IAEM CERTIFIED EMERGENCY
MANAGER (CEM) AND ASSOCIATE
EMERGENCY MANAGER (AEM)
EXAMINATION PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE
1. Under the Stafford Act, which of the following is a prerequisite for a Governor to request a
Presidential Major Disaster Declaration?
A. The Governor must activate the state’s National Guard for a minimum of 48 hours.
B. The state’s emergency fund must be completely depleted before the request.
C. A Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) must show at least $100 million in uninsured
losses.
D. The Governor must certify that the disaster is of such severity and magnitude that
effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and local governments.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to the Stafford Act, the Governor must execute the
State’s emergency plan and certify that the situation exceeds the capacity of the State and
local governments to respond effectively.
,2. Which component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) involves the use of
common terminology, modular organization, and manageable span of control?
A. Multi-Agency Coordination Systems
B. Public Information
C. Resource Management
D. Incident Command System (ICS)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach
to incident management that includes these specific management characteristics to ensure
interoperability.
3. In the context of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), what is the maximum
percentage of federal cost-share typically provided for eligible projects?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 100%
D. 25%
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The HMGP generally provides a federal cost-share of up to 75%
of the eligible costs for mitigation projects following a major disaster declaration.
, 4. Which document provides the specific guidance for state, territorial, and local emergency
planners to develop and maintain a community-based emergency operations plan (EOP)?
A. The Stafford Act
B. NFPA 1600
C. PPD-8
D. CPG 101
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 provides FEMA’s
guidance on the fundamentals of planning and developing emergency operations plans.
5. What is the primary purpose of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in Continuity of
Operations (COOP) planning?
A. To identify potential hazards that could affect the facility.
B. To establish a chain of command for emergency response.
C. To identify and prioritize essential functions and the resources needed to support them.
D. To conduct a public relations campaign following a disaster.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The BIA is a systematic process to determine the potential
effects of an interruption to critical business operations and to prioritize essential
functions for recovery.
MANAGER (CEM) AND ASSOCIATE
EMERGENCY MANAGER (AEM)
EXAMINATION PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE
1. Under the Stafford Act, which of the following is a prerequisite for a Governor to request a
Presidential Major Disaster Declaration?
A. The Governor must activate the state’s National Guard for a minimum of 48 hours.
B. The state’s emergency fund must be completely depleted before the request.
C. A Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) must show at least $100 million in uninsured
losses.
D. The Governor must certify that the disaster is of such severity and magnitude that
effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and local governments.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to the Stafford Act, the Governor must execute the
State’s emergency plan and certify that the situation exceeds the capacity of the State and
local governments to respond effectively.
,2. Which component of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) involves the use of
common terminology, modular organization, and manageable span of control?
A. Multi-Agency Coordination Systems
B. Public Information
C. Resource Management
D. Incident Command System (ICS)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach
to incident management that includes these specific management characteristics to ensure
interoperability.
3. In the context of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), what is the maximum
percentage of federal cost-share typically provided for eligible projects?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 100%
D. 25%
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The HMGP generally provides a federal cost-share of up to 75%
of the eligible costs for mitigation projects following a major disaster declaration.
, 4. Which document provides the specific guidance for state, territorial, and local emergency
planners to develop and maintain a community-based emergency operations plan (EOP)?
A. The Stafford Act
B. NFPA 1600
C. PPD-8
D. CPG 101
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 provides FEMA’s
guidance on the fundamentals of planning and developing emergency operations plans.
5. What is the primary purpose of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in Continuity of
Operations (COOP) planning?
A. To identify potential hazards that could affect the facility.
B. To establish a chain of command for emergency response.
C. To identify and prioritize essential functions and the resources needed to support them.
D. To conduct a public relations campaign following a disaster.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The BIA is a systematic process to determine the potential
effects of an interruption to critical business operations and to prioritize essential
functions for recovery.
