Exam for: IS-1001: The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation

1. During review of scoping and costing, the Consolidated Resource Center may submit a ______.

A. Request for Hazard Mitigation review B. Environmental and Historic Preservation review C. Request for Information D. New Damage Description and Dimensions 2. If the Applicant chooses to develop their own scope of work and cost estimates for their project, the Applicant should consider:

A. Whether the Applicant will be able to follow the Scoping and Costing approved format B. Whether the Applicant has a Certified Engineer or Qualified Cost Estimator Available C. Whether the Applicant will be able to find the Scoping and Costing forms D. Whether the Applicant has a Program Delivery Manager available to help answer questions 3. Recipient and Applicant interactions with field staff during the Public Assistance process can be tracked with _________.

A. Recovery scoping B. Grants Portal C. Document collection D. Disaster Damage Inventory 4. Increasing consistency through position-specific tools, training, templates, and checklists falls under which goal of Get It Right The First Time?

A. Segmentation B. Automation C. Consolidation D. Standardization 5. During the Recovery Transition Meeting, the Recipient is responsible for assisting the Applicant in what way?

A. Substantiating all the Applicant's claims B. Asking to apply for a grant increase if necessary C. Providing the Applicant's paperwork to FEMA D. Asking questions of the Program Delivery Manager 6. The Applicant Briefing is a great time for the Applicant to receive help from the Recipient with ______.

A. Submitting the Request for Public Assistance B. Learning the scoping and costing process C. Filling out the Disaster Damage forms D. Identifying environmental preservation concerns 7. What is the role of the Program Delivery Task Force Leader?

A. Codifying disaster-related damage in the Damage Description and Dimensions for Work to Be Completed B. Facilitating delivery of grant funding while coordinating the Applicant's recovery priorities C. Managing the overall operation of the Public Assistance Program for a Level III event D. Ensuring the Program Delivery Managers meet operational objectives and priorities 8. One of the Applicant's responsibilities in Phase III of the Public Assistance process is to:

A. Hire an Inspector to provide a site inspection review B. Submit all documents pertaining to a Request for Information received C. Provide a specialist to conduct the Hazard Mitigation review D. Determine if the Recipient is eligible for a Public Assistance grant 9. The FEMA State/Tribe/Territory Agreement establishes the Host-State/Tribe/Territory as the _________.

A. Recipient B. Program Manager C. Sub-recipient D. Applicant 10. What plan does the Recipient have to produce to show how it intends to reduce risks from natural hazards?

A. Environmental Conservation Plan B. Hazardous Materials Plan C. Hazard Mitigation Plan D. Environmental Assessment Plan

11. What is the objective of Phase II in the Public Assistance process?

A. Capture Applicants' disaster-related damage within 30 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting B. Capture Applicants' disaster-related damage within 90 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting C. Capture Applicants' disaster-related damage within 60 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting D. Capture Applicants' disaster-related damage within 14 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting 12. If the work or cost of the project is deemed ineligible, the Public Assistance Group Supervisor discusses the matter with the _______.

A. Applicant B. Program Delivery Manager C. Eligibility Specialist D. Recipient 13. The developers of the improved Public Assistance Delivery Model produced goals of the Public Assistance Delivery Model, key components of the process, and _______.

A. Five steps to reach new Public Assistance goals B. The intent to "Get it right the first time" C. A new communication delivery method D. Key elements for ensuring accuracy 14. When the President declares a disaster, FEMA deploys Public Assistance personnel into the field and they set up ______.

A. A site inspection process B. A place to apply for grants C. An organized command structure D. A meeting with the Applicant 15. One of the benefits of Lean Management is ______.

A. Increasing number of personnel B. Reducing collaboration C. Increasing staff hours D. Reducing inefficiency 16. Who travels to the Applicants damaged sites for the site inspection?

A. The Applicant's Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist B. The Disaster Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist C. The FEMA Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist D. The Recipient's Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist 17. Specializing FEMA's roles with clear responsibilities and performance expectations falls under which goal of Get It Right The First Time?

A. Segmentation B. Automation C. Consolidation D. Standardization 18. The objective of Phase IV of the Public Assistance process is to obligate projects, transition Field Operations to the Region, and _______.

A. Complete the Recovery Transition Meeting with the Applicant B. Complete the Hazard Mitigation Analysis with the Applicant C. Complete the Recovery Scoping Meeting with the Recipient D. Complete the Environmental and Historic Preservation review process 19. The Program Delivery Manager reviews the project to ensure it accurately reflects the facility, work, and ______ claimed by the Applicant

A. Special circumstances B. Improvements C. Eligibility D. Costs 20. FEMA ______ work with the Recipient and Applicant to help the Applicant receive their Public Assistance grant.

A. Field staff B. Headquarters staff C. Site inspectors D. Accountants

21. Who must be present at the Recovery Transition Meeting?

A. The Program Delivery Manager, Recipient, Applicant, and Site Inspector B. The Program Delivery Manager, Recipient, and Applicant C. The Program Delivery Manager, Recipient, Applicant, and Hazard Mitigation Specialist D. The Program Delivery Manager, Recipient, Applicant, and Project Coordinator 22. FEMA's intent with the Public Assistance Delivery Model to "Get it right the first time" involves identifying Applicant damages and assessing for eligibility, identifying all required documentation to substantiate claims, matching the right Public Assistance personnel to each project, and:

A. Placing the majority of the responsibility on the Applicant throughout B. Requiring the Program Delivery Manager to sign and date every piece of submitted documentation C. Ensuring all tasks are completed with a 1-day turnaround D. Providing all individuals involved with the support needed to enable their success 23. Phase III of the Public Assistance process begins after the Program Delivery Manager submitted the Applicant's project(s) to the _______.

A. Office of Site Inspection B. Hazard Mitigation Specialist C. Consolidated Responsibilities Center D. Consolidated Resource Center 24. At the Disaster Overview Briefing, the Infrastructure Branch Director, Public Assistance Group Supervisor, and the Recipient review the Disaster Operating Profile,establish the operational tempo of the event, set overall expectations, describe the level of participation by the Recipient, and _____.

A. Present foreseen environmental and historic preservation concerns and hazard mitigation opportunities B. Determine how many site inspections and Disaster Damage meetings will be needed in Phase 1 C. Discuss which Applicants may be eligible and should apply for Public Assistance funding. D. Analyze the scoping and costing efforts that will be needed for Applicants of Public Assistance grants 25. Which categories of Public Assistance may be authorized under an emergency declaration?

A. Categories C and D B. Categories F and G C. Categories D and E D. Categories A and B 26. What is the role of the Public Assistance Group Supervisor?

A. Codifying disaster-related damage in the Damage Description and Dimensions for Work to Be Completed B. Facilitating delivery of grant funding while coordinating the Applicant's recovery priorities C. Managing the overall operation of the Public Assistance Program for a Level III event D. Ensuring the Program Delivery Managers meet operational objectives and priorities 27. The Recipient is responsible for conducting which meeting during Phase 1?

A. Disaster Scoping Meeting B. Documenting Disaster Damage Meeting C. Applicant Briefing D. Grant Closeout Meeting 28. Phase 1 of the Public Assistance process consists of:

A. Part A activities and Part B activities B. Recovery Scoping Meeting and grant closeout C. Pre-disaster inspection and post-disaster inspection D. Pre-declaration activities and post-declaration activities