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Which of the following emergency-services sectors creates a plan for hurricane evacuation?

A
fire services
B
emergency medical services
C
emergency management
D
public works
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NIMS has four main characteristics that maximize effectiveness. Match the handheld radio description with the corresponding NIMS characteristic.

Answer:

0:Handheld radio standards ensure that all emergency personnel can communicate together.|1:Handheld radios are built from plastic and rubber to withstand damage during use.|2:Handheld radios are a primary system with a secondary power supply and communications system in case of breakdown.|3:Handheld radios are portable and appropriate from a small structure fire to a massive earthquake.

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Which of the following actions will ensure that all resources are efficiently used?

A
waiting to send resources until the request comes twice
B
deactivating resources as soon as the incident is complete
C
holding on to resources after their use just in case they will be needed again
D
distributing all of the needed equipment types that can be found within a certain radius of the event
4

The DOT-ERG does not provide information about the physical and chemical properties of hazardous materials, but it does provide information on how first responders should treat the material safely.

A
True
B
False
5

Fire departments should ensure that all of their firefighters are trained in the usage of which of the following to be effective communicators in emergency situations?

A
Crisis Communication System
B
Emergency Broadcast System
C
Disaster Maintenance System
D
Incident Command System
6

One of the main differences between natural and man-made disasters is that natural disasters cannot be prevented. Write a 150-word essay to discuss the methods that communities can use in order to avoid different man-made disasters.

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7

Who should handle the hazardous cargo at the scene of an incident?

A
the first person on scene
B
qualified personnel
C
the incident commander
D
elected officials
8

Earthquakes are not considered natural disasters because they are not weather related.

A
False
B
True
9

Shipping companies use GNSS or GPS in order to determine which of the following for their goods and containers?

A
logistics
B
strength
C
weight
D
cost
10

Which of the following methods of federal assistance is an example of hazard mitigation, or pre-disaster mitigation?

A
information on recovery process
B
construction guidelines
C
grants to cover insurance costs
D
public property repair
11

In which of the following communities does mass transit most likely refer to the transportation of goods?

A
Los Angeles, California
B
Boston, Massachusetts
C
Fargo, North Dakota
D
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
12

What happens to hazardous materials that cannot be moved to the next destination after forty-eight hours?

A
It is sold to the highest bidder at an auction.
B
It is disposed of properly.
C
It is returned to the sender.
D
It is shipped on the next available train.
13

Which of the following locations will most likely experience an MCI at some point because of the size of the population? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A
Seattle
B
Miami
C
Yellowstone Park
D
New York City
14

Based on the following, the US Small Business Administration provides which type of assistance to victims of a disaster? Grants and loans may also be available to help with costs that are not fully covered by insurance or other aid programs. The US Small Business Administration helps small businesses cope with property loss and other economic setbacks while income is paused. Disasters take emotional tolls as well, so crisis counseling, unemployment assistance, and other public-health programs are available for victims of the disaster.

A
emotional
B
medical
C
translation
D
financial
15

Which of the following would likely cause a natural disaster? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A
nuclear power plant
B
hurricane
C
train derailment
D
tornado
16

Which of the following is most appropriate for the empty box?

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A
General Staff
B
General Officer
C
Overall Staff
D
Staff Officer
17

Which of the following falls under public works in the recovery and rehabilitations stage of disaster management? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A
water towers
B
electrical grids
C
multistory businesses
D
apartment buildings
18

Which of the following agencies compiles information about hazardous cargo for identification?

A
NSA
B
FEMA
C
DOT
D
DHS
19

First responders can locate the identity of the hazardous materials by checking which of the following? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A
the placard
B
shipping papers
C
transportation log
D
orange panel
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Cities that do not have train stations or airports will not need to prepare for an MCI.

A
False
B
True

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