FEMA 800 CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Mission Areas - ANSWER Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery
The National Response Framework is 1 of ___ national frameworks within the National
Preparedness System. - ANSWER 5
Framework Principles - ANSWER - engaged partnership
- tiered response
- scalable/flexible/adaptable operational capabilities
- unity of effort through unified command
- readiness to act
Engaged Partnership - ANSWER leaders at all levels support engagement of the whole
community by developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is
overwhelmed in times of crisis
Tiered Response - ANSWER incidents must be managed at the lowest possible
jurisdictional level and supported by additional capabilities when needed
Scalable, Flexible, Adaptable Operational Capabilities - ANSWER as incidents change
in size, scope, and complexity, the response must adapt to meet requirements
Unity of Effort Through Unified Command - ANSWER unity of effort respects the chain
of command and each participating organization while ensuring/harnessing seamless
coordination across jurisdictions in support of common objectives
- each participating agency maintains its own authority/responsibility/accountability
- ICS application used when 1+ agency has jurisdiction and/or when incidents cross
jurisdictional lines
Readiness to Act - ANSWER collective duty (individuals, households, communities,
local/tribal/state/territorial/insular area/federal govs, to provide the best response
possible
NRF - ANSWER National Response Framework, guide to how the nation responds to
all types of disasters/emergencies
- identifies capabilities that are essential for response and community lifelines
stabilization
- indicates the actions necessary to build and deliver the required capabilities
- describes key roles/responsibilities for integrating capabilities across the whole
community
- outlines how the response mission area relates to other mission areas
,The NRF is built on: - ANSWER scalable, flexible and adaptable concepts identified in
NIMS
The term "response" as used in NRF includes: - ANSWER - actions to save lives,
protect property/environment, stabilize the incident, meet basic human needs following
an incident
- execution of emergency plans/actions to enable recovery
Instead of "command and coordination", NRF uses: - ANSWER management and
coordination
NRF audience - ANSWER focuses on those involved in delivering/applying the
response core capabilities
- private sector partners
- NGOs
- gov. officials
- community leaders
- emergency management practitioners
- first responders
Gov. response alone ___ meet the needs of those affected by major disasters. -
ANSWER cannot
Equal Access - ANSWER - children
- older adults
- disabled
- religious/racial/ethic diverse backgrounds
- limited english
- O's of animals
NRF Scope - ANSWER describes the principles, roles, and responsibilities, and
coordinating structures for delivering the core capabilities required to stabilize
community lifelines
NRF Response Mission Area Scope - ANSWER - ensures that the nation is able to
respond effectively to all types of incidents
- defines the capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property/environment, meet
basic human needs, stabilize incidents, restore basic services/community functionality,
establish a safe/secure environment toward recovery
The NRF is always _____, elements can be implemented ______. - ANSWER in effect,
at any time
Selective implementation of NRF structures/procedures allows for a : - ANSWER scaled
response, delivery of specific resources and capabilities, level of coordination
appropriate to each incident
, NRF "Incident" - ANSWER actual or potential emergencies and disasters resulting from
all types of threats/hazards
ESF - ANSWER Emergency Support Functions, coordination of federal incident
response
- organized groups of gov/private-sector entities that provide personnel, supplies,
facilities, equipment
NPS - ANSWER National Preparedness System
- developed to provide the approach, resources, tools to aid the whole community in its
preparedness activities to achieve the national preparedness goal
- determines what capabilities are needed, how they should be developed/sustained,
and how they should be delivered
National Prepardeness Goal - ANSWER presents an integrated, layered and whole
community approach to preparedness
- the goal itself is a result of contributions from the whole community
"A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community
to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and
hazards that pose the greatest risk."
Successful achievement of the National Preparedness Goal will result in: - ANSWER a
secure and resilient nation
Prevention - ANSWER capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, stop a threatneed or
actual act of terrorism
- info sharing/warning
- domestic counterterrorism
- preventing the acquisition or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
Protection - ANSWER capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism,
manmade or natural disasters
- defense against WMD threats
- defense of agriculture/food
- critical infrastructure protection
- protection of key leadership/events
- border security
- maritime security
- transportation security
- immigration security
- cybersecurity
WMD - ANSWER weapons of mass destruction
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Mission Areas - ANSWER Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery
The National Response Framework is 1 of ___ national frameworks within the National
Preparedness System. - ANSWER 5
Framework Principles - ANSWER - engaged partnership
- tiered response
- scalable/flexible/adaptable operational capabilities
- unity of effort through unified command
- readiness to act
Engaged Partnership - ANSWER leaders at all levels support engagement of the whole
community by developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is
overwhelmed in times of crisis
Tiered Response - ANSWER incidents must be managed at the lowest possible
jurisdictional level and supported by additional capabilities when needed
Scalable, Flexible, Adaptable Operational Capabilities - ANSWER as incidents change
in size, scope, and complexity, the response must adapt to meet requirements
Unity of Effort Through Unified Command - ANSWER unity of effort respects the chain
of command and each participating organization while ensuring/harnessing seamless
coordination across jurisdictions in support of common objectives
- each participating agency maintains its own authority/responsibility/accountability
- ICS application used when 1+ agency has jurisdiction and/or when incidents cross
jurisdictional lines
Readiness to Act - ANSWER collective duty (individuals, households, communities,
local/tribal/state/territorial/insular area/federal govs, to provide the best response
possible
NRF - ANSWER National Response Framework, guide to how the nation responds to
all types of disasters/emergencies
- identifies capabilities that are essential for response and community lifelines
stabilization
- indicates the actions necessary to build and deliver the required capabilities
- describes key roles/responsibilities for integrating capabilities across the whole
community
- outlines how the response mission area relates to other mission areas
,The NRF is built on: - ANSWER scalable, flexible and adaptable concepts identified in
NIMS
The term "response" as used in NRF includes: - ANSWER - actions to save lives,
protect property/environment, stabilize the incident, meet basic human needs following
an incident
- execution of emergency plans/actions to enable recovery
Instead of "command and coordination", NRF uses: - ANSWER management and
coordination
NRF audience - ANSWER focuses on those involved in delivering/applying the
response core capabilities
- private sector partners
- NGOs
- gov. officials
- community leaders
- emergency management practitioners
- first responders
Gov. response alone ___ meet the needs of those affected by major disasters. -
ANSWER cannot
Equal Access - ANSWER - children
- older adults
- disabled
- religious/racial/ethic diverse backgrounds
- limited english
- O's of animals
NRF Scope - ANSWER describes the principles, roles, and responsibilities, and
coordinating structures for delivering the core capabilities required to stabilize
community lifelines
NRF Response Mission Area Scope - ANSWER - ensures that the nation is able to
respond effectively to all types of incidents
- defines the capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property/environment, meet
basic human needs, stabilize incidents, restore basic services/community functionality,
establish a safe/secure environment toward recovery
The NRF is always _____, elements can be implemented ______. - ANSWER in effect,
at any time
Selective implementation of NRF structures/procedures allows for a : - ANSWER scaled
response, delivery of specific resources and capabilities, level of coordination
appropriate to each incident
, NRF "Incident" - ANSWER actual or potential emergencies and disasters resulting from
all types of threats/hazards
ESF - ANSWER Emergency Support Functions, coordination of federal incident
response
- organized groups of gov/private-sector entities that provide personnel, supplies,
facilities, equipment
NPS - ANSWER National Preparedness System
- developed to provide the approach, resources, tools to aid the whole community in its
preparedness activities to achieve the national preparedness goal
- determines what capabilities are needed, how they should be developed/sustained,
and how they should be delivered
National Prepardeness Goal - ANSWER presents an integrated, layered and whole
community approach to preparedness
- the goal itself is a result of contributions from the whole community
"A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community
to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and
hazards that pose the greatest risk."
Successful achievement of the National Preparedness Goal will result in: - ANSWER a
secure and resilient nation
Prevention - ANSWER capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, stop a threatneed or
actual act of terrorism
- info sharing/warning
- domestic counterterrorism
- preventing the acquisition or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
Protection - ANSWER capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism,
manmade or natural disasters
- defense against WMD threats
- defense of agriculture/food
- critical infrastructure protection
- protection of key leadership/events
- border security
- maritime security
- transportation security
- immigration security
- cybersecurity
WMD - ANSWER weapons of mass destruction
