$1.$ Applying consolidated incident action plans, comprehensive resource management, and manageable span of control are all examples of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

A$.$ ICS action plans

B$.$ National Preparedness capabilities

C$.$ NIMS guidelines

D$.$ ICS principles

$2.$ The common terminology used by all emergency responders and trained CERT volunteers is mandated by:

A$.$ The Emergency Management Institute

B$.$ NIMS

C$.$ FEMA

D$.$ Department of Homeland Security

$3.$ Volunteer recruitment, task assignments, and retention can all benefit from:

A$.$ Professional public relations services

B$.$ Understanding volunteer motivations

C$.$ Spending time with each volunteer

D$.$ Organized volunteer training

$4.$ A group of volunteers from Operation Blessing arrive to assist with hurricane response. Volunteers associated with an organization and are not CERT volunteers would be classified as:

A$.$ Contracted volunteers

B$.$ Affiliated volunteers and part of VOAD

C$.$ Spontaneous volunteers

D$.$ Unaffiliated volunteers

$5.$ Which ICS component maintains documentation and tracks situation status?

A$.$ Incident Command

B$.$ Planning

C$.$ Finance and Administration

D$.$ Operations

$6.$ Within a CERT, the ICS structure works as a management tool within a CERT and $\_\_\_\_$:

A$.$ Ensures the CERT can do tasks just like emergency responders

B$.$ Ensures achievement of incident objectives and efficient use of resources

C$.$ Ensures the CERT will meet national preparedness goals

D$.$ Enables the CERT to meet government regulations and standards

$7.$ Which of the following statements demonstrates effective volunteer management?

A$.$ You do not have to check on your CERT volunteers very often; they are trained and competent.

B$.$ You check on volunteers frequently, with concern they are not fulfilling task objectives; you believe it$$s best to assign simple tasks, no matter the volunteers$$ interests, to ensure their safety.

C$.$ You know you have motivated, trained volunteers; they do not require constant supervision.

D$.$ You check on your volunteers at least hourly, look for assignments that best fit your volunteer skillsets, and create opportunities for them to lead.

$8.$ Why should the CERT$$s capabilities be detailed in the Emergency Operations Plan?

A$.$ So everyone clearly understands how the CERT fits into the overall emergency management and response.

B$.$ To minimize city liability during an incident.

C$.$ To ensure the locality can obtain federal funding for the CERT.

D$.$ To provide documentation for the TL about CERT duties.

$9.$ What is the role of the Operations section in the ICS?

A$.$ Tracks resources, maintains documentation, collects information

B$.$ Handles and monitors contracts for resources

C$.$ Establishes tactics and handles all operational resources

D$.$ Arranges for resources and needed services

$10.$ Which form documents CERT volunteer arrivals, locations, and skill sets and tracks availability?

A$.$ CERT Assignment Tracking Log

B$.$ CERT Personnel Resources Check$-$In Form

C$.$ CERT Briefing Assignment Form

D$.$ CERT Damage Assessment Form