Texas Certified Emergency Manager Certification
Quizzes With Complete Solutions
Graded A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Definition of Emergency Management. ANSWER -Emergency management is the
managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce
vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.
Vision of Emergency Management. ANSWER -Emergency management seeks to promote
safer, less vulnerable communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters.
Mission of Emergency Management. ANSWER -Emergency Management protects
communities by coordinating and integrating all activi- ties necessary to build, sustain, and
improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from
threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters.
1.Principles Comprehensive. ANSWER -emergency managers consider and take into
account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters.
2. Principles Progressive. ANSWER -emergency managers anticipate future disasters and
take preventive and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient
communities.
3.Principles Risk-Driven. ANSWER -emergency managers use sound risk management
principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities
and resources.
4. Principles Integrated. ANSWER -emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all
levels of govern- ment and all elements of a community.
5. Principles Collaborative. ANSWER -emergency managers create and sustain broad and
sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a
team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.
,6. Principles Coordinated. ANSWER -"emergency managers synchronize the activities of all
relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.
7. Principles Flexible. ANSWER -emergency managers use creative and innovative
approaches in solving disaster challenges.
8. Principles Professional. ANSWER -emergency managers value a science and knowledge-
based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship
and continuous improvement.
An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they
________________________________.. ANSWER -provide a uniform response to all
hazards that a community may face.
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what
happens?. ANSWER -The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident
Commander and assumes command. The outgoing Incident Commander demobilizes to
avoid confusion.
Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________.. ANSWER -assist
agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management
structure is referred to as (a):. ANSWER -Logistical Analysis
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General
Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per
operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur?. ANSWER -Type 1
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional
Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS
Management characteristic does this describe?. ANSWER -Modular Organization
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command?. ANSWER -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
, Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?. ANSWER -It contains status information
for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
When an incident expands ________________________________.. ANSWER -only the
functions and positions necessary are filled.
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?. ANSWER -Modular Organization
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command
briefing?. ANSWER -Special requests from agency representatives
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?.
ANSWER -Supervisor
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?.
ANSWER -When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that
incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to
make and communicate decisions?. ANSWER -Communications and Information
Management
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?.
ANSWER -Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per
operational period?. ANSWER -Type 2
A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined as?.
ANSWER -Authority
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives?. ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
Quizzes With Complete Solutions
Graded A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Definition of Emergency Management. ANSWER -Emergency management is the
managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce
vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.
Vision of Emergency Management. ANSWER -Emergency management seeks to promote
safer, less vulnerable communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters.
Mission of Emergency Management. ANSWER -Emergency Management protects
communities by coordinating and integrating all activi- ties necessary to build, sustain, and
improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from
threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters.
1.Principles Comprehensive. ANSWER -emergency managers consider and take into
account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters.
2. Principles Progressive. ANSWER -emergency managers anticipate future disasters and
take preventive and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient
communities.
3.Principles Risk-Driven. ANSWER -emergency managers use sound risk management
principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities
and resources.
4. Principles Integrated. ANSWER -emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all
levels of govern- ment and all elements of a community.
5. Principles Collaborative. ANSWER -emergency managers create and sustain broad and
sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a
team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.
,6. Principles Coordinated. ANSWER -"emergency managers synchronize the activities of all
relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.
7. Principles Flexible. ANSWER -emergency managers use creative and innovative
approaches in solving disaster challenges.
8. Principles Professional. ANSWER -emergency managers value a science and knowledge-
based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship
and continuous improvement.
An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they
________________________________.. ANSWER -provide a uniform response to all
hazards that a community may face.
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what
happens?. ANSWER -The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident
Commander and assumes command. The outgoing Incident Commander demobilizes to
avoid confusion.
Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________.. ANSWER -assist
agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management
structure is referred to as (a):. ANSWER -Logistical Analysis
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General
Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per
operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur?. ANSWER -Type 1
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional
Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS
Management characteristic does this describe?. ANSWER -Modular Organization
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command?. ANSWER -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
, Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?. ANSWER -It contains status information
for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
When an incident expands ________________________________.. ANSWER -only the
functions and positions necessary are filled.
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?. ANSWER -Modular Organization
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command
briefing?. ANSWER -Special requests from agency representatives
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?.
ANSWER -Supervisor
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?.
ANSWER -When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that
incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to
make and communicate decisions?. ANSWER -Communications and Information
Management
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?.
ANSWER -Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per
operational period?. ANSWER -Type 2
A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined as?.
ANSWER -Authority
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives?. ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
