IAEM CEM (CERTIFIED EMERGENCY
MANAGER) / AEM EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE
1. According to the IAEM Code of Ethics, which of the following is an obligation regarding
professional conduct?
A. Prioritize political interests over public safety
B. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional competence
C. Only share information with government officials during a crisis
D. Accept gifts that do not exceed 500 dollars
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The IAEM Code of Ethics emphasizes that members must
maintain high standards of integrity and professional competence in all activities.
2. Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which command structure is
used when multiple agencies have jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility?
A. Single Command
B. Area Command
C. Unified Command
,D. Multi-agency Coordination Group
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Unified Command allows agencies with different legal,
geographic, and functional authorities to work together effectively without affecting
individual agency authority.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)?
A. To identify and prioritize potential hazards and their impacts on the community
B. To satisfy federal grant requirements only
C. To identify the specific individuals responsible for response tasks
D. To provide a list of all available resources in the EOC
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: HVA is a systematic approach to identifying hazards or risks that
are most likely to have an impact on a healthcare facility or community.
4. Which HSEEP exercise type is considered a ‘Discussion-based’ exercise designed to validate
plans and procedures?
A. Full-scale Exercise
B. Tabletop Exercise
C. Functional Exercise
D. Drill
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Tabletop exercises are discussion-based sessions where team
members meet in an informal setting to discuss their roles and responses to a particular
emergency situation.
5. In the FEMA Stafford Act, what is the maximum percentage for the federal cost-share of
Public Assistance (PA) under normal circumstances?
A. 50 percent
B. 100 percent
C. 75 percent
D. 90 percent
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The federal share of assistance is not less than 75 percent of the
eligible cost for emergency protective measures and permanent restoration work.
6. Which document provides the foundation for state, territorial, tribal, and local emergency
planning in the United States?
A. NIMS 700
B. NFPA 1600
C. CPG 101
D. The Stafford Act
MANAGER) / AEM EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE
1. According to the IAEM Code of Ethics, which of the following is an obligation regarding
professional conduct?
A. Prioritize political interests over public safety
B. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional competence
C. Only share information with government officials during a crisis
D. Accept gifts that do not exceed 500 dollars
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The IAEM Code of Ethics emphasizes that members must
maintain high standards of integrity and professional competence in all activities.
2. Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which command structure is
used when multiple agencies have jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility?
A. Single Command
B. Area Command
C. Unified Command
,D. Multi-agency Coordination Group
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Unified Command allows agencies with different legal,
geographic, and functional authorities to work together effectively without affecting
individual agency authority.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)?
A. To identify and prioritize potential hazards and their impacts on the community
B. To satisfy federal grant requirements only
C. To identify the specific individuals responsible for response tasks
D. To provide a list of all available resources in the EOC
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: HVA is a systematic approach to identifying hazards or risks that
are most likely to have an impact on a healthcare facility or community.
4. Which HSEEP exercise type is considered a ‘Discussion-based’ exercise designed to validate
plans and procedures?
A. Full-scale Exercise
B. Tabletop Exercise
C. Functional Exercise
D. Drill
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Tabletop exercises are discussion-based sessions where team
members meet in an informal setting to discuss their roles and responses to a particular
emergency situation.
5. In the FEMA Stafford Act, what is the maximum percentage for the federal cost-share of
Public Assistance (PA) under normal circumstances?
A. 50 percent
B. 100 percent
C. 75 percent
D. 90 percent
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The federal share of assistance is not less than 75 percent of the
eligible cost for emergency protective measures and permanent restoration work.
6. Which document provides the foundation for state, territorial, tribal, and local emergency
planning in the United States?
A. NIMS 700
B. NFPA 1600
C. CPG 101
D. The Stafford Act
