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In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive assistance is
communicated directly to victims and their families through this center (if established):
(M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 30) - -Joint information center
What are performance thresholds for each core capability, and serve as measures to track
the nation's progress? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 7) - -
Capability targets
Which of the following describes objective number one of the DOD's five key objectives
that support the key strategic goal of protecting the U.S from attack? (M2 L1 The Strategy for
Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) - -Achieve maximum awareness of
potential threats
This principle of the DOD's strategic goal involves efforts to improve domestic and
international partner capabilities for HD and homeland security. (M2 L1 The Strategy for
Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) - -Enable
Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and USPACOM's operational
objective of DSCA missions? (M2 L2 Unified Combatant Commands, pg. 8) - -Provide
assistance to primary agency when tasked by DOD
The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal ________, ________,
________. (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3) - -planning, training, and
exercises
Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are achieved by utilizing the
following mission areas: (Select all that apply) (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and
System, pg. 4) - -Mitigation, Protection, Recovery, Response, Prevention
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The National Defense Act of 1916, the Insurrection Act, and Title 10 of the USC section
12406 laws authorize the use of the National Guard in a federal status for: (Select all that
apply) (M2 L3 National Guard, pg. 6) - -Suppression of insurrection against a state,
Enforcement of federal laws, Terrorist act or incident, Natural disasters
Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets were specifically
developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 5) - -The
findings of a strategic national risk assessment
Of the six key mission area components of the National Preparedness System which
results in strategies that consider both how to sustain current levels of capability and
address gaps to achieve goals? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 13) -
-Building and Sustaining Capabilities
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description. (M1 L1 National Incident
Management System (NIMS), pg. 7) - -Flexibility: Can be implemented in specified
areas around the nation and facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident
response
NIMS importance: Reduces the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment
and highlights the need for collaborative response, common principles, and
standardization of procedures and terminology
NIMS definition: A systematic approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of
government, NGOs, and the private sector and ensure all responders work seamlessly to
prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents
Standardization : Fosters cohesion among various organizations and improves integration
and connectivity among jurisdictions and disciplines
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Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. (M1 L2 Incident
Command System (ICS), pg. 3) - -Common terminology: Enables efficient, clear
communications and standard titles for functions, facilities, and positions
Modular organization: Develops based on the size and complexity of the incident at the
direction of the IC
Chain of command: Establishes an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization
Unified command (UC): Ensures all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom they
report at the scene of the incident
Under which program does the US Army Corps of Engineers provide technical assistance to
non-DOD federal agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and
foreign governments? (M2 L4 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), pg. 9) - -
Interagency and International Services
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2) -
-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through multiple
jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on objectives,
strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
The three elements of the response phase are: (M1 L3 National Response Framework
(NRF), pg. 21) - -Prepare, respond, and recover
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying
entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The process for submitting an RFA is
Pass
In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive assistance is
communicated directly to victims and their families through this center (if established):
(M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 30) - -Joint information center
What are performance thresholds for each core capability, and serve as measures to track
the nation's progress? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 7) - -
Capability targets
Which of the following describes objective number one of the DOD's five key objectives
that support the key strategic goal of protecting the U.S from attack? (M2 L1 The Strategy for
Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) - -Achieve maximum awareness of
potential threats
This principle of the DOD's strategic goal involves efforts to improve domestic and
international partner capabilities for HD and homeland security. (M2 L1 The Strategy for
Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) - -Enable
Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and USPACOM's operational
objective of DSCA missions? (M2 L2 Unified Combatant Commands, pg. 8) - -Provide
assistance to primary agency when tasked by DOD
The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal ________, ________,
________. (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3) - -planning, training, and
exercises
Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are achieved by utilizing the
following mission areas: (Select all that apply) (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and
System, pg. 4) - -Mitigation, Protection, Recovery, Response, Prevention
,JKO J3ST-US010 DSCA Pretest with Verified Answers | 100%
Pass
The National Defense Act of 1916, the Insurrection Act, and Title 10 of the USC section
12406 laws authorize the use of the National Guard in a federal status for: (Select all that
apply) (M2 L3 National Guard, pg. 6) - -Suppression of insurrection against a state,
Enforcement of federal laws, Terrorist act or incident, Natural disasters
Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets were specifically
developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 5) - -The
findings of a strategic national risk assessment
Of the six key mission area components of the National Preparedness System which
results in strategies that consider both how to sustain current levels of capability and
address gaps to achieve goals? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 13) -
-Building and Sustaining Capabilities
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description. (M1 L1 National Incident
Management System (NIMS), pg. 7) - -Flexibility: Can be implemented in specified
areas around the nation and facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident
response
NIMS importance: Reduces the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment
and highlights the need for collaborative response, common principles, and
standardization of procedures and terminology
NIMS definition: A systematic approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of
government, NGOs, and the private sector and ensure all responders work seamlessly to
prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents
Standardization : Fosters cohesion among various organizations and improves integration
and connectivity among jurisdictions and disciplines
, JKO J3ST-US010 DSCA Pretest with Verified Answers | 100%
Pass
Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. (M1 L2 Incident
Command System (ICS), pg. 3) - -Common terminology: Enables efficient, clear
communications and standard titles for functions, facilities, and positions
Modular organization: Develops based on the size and complexity of the incident at the
direction of the IC
Chain of command: Establishes an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization
Unified command (UC): Ensures all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom they
report at the scene of the incident
Under which program does the US Army Corps of Engineers provide technical assistance to
non-DOD federal agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and
foreign governments? (M2 L4 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), pg. 9) - -
Interagency and International Services
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2) -
-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through multiple
jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on objectives,
strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
The three elements of the response phase are: (M1 L3 National Response Framework
(NRF), pg. 21) - -Prepare, respond, and recover
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying
entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The process for submitting an RFA is
