Certified Emergency Manager, CEM Questions With
Complete Solutions
___________ is the process of direction and controlling the
efforts of resources toward the attainment of specified incident
objectives correct answers Supervising
___________ of _________ means that there is an orderly line
of authority and reporting relationships within the ranks of the
organization, with lower levels subordinates to, and connected
to, higher levels correct answers Chain/Command
(EM Partners) Community and citizens correct answers ensure
self-preparedness and work together to
enhance the community's resilience.
(EM Partners) Federal Government correct answers assists
local, tribal, and State agencies in preparing for, responding to,
and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
(EM Partners) Local Government correct answers has direct
responsibility for the safety of its people, knowledge of the
situation, and accompanying resource requirements.
(EM Partners) Nonprofit organizations correct answers provide
services in support of the response and specialized services for
individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs.
(EM Partners) Private-sector organizations correct answers play
a key role before, during, and after an incident and are important
in building resilient communities.
,(EM Partners) Tribal/territories governments correct answers
are responsible for coordinating resources to address actual or
potential incidents.
1. The term "major or complex incident" may have different
meanings to different agencies depending upon the size of the
jurisdiction, number of resources available, and other variables.
List two characteristics of major or complex incidents: correct
answers Involve more than one agency and/or political
jurisdiction
Involve complex management and communication issues
Require experienced, highly qualified supervisory personnel
Require numerous tactical and support resources
Involve multiple victims with injuries, fatalities, or illnesses
Include widespread damage to property/environment
Result in psychological threat/trauma
Span multiple operational periods (days, weeks)
Are costly to control and mitigate
Require extensive recovery efforts
Draw national media interest
10. Review the following overall responsibilities of the Area
Commander. Write in the missing responsibility. correct
answers Set overall objectives.
Ensure objectives are met and do not conflict with each other or
agency policy.
Establish priorities.
Allocate/reallocate critical resources.
Ensure that incident management teams are qualified.
Coordinate the demobilization of assigned resources.
, Coordinate with Agency Administrator, EOC, other entities,
and the media.
11. A multiagency coordination system: correct answers (a)
Integrates facilities, equipment, and personnel that are
responsible for coordinating and supporting incident
management.
12. Within a Multiagency Coordination System, the policy-level
group: correct answers (d) Consists of agency representatives
with decisionmaking authority.
13. List one criterion that a multiagency group may use when
establishing priorities. correct answers Threat to life
Real property threatened
High damage potential
Incident complexity
Environmental impact
Economic impact
Threat to infrastructure
14. What facility is established to coordinate all incident-related
public information activities, and serves as the central point of
contact for all news media at the scene of the incident? correct
answers (b) Joint Information Center
2. The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of
explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority is the
definition of: correct answers (a) Command
3. What type of ICS structure is illustrated below?
, ICS organization with Incident Command, Operations Section,
Planning Section, Logistics Section, and Finance/Admin
Sections. Reporting to the Operations Section are Branch I
(Incident 1), Branch II (Incident 2), and Branch III (Incident 3).
correct answers (b) Incident Complex
4 Functions of the Disaster Cycle correct answers 1. Mitigation
2. Preparedness 3. Response 4. Recovery
4. State one reason why a single incident may be divided into
separate incidents. correct answers When an incident spreads
into other jurisdiction(s) and Unified Command is not feasible.
When it is difficult to manage from one location due to terrain
and access.
When an incident has objectives that are naturally separating
into two operations.
When the Planning Section, even with additional resources, can
no longer adequately provide planning services.
When the Logistics Section can no longer, or will soon not be
able to, serve the widespread facilities and operations from a
single incident base.
When the Operations Section cannot manage the number of
resources required without exceeding span of control.
5. Personalizing the threat, 6. Determining whether protective
action is needed and feasible, 7. Taking protective action.
correct answers
5. When Branch Tactical Planning is implemented, then: correct
answers (d) A Branch within the Operations Section develops
Complete Solutions
___________ is the process of direction and controlling the
efforts of resources toward the attainment of specified incident
objectives correct answers Supervising
___________ of _________ means that there is an orderly line
of authority and reporting relationships within the ranks of the
organization, with lower levels subordinates to, and connected
to, higher levels correct answers Chain/Command
(EM Partners) Community and citizens correct answers ensure
self-preparedness and work together to
enhance the community's resilience.
(EM Partners) Federal Government correct answers assists
local, tribal, and State agencies in preparing for, responding to,
and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
(EM Partners) Local Government correct answers has direct
responsibility for the safety of its people, knowledge of the
situation, and accompanying resource requirements.
(EM Partners) Nonprofit organizations correct answers provide
services in support of the response and specialized services for
individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs.
(EM Partners) Private-sector organizations correct answers play
a key role before, during, and after an incident and are important
in building resilient communities.
,(EM Partners) Tribal/territories governments correct answers
are responsible for coordinating resources to address actual or
potential incidents.
1. The term "major or complex incident" may have different
meanings to different agencies depending upon the size of the
jurisdiction, number of resources available, and other variables.
List two characteristics of major or complex incidents: correct
answers Involve more than one agency and/or political
jurisdiction
Involve complex management and communication issues
Require experienced, highly qualified supervisory personnel
Require numerous tactical and support resources
Involve multiple victims with injuries, fatalities, or illnesses
Include widespread damage to property/environment
Result in psychological threat/trauma
Span multiple operational periods (days, weeks)
Are costly to control and mitigate
Require extensive recovery efforts
Draw national media interest
10. Review the following overall responsibilities of the Area
Commander. Write in the missing responsibility. correct
answers Set overall objectives.
Ensure objectives are met and do not conflict with each other or
agency policy.
Establish priorities.
Allocate/reallocate critical resources.
Ensure that incident management teams are qualified.
Coordinate the demobilization of assigned resources.
, Coordinate with Agency Administrator, EOC, other entities,
and the media.
11. A multiagency coordination system: correct answers (a)
Integrates facilities, equipment, and personnel that are
responsible for coordinating and supporting incident
management.
12. Within a Multiagency Coordination System, the policy-level
group: correct answers (d) Consists of agency representatives
with decisionmaking authority.
13. List one criterion that a multiagency group may use when
establishing priorities. correct answers Threat to life
Real property threatened
High damage potential
Incident complexity
Environmental impact
Economic impact
Threat to infrastructure
14. What facility is established to coordinate all incident-related
public information activities, and serves as the central point of
contact for all news media at the scene of the incident? correct
answers (b) Joint Information Center
2. The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of
explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority is the
definition of: correct answers (a) Command
3. What type of ICS structure is illustrated below?
, ICS organization with Incident Command, Operations Section,
Planning Section, Logistics Section, and Finance/Admin
Sections. Reporting to the Operations Section are Branch I
(Incident 1), Branch II (Incident 2), and Branch III (Incident 3).
correct answers (b) Incident Complex
4 Functions of the Disaster Cycle correct answers 1. Mitigation
2. Preparedness 3. Response 4. Recovery
4. State one reason why a single incident may be divided into
separate incidents. correct answers When an incident spreads
into other jurisdiction(s) and Unified Command is not feasible.
When it is difficult to manage from one location due to terrain
and access.
When an incident has objectives that are naturally separating
into two operations.
When the Planning Section, even with additional resources, can
no longer adequately provide planning services.
When the Logistics Section can no longer, or will soon not be
able to, serve the widespread facilities and operations from a
single incident base.
When the Operations Section cannot manage the number of
resources required without exceeding span of control.
5. Personalizing the threat, 6. Determining whether protective
action is needed and feasible, 7. Taking protective action.
correct answers
5. When Branch Tactical Planning is implemented, then: correct
answers (d) A Branch within the Operations Section develops
