[28 Test Answers] FEMA IS-1001: The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation

Here are the FEMA test answers to IS-1001: The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation.

Overview: The FEMA IS-1001 course was published on 2/28/2019 to provide an orientation to the changes and improvements of the “new” Public Assistance Delivery Model to more effectively deliver Public Assistance funding to impacted communities.

By the end of IS-1001, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to describe the foundations and organizational structure for delivery of the Public Assistance Program.

FEMA IS-1001 test answers

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Question 1. Specializing FEMA’s roles with clear responsibilities and performance expectations fall under which goal of Get It Right The First Time? 
A. Automation
B. Segmentation✅
C. Standardization
D. Consolidation

Question 2. During the review of scoping and costing, the Consolidated Resource Center may submit a ______. 
A. Environmental and Historic Preservation review
B. Request for Hazard Mitigation review
C. New Damage Description and Dimensions
D. Request for Information✅

Question 3. Phase II of the Public Assistance Delivery Model is broken up into three lanes: Completed/Fully Documented Lane, Standard Lane, and _______. 
A. Undocumented Lane
B. Alternate Lane
C. Specialized Lane✅
D. Improved Lane

Question 4. Phase IV of the Public Assistance process ensures the Applicant’s project(s) comply with _________ before it is obligated. 
A. Hazard Mitigation considerations
B. Environmental considerations
C. Historic preservation considerations
D. All special considerations✅

Question 5. The Applicant is responsible for ensuring they send a(n) _________ to the site inspection that has knowledge of the inspected damages and can sign the Site Inspection Report confirming the damages inspected. 
A. FEMA Site Inspector✅
B. Applicant Representative
C. Recipient Representative
D. FEMA Representative

Question 6. Increasing consistency through position-specific tools, training, templates, and checklists fall under which goal of Get It Right The First Time? 
A. Automation
B. Segmentation
C. Standardization✅
D. Consolidation

Question 7. What is the role of the Program Delivery Task Force Leader? 
A. Facilitating the delivery of grant funding while coordinating the Applicant’s recovery priorities
B. Codifying disaster-related damage in the Damage Description and Dimensions for Work to Be Completed
C. Ensuring the Program Delivery Managers meet operational objectives and priorities
D. Managing the overall operation of the Public Assistance Program for a Level III event✅

Question 8. The Recipient is responsible for coordinating with FEMA throughout the Public Assistance process on behalf of their ______. 
A. Applicants✅
B. Contractors
C. Site Inspectors
D. Staff

Question 9. During the Recovery Transition Meeting, the Recipient is responsible for assisting the Applicant in what way? 
A. Asking to apply for a grant increase if necessary
B. Substantiating all the Applicant’s claims
C. Asking questions of the Program Delivery Manager✅
D. Providing the Applicant’s paperwork to FEMA

Question 10. The primary objective of Phase III of the Public Assistance process is to: 
A. Develop the scope of work and cost estimates/actual costs✅
B. Establish a Grants Portal profile
C. Determine the full extent of the disaster damage
D. Complete the Site Inspection

Question 11. The objective of Phase IV of the Public Assistance process is to obligate projects, transition Field Operations to the Region, and _______. 
A. Complete the Hazard Mitigation Analysis with the Applicant
B. Complete the Recovery Transition Meeting with the Applicant✅
C. Complete the Environmental and Historic Preservation review process
D. Complete the Recovery Scoping Meeting with the Recipient

Question 12. Who travels to the Applicants damaged sites for the site inspection? 
A. The Disaster Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist
B. The Applicant’s Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist✅
C. The Recipient’s Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist
D. The FEMA Representative, the Recipient, and the Site Inspector/Technical Specialist

Question 13. The Applicant Briefing is a great time for the Applicant to receive help from the Recipient with ______. 
A. Learning the scoping and costing process
B. Submitting the Request for Public Assistance✅
C. Identifying environmental preservation concerns
D. Filling out the Disaster Damage forms

Question 14. The developers of the improved Public Assistance Delivery Model produced goals of the Public Assistance Delivery Model, key components of the process, and _______. 
A. The intent to “Get it right the first time”
B. Five steps to reach new Public Assistance goals
C. Key elements for ensuring accuracy
D. A new communication delivery method✅

Question 15. Every Applicant should designate a ______ to interact with the Recipient and FEMA throughout the Public Assistance process. 
A. Primary point of contact✅
B. Disaster expert
C. Hazard mitigation specialist
D. Council advisory member

Question 16. What is the objective of Phase II in the Public Assistance process? 
A. Capture Applicants’ disaster-related damage within 90 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting
B. Capture Applicants’ disaster-related damage within 30 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting
C. Capture Applicants’ disaster-related damage within 14 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting
D. Capture Applicants’ disaster-related damage within 60 days of the Recovery Scoping Meeting✅

Question 17. Which categories of Public Assistance may be authorized under an emergency declaration? 
A. Categories F and G
B. Categories C and D
C. Categories A and B✅
D. Categories D and E

Question 18. How much time does an Applicant have to provide paperwork after receiving the first Request for Information? 
A. 60 days
B. 15 days
C. 14 days
D. 30 days✅

Question 19. The FEMA State/Tribe/Territory Agreement establishes the Host-State/Tribe/Territory as the _________. 
A. Program Manager
B. Recipient✅
C. Applicant
D. Sub-recipient

Question 20. At the Disaster Overview Briefing, the Infrastructure Branch Director, Public Assistance Group Supervisor, and the Recipient review the Disaster Operating Profile, establish the operational tempo of the event, set overall expectations, describe the level of participation by the Recipient, and _____. 
A. Determine how many site inspections and Disaster Damage meetings will be needed in Phase 1
B. Present foreseen environmental and historic preservation concerns and hazard mitigation opportunities✅
C. Analyze the scoping and costing efforts that will be needed for Applicants of Public Assistance grants
D. Discuss which Applicants may be eligible and should apply for Public Assistance funding.

Question 21. What plan does the Recipient have to produce to show how it intends to reduce risks from natural hazards? 
A. Hazardous Materials Plan
B. Environmental Conservation Plan
C. Environmental Assessment Plan
D. Hazard Mitigation Plan✅

Question 22. FEMA’s intent with the Public Assistance Delivery Model to “Get it right the first time” involves identifying Applicant damages and assessing for eligibility, identifying all required documentation to substantiate claims, matching the right Public Assistance personnel to each project, and: 
A. Requiring the Program Delivery Manager to sign and date every piece of submitted documentation
B. Placing the majority of the responsibility on the Applicant throughout
C. Providing all individuals involved with the support needed to enable their success✅
D. Ensuring all tasks are completed with a 1-day turnaround

Question 23. What is the role of the Program Delivery Manager? 
A. Facilitating the delivery of grant funding while coordinating the Applicant’s recovery priorities✅
B. Codifying disaster-related damage in the Damage Description and Dimensions for Work to Be Completed
C. Ensuring the Program Delivery Managers meet operational objectives and priorities
D. Managing the overall operation of the Public Assistance Program for a Level III event

Question 24. FEMA ______ work with the Recipient and Applicant to help the Applicant receive their Public Assistance grant. 
A. Headquarters staff
B. Field staff✅
C. Accountants
D. Site inspectors

Question 25. If the work or cost of the project is deemed ineligible, the Public Assistance Group Supervisor discusses the matter with the _______. 
A. Program Delivery Manager
B. Applicant
C. Recipient✅
D. Eligibility Specialist

Question 26. The completion of what type of awards happens during Phase IV of the Public Assistance process? 
A. Initial sub-awards
B. Mid-level awards
C. Secondary awards
D. Final awards✅

Question 27. What is the role of the Public Assistance Group Supervisor? 
A. Facilitating the delivery of grant funding while coordinating the Applicant’s recovery priorities
B. Codifying disaster-related damage in the Damage Description and Dimensions for Work to Be Completed
C. Ensuring the Program Delivery Managers meet operational objectives and priorities
D. Managing the overall operation of the Public Assistance Program for a Level III event✅

Question 28. The Recipient is responsible for conducting which meeting during Phase 1? 
A. Documenting Disaster Damage Meeting
B. Disaster Scoping Meeting✅
C. Grant Closeout Meeting
D. Applicant Briefing