FEMA IS-230E: Fundamentals of Emergency
Management Questions and Answers Graded A+
What capabilities focus on reducing loss of life and property by lessening the impact of
disasters?
A. Protection
B. Response
C. Mitigation
D. Management - Answer✅ C. Mitigation
Emergency managers create an sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and
organizations to encourage trust; advocate a team atmosphere; build consensus; and facilitate
communication. This statement describes which emergency management principle?
A. Integrated
B. Coordinated
C. Collaborative
D. Flexible - Answer✅ C. Collaborative
Which of the following is an example of a prevention activity?
A. Passing an ordinance
B. Requiring identification for site access
C. Setting up a network of clinics to provide neighborhood-based healthcare access for residents
affected by a hurricane
D. Mobilizing search and rescue teams - Answer✅ B. Requiring identification for site access
Emergency managers consider and take into account all threats/hazards; all phases; all
stakeholders; and all impacts relevant to disasters. This statement describes which emergency
management principle?
A. Comprehensive
B. Risk-Driven
C. Progressive
, D. Integrated - Answer✅ A. Comprehensive
_________ has emergency services departments capable of responding to emergencies that
include law enforcement; fire/emergency medical services; and public works.
A. FEMA
B. State government
C. Federal government
D. Local governments - Answer✅ A. FEMA
Which FEMA mitigation program assists in implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures
following Presidential disaster declarations?
A. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
B. Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC)
C. Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
D. Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) - Answer✅ A. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Due to their remote locations, __________ often face unique challenges in receiving assistance
from outside the jurisdiction quickly and often request assistance from neighboring islands,
other nearby countries, States, the private sector or nongovernmental organization resources,
or the Federal Government.
A. State governments
B. Tribal governments
C. Territories and insular area governments
D. Local governments - Answer✅ C. Territories and insular area governments
States delegate authority to their sub-units of government (including counties; municipalities;
towns or townships; and villages). This delegation creates local autonomy and limits the degree
of State influence in local affairs. What is the term used to describe this delegation?
A. Jurisdictional autonomy
B. Home rule
C. Limits of power
Management Questions and Answers Graded A+
What capabilities focus on reducing loss of life and property by lessening the impact of
disasters?
A. Protection
B. Response
C. Mitigation
D. Management - Answer✅ C. Mitigation
Emergency managers create an sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and
organizations to encourage trust; advocate a team atmosphere; build consensus; and facilitate
communication. This statement describes which emergency management principle?
A. Integrated
B. Coordinated
C. Collaborative
D. Flexible - Answer✅ C. Collaborative
Which of the following is an example of a prevention activity?
A. Passing an ordinance
B. Requiring identification for site access
C. Setting up a network of clinics to provide neighborhood-based healthcare access for residents
affected by a hurricane
D. Mobilizing search and rescue teams - Answer✅ B. Requiring identification for site access
Emergency managers consider and take into account all threats/hazards; all phases; all
stakeholders; and all impacts relevant to disasters. This statement describes which emergency
management principle?
A. Comprehensive
B. Risk-Driven
C. Progressive
, D. Integrated - Answer✅ A. Comprehensive
_________ has emergency services departments capable of responding to emergencies that
include law enforcement; fire/emergency medical services; and public works.
A. FEMA
B. State government
C. Federal government
D. Local governments - Answer✅ A. FEMA
Which FEMA mitigation program assists in implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures
following Presidential disaster declarations?
A. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
B. Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC)
C. Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
D. Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) - Answer✅ A. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Due to their remote locations, __________ often face unique challenges in receiving assistance
from outside the jurisdiction quickly and often request assistance from neighboring islands,
other nearby countries, States, the private sector or nongovernmental organization resources,
or the Federal Government.
A. State governments
B. Tribal governments
C. Territories and insular area governments
D. Local governments - Answer✅ C. Territories and insular area governments
States delegate authority to their sub-units of government (including counties; municipalities;
towns or townships; and villages). This delegation creates local autonomy and limits the degree
of State influence in local affairs. What is the term used to describe this delegation?
A. Jurisdictional autonomy
B. Home rule
C. Limits of power
