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Which Response core capability involves ensuring the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces?
Which Response core capability involves ensuring the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces?
What is the definition of the Unified Coordination Group?
What is the definition of the Unified Coordination Group?
Is a state-level group comprised of the heads of each Emergency Support Function (ESF).
What is the definition of the 'Mitigation' mission area?
What is the definition of the 'Mitigation' mission area?
Reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.
Which organization serves as the principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security?
Which organization serves as the principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security?
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Operational Coordination is considered a cross-cutting capability. In this sense, cross-cutting means?
Operational Coordination is considered a cross-cutting capability. In this sense, cross-cutting means?
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Which of the following are part of the DHS/FEMA Federal Operations Centers?
Which of the following are part of the DHS/FEMA Federal Operations Centers?
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Which of the following sets the vision for preparedness nationwide and identifies core capabilities?
Which of the following sets the vision for preparedness nationwide and identifies core capabilities?
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All agencies with jurisdictional authority and/or functional responsibility for the incident provide joint support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies. This is an example of:
All agencies with jurisdictional authority and/or functional responsibility for the incident provide joint support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies. This is an example of:
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How many community lifelines are there?
How many community lifelines are there?
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Stabilizing community lifelines is the primary effort during?
Stabilizing community lifelines is the primary effort during?
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Community Emergency Response Teams are an example of:
Community Emergency Response Teams are an example of:
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Why is it important to engage communities in preparedness efforts?
Why is it important to engage communities in preparedness efforts?
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What is defined as enabling the continuous operation of critical government and business functions?
What is defined as enabling the continuous operation of critical government and business functions?
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Which is the next level of government that responds to an incident when it has the potential to expand beyond the capability of local jurisdiction?
Which is the next level of government that responds to an incident when it has the potential to expand beyond the capability of local jurisdiction?
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Which core capability makes it possible to manage the life cycle of a potential crisis, determine capability requirements, and help stakeholders learn their roles?
Which core capability makes it possible to manage the life cycle of a potential crisis, determine capability requirements, and help stakeholders learn their roles?
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Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are exclusively a federal coordinating mechanism.
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) are exclusively a federal coordinating mechanism.
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Select the CORRECT statement regarding the National Response Framework.
Select the CORRECT statement regarding the National Response Framework.
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The National Response Framework is always in effect, with elements that can be implemented as needed.
The National Response Framework is always in effect, with elements that can be implemented as needed.
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Critical infrastructure such as utilities and banking are the responsibility of which partners?
Critical infrastructure such as utilities and banking are the responsibility of which partners?
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In order to help form a common operating picture of the incident and secure additional resources, the Incident Commander relays requirements to:
In order to help form a common operating picture of the incident and secure additional resources, the Incident Commander relays requirements to:
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States request assistance from other states through interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as:
States request assistance from other states through interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as:
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The police, fire, and emergency medical services are usually categorized inside which government?
The police, fire, and emergency medical services are usually categorized inside which government?
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Which of the following is a mission area?
Which of the following is a mission area?
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Emergency Support Functions (ESF) are organized groups of?
Emergency Support Functions (ESF) are organized groups of?
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A guiding principle of the National Response Framework is that:
A guiding principle of the National Response Framework is that:
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For non-Stafford Act incidents, who activates the appropriate coordinating structures?
For non-Stafford Act incidents, who activates the appropriate coordinating structures?
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A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:
A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:
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Select one of the three core capabilities that spans all mission areas.
Select one of the three core capabilities that spans all mission areas.
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Many jurisdictions/organizations configure their EOCs using the standard _______ organizational structure?
Many jurisdictions/organizations configure their EOCs using the standard _______ organizational structure?
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What is the definition for the 'Protection' mission area?
What is the definition for the 'Protection' mission area?
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How do coordination structures help organize and measure the whole community's capabilities?
How do coordination structures help organize and measure the whole community's capabilities?
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The term 'response' as used in the National Response Framework includes:
The term 'response' as used in the National Response Framework includes:
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What is the relationship between the National Response Framework and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
What is the relationship between the National Response Framework and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
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The five Mission Areas outlined in the National Response Framework are Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and ____________?
The five Mission Areas outlined in the National Response Framework are Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and ____________?
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Which partner is often the first to arrive and last to leave the incident site of a disaster?
Which partner is often the first to arrive and last to leave the incident site of a disaster?
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Which of the following is a benefit of Unified Command?
Which of the following is a benefit of Unified Command?
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A MAC Group is:
A MAC Group is:
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One premise of the National Response Framework is Tiered Response. Tiered Response can best be described as:
One premise of the National Response Framework is Tiered Response. Tiered Response can best be described as:
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How the Federal Government aligns resources and delivers core capabilities to reach our shared National Preparedness Goal is described in:
How the Federal Government aligns resources and delivers core capabilities to reach our shared National Preparedness Goal is described in:
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Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities are included in?
Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities are included in?
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What is the Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G)?
What is the Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G)?
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What is the correct function for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)?
What is the correct function for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)?
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Which group of core capabilities spans all seven Community Lifelines?
Which group of core capabilities spans all seven Community Lifelines?
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The response protocols and structures described in the National Response Framework align with what doctrine to support a unified approach to response?
The response protocols and structures described in the National Response Framework align with what doctrine to support a unified approach to response?
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Study Notes
Response Core Capability
- Operational Communications ensures timely communications for security and situational awareness among affected communities and response forces.
Unified Coordination Group
- Comprised of heads of each Emergency Support Function (ESF) at the state level.
Mitigation Mission Area
- Focuses on reducing loss of life and property by lessening disaster impacts.
National Operations Center (NOC)
- Serves as the principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security.
Operational Coordination
- A cross-cutting capability utilized in all five mission areas.
Federal Operations Centers
- Include the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC).
National Preparedness Goal
- Sets the vision for national preparedness and identifies core capabilities.
Unified Command
- Joint support by all agencies with jurisdictional authority through developed incident objectives and strategies.
Community Lifelines
- There are seven community lifelines that support disaster recovery and stabilization.
Recovery Phase
- Stabilizing community lifelines is the primary effort during the recovery phase.
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)
- Examples of local coordinating structures for disaster response.
Community Engagement
- Important for providing opportunities to share information during preparedness efforts.
Community Lifeline Definition
- Defined as enabling continuous operation of critical government and business functions.
State Government Response
- The next governmental level to respond during incidents beyond local capability.
Planning Capability
- Essential for managing crisis life cycles, determining capability requirements, and defining stakeholder roles.
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
- They are federal coordinating mechanisms involving both government and private-sector entities.
National Response Framework (NRF)
- Describes roles and responsibilities for integrating capabilities across the whole community.
Continuous Operation
- The NRF is always in effect and can be implemented flexibly and scalably as needed.
Critical Infrastructure Responsibility
- Managed by the private sector, covering utilities and banking systems.
Incident Commander Coordination
- Relays incident requirements to local emergency operations centers to form a common operating picture.
Interstate Mutual Aid
- States request assistance through Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMAC).
Government Agency Categorization
- Police, fire, and emergency medical services are categorized within local government.
Mission Areas
- Recovery is one of the identified mission areas by the NRF.
Unified Command Benefits
- Benefits include establishing joint priorities among various agencies.
MAC Group Definition
- Consists of senior officials authorized to commit agency resources during incident activities.
Tiered Response Principle
- Incidents are typically managed at the lowest jurisdictional level, with local response being primary.
Federal Resource Alignment
- The Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan describes how the Federal Government aligns resources with national preparedness goals.
Operational Capabilities
- NRF guiding principles promote scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities.
Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G)
- A federal MAC group dedicated to assisting tribal entities during disasters.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- Facilitates the identification and reunification of missing or exploited children.
Community Lifelines and Core Capabilities
- Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination span all seven community lifelines.
Alignment with National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- NRF response protocols and structures are aligned with NIMS to support a unified response approach.
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