IS 772. A: INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
ORIENTATION TEST EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!)
APPROVED EXAM
1. Which agency typically coordinates the Preliminary Damage
Assessment (PDA) with state and local officials?
A. Red Cross
B. FEMA
C. CDC
D. USDA
Correct answer: FEMA
Rationale: FEMA leads PDAs with state and local officials to determine
IA program needs.
2. Which factor is NOT considered during a PDA?
A. Number of damaged homes
B. Extent of property loss
C. Homeowner’s political affiliation
D. Immediate survivor needs
Correct answer: Homeowner’s political affiliation
Rationale: PDA focuses on damage and survivor needs, not personal or
political factors.
,3. Which type of IA assistance covers repair or replacement of essential
household items?
A. Public Assistance
B. Individual Assistance – Personal Property
C. Disaster Unemployment Assistance
D. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Correct answer: Individual Assistance – Personal Property
Rationale: IA programs address both housing and essential personal
property losses.
4. How soon after a disaster should a PDA ideally begin?
A. Within 24–48 hours
B. As soon as it is safe to access the affected area
C. One week later
D. Only after the Governor requests assistance
Correct answer: As soon as it is safe to access the affected area
Rationale: Speed is critical, but safety is paramount for PDA teams.
5. Which of the following is considered a “major disaster” for IA
purposes?
A. Minor roof damage
, B. Significant residential loss affecting multiple households
C. Single vehicle loss
D. Temporary power outage
Correct answer: Significant residential loss affecting multiple
households
Rationale: IA targets disasters with widespread impact on homes and
households.
6. During a PDA, the term “uninhabitable” refers to a structure that:
A. Has cosmetic damage
B. Cannot be safely occupied for normal living
C. Is fully insured
D. Has only exterior damage
Correct answer: Cannot be safely occupied for normal living
Rationale: Habitability is the critical standard for IA eligibility.
7. Which of the following is a FEMA-approved method for documenting
damage?
A. Guessing repair costs
B. Photographs and structured observation forms
C. Verbal reports without documentation
D. Insurance claims only
ORIENTATION TEST EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!)
APPROVED EXAM
1. Which agency typically coordinates the Preliminary Damage
Assessment (PDA) with state and local officials?
A. Red Cross
B. FEMA
C. CDC
D. USDA
Correct answer: FEMA
Rationale: FEMA leads PDAs with state and local officials to determine
IA program needs.
2. Which factor is NOT considered during a PDA?
A. Number of damaged homes
B. Extent of property loss
C. Homeowner’s political affiliation
D. Immediate survivor needs
Correct answer: Homeowner’s political affiliation
Rationale: PDA focuses on damage and survivor needs, not personal or
political factors.
,3. Which type of IA assistance covers repair or replacement of essential
household items?
A. Public Assistance
B. Individual Assistance – Personal Property
C. Disaster Unemployment Assistance
D. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Correct answer: Individual Assistance – Personal Property
Rationale: IA programs address both housing and essential personal
property losses.
4. How soon after a disaster should a PDA ideally begin?
A. Within 24–48 hours
B. As soon as it is safe to access the affected area
C. One week later
D. Only after the Governor requests assistance
Correct answer: As soon as it is safe to access the affected area
Rationale: Speed is critical, but safety is paramount for PDA teams.
5. Which of the following is considered a “major disaster” for IA
purposes?
A. Minor roof damage
, B. Significant residential loss affecting multiple households
C. Single vehicle loss
D. Temporary power outage
Correct answer: Significant residential loss affecting multiple
households
Rationale: IA targets disasters with widespread impact on homes and
households.
6. During a PDA, the term “uninhabitable” refers to a structure that:
A. Has cosmetic damage
B. Cannot be safely occupied for normal living
C. Is fully insured
D. Has only exterior damage
Correct answer: Cannot be safely occupied for normal living
Rationale: Habitability is the critical standard for IA eligibility.
7. Which of the following is a FEMA-approved method for documenting
damage?
A. Guessing repair costs
B. Photographs and structured observation forms
C. Verbal reports without documentation
D. Insurance claims only
