IS-317.a: Introduction to Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT training promotes national resilience by: - ANSCreating a culture of preparedness for all
people
By learning how to safely respond to man-made, technological, and national disasters, CERT
volunteers contribute to: - ANSNational resilience
What is a main feature of the CERT program - ANSTrained volunteers use a consistent,
nationwide approach to support emergency responders with disaster preparedness and
response.
Generally, why do people join a CERT? - ANSTo better prepare for hazards and protect
themselves, loves ones, and their neighbors.
Which of the following statements is true about CERTs? - ANSCERTS often support emergency
response agencies with nonemergency projects in the community.
Staffing parades, distributing disaster supply lists, and home safety checks are examples of
CERT volunteers performing: - ANSCommunity service
Aside from CERT Basic Training, your sponsoring organization may offer additional training on
emergency flood response and which subject below? - ANSEmergency communications
Who delivers the classroom and hands-on training you need to become a CERT volunteer? -
ANSA team of first responders and other qualified volunteers
How would you describe a CERT sponsored by a fire department, emergency management
departments, or a neighborhood club/association? - ANSA community CERT
Three CERT volunteers are first on the scene of a car accident and provide assistance. This is
an example of: - ANSBeing good samaritans
How do you become a CERT volunteer? - ANSBy completing this course and CERT Basic
Training classroom-based course
When you respond to a disaster as a CERT volunteer, how can you establish priorities and
make decisions about how and if your team will respond? - ANSWrite down locations and types
of damage you see on the way to your staging area
Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT training promotes national resilience by: - ANSCreating a culture of preparedness for all
people
By learning how to safely respond to man-made, technological, and national disasters, CERT
volunteers contribute to: - ANSNational resilience
What is a main feature of the CERT program - ANSTrained volunteers use a consistent,
nationwide approach to support emergency responders with disaster preparedness and
response.
Generally, why do people join a CERT? - ANSTo better prepare for hazards and protect
themselves, loves ones, and their neighbors.
Which of the following statements is true about CERTs? - ANSCERTS often support emergency
response agencies with nonemergency projects in the community.
Staffing parades, distributing disaster supply lists, and home safety checks are examples of
CERT volunteers performing: - ANSCommunity service
Aside from CERT Basic Training, your sponsoring organization may offer additional training on
emergency flood response and which subject below? - ANSEmergency communications
Who delivers the classroom and hands-on training you need to become a CERT volunteer? -
ANSA team of first responders and other qualified volunteers
How would you describe a CERT sponsored by a fire department, emergency management
departments, or a neighborhood club/association? - ANSA community CERT
Three CERT volunteers are first on the scene of a car accident and provide assistance. This is
an example of: - ANSBeing good samaritans
How do you become a CERT volunteer? - ANSBy completing this course and CERT Basic
Training classroom-based course
When you respond to a disaster as a CERT volunteer, how can you establish priorities and
make decisions about how and if your team will respond? - ANSWrite down locations and types
of damage you see on the way to your staging area
