Ursula works for the USAID and coordinates disaster relief efforts to countries affected by disaster all over the world. She is helping to coordinate relief to a town in the mountains affected by a mudslide. Some first responders have arrived in the town by hiking for two days over rough, hazardous terrain, but it has been impossible to deliver water and medical supplies because roads have been destroyed by the mudslide. How can Ursula BEST advise the first responders on how to obtain supplies quickly?

	requisition supplies from the local grocery store and pharmacy
	order the supplies from Amazon.com with next day delivery
	wait until the roads have been cleared and repaired
	mobilize hundreds of volunteers to travel over the hazardous terrain with more supplies

Permanent immigration into the United States generally takes several months.

	False
	True

What is an example of a pandemic?

	a hurricane of class 3 or greater
	an earthquake that measures more than 4.5 on the Richter scale
	an illness that has taken over much of the country
	a blackout that lasts more than 24 hours

According to legislation passed after Hurricane Katrina, what type of events other than natural disasters must first responders be equally prepared for?

	sports events
	wars
	extraterrestrial events
	terrorist events

What does propaganda refer to?

	infiltrating a country posing as a refugee
	providing terrorists with the resources to make bombs
	biased information to promote or publicize something
	organizing into small cells of terrorists

Natural disasters are not a caused by humans, so they are not deliberate attacks against nations but they are still considered national security threats. What is the BEST example of how a natural disaster can threaten national security?

	Many people may choose to migrate out of a nation due to a natural disaster.
	Natural disasters can destabilize the infrastructure that helps keep the nation safe.
	Natural disasters are hard to predict, making them difficult to prepare for.
	Many people may die in a natural disaster, reducing the population.

Delphine is a resident of Savannah, Georgia, on the east coast of the United States. She and her coworkers experience tremors that shake their office building. Delphine turns on the news and learns that there was an underwater earthquake off the coast. What other natural disaster following the earthquake should Delphine and her coworkers be concerned about?

	hurricane
	tsunami
	wildfire
	drought

Dana frequently travels on airplanes for her job. In order to make her travel more efficient, she enrolls in the TSA pre-check program. What does this program do that is helpful to Dana?

	It allows children and older adults to skip screening, which means shorter lines for Dana.
	It matches Dana to a profile of a typical terrorist to determine if she should be closely screened.
	It lets Dana apply to be screened ahead of time before her first-ever flight.
	It identifies Dana as part of a population of frequent travelers who do not pose a security risk.

What provides an organized process for everyone in the entire community to help create emergency response plans and preparation steps?

	National Emergency Planning and Protection Service
	National Incident Management System
	Federal Emergency Management System
	National Preparedness System

FEMA is the agency that handles medical and disease-related disasters.

	True
	False

Approximately how much of New Orleans was flooded by Hurricane Katrina?

	40 percent
	80 percent
	25 percent
	65 percent

Varun works as a congressional aide in Washington, DC. The congresswoman he works for has recently been appointed to a bipartisan committee. How could Varun BEST describe why the committee is considered as bipartisan when explaining it to his family?

	involves both political parties
	combines state and federal funding
	assists citizens of all races equally
	involves two states

What is America's yearly cap on immigration (except for close family members of citizens)?

	675,000
	67,500
	6,750.000
	6,750

What caused more than 11 million Syrians to be displaced from their homes between 2013 and 2016?

	nuclear fallout
	disease outbreak
	civil war
	famine

Juliana is a civil engineer. She has been assigned to work on rebuilding the infrastructure of a city that has suffered a natural disaster. What BEST describes what Juliana will be working to repair?

	the tallest buildings and largest structures
	the structures designed to mitigate the immediate effects of a natural disaster
	the basic facilities and organizations of a city
	the properties with the highest retail value

What factor BEST distinguishes an industrial disaster from other types of disasters?

	no human casualties
	no damage to the environment
	caused by a company
	massive damage to the economy

Madeleine is an illegal immigrant living in California. She is careful to avoid being involved in any crime because she is afraid that would alert ICE of her immigration status. What would MOST likely happen to Madeleine if she were convicted of a crime?

	She would be placed under house arrest.
	She would be placed in a United States prison.
	She would be deported.
	She would be granted US citizenship.

We are required to remove our shoes before boarding a plane so that the shoes can be scanned for explosives.

	True
	False

The EPA focuses on preventing disasters and protecting citizens from the consequences of disasters as much as on emergency response.

	False
	True

Nuclear power plants have heavy security for two reasons. The first is to keep nuclear energy safe from those who might turn it into a weapon. What is the second reason?

	to keep animals out of nuclear power plants where they might be injured
	to keep access to nuclear energy restricted to those who know its power and can safely use it
	to keep nuclear power technology from being used by foreign nations
	to keep environmentalists from protesting nuclear power

How many gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico caused by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon?

	7.1 million
	4.9 million
	1.2 million
	2.7 million

What portion of illegal/undocumented immigrants in the United States in 2014 were part of the workforce?

	more than two-thirds
	more than one-half
	about one-third
	less than one-quarter

Arienne is applying to obtain a visa to enter the United States as a tourist. She is asked to attend an interview, provide biometric information, and undergo a background check as part of her application process. Arienne's friend, Felicia, resides in a different country. Felicia is also planning to travel to the United States but does not require a visa. What reason BEST explains why Felicia does not have to apply for a visa like Arienne does?

	Felicia speaks better English than Arienne.
	Felicia's county is part of the visa waver program, and Arienne's is not.
	Felicia plans to travel to the United States by car, while Arienne plans to travel by airplane.
	Felicia's country is geographically closer to the United States that Arienne's.

The first step of emergency planning is identifying and assessing risks. The second step is determining what capabilities are necessary to respond and recover. What do capabilities mean in this case?

	certifications and permits
	skills and knowledge
	services and supplies
	friends and neighbors

Where is ISIS based?

	Israel and Palestine
	Iraq and Syria
	Afghanistan
	Russia

Ready.gov is an online resource designed to provide emergency planning for businesses.

	True
	False

Zara is a scientist who specializes in contagious diseases. She wants to work for the federal government to help respond to natural disasters using her specialized skills. Which government organization would be the BEST place for Zara to work?

	the National Guard
	CDC
	the Department of Homeland Security
	FEMA

There are five key principles that govern the National Response Framework. What is the first key principle?

	engaged partnership
	readiness to act
	tiered response
	unity of effort through unified command

The first piece of disaster legislation in the United States was passed in 1803 to help the citizens of New Hampshire. What type of natural disaster lead to this legislation?

	a record-breaking drought
	a devastating fire
	a volcanic eruption
	a massive tsunami

What was one of the factors that led to the superintendent of Upper Big Branch Mine being charged with conspiracy?

	embezzling money
	falsifying record books
	dumping hazardous waste into the mines
	mining without a permit

What is the BEST description of someone who would be called a whistleblower for their actions?

	the person who decides an area must be evacuated
	someone who calls for official government aid in response to a disaster
	an official who coordinates multiple organizations in a disaster response
	an employee who reports when their business breaks a law

Soo-Yun is a nuclear scientist checking the area surrounding the site of a nuclear disaster. What is Soo-Yun looking for that would MOST likely cause problems in the area for decades?

	bodies of people killed in the disaster
	valuable items left behind by people who evacuated
	mutated plants and animals
	radiation from nuclear fallout

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What size pocket knives were the 9/11 attackers allowed to carry on board the planes they hijacked?

	2"
	4"
	6"
	They were not allowed to carry knives. They had to hide them in their shoes.

Uriah works for the Customs and Border Patrol. His job involves questioning people from many different nations. What purpose is Uriah helping his employer accomplish?

	limiting the number of visas issued to foreign travelers
	keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the United States
	assisting US citizens in getting passports so they can visit other countries
	providing humanitarian aid to refugees from war-torn countries

In a PBS survey of 35 of the deadliest workplace disasters in US history, more than 20 were _____ accidents.

	nuclear power
	mine or refinery
	chemical and pesticide processing
	timber and forestry

Once refugees have been permanently resettled in the United States for five years, they can become US citizens if they choose.

	False
	True

How many immigrants did ICE deport in 2015?

	more than 230,000
	close to 200,000
	around 130,000
	almost 60,000

What new responsibility was added to FEMA's mission in 2003?

	handling of disasters related to epidemics
	handling disasters related to crises in the housing market
	handling disasters related to weapons of mass destruction
	handling disasters related to collapses in the banking system

What is one of the five key principles of the National Response Framework?

	multiple commands
	readiness to act
	reliance on federal intervention
	military intervention

The Community Emergency Response Team Drills and Exercises recommend four types of exercises. Which type of exercise is the MOST complex and resource intensive?

	full-scale
	functional
	walk-through
	table-top

How long had more than two-thirds of the population of illegal immigrants lived in the United States in 2014?

	about five years
	more than 25 years
	more than 10 years
	less than a year

Jurgen lives in New York and is preparing to leave for vacation. He has been seeing reports of terrorist threats and attacks on the news for years. His friends tell him they are concerned because the area he is travelling to has a higher threat of terrorism. Jurgen tells his friends he is not worried because terror attacks are just a part of life and he isn't going to change his plans because of them. What condition BEST describes what Jurgen is experiencing?

	patriotic fervor
	nihilism
	terrorism fatigue
	radicalization

What percentage of Americans suffer from terrorism fatigue?

	40 percent
	75 percent
	25 percent
	60 percent

What is the BEST definition of what the US government refers to as "core capabilities"?

	areas of response and recovery that must be ready to help a community in an emergency
	bunkers used to protect elected leaders from disasters
	the ability to strike back against invading military forces
	rows of levees that protect an area against flooding

Stephen is designing an emergency preparedness plan for a city with a large population. The state governor has asked that the plan be scalable so it can be used in other locations as well. How should Stephen design the plan so it can meet the governor's requirement?

	to be translatable into other languages
	to be unaffected by other climates
	to be as inexpensive as possible
	to be easily adaptable to smaller groups of people

What is the BEST example of an industrial disaster?

	the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion
	the Cholera outbreak in Haiti
	the Syrian refugee crisis
	Hurricane Katrina

Which is the BEST description of contraflow?

	forcing highways to allow traffic in only one direction to help evacuations
	changing the direction of a hurricane or tornado
	reinforcing levees to prevent damming
	digging trenches to reroute water flow

What must a state do in order to request help from FEMA?

	mobilize all local first responders
	submit a letter requesting the president invoke the Stafford Act
	wait at least 24 hours after the precipitating incident
	sign an agreement that it will reimburse the federal government for any expenses

What is an example of a terrorist attack scenario that could serve as an emergency response exercise?

	truck crash
	sudden, severe storm
	flu pandemic
	hostage situation

An all-hazards approach recognizes that threats aren't all the same type, so preparation shouldn't focus exclusively on one type of threat.

	False
	True