A) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
B) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
C) National Guard
D) State Emergency Management Agency
Answer: A) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
2. What is the primary goal of the National Response Framework?
A) To provide guidance and structure for coordinating federal, state, local, and private sector response efforts in disasters
B) To manage the distribution of federal financial assistance to disaster-affected areas
C) To establish standards for disaster preparedness and mitigation
D) To conduct research on disaster response methods
Answer: A) To provide guidance and structure for coordinating federal, state, local, and private sector response efforts in disasters
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the five mission areas outlined in the National Response Framework?
A) Prevention
B) Preparedness
C) Response
D) Recovery
Answer: A) Prevention
4. What is the concept of unified command used for in the National Response Framework?
A) To ensure that all responding agencies are working towards a common goal
B) To establish a clear chain of command for decision-making
C) To facilitate coordination between federal, state, local, and private sector organizations
D) To streamline the allocation of resources
Answer: B) To establish a clear chain of command for decision-making
5. Which of the following is NOT a key component of preparedness under the National Response Framework?
A) Developing emergency plans and procedures
B) Conducting training and exercises
C) Building partnerships and alliances
D) Acquiring specialized equipment
Answer: D) Acquiring specialized equipment
6. What is the purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) under the National Response Framework?
A) To provide a standardized approach to managing major incidents
B) To facilitate communication and coordination among responding agencies
C) To establish a clear chain of command for decision-making
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
7. Which agency is responsible for coordinating disaster recovery efforts under the National Response Framework?
A) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
B) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
C) National Guard
D) State Emergency Management Agency
Answer: A) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
8. What is the role of the private sector in disaster response and recovery according to the National Response Framework?
A) To provide financial support to disaster-affected communities
B) To contribute resources and expertise to response and recovery efforts
C) To support the development of disaster preparedness plans
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
9. Which of the following is NOT a key principle of the National Response Framework?
A) Flexibility
B) Scalability
C) Centralization
D) Coordination
Answer: C) Centralization
10. What is the ultimate goal of the National Response Framework?
A) To ensure that all disasters are prevented
B) To minimize the impact of disasters on communities and individuals
C) To facilitate a rapid and effective response to disasters
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above