pts
Though FEMA itself formed in 1979, the disaster relief group it stems from was first formed in
the early 1800s under which name?
Correct!
No particular name was noted.
Disaster Management Team
Flood and Hurricane Relief
No one remembers the name.
Question 2
pts
The difference between terrorism and bioterrorism is that bioterrorism uses
Correct Answer
toxic agents as a weapon.
You Answered
technology as a weapon.
national modes of delivery.
international modes of delivery.
The answer can be found in Section 7.2, “National Security Risks,” in Community and Public
Health.
Question 3
pts
A tornado whips through Windy City, Oklahoma, and destroys half of the structures in the
community. This is an example of which type of emergency?
Correct Answer
local emergency
state of emergency
You Answered
state of war emergency
This is not an emergency.
The answer can be found in Section 7.2, “Types of Emergencies,” in Community and Public
Health.
Question 4
pts
During an emergency, FEMA asks Kirk to develop partnerships and relationships with
community and statewide organizations. Which principle of emergency management is this?
1
3
, Correct Answer
5
You Answered
10
The answer can be found in Section 7.4, “Eight Principles of Emergency Management,” in
Community and Public Health.
Question 5
pts
The role of the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Counterterrorism and Emerging
Threats during an attack is to coordinate emergency use activities and provide updates. This
process involves several programs, including which of the following?
Correct Answer
Safety in Animal and Veterinary Products
Safety in Disposal of Medications
Maintaining Partnership Efforts in Exports
You Answered
Distribution of Clean Water Efforts
The answer can be found in Section 7.1, “Food and Drug Administration (FDA),” in Community
and Public Health.
Question 6
pts
Gina is on a team whose goal is to keep lines of communications open to all stakeholders after
an EF-5 tornado devastated half of a midwestern state in the United States. Which of the five
main NIMS components does this group uphold?
Component 1
Correct Answer
Component 2
You Answered
Component 4
Component 5
The answer can be found in Section 7.3, “The National Incident Management System (NIMS),”
in Community and Public Health.
Question 7
pts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works with FEMA and other agencies during
disasters. In the event of an emergency, the CDC website serves as
a secondary source of information for the media.