Question 1

What criteria does the National Weather Service (NWS) use to issue a Thunderstorm Warning?

Options :

A : Winds of 58 miles per hour or higher and/or hail of at least 1 inch in diameter18

B : Winds of 58 miles per hour or higher and/or hail of at least 2 inches in diameter

C : Winds of 55 miles per hour or higher and/or hail of at least 1 inch in diameter

Answer: A

Question 2

What alternative describes the FEMA definition of situational awareness?

Options :

A : Meaningful comprehension of various environmental elements related to response

B : Continuous extraction of a coherent mental picture about a disaster-related situation

C : Process of integrating information from various sources to support decision-making

Answer: A

Question 3

What agency publishes guidelines for hospital emergency water management?

Options :

A : Department of Homeland Security

B : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

C : Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Answer: B

Question 4

What capability provides the foundation for addressing mitigation needs?

Options :

A : Threat & hazard identification

B : Community resilience

C : Multi-hazard planning

Answer: A

Question 5

What is the purpose of validating capabilities using drills and exercises?

Options :

A : Identifying planning gaps

B : Preventing unwanted outcomes

C : Collecting threat and risk data

Answer: A