Homeland Security Exam 1, Test Prep Questions With
Complete Solutions
The Concept of Homeland Security - ANSWER Homeland security concept was
broached long before the September 11 Attacks
After September 11, these ideas where turned into policy and resulted in major
changes in the structure of government
Homeland Security - ANSWER "The Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial,
nongovernmental, and private-sector entities, as well as individuals, families, and
communities who share a common national interest in the safety and security of
America and the American population."
"the intersection of evolving threats and hazards with traditional governmental and
civic responsibilities for civil defense, emergency response, law enforcement,
customs, border control, and immigration."
5 Mission of Homeland Security - ANSWER Prevent Terrorism / Enhance Security
Secure / Manage Borders
Enforce / Administer Immigration Laws
Safeguard / Secure Cyberspace
Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience
Homeland Security Act of 2002 - ANSWER President Bush signed act on 11-25-2002
,First DHS Secretary - ANSWER PA Governor Tom Ridge
DHS charged with threefold mission - ANSWER 1. Protecting the United States from
further terrorist attacks
2. Reducing the nation's vulnerability to terrorism
3. Minimizing the damage from potential terrorist attacks and natural disaster
Other Federal Agencies - ANSWER State and Territorial Governments
Tribal Governments
County Governments
Local Governments
CIKR Owners and Operators
Small-Businesses
Private-Sector Role - ANSWER Critical Infrastructure
Business Continuity Planning
Provide response resources in disasters
Build community resilience
State/Tribal/Territorial Governments - ANSWER State prevention activities
During disasters
Communications
Information
National Guard
Disaster declaration
Coordinate resources
Administer HS grants
,Local Government - ANSWER Public safety, health, and general welfare of the
jurisdiction's population
Emergency planning
Information sharing with partners/public
Agreements with other jurisdictions
Front line leadership
Coordinate resources in a disaster
NGOs, Non-Government Organizations - ANSWER Provide services for disaster
victims
Provide advocacy / special services for special needs populations or pets and
animals
Partners in preparedness
Communities/ Individuals - ANSWER Communications
Protect themselves
Respond to threats
Promote community resilience and safety
Strategic Areas of Focus - ANSWER Integrate intelligence, information sharing, and
operations
Enhance partnerships and outreach
Conduct homeland security research and development
Train and exercise frontline operators and first responders
Strengthen service delivery and manage DHS resources
Emergency Management in the United States - ANSWER At different times,
, emergency management concepts have been applied in different ways
The field of emergency management has expanded and contracted in response to
events, Congressional desires and leadership styles
The Cold War and the Rise of Civil Defense - 1950s - ANSWER The potential for
nuclear war and nuclear fallout seen as the principal disaster risk
Civil Defense programs proliferated - most communities had a civil defense director
People encouraged to build bomb shelters
Quiet time for natural disasters
Natural Disasters Bring Changes to Emergency Management - 1960s - ANSWER
1964 - Prince William Sound earthquake
1965 - Hurricane Betsy
1969 - Hurricane Camille
The Call for a National Focus to Emergency Management - 1970s - ANSWER EM
responsibility evident in more than five Federal Departments and Agencies
Disaster Relief Act of 1974 gives HUD the most significant authority for natural
disaster response and recovery
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency and US Army Corps of Engineers retain military
EM responsibilities
3-Mile Island highlighted EM disconnects
June 19, 1978 - President Carter transmitted Reorganization Plan Number 3
FEMA officially established by Executive Order 12127 of March 31, 1979
FEMA Consolidations - ANSWER National Fire Prevention Control Administration
Federal Insurance Administration
Federal Broadcast System
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency
Complete Solutions
The Concept of Homeland Security - ANSWER Homeland security concept was
broached long before the September 11 Attacks
After September 11, these ideas where turned into policy and resulted in major
changes in the structure of government
Homeland Security - ANSWER "The Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial,
nongovernmental, and private-sector entities, as well as individuals, families, and
communities who share a common national interest in the safety and security of
America and the American population."
"the intersection of evolving threats and hazards with traditional governmental and
civic responsibilities for civil defense, emergency response, law enforcement,
customs, border control, and immigration."
5 Mission of Homeland Security - ANSWER Prevent Terrorism / Enhance Security
Secure / Manage Borders
Enforce / Administer Immigration Laws
Safeguard / Secure Cyberspace
Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience
Homeland Security Act of 2002 - ANSWER President Bush signed act on 11-25-2002
,First DHS Secretary - ANSWER PA Governor Tom Ridge
DHS charged with threefold mission - ANSWER 1. Protecting the United States from
further terrorist attacks
2. Reducing the nation's vulnerability to terrorism
3. Minimizing the damage from potential terrorist attacks and natural disaster
Other Federal Agencies - ANSWER State and Territorial Governments
Tribal Governments
County Governments
Local Governments
CIKR Owners and Operators
Small-Businesses
Private-Sector Role - ANSWER Critical Infrastructure
Business Continuity Planning
Provide response resources in disasters
Build community resilience
State/Tribal/Territorial Governments - ANSWER State prevention activities
During disasters
Communications
Information
National Guard
Disaster declaration
Coordinate resources
Administer HS grants
,Local Government - ANSWER Public safety, health, and general welfare of the
jurisdiction's population
Emergency planning
Information sharing with partners/public
Agreements with other jurisdictions
Front line leadership
Coordinate resources in a disaster
NGOs, Non-Government Organizations - ANSWER Provide services for disaster
victims
Provide advocacy / special services for special needs populations or pets and
animals
Partners in preparedness
Communities/ Individuals - ANSWER Communications
Protect themselves
Respond to threats
Promote community resilience and safety
Strategic Areas of Focus - ANSWER Integrate intelligence, information sharing, and
operations
Enhance partnerships and outreach
Conduct homeland security research and development
Train and exercise frontline operators and first responders
Strengthen service delivery and manage DHS resources
Emergency Management in the United States - ANSWER At different times,
, emergency management concepts have been applied in different ways
The field of emergency management has expanded and contracted in response to
events, Congressional desires and leadership styles
The Cold War and the Rise of Civil Defense - 1950s - ANSWER The potential for
nuclear war and nuclear fallout seen as the principal disaster risk
Civil Defense programs proliferated - most communities had a civil defense director
People encouraged to build bomb shelters
Quiet time for natural disasters
Natural Disasters Bring Changes to Emergency Management - 1960s - ANSWER
1964 - Prince William Sound earthquake
1965 - Hurricane Betsy
1969 - Hurricane Camille
The Call for a National Focus to Emergency Management - 1970s - ANSWER EM
responsibility evident in more than five Federal Departments and Agencies
Disaster Relief Act of 1974 gives HUD the most significant authority for natural
disaster response and recovery
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency and US Army Corps of Engineers retain military
EM responsibilities
3-Mile Island highlighted EM disconnects
June 19, 1978 - President Carter transmitted Reorganization Plan Number 3
FEMA officially established by Executive Order 12127 of March 31, 1979
FEMA Consolidations - ANSWER National Fire Prevention Control Administration
Federal Insurance Administration
Federal Broadcast System
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency
