ACTUAL ANSWERS
bring together the capabilities of Federal departments and agencies and other national-level
assets that work together to deliver core capabilities and support an effective response. -
correct answer ✔✔Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to
prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that
pose the greatest risk. - correct answer ✔✔national preparedness goal
prevention, protection, mitigation, response, recovery - correct answer ✔✔national
preparedness goal mission areas
capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism.
include:
information sharing and warning; domestic counterterrorism; and preventing the acquisition or
use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). - correct answer ✔✔prevention
capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism and manmade or natural
disasters.
include:
defense against weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats; defense of agriculture and food;
critical infrastructure protection; protection of key leadership and events; border security;
maritime security; transportation security; immigration security; and cybersecurity. - correct
answer ✔✔protection
capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.
, include:
community-wide risk reduction projects; efforts to improve the resilience of critical
infrastructure and key resource lifelines; risk reduction for specific vulnerabilities from natural
hazards or acts of terrorism; and initiatives to reduce future risks after a disaster has occurred. -
correct answer ✔✔mitigation
capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic
human needs after an incident has occurred. - correct answer ✔✔response
capabilities necessary to assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively,
including but not limited to: rebuilding infrastructure systems; providing adequate interim and
long-term housing for survivors; restoring health, social, and community services; promoting
economic development; and restoring natural and cultural resources. - correct answer
✔✔recovery
- Are distinct critical elements necessary to meet the National Preparedness Goal
- Are essential for the execution of each mission area: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation,
Response, and Recovery
- Provide a common language for preparedness across the whole community
- Are not exclusive to any single level of government or organization and encompass the whole
community - correct answer ✔✔core capabilities
identifying and assessing risk
estimating capability requirements
building and sustaining capabilities
planning to deliver capabilities
validating capabilities
reviewing and updating - correct answer ✔✔National Preparedness System