Question 1

The EMAP accreditation process is more elaborate than the CAR assessment. Once you submit an application, you have 18 months to conduct a self-assessment of your compliance with EMAP's 54 standards.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly describes the EMAP accreditation process, which includes conducting a self-assessment of compliance with 54 standards within 18 months. The CAR assessment may be less elaborate, depending on the specific program.

Question 2

A full-scale exercise simulates a community-wide disaster by testing multiple functions at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A full-scale exercise tests multiple functions simultaneously and simulates a community-wide disaster to evaluate preparedness and response capabilities.

Question 3

An employee performance appraisal should be conducted at least once every two years.

Accepted Answer

An employee performance appraisal should be conducted at least once every year, ideally more frequently. Once every two years can lead to outdated feedback and missed opportunities for improvement.

Question 4

In the NFPA 1600 standard, the Direction, Control, and Coordination element requires establishing procedures:

Accepted Answer

The Direction, Control, and Coordination element of NFPA 1600 requires establishing procedures for assigning functional responsibilities to specific organizations within the entity. While responding to hazards, risk assessment, and disseminating information may be part of the overall emergency management plan, they are not specific to this element. Using only CERT members for recovery efforts is also not specified in this element.

Question 5

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program is closer to NFPA 1600 than CAR because it includes the requirements for project initiation.

Accepted Answer

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is more closely aligned with the comprehensive emergency management standards and principles, such as those found in NFPA 1600, rather than focusing on project initiation specifics. EMAP assesses emergency management programs on a broad set of criteria, including planning, resource management, training, exercises, evaluations, and corrective actions.

Question 6

The National Fire Protection Association (NFP Standards Council established a Disaster Management Committee in 1991 that developed standards for:

Accepted Answer

The Disaster Management Committee established by the NFP Standards Council developed standards for disaster preparedness, not for 100 year flood mitigation, building codes, or land-use practices.

Question 7

A functional exercise differs from a drill because

Accepted Answer

Functional exercises involve more people than drills, typically simulating a real-life event where multiple functions within an organization or community are required to interact and perform their respective duties. Drills, on the other hand, are usually smaller in scale and focus on practicing specific operations or procedures.

Question 8

The CAR program consists of standards that begin, at the highest level, with 13 emergency management functions adapted from:

Accepted Answer

The CAR program consists of standards that are adapted from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1600, which outlines standards for emergency management functions.

Question 9

Control over the allocation of resources in the LEMC is more limited than control over the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Control over the allocation of resources in...

Question 10

Emergency managers should work with the other members of the LEMA and LEMC to set specific, _____________ objectives that can be accomplished within the period of performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emergency managers should work with the other...

Question 11

What are drills?

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The answer of What are drills?...

Question 12

In a drill, the controller and the evaluator must be separate people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a drill, the controller and the...

Question 13

The new National Fire Protection Association (NFP standard covers both public and _____________ sector organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The new National Fire Protection Association (NFP...

Question 14

Evaluating performance of the LEMA is more complex than the LEMC.

Accepted Answer

LEMA (Law Enforcement Mutual Aid) and LEMC (Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club) are fundamentally different entities with LEMA focusing on mutual aid and support among law enforcement agencies, and LEMC typically referring to social or fraternal organizations of law enforcement personnel who ride motorcycles. The complexity of evaluating performance would depend on the specific criteria and context rather than a direct comparison between these two distinct types of organizations.

Question 15

One of the functions that personnel performance appraisals serve is:

Accepted Answer

Personnel performance appraisals serve as legal protection for both the employee and employer. It provides documentation for decisions made regarding promotions, discipline, and terminations. This helps to protect the employer from potential lawsuits and the employee from unfair practices.

Question 16

Dwelling on the negative aspects of a person's performance is quite common.

Accepted Answer

It is a common tendency to focus on the negative aspects of a person's performance and overlook their strengths and successes. This is known as negativity bias and can impact how we perceive and evaluate others.

Question 17

Most full-scale exercises are announced in advanced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most full-scale exercises are announced in advanced....

Question 18

_________________ departments typically have performance appraisal criteria devised for all civil service jobs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ departments typically have performance appraisal criteria...

Question 19

The _________________ program describes a self-assessment process for state emergency management agencies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________________ program describes a self-assessment process...

Question 20

When an emergency manager must make arguments to expand, or change your programs, you can use NFPA 1600 as the authoritative basis for your position.

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1600 is a widely accepted standard for emergency management and can be used as a reference to support arguments for program expansion or change.

Quiz 12: Evaluation