IAEM AEM EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE { GRADED
A+}
If additional response resources are thought to be required for an
incident at a special event, a good option for obtaining those resources is
to: - ✔✔Develop mutual aid and assistance agreements with
neighboring communities.
A special event: Is nonroutine. Places a strain on community resources.
May involve a large number of people. - ✔✔Requires special permits
or additional planning, preparation, and mitigation.
,Sponsors of organized auto races conducted by professional racing
organizations at permanent facilities typically have sophisticated
contingency plans available. - ✔✔TRUE
A national organization has been issued a permit to demonstrate at the
State capitol building. An opposing group has threatened to turn out to
disrupt the demonstration. Public safety officials are concerned that the
demonstration may turn violent. What should they do? - ✔✔Develop
contingency plans to address the potentially violent situation.
The Public Information Officer, the Safety Officer, and the Liaison
Officer are all part of the: - ✔✔Command Staff
One area of great concern in special events planning is the physical
setup of the event. Both temporary and permanents structures must
comply with: - ✔✔Local building codes
User Pays policies are intended to: - ✔✔Offset the costs of public
services at special events
,Because each special event is somewhat different from others, a hazard
analysis should be conducted prior to each event. - ✔✔TRUE
One of the many advantages of using a team approach to planning for
special events is: - ✔✔Professional relationships developed during
planning translate into better cooperation during emergencies.
The use of ___________________________ is/are a good way to
protect the bases of temporary structures from damage by vehicular
traffic. - ✔✔Buffer zones
Spontaneous events present unique difficulties to public safety personnel
because they offer no warning. - ✔✔TRUE
One way for special event planners to gather information about event
specifics is to require the promoter or sponsor to: - ✔✔Obtain permits
Hampton is a rural community in the Midwest. The local high school
football team has just won the State championship. The team has never
won a championship in any sport before. The community is sponsoring a
parade to celebrate the win. Thousands of people are expected to turn
, out for the event, including many from surrounding communities. There
isn't much time to plan the parade, and the Mayor is concerned about
whether Hampton's four-person police department can manage traffic
and control the anticipated crowd. Is this a special event? - ✔✔YES
When assessing food safety measures at a special event, the planning
team should consider the vendor compliance with appropriate State and
local regulations related to food preparation, handling, distribution, and
storing of food. - ✔✔TRUE
At its initial meeting, the planning team should: Develop a mission
statement. Develop the event objectives. AND - ✔✔Determine the
necessary components of the public safety plan.
One reason for developing contingency plans for permit-approved
special events is to: - ✔✔Evaluate high-risk, high-impact events more
thoroughly.
A multidisciplinary planning team should be composed of the promoter
or sponsor and all: - ✔✔Agencies that hold a stake in the event.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE { GRADED
A+}
If additional response resources are thought to be required for an
incident at a special event, a good option for obtaining those resources is
to: - ✔✔Develop mutual aid and assistance agreements with
neighboring communities.
A special event: Is nonroutine. Places a strain on community resources.
May involve a large number of people. - ✔✔Requires special permits
or additional planning, preparation, and mitigation.
,Sponsors of organized auto races conducted by professional racing
organizations at permanent facilities typically have sophisticated
contingency plans available. - ✔✔TRUE
A national organization has been issued a permit to demonstrate at the
State capitol building. An opposing group has threatened to turn out to
disrupt the demonstration. Public safety officials are concerned that the
demonstration may turn violent. What should they do? - ✔✔Develop
contingency plans to address the potentially violent situation.
The Public Information Officer, the Safety Officer, and the Liaison
Officer are all part of the: - ✔✔Command Staff
One area of great concern in special events planning is the physical
setup of the event. Both temporary and permanents structures must
comply with: - ✔✔Local building codes
User Pays policies are intended to: - ✔✔Offset the costs of public
services at special events
,Because each special event is somewhat different from others, a hazard
analysis should be conducted prior to each event. - ✔✔TRUE
One of the many advantages of using a team approach to planning for
special events is: - ✔✔Professional relationships developed during
planning translate into better cooperation during emergencies.
The use of ___________________________ is/are a good way to
protect the bases of temporary structures from damage by vehicular
traffic. - ✔✔Buffer zones
Spontaneous events present unique difficulties to public safety personnel
because they offer no warning. - ✔✔TRUE
One way for special event planners to gather information about event
specifics is to require the promoter or sponsor to: - ✔✔Obtain permits
Hampton is a rural community in the Midwest. The local high school
football team has just won the State championship. The team has never
won a championship in any sport before. The community is sponsoring a
parade to celebrate the win. Thousands of people are expected to turn
, out for the event, including many from surrounding communities. There
isn't much time to plan the parade, and the Mayor is concerned about
whether Hampton's four-person police department can manage traffic
and control the anticipated crowd. Is this a special event? - ✔✔YES
When assessing food safety measures at a special event, the planning
team should consider the vendor compliance with appropriate State and
local regulations related to food preparation, handling, distribution, and
storing of food. - ✔✔TRUE
At its initial meeting, the planning team should: Develop a mission
statement. Develop the event objectives. AND - ✔✔Determine the
necessary components of the public safety plan.
One reason for developing contingency plans for permit-approved
special events is to: - ✔✔Evaluate high-risk, high-impact events more
thoroughly.
A multidisciplinary planning team should be composed of the promoter
or sponsor and all: - ✔✔Agencies that hold a stake in the event.
