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FEMA IS-800 Exam Questions and Correct Answers
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FEMA IS-800National Response Framework (NRF) - Answer-a guide to how the nation responds to all types of
disasters and emergencies
the national response framework (NRF) is built on - Answer-scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts
identified in the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
the term "response" includes - Answer--actions to save lives, protect property and the environment,
stabilize the incident, and meet basic human needs following an incident
-the execution of emergency plans and actions to enable recovery
terminal objective - Answer-to describe how the national response framework is applied to manage all-
hazards response
implementation of NRF structures and procedures allows for - Answer--a scaled response
-delivery of the specific resources and capabilities
-a level of coordination appropriate to each incident
,national preparedness system (NPS) - Answer-developed to provide the approach, resources, and tools
to aid the whole community in its preparedness activities to achieve the national preparedness goal
whats involved in the NPS? - Answer--what capabilities are needed
-how they should be developed and sustained
-how they should be delivered
National Preparedness Goal (NPG) definition - Answer-presents an integrated, layered, and whole
community approach to preparedness. The goal itself is a result of contributions from the whole
community
the National Preparedness Goal - Answer-a secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required
across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the
threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk
five mission areas - Answer--prevention
-protection
-mitigation
-response
-recovery
prevention - Answer-those capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of
terrorism. Include but not limited to:
-information sharing and warning
-domestic counterterrorism
-preventing the acquisition or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
, protection - Answer-those capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism and
manmade or natural disasters. Included but not limited to:
-defense against weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
-defense and agriculture of food
-critical infrastructure protection
-protection of key leadership and events
-border security
-immigration security
-cybersecurity
mitigation - Answer-those capabilities necessary to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the
impact of disasters. Include but are not limited to:
-community-wide risk reduction projects
-efforts to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure and key resource lifelines
-risk reduction for specific vulnerabilities from natural hazards or acts of terrorism
-initiatives to reduce future risks after a disaster has occurred
response - Answer-those capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the environment,
and meet basic human needs after an incident has occurred
recovery - Answer-those capabilities necessary to assist communities affected by an incident to recover
effectively, including but not limited to:
-rebuilding infrastructure systems
-providing adequate interim and long-term housing for survivors
-restoring health, social, and community services
-promoting economic development
-restoring natural and cultural resources
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