Overview: The FEMA IS-1008 course was published on 2/28/2019 to provide an overview of the Public Assistance Program scoping and costing processes. By the end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to develop and review a Scope of Work and accurate cost estimate.
FEMA IS-1008 test answers
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Question 1. When the Applicant selects FEMA to complete the scope of work on their behalf, the Program Delivery Manager is responsible for which of the following?
A. reviewing the draft scope of work and cost estimate✅
B. assisting the Recipient with uploading supporting documents into Grants Portal
C. reviewing the project and providing their concurrence in Grants Portal
D. answering the Essential Elements of Information by uploading the requested documentation in Grants Portal
Question 2. After the Applicant selects the “Sign” button, the dialogue box disappears. Which bar should now contain the appropriate information?
A. Sign Document✅
B. Review Document
C. Edit Document
D. Approve Document
Question 3. Which of the following statements is true regarding cost estimates?
A. The Applicant must submit documentation to support costs for their project.
B. FEMA validates the Recipient-developed cost estimate with the provided documentation.
C. Although the Recipient has the option to develop their own cost estimate, there are certain criteria that must be met for FEMA to review and approve it.
D. Once the Recipient makes their decision to have FEMA develop the cost estimate, the Program Delivery Manager sends the Applicant’s project to the Consolidated Resource Center.✅
Question 4. Which of the following is documentation the Applicant provides for the work completed?
A. cost documentation
B. volunteer documentation
C. labor documentation✅
D. account documentation
Question 5. If the Applicant selects FEMA to complete the scope of work on their behalf, the Applicant is still accountable for which of the following?
A. coordinating with Consolidated Resource Center
B. sending the Request for Information
C. reviewing the project and providing their concurrence in Grants Portal✅
D. reviewing the draft scope of work and cost estimate
Question 6. If Applicants write a scope of work they should organize it to follow the damaged items in which section?
A. Damage Cost and Dimensions
B. Damage Description and Dimensions✅
C. Damage Scope and Dimensions
D. Damage Cost and Description
Question 7. Which button is selected when the “Sign Document dialogue box appears, asking the Applicant for their signature?
A. Scroll to Sign
B. Tap to Sign
C. Select to Sign✅
D. Click to Sign
Question 8. Which of the following is the estimated amount of money required to complete the scope of work?
A. cost of funds
B. cost estimate✅
C. cost of work
D. cost of scope
Question 9. For Permanent Work, the Applicant needs to provide and retain which of the following documentation for the purpose of developing and validating the scope of work?
A. drawings, sketches, and plans of proposed or completed work✅
B. latitude and longitude location of temporary reduction sites
C. description of emergency response activities
D. debris monitor reports
Question 10. The scope of work is the result of which of the following?
A. Recipient induced damages
B. Applicant induced damages
C. general damages
D. codified damages✅
Question 11. In the Grants Portal, where does the Applicant locate the project for which they need to sign the scope of work and cost estimate?
A. My Dashboard
B. My Grant
C. My Portfolio
D. My Tasks✅
Question 12. In order to build or validate a cost estimate for contracts, the Applicant must provide which of the following?
A. contract approval✅
B. contract documentation
C. contract funding
D. contract estimates
Question 13. Which of the following statements about the scope of work validation process is false
A. Once FEMA validates the scope of work, it moves through a special considerations program compliance review.
B. If additional information is required during the review and validation, the Consolidated Resource Center will notify the Program Delivery Manager who will process the Request for Information.
C. After the Recipient submits their scope of work (if they are developing it independently), FEMA conducts a review of all documentation and validates the scope of work.
D. The Applicant must request the change in scope of work and receive approval prior to any work completed towards the new scope of work.✅
Question 14. Which of the following statements is false regarding cost estimates?
A. In order to build or validate a cost estimate for contracts, the Applicant must provide contract documentation.
B. If the Applicant uses supplies to complete the work, they must provide documentation to FEMA showing what supplies they used.✅
C. One type of documentation the Recipient provides is labor documentation for the work completed.
D. If the Applicant used any of their equipment to conduct work, FEMA will more than likely request documentation supporting its use.
Question 15. For Emergency Work, the Applicant needs to provide and retain which of the following documentation for the purpose of developing and validating the scope of work?
A. historic property designations or surveys
B. hydrologic and hydraulic studies
C. estimates for 50 percent Rule calculations
D. quantities of debris removed, reduced, and disposed✅
Question 16. Which of the following is the result of the codified damages in the Damage Description and Dimensions and describes what work the Applicant will undertake to address their damages?
A. scope of funds
B. scope of labor
C. scope of cost
D. scope of work✅
Question 17. Which page loads after the Applicant selects the correct project in the Grants Portal?
A. Project Management
B. Project Details
C. Project Scope✅
D. Project Materials
Question 18. After the Applicant submits their scope of work (if they are developing it independently), FEMA conducts a review of all documentation and does what with the scope of work?
A. prorates
B. validates✅
C. coordinates
D. mitigates
Question 19. Which of the following is closely linked with the scope of work for the project, because it identifies the estimated amount of money required to complete the scope of work?
A. cost accumulation
B. cost average
C. cost estimate✅
D. cost reference
Question 20. In the event that the Applicant wants to revise the scope of work, they provide a detailed justification and documentation to support the eligibility of the requested changes through:
A. Site Inspector
B. Project Manager
C. Recipient✅
D. Program Delivery Manager
Question 21. When the Applicant is completing their scope work, which software will they use, that is located in the project-specific profile?
A. DTS
B. WebTA
C. LCMS
D. Grants Portal✅
Question 22. The Applicant should consider which of the following when asked about their scope of work?
A. whether the work includes special considerations✅
B. if they want to sell the facility
C. How the damage occurred
D. the intended cost of repairing the facility
Question 23. Which of the following statements about the scope of the work validation process is true?
A. If the Site Manager begins work associated with a change before FEMA review and approval, it may jeopardize FEMA funding and hinder their application for Public Assistance.
B. If the Applicant begins work associated with a change before FEMA review and approval, it may jeopardize FEMA funding and hinder their application for Public Assistance.✅
C. If the Project Manager begins work associated with a change before FEMA review and approval, it may jeopardize FEMA funding and hinder their application for Public Assistance.
D. If the Recipient begins work associated with a change before FEMA review and approval, it may jeopardize FEMA funding and hinder their application for Public Assistance.
Question 24. If the Applicant chooses to develop their scope of work in Grants Portal, they must address which of the following?
A. document “work completed” and “work to be completed”✅
B. document “labor completed” and “future labor”
C. document “pending costs” and “future costs”
D. document “work pending” and “future work”
