Question 1

The National Response Plan is activated when a(n) ____ requests federal disaster resources.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Response Framework, the National Response Plan is activated when the governor of the affected state requests federal disaster resources.

Question 2

The ____ provides hundreds of nurses to assist in mass vaccination programs or scenarios that overwhelm the nation's supply of nurses when responding to a disaster or terrorist event.

Accepted Answer

The National Nurse Response Team is specifically designed to provide hundreds of nurses to assist in mass vaccination programs or scenarios that overwhelm the nation's supply of nurses when responding to a disaster or terrorist event. The other options do not have a specific focus on providing nurses for vaccination programs or responding to overwhelming events in the same way.

Question 3

Generally, the ____ chooses the members of the Joint Field Office coordinating group.

Accepted Answer

The Principal Federal Officer (PFO) typically chooses the members of the Joint Field Office (JFO) coordinating group, as the PFO is responsible for overseeing federal response and recovery efforts in a unified approach.

Question 4

The ____ serves as the Department of Defense's single point of contact at the Joint Field Office.

Accepted Answer

The Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) is the Department of Defense's single point of contact at the Joint Field Office during a disaster response. The State Coordinating Officer (SCO) is the highest-ranking state official responsible for overseeing emergency management efforts and coordinating with federal agencies and local governments. The Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) is appointed by FEMA to manage and coordinate federal disaster response efforts. The Principal Federal Official (PFO) is the senior federal official designated to coordinate federal operations in a declared disaster.

Question 5

A ____ is a shared command where two or more organizations pool their resources to put together an emergency response.

Accepted Answer

A Joint Field Office (JFO) is a shared command where multiple organizations come together to coordinate and pool resources during an emergency response. This allows for a more efficient and organized response to the incident.

Question 6

To understand the priority of resource allocation after a catastrophic incident, NIMS provides information on planning for continuity of ____, which will maintain national services in the event of a catastrophe.

Accepted Answer

NIMS provides information on planning for continuity of operations, which involves maintaining critical functions and services that are essential to national security, the economy, and public health and safety in the event of a catastrophic incident. This includes prioritizing resource allocation to ensure that the most critical operations and services can continue to function even in the wake of a disaster.

Question 7

The ____ is the centralized control facility responsible for emergency management in the case of a disaster.

Accepted Answer

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the centralized control facility responsible for emergency management in the case of a disaster. It serves as the coordination center for managing the response and recovery efforts of various agencies and organizations involved in emergency operations. The other options (B, C, and D) are not directly related to emergency management or disaster response.

Question 8

The ____ is the federal official responsible for incident management.

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of Homeland Security is the federal official responsible for incident management through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes coordinating and supporting federal, state, local and tribal efforts in responding to incidents and emergencies. The Secretary of Defense is responsible for military operations and the Attorney General is responsible for law enforcement, but neither has the same responsibilities for incident management as the Secretary of Homeland Security. The President also has a role in incident management, but does not personally manage incidents on a day-to-day basis.

Question 9

The National Response Plan contains a(n) ____ structure that provides the method for allocating federal resources during a disaster.

Accepted Answer

The National Response Plan contains Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) that provide the method for allocating federal resources during a disaster. ESFs create a structure for coordinating federal interagency support to supplement state, tribal, and local resources.

Question 10

The chairperson of the Joint Field Office coordinating group is chosen by the ____.

Accepted Answer

The Joint Field Office is a multi-agency coordination center responsible for responding to incidents and disasters. The chairperson of the coordinating group is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the response efforts of all participating agencies. As such, the chairperson is appointed by the Secretary for Homeland Security, who has overall responsibility for emergency management and response in the United States. Thus, choice A is the best choice.

Question 11

The ____ determines the federal medical resources required during a disaster based on stated shortfalls, situation reports, and ongoing assessments from local emergency managers.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for determining the federal medical resources required during a disaster based on stated shortfalls, situation reports, and ongoing assessments from local emergency managers. The other options listed do not have this specific responsibility.

Question 12

The ____ task force contains local emergency services personnel who are equipped and trained to rescue patients of structural collapse as well as assist with other search and rescue missions.

Accepted Answer

The task force described in the question is an Urban Search and Rescue team, as they are trained to rescue patients of structural collapse and assist with search and rescue missions. Option A, Disaster Medical Assistance, typically focuses on providing medical support and care for victims of disasters. Option C, Incident Management Assist, pertains to a team that provides logistical and operational assistance to an incident commander, while Option D, National Pharmacy Response, is a program that addresses medication and pharmaceutical needs during emergencies.

Question 13

The ____ assist in chemoprophylaxis (vaccination activities) when a disease outbreak or biological attack occurs.

Accepted Answer

National Pharmacy Response Teams are designed to assist in chemoprophylaxis efforts during disease outbreaks or biological attacks by providing medications and vaccines. The other options may assist in disaster response efforts but are not specifically geared towards vaccination activities.

Question 14

In anticipation of specific risks, the federal government is required under the National Response Plan to conduct plans for scenarios described in the ____.

Accepted Answer

The National Preparedness Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for preparing for all hazards, and require the federal government to conduct planning for specific scenarios in anticipation of identified risks. The Unified Command Document, Emergency Support Functions, and Incident Management Plan are all components of the National Response Plan, but do not specifically address the requirement for scenario-specific planning.

Question 15

The ____ samples the air as mail is sorted to identify anthrax spores.

Accepted Answer

The Biohazard Detection System is specifically designed to sample the air and identify anthrax spores, making it the best choice for this scenario. The Emergency Operations Center, Strategic National Stockpile, and Mortuary Operational Response System are not directly related to the detection of anthrax spores in mail sorting facilities.

Quiz 20: National Incident Management System