IAEM AEM Exam Study Guide Questions And
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Evaluation criteria is gathered from examination of - ANSWER Objectives
Exercise Program managers should use exercises to validate - ANSWER Plans,
policies or procedures. Training of personnel. Equipment
Exercise Program management includes - ANSWER Multiyear exercise program
planning
The Exercise Planning Team beings planning for the evaluation portion of the exercise
during - ANSWER the design and objectives development
The scenario should be credible enough for participants to suspend their inherent
disbelief in hypothetical situations. - ANSWER TRUE
What information is contained in an exercise evaluation plan? - ANSWER Plans,
policies or procedures and agreements
The exercise planning team member who assigns tasks to team members and ensures
the successful execution of the exercise is the: - ANSWER Lead Exercise Planner
The After-Action Report (AAR) contains all of the following information except: -
ANSWER Listing of event synopses, expected participant responses, and objectives
and core capability targets
Which of the following do participants do during the Training and Exercise Planning
Workshop (TEPW)? - ANSWER Identify exercise needs and translate those needs
into priorities
Which of the following is a discussion point for a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)
meeting? - ANSWER Exercise Scenerio
When evaluating an exercise, evaluators record their observations in the Exercise
Evaluation Guide (EEG). Observations that should be recorded include: - ANSWER
Actual time required for exercise players to complete the critical tasks & resources
utilized
A focus of the Final Planning Meeting (FPM) is: - ANSWER Assuring all outstanding
,issues are identified and resolved
The following are discussion points for a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) meeting
except: - ANSWER Evaluation requirements, including EEGs
For discussion-based exercises, setup and configuration of A/V equipment should take
place: - ANSWER A day prior to exercise conduct to verify equipment is working
properly
How are gaps identified through exercises? - ANSWER Observation and evaluation
A difference between discussion-based and operations-based exercises is that
discussion-based exercises involve actual implementation of response activities in
reaction to an exercise scenario. - ANSWER FALSE
What is an exercise objective? - ANSWER Drives my exercise program priorities,
Cornerstone of scenario design, development, exercise conduct and evaluation,
Follows SMART guidelines
Scope contains which key element? - ANSWER Participation level
The exercise evaluation team's responsibilities include: - ANSWER Conducting a pre-
exercise Controller and Evaluator (C/E) briefing
Performance-related data used in the After-Action Report (AAR) comes from: -
ANSWER Exercise Evaluation Guides
In the event that sensitive or classified material might be involved, to what security
precautions should the planning team adhere? - ANSWER
Who is the member of the exercise planning team that has complete management
responsibility, assigning tasks to team members and ensuring the successful execution
of the exercise? - ANSWER Team Lead
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing - ANSWER Planning Section
Chief
Resources within the Staging Areas - ANSWER are awaiting operational assignment
ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific
incident needs - ANSWER XX
The Operational Period Briefing - ANSWER presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for
, the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into - ANSWER teams,
divisions, groups, branches, or sections
The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the medical plan, obtaining
medical aid, and - ANSWER transportation for injured and ill incident personnel
ICS Form 201 - ANSWER contains status information for briefing the incoming IC of
team, or other resources
Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? -
ANSWER Ensuring safe work practices
Typing resources allows managers to make better resource odering decisions by -
ANSWER describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific
resource
A delegation of authority - ANSWER may be needed when the incident scope is
complex or beyond existing capabilities
These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions - ANSWER Branch,
IC, Sectoon
Formal communication is used in - ANSWER reporting progress of assigned tasks
When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told -
ANSWER the effective time and date of the transfer
Who is responsible for determining the appropirate tactics for an incident - ANSWER
Operations Section
Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either - ANSWER assume
command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party
Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No planning Section Chief is assigned. Who
does Chris Smith Report to? - ANSWER Incident Commander
Under the Stafford Act - ANSWER The President may designate an incident as either
an "emergency" or a "major disaster" & An emergency is defined as any natural
catastrophe for which, in the determination of the President, Federal assistance is
needed to supplement State, tribal, and local efforts and capabilities to save lives.
Answers Verified 100% Correct
Evaluation criteria is gathered from examination of - ANSWER Objectives
Exercise Program managers should use exercises to validate - ANSWER Plans,
policies or procedures. Training of personnel. Equipment
Exercise Program management includes - ANSWER Multiyear exercise program
planning
The Exercise Planning Team beings planning for the evaluation portion of the exercise
during - ANSWER the design and objectives development
The scenario should be credible enough for participants to suspend their inherent
disbelief in hypothetical situations. - ANSWER TRUE
What information is contained in an exercise evaluation plan? - ANSWER Plans,
policies or procedures and agreements
The exercise planning team member who assigns tasks to team members and ensures
the successful execution of the exercise is the: - ANSWER Lead Exercise Planner
The After-Action Report (AAR) contains all of the following information except: -
ANSWER Listing of event synopses, expected participant responses, and objectives
and core capability targets
Which of the following do participants do during the Training and Exercise Planning
Workshop (TEPW)? - ANSWER Identify exercise needs and translate those needs
into priorities
Which of the following is a discussion point for a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)
meeting? - ANSWER Exercise Scenerio
When evaluating an exercise, evaluators record their observations in the Exercise
Evaluation Guide (EEG). Observations that should be recorded include: - ANSWER
Actual time required for exercise players to complete the critical tasks & resources
utilized
A focus of the Final Planning Meeting (FPM) is: - ANSWER Assuring all outstanding
,issues are identified and resolved
The following are discussion points for a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) meeting
except: - ANSWER Evaluation requirements, including EEGs
For discussion-based exercises, setup and configuration of A/V equipment should take
place: - ANSWER A day prior to exercise conduct to verify equipment is working
properly
How are gaps identified through exercises? - ANSWER Observation and evaluation
A difference between discussion-based and operations-based exercises is that
discussion-based exercises involve actual implementation of response activities in
reaction to an exercise scenario. - ANSWER FALSE
What is an exercise objective? - ANSWER Drives my exercise program priorities,
Cornerstone of scenario design, development, exercise conduct and evaluation,
Follows SMART guidelines
Scope contains which key element? - ANSWER Participation level
The exercise evaluation team's responsibilities include: - ANSWER Conducting a pre-
exercise Controller and Evaluator (C/E) briefing
Performance-related data used in the After-Action Report (AAR) comes from: -
ANSWER Exercise Evaluation Guides
In the event that sensitive or classified material might be involved, to what security
precautions should the planning team adhere? - ANSWER
Who is the member of the exercise planning team that has complete management
responsibility, assigning tasks to team members and ensuring the successful execution
of the exercise? - ANSWER Team Lead
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing - ANSWER Planning Section
Chief
Resources within the Staging Areas - ANSWER are awaiting operational assignment
ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific
incident needs - ANSWER XX
The Operational Period Briefing - ANSWER presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for
, the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into - ANSWER teams,
divisions, groups, branches, or sections
The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the medical plan, obtaining
medical aid, and - ANSWER transportation for injured and ill incident personnel
ICS Form 201 - ANSWER contains status information for briefing the incoming IC of
team, or other resources
Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? -
ANSWER Ensuring safe work practices
Typing resources allows managers to make better resource odering decisions by -
ANSWER describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific
resource
A delegation of authority - ANSWER may be needed when the incident scope is
complex or beyond existing capabilities
These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions - ANSWER Branch,
IC, Sectoon
Formal communication is used in - ANSWER reporting progress of assigned tasks
When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told -
ANSWER the effective time and date of the transfer
Who is responsible for determining the appropirate tactics for an incident - ANSWER
Operations Section
Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either - ANSWER assume
command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party
Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No planning Section Chief is assigned. Who
does Chris Smith Report to? - ANSWER Incident Commander
Under the Stafford Act - ANSWER The President may designate an incident as either
an "emergency" or a "major disaster" & An emergency is defined as any natural
catastrophe for which, in the determination of the President, Federal assistance is
needed to supplement State, tribal, and local efforts and capabilities to save lives.
