Homeland Security Exam 3 Practice

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• NSSE stands for National Special Security Event.
• In a developed Incident Command Staff, the HAZMAT Branch will typically report into Operations.
• Which document linked homeland security with natural disaster preparedness?
• Which agency's analytic capabilities were recommended to be enhanced as part of the Intelligence and Warning initiatives?
• Radiological weapons are considered the lowest threat when compared to other types of weapons. True or False?
• What provides strategic direction for NIMS oversight and supports routine maintenance and system refinement?
• Which statement best describes the primary difference between the mitigation and preparedness stages of the homeland security cycle?
• Which term describes the process of creating incident action plans that outline priorities, objectives, and response strategies?
• Which role is primarily responsible for interfacing with the public and media?
• CBRNE attacks can result in both long- and short-term effects.
• Which term describes the ability to adapt to incidents of various sizes and complexities in the National Response Framework?
• Which of the following is considered an irritant?
• NIC stands for National Integration Center. What does NIC stand for in the NIMS context?
• Inc apacitating agents are associated with which CBRNE category?
• Incapacitating agents are chemicals that produce temporary physiological or mental effects or an altered state of mind.
• ______ ______ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
• Documenting results to measure performance, and to facilitate corrective actions is part of which ICS management characteristic?
• In NIMS, incidents by and large begin and end at what level?
• Which DHS component leads civilian cyber defense, resilience, and infrastructure protection?
• Which statement about the Strategic Information and Operations Center (SIOC) is correct?
• Incapacitating agents are what part of CBRNE?
• Establishing incident objectives, then developing strategies based on those objectives are key components of Management by Objectives.
• The second stage of the homeland security cycle is ______.
• Regional Response Coordination Centers (RRCC) are temporary federal facilities established locally to coordinate operational federal assistance activities.
• The 1995 attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City was what kind of attack?
• Which component is responsible for overall management of the event?
• Which ICS courses (for example ICS-100/200/300) are used for basic incident management training and what is their purpose?
• Which role is the point of contact for representatives of government agencies, NGOs and private-sector interests?
• Category E Agents are the most deadly in the provided framework.
• Which of the following is not a FEMA mitigation grant program?
• In terms of homeland security, the American Red Cross is an example of what?
• The CDC provides information on its website on how to prepare for a zombie attack.
• What is the purpose of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and how does it guide sector-specific protection?
• Which statement best describes the difference between a Public Information Officer and a Liaison Officer?
• Which major component of NIMS involves an Incident Command Post?
• Which country was associated with fears of nuclear weapons ending up in the hands of terrorists?
• VX is an example of which of the following agents?
• Which are the five primary ICS sections that organize on-scene command and coordination?
• Which statement best reflects a primary advantage of Unified Command?
• Radiological weapons are considered to be the lowest threat relative to other weapons.
• Which of the following was not one of the three broad categories of recommendations listed in The 9/11 Commission Report?
• What is the basic DHS risk management process and its key steps?
• What is Mutual Aid and how does it assist domestic incident response?
• Which stage includes actions to minimize the impact of an event before it happens?
• The National Strategy separated homeland security functions into six mission areas. Which of the mission areas below is intended to minimize damage and recover quickly from attacks?
• Which level of government would typically not employ the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• Which ICS characteristic ensures clear, integrated communications across incident facilities and teams?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage of the homeland security cycle?
• Which entity primarily oversees community recovery efforts?
• The homeland security cycle consists of four stages: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
• The NIMS systematic approach to incident management is comprised of five major components. Which of the following is not one of them?
• Even small versions of nuclear or radiological weapons can cause extreme destruction and death.
• What is a National Planning Scenario and how is it used in homeland security planning?
• Which item is not part of CBRNE?
• Which of the following best describes the Joint Field Office's role in disaster recovery?
• Under the National Response Framework, which concept describes cross-jurisdiction coordination to manage incidents?
• Category A, B, and C agents are what part of CBRNE?
• What key legal authority empowers DHS to regulate border security and immigration operations?
• Which statement best describes the use of National Planning Scenarios?
• Which statement about the Domestic Counter-terrorism initiative associated with the National Strategy is correct?
• In 2012, the FBI, using a paid informant, disrupted a domestic plot to blow up a bridge in what city?
• Among the forms of anthrax, which is considered the most deadly?
• The safety officer monitors incident operations and advises the IC/UC on all matters relating to operational safety.
• The 2002 National Strategy was the plan developed by the newly established Department of Homeland Security.
• Which statement about radiological weapons is true?
• Which agency would most likely use a paid informant to gather intelligence on a terrorist group?
• The National Strategy separated homeland security into eight mission areas.
• Which agent can be considered a chemical weapon?
• Preparedness refers to actions taken to plan for the best response to an event.
• Biological weapons are less lethal in aerosol form.
• Which component is responsible for the functional aspects of the incident command structure?
• Which statement accurately describes Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CI/KR) sectors and the role of Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs)?
• True or False? The American Red Cross is part of Citizen Corps.
• Chlorine is what type of chemical agent?
• What is the primary objective of Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning for government agencies?
• One problem confronting homeland security is the fact that CBRNEs are very easy for terrorists to procure in large quantities.
• There are typically how many types of biological weapons?
• Which statement best describes the general purpose of the Incident Command System in multi-agency responses?
• Which option best describes the nature of NIMS regarding its adaptability to incident size and complexity?
• The Oklahoma City bombing occurred in which year?
• Roughly how many state and local intelligence fusion centers are currently operating in the United States?
• What is the purpose of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)?
• Differentiate between mitigation and recovery in the disaster lifecycle?
• In general, recovery efforts can take up to how long, depending on the level of disaster and the damage experienced by a region?
• Which of the following statements about the National Strategy is true?
• Which of the following can be considered an initiative related to the Intelligence and Warning mission described in the National Strategy?
• Which NIMS component is most directly associated with information sharing and interoperability across agencies?
• Which of the following is not one of the five major components of the NIMS systematic approach to incident management?
• Strengthening the workforce with training, programs for employee health, and increased workforce diversity were recommendations of which document?
• The 2012 Strategic Plan for the Department of Homeland Security covers which fiscal years?
• Which statement about Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs) is accurate?
• In ICS, the HAZMAT Branch typically reports to which section?
• In its beginning, ICS was based on how many management characteristics?
• The statement 'The National Strategy separated homeland security into eight mission areas' is true.
• Chlorine is classified as which type of chemical agent?
• Which statement about the National Response Plan implementation is accurate?
• The ICS management characteristic that focuses on establishing objectives and guiding actions to achieve them is known as which?
• Anthrax has a skin form and cutaneous anthrax; which term refers to the skin form?
• Which of the following is a Category C agent?
• Which statement about three components of risk assessment is accurate?
• The facilitating of the apprehension of potential terrorists is an initiative of the Domestic Counter-terrorism mission associated with the National Strategy.
• Nuclear and/or radiological weapons are extremely difficult to obtain; these threats are considered to be a low threat relative to other terrorist weapons.
• Why are large-scale chemical attacks difficult to accomplish?
• Which of the following statements aligns with ICS usage as described in the material?
• The incident command function can be conducted in two general configurations: a single Incident Commander or Unified Command. The statement is:
• Anthrax is an example of a Category C agent.
• True or False? The National Hurricane Program is a FEMA program aimed at Mitigation.
• Hydrogen cyanide is what type of agent?
• The National Response Framework is a guide to how the nation should respond to all types of disasters and emergencies.
• Following the National Response Plan, which is described as a temporary entity, only created and called upon when necessary?
• The component associated with establishing and maintaining communication protocols and information systems is which?
• In the acronym CBRNE, what does the 'E' stand for?
• The FBI or other law enforcement agency using a paid informant to gather intelligence on a terrorist group would be considered part of which stage of the homeland security cycle?
• Which of the following is a Category C agent?
• Which statement best explains the purpose of Unified Command in interagency incident response?
• Which ICS management characteristic allows differing agencies to work together effectively?
• The National Response Plan aimed to reduce the patchwork of federal and local emergency response plans.
• How do the Incident Command Post (ICP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) differ in function during emergencies?
• Never agents can be used as chemical weapons.
• Which organization specializes in training for explosives, live explosives, and incendiary devices?
• In the National Incident Management System (NIMS) framework, which item is not considered part of it?
• Unified Command is designed to enable coordination among multiple agencies with different authorities.
• Which field-tested management characteristic of ICS invokes that supervisors must be able to adequately supervise and control subordinates?
• An attack on a nuclear power plant can produce effects similar to which type of weapon?
• At what point would federal resources be used to respond to an incident, according to the National Response Plan?
• Under the National Response Framework, a local police department providing security during an emergency is an example of which concept?
• What is the role of DHS in public health emergency preparedness and how does it interact with HHS and state/local partners?
• The National Strategy for Homeland Security suggests several categories for intelligence analysis. Which of the following is not one of them?
• For incidents that require coordinated action across several agencies, which term best describes the coordination approach?
• Category E Agents are the most deadly.
• What best describes why nuclear or radiological weapons are difficult for terrorists to obtain?
• Which activity is a key component of Management by Objectives in ICS?
• Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Incident Command Post (ICP) during an incident?
• Which category describes agents that irritate the eyes, skin, or mucous membranes?
• Which statement is true about NSSE designation?
• Which agent has the texture of motor oil, known for persistence in the environment?
• Which federal resource has the ability to warn the entire nation of a national threat or emergency on a very short notice?
• The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States was later known as what?
• How many categories of chemical weapons are identified in standard classifications?
• In what year did Hurricane Katrina strike?
• Mitigation and Response are considered to be stages in the homeland security cycle that occur before an event.
• Under Unified Command, agencies operate under a single Incident Action Plan.
• Differentiate between Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the Emergency Alert System (EAS).
• Which document introduced six mission areas for homeland security functions?
• Anthrax comes in three different forms. Which form is the most deadly?
• Which concept preserves each agency's authority while enabling joint operation?
• Which statement best describes how hazard identification, vulnerability assessment, and consequence/impact analysis relate to risk?
• Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about Unified Command advantages?
• Which of the following events would most likely be designated as an NSSE?
• The American Red Cross is an example of this type of group that may assist in responding to an emergency?
• Which of the following is one of the five categories of chemical weapons?
• What is the role of public information and warning in incident management?
• How many fiscal years does the 2012-2016 DHS Strategic Plan cover?
• In what year did the FBI disrupt a domestic bridge plot using a paid informant?
• In what year was the National Response Plan released?
• What are the three components of risk assessment commonly used in DHS planning?
• Which field-tested management characteristic of ICS invokes that supervisors must be able to adequately supervise and control subordinates?
• Which is not a primary function of the Planning Section Chief?
• Name a key DHS policy principle that protects civil liberties during homeland security activities.
• The National Response Framework was published in which year?
• Which of the following is a Category A agent?
• For a Liaison Officer to do his or her job well, each agency and organizational representative assigned to an incident must have authority to speak for their parent agencies on all matters.
• What is the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its purpose?
• How many mission areas did the National Strategy divide homeland security functions into?
• In what year was the National Strategy updated from its original version?
• Which statement is true about the 2002 proposal by President George W. Bush regarding volunteer service?
• Ongoing development in science and technology is integral to the continual improvement of NIMS.
• Chlorine and phosgene are known as choking/pulmonary agents.
• How many primary advantages are there for Unified Command?
• Inhalation anthrax has a mortality rate of about half of all cases.
• Why is interoperable communications critical during incidents and what standards support it?
• Which are the primary DHS components involved in border security and immigration enforcement?
• What is the role of the Homeland Security Intelligence Enterprise and how does it differ from traditional law enforcement intelligence?
• Accountability tasks in the ICS are handled through the Unified Command.
• The National Response Framework was published in what year?
• Which statement about FEMA is true?
• Unified Command refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization.
• What is the purpose of Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) and which agencies use it?
• What is the primary purpose of maintaining a manageable span of control in ICS?
• Which homeland security document was published first?
• Which statement about the National Response Plan is accurate?
• Who leads transportation security and what core method protects air travel?
• Which statement about ICS usage is supported by the material?
• Which is not a primary function of the Planning Section Chief?
• The 9/11 Commission Report is the product of which investigative body?
• The Incident Command System (ICS) is only used by state and federal levels of government when called upon.
• Which statement best describes the intent of the National Response Plan regarding federal and local emergency response plans?
• Which agent has the texture of motor oil, making it especially dangerous as it can remain in the environment for long periods?
• In the NIMS framework, which major component involves the management of resources during an incident?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five categories of chemical weapons?
• What type of weapon is a "dirty bomb"?
• Which of the following correctly pairs a chemical agent with its category description?