Deck 13: The Response to Homeland Security Incidents

Question 1

The process whereby we attempt to reduce the import of hazards, terrorist attacks, and disasters before they occur is called:

A) risk.
B) assessment.
C) process.
D) mitigation.

Answer 1

mitigation.

Question 2

The federal government sees any response to a catastrophe, whether it is a terrorist attack or a natural disaster, in terms of a:

A) layered response.
B) new response.
C) layered framework.
D) new analysis.

Answer 2

layered response.

Question 3

The use of military assets in domestic catastrophe happens at the direction of:

A) Secretary of Defense.
B) Secretary of Homeland Security.
C) President
D) Governor.

Answer 3

President

Question 4

As noted, the primary federal agency involved in recovery is:

A) DOD,
B) FEMA.
C) Disaster Medical System.
D) National Medical Response Team.

Question 5

Primarily the plan was confusing and failed to clarify agency roles:

A) Red Cross Plan.
B) National Response Plan.
C) Homeland Security Plan.
D) Analysis Plan.

Question 6

The federal officer responsible for incident management is:

A) Secretary of Homeland Security.
B) Response Team Leader.
C) State Homeland Security Director.
D) FEMA Director.

Question 7

Is responsible for ensuring that there working communications to coordinate relief efforts:

A) operations chief.
B) logistics chief.
C) planning chief.
D) finance chief.

Question 8

A primary obstruction in recovery efforts is a lack of:

A) communications.
B) planning.
C) resources.
D) command.

Question 9

In disasters or catastrophes occur the federal government sees its role as one of:

A) response.
B) management.
C) leadership.
D) assistance.

Question 10

Perhaps the greatest disconnect is between federal authorities and:

A) local responders.
B) state responders.
C) local citizens.
D) military.

Question 11

In an incident it may be several days before support arrives, responsibility falls squarely on:

A) local officials.
B) state government.
C) Governor.
D) Mayor.

Question 12

An effective response is well:

A) organized.
B) planned.
C) laid out.
D) exercised.

Question 13

The primary on-the-ground control mechanism is the:

A) ICS.
B) FEMA.
C) DHS.
D) Annexes.

Question 14

Responsibility for developing a statewide home land security plan is:

A) State Patrol Director.
B) National Guard Commander.
C) State HS Director.
D) Governor.

Question 15

Based on the National Response framework, anytime the federal government responds it will be in terms of a layered response.

Question 16

The basic problem with the National Response framework was that it failed to provide specific operational guidance.

Question 17

One key issue that came about was the fact that cities have plans but they are often outdated or untested.

Question 18

The Secretary of Homeland Security authorizes the use of military assets in domestic catastrophes.

Question 19

The key to the National Incident Management System is to provide guidelines on how incidents are to be managed.

Question 20

Based on post national events, we know that National Response Teams can respond to events of a large-scale hazard.

Question 21

Even with the Disaster Medical System, a large incident could result in a number of medical care problems.

Question 22

The major point in state responsibilities under the National Response framework is that the governor is responsible for community request for federal assistance.

Question 23

In terms of a layered response, it means that local and state governments are co-responsible for responding to some catastrophe.

Question 24

In reality, when an incident occurs local authorities will be the first responders.

Question 25

In some cases, federal authorities will begin moving emergency resources in place prior to a request.

Question 26

Demobilization process starts right after the incident has been controlled, and the damage mediated.

Question 27

Perhaps the greatest disconnect is between federal authorities and local citizens.

Question 28

Response mechanisms are in fact "Works in Progress".

Question 29

FEMA is the organization that coordinates federal disaster relief when incidents occur.

Question 30

When planning is done well, it creates a solid platform for the other management ____________________.

Question 31

The state has several responsibilities in terms of preparing for and responding to ____________________.

Question 32

The final stage in the preparation process is ____________________.

Question 33

____________________ could be created for different kinds of hazards and dispersed regionally across the nation.

Question 34

The primary on-the-ground control mechanism is the ____________________.

Question 35

A jurisdiction should have an emergency manager who is responsible for coordinating and controlling the jurisdiction response to an emergency ____________________.

Question 36

FEMA's and DHS responses to Katrina were a ____________________.

Question 37

When an incident occurs, local authorities will be the first ____________________.

Question 38

DHS is highly centralized and its organization is ____________________ in nature.

Question 39

Communication is critical to a well-coordinated and effective ____________________.

Question 40

Explain the federal responsibilities in the National Response framework.

Question 41

Describe the idea behind the National Response Team.

Question 42

List the basic responsibilities of the State - National Response framework.

Question 43

Process for federal assistance in emergency.

Question 44

Explain the National Disaster Medical System setup.

Question 45

The response by the federal government during Katrina was a disaster. Based on what you have read in Chapter 13 about "The Response to Homeland Security Incidents", what three things do you see will help improve the next disaster by the Department of Homeland Security?

Question 46

In review of the Response to Homeland Security Incidents, which new process should be rated number one?