IAEM CEM/AEM EXAM VERSION 2
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which entity
has the primary responsibility for requesting a presidential disaster declaration?
A. The FEMA Regional Administrator
B. The Governor of the affected State (or Tribal Lead)
C. The State Emergency Management Director
D. The Secretary of Homeland Security
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: According to the Stafford Act, the Governor of the affected state
must request a declaration from the President, certifying that the situation is beyond the
state’s capacity.
2. Which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of individuals or resources
that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident?
A. Chain of Command
B. Manageable Span of Control
,C. Unified Command
D. Comprehensive Resource Management
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Span of control pertains to the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio,
typically recommended at 1:5.
3. In the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, which step of the planning
process involves identifying potential threats and hazards?
A. Step 2: Understand the Situation
B. Step 1: Form a Collaborative Planning Team
C. Step 3: Determine Goals and Objectives
D. Step 4: Plan Development
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Step 2 involves identifying threats/hazards and assessing risks
to understand the operational environment.
4. Which Emergency Support Function (ESF) is responsible for Mass Care, Emergency
Assistance, Temporary Housing, and Human Services?
A. ESF #1
B. ESF #8
C. ESF #15
, D. ESF #6
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ESF #6 coordinates the delivery of mass care and human
services.
5. Which mitigation program provides grants to states and local governments to implement
long-term measures after a major disaster declaration?
A. Public Assistance Category B
B. Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
C. Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
D. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: HMGP is specifically triggered by a presidential disaster
declaration to reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future disasters.
6. During the recovery phase, which category of Public Assistance covers ‘Permanent Work’
for the restoration of roads and bridges?
A. Category A
B. Category G
C. Category E
D. Category C
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which entity
has the primary responsibility for requesting a presidential disaster declaration?
A. The FEMA Regional Administrator
B. The Governor of the affected State (or Tribal Lead)
C. The State Emergency Management Director
D. The Secretary of Homeland Security
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: According to the Stafford Act, the Governor of the affected state
must request a declaration from the President, certifying that the situation is beyond the
state’s capacity.
2. Which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of individuals or resources
that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident?
A. Chain of Command
B. Manageable Span of Control
,C. Unified Command
D. Comprehensive Resource Management
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Span of control pertains to the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio,
typically recommended at 1:5.
3. In the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, which step of the planning
process involves identifying potential threats and hazards?
A. Step 2: Understand the Situation
B. Step 1: Form a Collaborative Planning Team
C. Step 3: Determine Goals and Objectives
D. Step 4: Plan Development
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Step 2 involves identifying threats/hazards and assessing risks
to understand the operational environment.
4. Which Emergency Support Function (ESF) is responsible for Mass Care, Emergency
Assistance, Temporary Housing, and Human Services?
A. ESF #1
B. ESF #8
C. ESF #15
, D. ESF #6
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ESF #6 coordinates the delivery of mass care and human
services.
5. Which mitigation program provides grants to states and local governments to implement
long-term measures after a major disaster declaration?
A. Public Assistance Category B
B. Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
C. Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
D. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: HMGP is specifically triggered by a presidential disaster
declaration to reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future disasters.
6. During the recovery phase, which category of Public Assistance covers ‘Permanent Work’
for the restoration of roads and bridges?
A. Category A
B. Category G
C. Category E
D. Category C
