DSCA PRETEST WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 6) - ANSWER-Capabilities-based planning
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting
an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Emergency assessment/diagnosis
5) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve
DOD capabilities in each of these areas: (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (correct)
Information sharing (correct)
Joint operational capabilities for homeland defense (correct)
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2)
- ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through
multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on
objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
As regional planning continues, you will use the following "mission areas" to assist in
scoping the response requirements generates by National Planning Scenarios. Select
all that apply. - ANSWER-Prevention/deterrence
Infrastructure protection
hazard mitigation
Victim care
Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident
preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach - ANSWER-domestic
(correct)
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station?" (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 4) -
ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or
organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community. -
ANSWER-False
, Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets were specifically
developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 5) - ANSWER-
The findings of a strategic national risk assessment
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying
entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The process for submitting an RFA
is outlined in ____________ on DSCA. (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 2) -
ANSWER-DODD 3025.18
If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces to operate under
the command and control of their governor and federally funded through DOD; this is
referred to as: (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) -
ANSWER-Title 32 forces
In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive
assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families through this center (if
established): (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 30) - ANSWER-Joint
information center
Just like military planning, you discover that civilians have different way so planning too.
______________is a planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide
capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances, while working
within an economic framework that necessitates prioritization and choice. - ANSWER-
Capabilities-based planning
Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. (M1 L2 Incident
Command System (ICS), pg. 3) - ANSWER-Common terminology: Enables efficient,
clear communications and standard titles for functions, facilities, and positions
Modular organization: Develops based on the size and complexity of the incident at the
direction of the IC
Chain of command: Establishes an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization
Unified command (UC): Ensures all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom
they report at the scene of the incident
Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its description. (M1
L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 4) - ANSWER-Engaged partnership:
Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization while harnessing
seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of common objectives
Readiness to act: Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is
overwhelmed in times of crisis
SOLUTIONS
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 6) - ANSWER-Capabilities-based planning
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting
an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Emergency assessment/diagnosis
5) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve
DOD capabilities in each of these areas: (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (correct)
Information sharing (correct)
Joint operational capabilities for homeland defense (correct)
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2)
- ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through
multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on
objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
As regional planning continues, you will use the following "mission areas" to assist in
scoping the response requirements generates by National Planning Scenarios. Select
all that apply. - ANSWER-Prevention/deterrence
Infrastructure protection
hazard mitigation
Victim care
Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident
preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach - ANSWER-domestic
(correct)
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station?" (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 4) -
ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or
organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community. -
ANSWER-False
, Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets were specifically
developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 5) - ANSWER-
The findings of a strategic national risk assessment
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying
entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The process for submitting an RFA
is outlined in ____________ on DSCA. (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 2) -
ANSWER-DODD 3025.18
If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces to operate under
the command and control of their governor and federally funded through DOD; this is
referred to as: (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) -
ANSWER-Title 32 forces
In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive
assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families through this center (if
established): (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 30) - ANSWER-Joint
information center
Just like military planning, you discover that civilians have different way so planning too.
______________is a planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide
capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances, while working
within an economic framework that necessitates prioritization and choice. - ANSWER-
Capabilities-based planning
Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. (M1 L2 Incident
Command System (ICS), pg. 3) - ANSWER-Common terminology: Enables efficient,
clear communications and standard titles for functions, facilities, and positions
Modular organization: Develops based on the size and complexity of the incident at the
direction of the IC
Chain of command: Establishes an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization
Unified command (UC): Ensures all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom
they report at the scene of the incident
Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its description. (M1
L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 4) - ANSWER-Engaged partnership:
Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization while harnessing
seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of common objectives
Readiness to act: Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is
overwhelmed in times of crisis
