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(DSCA) Phase I Cours Pre Test |! |! |! |! |! |!
All questions with verified
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answers
1.Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle
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with its de- scription.
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a) As incidents change in size, scope, and complexity, the response
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must adapt to meet requirements
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b) Incidents must be managed at the lowest possible jurisdictional
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level and supported by additional capabilities when needed
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c) Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is
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over- whelmed in times of crisis
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,d) A forward-leaning posture is imperative for incidents that have the
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potential to expand rapidly in size, scope, or complexity, and for no-
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notice incidents |!
e) Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
|! while harnessing seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support
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of common objectives: Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational
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capabilities a b c d e Readiness to act a b c d e |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
Unity of effort through unified command
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a b c d e Tiered response a b c d e
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Engaged partnership a b c d e |! |! |! |! |! |!
2.Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
wide spectrum of operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing
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on the re- deployment of DOD response forces to their home station:
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,Phase V - Transition
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3.Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are
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achieved by utilizing the following mission areas: (Select all that
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apply): Response Prevention
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4.The USACE, serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by providing
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and capabilities as a|! |! |! |! service, and |! |!
performs both military and civil missions: engineering services,
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public
5.Why is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
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important: - (WRONG) Provides a response system that is
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applicable to specific emergency response incidents
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6."A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to
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provide capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and
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, circumstances..." describes: Capabilities-based planning |! |! |!
7.Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning|! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
Scenar- ios, which of the following statements is TRUE: They were
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created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland security
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|! preparedness activities |!
8.Which of the following is defined as "the instrument the Nation will
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employ to build, sustain, and deliver those core capabilities across
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five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and
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Recovery: (WRONG) National preparedness goal
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9.The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will
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transform and improve DOD capabilities in each of these areas:
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(Select all that apply): (ALL WRONG) Joint operational capabilities
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for homeland defense
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