemistry lab B. creating a plan to ensure uninterrupted service for all major departments on a college/university campus C. creating a plan for identifying and implementing actions to reduce or eliminate loss of life, property, and function D. creating a plan to ensure that the organization will be able to maintain mission-critical functions or resume them quickly after an event7. All of the following are benefits of risk assessment EXCEPT: A. It increases awareness of hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities among all stakeholders B. It guides management decisions about resources for revision or creation of the emergency operations plan C. It reduces the likelihood of hazards occurring D. It makes it easier to respond to and mitigate potential emergencies 8. A risk assessment allows your campus to determine all of the following EXCEPT: A. what areas of the campus are vulnerable to hazards B. which hazards could affect the campus C. what campus assets will be affected by hazards D. how to increase student enrollment9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Incident Command System? A. It provides a clearly defined chain of command due to its modular format B. It allows diverse incident management agencies to use their own distinct terminology C. It helps to ensure the efficient use of resources D. It helps to ensure the safety of responders, students, faculty, workers, and others10. When identifying stakeholders, you should: A. include only on-campus personnel and groups likely to be involved in emergency response B. not include the President because he or she is too busy to be involved in emergency planning C. consider internal and external individuals who may play a role in various aspects of campus emergency planning and response D. not include the private sector because they do not have an interest in the institution11. Which type of exercise is most appropriate for increasing awareness among all stakeholders about the Emergency Operations Plan or a section of the plan? A. drill B. seminar C. functional exercise D. tabletop exercise12. Which of the following is a guidance document containing the vision that links together national preparedness efforts? A. Annual National Preparedness Report B. Presidential Policy Directive 8 C. National Preparedness System D. National Planning System13. What is the first step of the risk assessment process? A. determine current level of preparedness/mitigation B. estimate severity C. determine probability D. identify hazards14. What is the only Emergency Operations Center (EOC) position that is always staffed? A. Public Information Officer B. EOC Manager C. Operations Officer D. Safety Officer 15. When defining stakeholders, you should: A. use a narrow definition to focus your efforts more specifically on campus emergency planning and response B. use a broad definition to involve a wide variety of people who may have a role in campus emergency planning and response C. rely on city/county emergency management personnel to determine your stakeholders since it is their area of expertise D. include only executive-level faculty and staff since they are the decisionmakers16. Which of the following is a guidance document that describes and provides the vision for the Nation’s approach to national preparedness? A. Annual National Preparedness Report B. Presidential Policy Directive 8 C. National Preparedness System D. National Planning System17. Which Incident Command System role is responsible for media relations? A. Public Information Officer B. EOC Manager C. Operations Officer D. Safety Officer18. Which incident management function, known as the “Doers,” conducts operations to reach the incident objectives? A. Operations B. Command Staff C. Logistics D. Planning19. The list of potential stakeholders should be reviewed to ensure that it includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. Those who need to provide input to the planning process (I) B. Those who need to be active participating members of the planning team (P) C. Those who need to be advised about the Plan (A) D. Those who dictate the content of the Plan (D)20. How does establishing relationships with partner organizations in advance of an emergency improve the response to an event if one occurs? Choose the best response. A. It familiarizes faculty staff with the emergency operations plan B. It allows for better coordination and cooperation C. It enables quick and accurate information sharing D. It establishes a process for personnel to follow that can be implemented right away21. Which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to help you engage stakeholders in the planning process? A. Answer the question, “What’s in it for them?” B. Analyze what all the stakeholders have in common C. Emphasize the need for planning expertise D. Determine potential areas of conflict or confrontation 22. When identifying stakeholders, it is best to: A. avoid involving the President or Executive so they can focus on their administrative duties B. limit them to only those individuals who will be most directly involved in incident response C. limit them to on-campus individuals D. include a wide variety of people both internal and external to your campus23. What is the top priority when developing incident objectives? A. property preservation B. environmental conservation C. life safety D. effective resource allocation24. Which statement accurately describes mitigation planning? A. creating a plan that is specific to a building or a department, such as a plan for HAZMAT spills in the chemistry lab B. creating a plan to ensure uninterrupted service for all major departments on a college/university campus C. creating a plan for identifying and implementing actions to reduce or eliminate loss of life, property, and function D. creating a plan to ensure that the organization will be able to maintain mission-critical functions or resume them quickly after an event25. Which type of exercise involves discussing a scenario and determining how the campus will prepare for, respond to, or recover from an emergency? A. workshop B. seminar C. functional exercise D. tabletop exercise26. Which type of exercise is most appropriate for ensuring that campus personnel and students understand what to do in the event of a tornado? A. workshop B. drill C. functional exercise D. tabletop exercise27. Which activity increases awareness of hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities among all stakeholders? A. writing an emergency operations plan B. establishing an incident command post C. establishing an emergency operations center D. conducting a risk assessment28. Which of the following is a characteristic of an Emergency Operations Center whose status condition is hot? A. utilities working B. fully equipped C. cheapest in day-to-day costs D. moderate start-up period required 29. At a minimum, how long should the planning team expect to spend to develop a good Emergency Operations Plan? A. 90 days B. 2 to 3 weeks C. 1 year D. 6 months30. All of the following are main types of hazards EXCEPT: A. human-caused B. natural C. technological D. cultural31. What is the second step of the risk assessment process? A. determine current level of preparedness/mitigation B. estimate severity C. determine probability D. identify hazards32. As the State’s oldest institution of higher learning, Te Ata University is on the National Register of Historic Places. If campus buildings are damaged in a disaster, what potential impediment to recovery are they LEAST likely to encounter, based on this information? A. ability to meet historical preservation requirements B. ability to meet current code C. ability to gain community support for rebuilding and repairs D. ability to secure funds for rebuilding and repairs33. Which of the following is an example of a hazard that could be human-caused or natural? A. tornado B. fire C. ice storm D. riots34. Which statement most accurately describes how the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Incident Command Post (ICP) interact? A. The ICP provides policy direction for the EOC B. The EOC provides policy direction for the ICP C. The ICP directs all strategies and tactical decisions at the scene and makes requests for resources and support from the EOC D. The EOC directs all strategies and tactical decisions at the scene and makes requests for resources and support from the ICP35. Which of the following is a recovery consideration related to research? A. identifying hazardous material management strategies B. planning for continued delivery of instruction C. planning for donation management D. identifying memorial activities 36. Which of the following is NOT a type of operations-based exercise? A. tabletop exercises B. drills C. full-scale exercises D. functional exercises37. How does conducting training and exercises improve the response to an event if one occurs? Choose the best response. A. It familiarizes faculty staff with the emergency operations plan B. It allows for better coordination and cooperation C. It enables quick and accurate information sharing D. It establishes a process for personnel to follow that can be implemented right away38. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of performing a risk assessment? A. It decreases awareness of hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities among all stakeholders B. It encourages sharing with outside stakeholders to determine how their planning efforts fit into those on the campus C. It justifies funding allocations for some organizations D. It makes it easier to respond to and mitigate potential emergencies39. The National Preparedness Goal defines: A. What we deliver B. How well we are doing C. Who we engage D. What we wish to achieve40. Which of the following is NOT a function of an Emergency Operations Center? A. communications facilitation B. information collection and evaluation C. tactical decision making D. priority setting41. Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to institutionalize the Incident Command System (ICS) A. Ensure that all personnel are trained properly for the job(s) they perform B. Use ICS to manage active incidents only C. Identify and type all resources according to established standards D. Ensure communications interoperability and redundancy42. Which of the following is NOT a main type of hazard? A. natural B. human-caused C. cultural D. technological 43. When institutionalizing the Incident Command System, to ensure that the affected population is adequately warned in an emergency, the institution should develop a/an: A. Emergency Operations Plan B. resource typing list C. recovery plan D. public information system44. Which of the following is an academic recovery consideration? A. identifying methods to preserve medical records B. planning for resumption of transportation, housing, and food services C. identifying methods to evaluate degree completion D. planning for volunteer management45. What is an example of a possible direct impact of a loss of electric connections? A. accidental trips and falls B. loss of campus lighting and traffic signals C. loss of mass notification ability D. criminal activity46. Which of the following is a characteristic of an Emergency Operations Center whose status condition is cold? A. utilities not working B. not equipped C. may be in a room typically used for other purposes D. shortest start-up period47. What is the third step of the risk assessment process? A. determine current level of preparedness/mitigation B. estimate severity C. determine probability D. identify hazards48. Which is the most commonly used format for an Emergency Operations Plan? A. Emergency Support Function B. Traditional Functional C. Hazard-Specific D. Agency/Department-Focused49. Which statement accurately describes unit-level planning? A. creating a plan that is specific to a building or a department, such as a plan for HAZMAT spills in the chemistry lab B. creating a plan to ensure uninterrupted service for all major departments on a college/university campus C. creating a plan for identifying and implementing actions to reduce or eliminate loss of life, property, and function D. creating a plan to ensure that the organization will be able to maintain mission-critical functions or resume them quickly after an event 50. Which of the following statements is NOT true of Emergency Operations Centers? A. The EOC may be permanent or temporary B. The EOC may be activated in advance of a potential incident C. The EOC may be a physical location or virtual D. The EOC may command the on-scene level of the incident51. Which statement accurately describes how Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) are different from other types of plans? A. The EOP involves fewer stakeholders B. The EOP planning process is simpler C. The EOP is more limited in scope D. The EOP is broader in scope52. The Incident Command System is required by the: A. National Incident Management System B. National Planning System C. National Preparedness System D. National Preparedness Goal53. Which of the following is the most effective means of clarifying roles and responsibilities for emergency and disaster response? A. exercises B. interagency communication C. emergency planning D. plan review54. Which statement is NOT true about stakeholder engagement in planning? A. Stakeholders may believe they lack the expertise to play an active role in planning B. Answering “What’s in it for them?” can help keep stakeholders engaged C. Some stakeholders may start out active and then fade away from participation D. Stakeholders are likely to remain actively engaged in the planning process because their job descriptions focus on that task55. Which statement is true about stakeholder engagement in planning? A. Stakeholders usually understand the expertise and value they bring to the planning table B. If a stakeholder decides they don’t want to participate, there’s not much you can do about it C. Some stakeholders may start out active and then fade away from participation D. In an institution of higher education, stakeholders generally remain actively engaged because they are directed to by leadership56. Which Mission Area includes capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and human-caused or natural disasters? A. Protection B. Prevention C. Response D. Mitigation E. Recovery57. Which of the following is NOT an example of a risk assessment tool? A. International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) Potential Target Vulnerability Summary Worksheet B. Disaster-Resistant California Community Colleges (DRCCC) Risk and Vulnerability Assessment C. Hazard Mitigation Plan D. Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Model58. What coordination entity is established to provide additional support to the on-scene response? A. Emergency Operations Center B. Incident Command Post C. Executive Policy Group D. Disaster Recovery Center59. Which of the following is NOT a function of the initial core planning team? A. Provide information to complete a complete Plan draft B. Review the full Plan after it is created and integrate additional perspectives C. Provide information about the campus standard operations D. Provide information about resources, capabilities, threats, and risks60. How do the resource descriptions (typing) used in the Incident Command System lead to a more effective response? Choose the best answer. A. Resource typing helps to avoid confusion by eliminating radio codes, institution-specific acronyms, and jargon B. Resource typing is used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of the incident area that will be used in the course of incident management activities C. Resource typing helps avoid confusion and enhances interoperability because everyone understands the capabilities of the resources D. Resource typing provides a unique standard for each user and makes it easier to fill positions with qualified personnel61. Which of the following is NOT an essential activation component that is needed at the start of an Emergency Operations Center? A. recovery plan B. map and utilities diagram C. policies, plans, procedures, and checklists D. primary and backup means of communications62. All of the following are functions of the initial core planning team EXCEPT: A. Define roles and responsibilities B. Provide information about the campus and the community C. Provide approval for the completed plan D. Clarify command structures63. Which activity gathers information about potential hazards, thus making it easier to respond to and mitigate potential emergencies? A. establishing an emergency operations center B. conducting a risk assessment C. writing an emergency operations plan D. establishing an incident command post64. Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard? A. terrorism B. earthquake C. violence D. hazardous material spill Previous Next