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What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)?
What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)?
- Providing emergency response for terrorism-related incidents
- Managing communication utilities
- Developing VoIP technology
- Mitigating natural disasters (correct)
In the context of wide-area incidents, what is a potential hazard associated with damaged electric power systems?
In the context of wide-area incidents, what is a potential hazard associated with damaged electric power systems?
- Arson fires from insurance claims
- Increased water supplies
- Structural collapse
- Ignition of combustible materials (correct)
What is the main purpose of pre-incident plans for wide-area incidents?
What is the main purpose of pre-incident plans for wide-area incidents?
- Assess the extent of damage post-incident
- Respond to hazardous material removal
- Determine a proper response when resources are unavailable (correct)
- Evaluate accessible amenities
How does Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) transmit telephone signals?
How does Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) transmit telephone signals?
What differentiates VoIP from traditional telephone services in terms of cost?
What differentiates VoIP from traditional telephone services in terms of cost?
One of the challenges of VoIP is its reliance on what?
One of the challenges of VoIP is its reliance on what?
What potential hazard may result from ruptured natural gas systems during wide-area incidents?
What potential hazard may result from ruptured natural gas systems during wide-area incidents?
What is a benefit of VoIP technology in terms of user mobility?
What is a benefit of VoIP technology in terms of user mobility?
What aspect of a wide-area incident is essential to consider when staging equipment?
What aspect of a wide-area incident is essential to consider when staging equipment?
Which agency is responsible for emergency preparedness and response activities in the US, including natural disasters?
Which agency is responsible for emergency preparedness and response activities in the US, including natural disasters?
What is a key part of structural design requirements in model building codes?
What is a key part of structural design requirements in model building codes?
In regions expecting wind-borne debris, what structural feature is required to be impact-resistant?
In regions expecting wind-borne debris, what structural feature is required to be impact-resistant?
What is a distinctive aspect of tornadoes compared to hurricanes?
What is a distinctive aspect of tornadoes compared to hurricanes?
Which natural event can lead to floods in addition to hurricanes?
Which natural event can lead to floods in addition to hurricanes?
Why might buildings be at risk during major windstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes?
Why might buildings be at risk during major windstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes?
In what type of areas should structures include special anchors for additional reinforcement against hurricanes?
In what type of areas should structures include special anchors for additional reinforcement against hurricanes?
What type of loads are required to be addressed as part of the structural design in model building codes?
What type of loads are required to be addressed as part of the structural design in model building codes?
What is a potential cause of damage from floods to buildings?
What is a potential cause of damage from floods to buildings?
Which natural event is NOT listed as a potential cause of floods?
Which natural event is NOT listed as a potential cause of floods?
What is a required measure for aiding water drainage from flat roofs according to model building codes?
What is a required measure for aiding water drainage from flat roofs according to model building codes?
What is a common cause of building collapse related to structural design?
What is a common cause of building collapse related to structural design?
Which factor can lead to a collapse during construction due to temporary loads exceeding design limits?
Which factor can lead to a collapse during construction due to temporary loads exceeding design limits?
What human activity poses a significant risk of building collapse during demolition?
What human activity poses a significant risk of building collapse during demolition?
What is a potential danger associated with explosions in buildings?
What is a potential danger associated with explosions in buildings?
How can unreinforced masonry construction contribute to building collapse?
How can unreinforced masonry construction contribute to building collapse?
What is a characteristic of seismic design considerations for buildings?
What is a characteristic of seismic design considerations for buildings?
Which type of hazard can result in a gradual sinking of the ground?
Which type of hazard can result in a gradual sinking of the ground?
Which aspect of structural design is specifically mentioned as a requirement for buildings in high-probability hurricane areas?
Which aspect of structural design is specifically mentioned as a requirement for buildings in high-probability hurricane areas?
What is a primary cause of building damage during windstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes according to the text?
What is a primary cause of building damage during windstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes according to the text?
Which hazard may result from dams or levees in conjunction with high winds, particularly those associated with hurricanes?
Which hazard may result from dams or levees in conjunction with high winds, particularly those associated with hurricanes?
What aspect of building design do model building codes specifically require to address forces from snow and rain?
What aspect of building design do model building codes specifically require to address forces from snow and rain?
What is the purpose of energy-efficient window glazing in regions expecting wind-borne debris?
What is the purpose of energy-efficient window glazing in regions expecting wind-borne debris?
Which type of event can lead to gradual sinking of the ground as mentioned in the text?
Which type of event can lead to gradual sinking of the ground as mentioned in the text?
What structural feature is required to aid the drainage of water from flat roofs based on model building codes?
What structural feature is required to aid the drainage of water from flat roofs based on model building codes?
What may be ignited as a result of damaged electric power systems during wide-area incidents?
What may be ignited as a result of damaged electric power systems during wide-area incidents?
In wide-area incidents, what hazard may result from ruptured natural gas systems?
In wide-area incidents, what hazard may result from ruptured natural gas systems?
What is a focus of pre-incident plans for wide-area incidents?
What is a focus of pre-incident plans for wide-area incidents?
What characteristic differentiates VoIP from traditional telephone services in terms of cost?
What characteristic differentiates VoIP from traditional telephone services in terms of cost?
What is a notable benefit of VoIP technology for users in terms of flexibility and mobility?
What is a notable benefit of VoIP technology for users in terms of flexibility and mobility?
What poses a challenge to the reliability of VoIP services compared to traditional telephone services?
What poses a challenge to the reliability of VoIP services compared to traditional telephone services?
What should be carefully considered when determining the placement of apparatus during wide-area incidents?
What should be carefully considered when determining the placement of apparatus during wide-area incidents?
What action is taken post-incident to evaluate accessible amenities or assess damage?
What action is taken post-incident to evaluate accessible amenities or assess damage?
What may occur when utilities are restored, particularly electrical services, during wide-area incidents?
What may occur when utilities are restored, particularly electrical services, during wide-area incidents?
In wide-area incidents, what potential hazard is associated with fires resulting from accumulation/ignition of vapors from ruptured natural gas delivery systems?
In wide-area incidents, what potential hazard is associated with fires resulting from accumulation/ignition of vapors from ruptured natural gas delivery systems?
What is the potential consequence of poor or careless construction methods?
What is the potential consequence of poor or careless construction methods?
Why is inadequate temporary bracing a concern during construction?
Why is inadequate temporary bracing a concern during construction?
What can cause a structure to fail during demolition?
What can cause a structure to fail during demolition?
What is a potential risk associated with amateur scavenging in vacant buildings?
What is a potential risk associated with amateur scavenging in vacant buildings?
Why is unreinforced masonry construction highly susceptible to seismic events?
Why is unreinforced masonry construction highly susceptible to seismic events?
What is a common source of explosions in buildings that can cause major structural failure?
What is a common source of explosions in buildings that can cause major structural failure?
What is an essential consideration for firefighters when responding to buildings likely to suffer major damage during earthquakes?
What is an essential consideration for firefighters when responding to buildings likely to suffer major damage during earthquakes?
What type of natural event can lead to the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope?
What type of natural event can lead to the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope?
What is a gradual sinking of the ground often caused by the removal of large amounts of underground water or oil?
What is a gradual sinking of the ground often caused by the removal of large amounts of underground water or oil?
What contributes to building collapses due to structural weaknesses and increased risks of sinkholes?
What contributes to building collapses due to structural weaknesses and increased risks of sinkholes?
