CHPA.8 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER National Incident Management System
Is designed to the template of the National Incident Management System - CORRECT ANSWER
National Response Plan (NRP)
Shoulder height for console viewing - CORRECT ANSWER 35-inches
Staffing for a 24X7 post - CORRECT ANSWER at least 4.2 FTEs
Reason for creation of NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER *To ensure consistent doctrinal
framework exists for all incidents at all jurisdictional levels
* Integrates effective practices in preparedness and response
* Enables all responders to work together
* No matter cause, size or complexity of the disaster or terrorist event
Standardized procedures, equipment certification standards, interoperable communications, training
and personnel qualification - CORRECT ANSWER Some benefits of the National Incident
Management System
Preliminary and Follow-Up - CORRECT ANSWER Two phases of an investigation
Proceed to the scene as quickly as possible - CORRECT ANSWER One of the most important
considerations during a preliminary investigation
Provides the framework for federal interaction with state, local, tribal governments, NGOs and the
private sector in the context of disaster preparedness, response and recovery activities - CORRECT
ANSWER NRP
, It distinguishes between incidents of national significance and the majority of incidents that are
handled by responsible jurisdictions. - CORRECT ANSWER The National Response Plan
(NRP)
Non-Criminal - CORRECT ANSWER A majority of security investigations are non-criminal
Applicant/promotional background checks, audits, spot checks and various employee issues -
CORRECT ANSWER Nonincident-Driven Investigative Activity
1) A federal department has requested assistance from hoemland security
2) Local authorities are overwhelmed, federal assistance has been requested
3) More than one federal department has become substantially involved in the incident
4) The secretary of homeland security has been directed to assume responsibility for the incident by
the president. - CORRECT ANSWER Four criteria for defining incidents of national
significance
Threats or incidents related to high-profile, large-scale events that present high-probability targets
such as national special security events (NSSEs) - CORRECT ANSWER An example of an
incident of national significance.
managed care organizations - CORRECT ANSWER A reason for the recent spread of
nonhospital care facilities into the community
newspapers,city and regional magazines, local trade and business publications, state bureau's of
national wire services, local radio and TV stations, local cable, public broadcasting, and PIOs on
military bases. - CORRECT ANSWER FEMA's core media list
By virtue of their service, ____________ can serve as the first line of surveillance for emerging health
ans safety problems. - CORRECT ANSWER Security Staff
Bulletproof glass - CORRECT ANSWER Misnomer. Bullet resistant glass is proper name
polycaronate material placed between regular glass - CORRECT ANSWER Process called
lamination
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER National Incident Management System
Is designed to the template of the National Incident Management System - CORRECT ANSWER
National Response Plan (NRP)
Shoulder height for console viewing - CORRECT ANSWER 35-inches
Staffing for a 24X7 post - CORRECT ANSWER at least 4.2 FTEs
Reason for creation of NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER *To ensure consistent doctrinal
framework exists for all incidents at all jurisdictional levels
* Integrates effective practices in preparedness and response
* Enables all responders to work together
* No matter cause, size or complexity of the disaster or terrorist event
Standardized procedures, equipment certification standards, interoperable communications, training
and personnel qualification - CORRECT ANSWER Some benefits of the National Incident
Management System
Preliminary and Follow-Up - CORRECT ANSWER Two phases of an investigation
Proceed to the scene as quickly as possible - CORRECT ANSWER One of the most important
considerations during a preliminary investigation
Provides the framework for federal interaction with state, local, tribal governments, NGOs and the
private sector in the context of disaster preparedness, response and recovery activities - CORRECT
ANSWER NRP
, It distinguishes between incidents of national significance and the majority of incidents that are
handled by responsible jurisdictions. - CORRECT ANSWER The National Response Plan
(NRP)
Non-Criminal - CORRECT ANSWER A majority of security investigations are non-criminal
Applicant/promotional background checks, audits, spot checks and various employee issues -
CORRECT ANSWER Nonincident-Driven Investigative Activity
1) A federal department has requested assistance from hoemland security
2) Local authorities are overwhelmed, federal assistance has been requested
3) More than one federal department has become substantially involved in the incident
4) The secretary of homeland security has been directed to assume responsibility for the incident by
the president. - CORRECT ANSWER Four criteria for defining incidents of national
significance
Threats or incidents related to high-profile, large-scale events that present high-probability targets
such as national special security events (NSSEs) - CORRECT ANSWER An example of an
incident of national significance.
managed care organizations - CORRECT ANSWER A reason for the recent spread of
nonhospital care facilities into the community
newspapers,city and regional magazines, local trade and business publications, state bureau's of
national wire services, local radio and TV stations, local cable, public broadcasting, and PIOs on
military bases. - CORRECT ANSWER FEMA's core media list
By virtue of their service, ____________ can serve as the first line of surveillance for emerging health
ans safety problems. - CORRECT ANSWER Security Staff
Bulletproof glass - CORRECT ANSWER Misnomer. Bullet resistant glass is proper name
polycaronate material placed between regular glass - CORRECT ANSWER Process called
lamination
