[10 Test Answers] IS-139.A: Exercise Design and Development

Note: IS-139.A: Exercise Design and Development has been retired without a replacement.

FEMA IS-139.A test answers

Question 1. What is missing from this scope? This full-scale exercise is to test the emergency fire response on John Wayne Airport Runway C. The emphasis will be on processes and decision-making, particularly communication, problem identification, and problem resolution.
A. Exercise Type
B. Duration✅
C. Emergency Type
D. Location

Question 2. Given the two sample narratives provided, you can extrapolate that a narrative provides:
A. helps the learner anticipate issues
B. sets the mood✅
C. evaluation points
D. decisions about resources

Question 3. Which item is an example of communication enhancements?
A. Bullhorn
B. Internet radio
C. Monitors/Scanners✅
D. None of the Above

Question 4. Which of these basic components of an exercise program is the beginning of the exercise development phase?
A. Execute the Exercise Process
B. Identify Costs and Liabilities
C. Initial Planning meeting✅
D. Gain Senior Leader Support

Question 5. Included within the Master Scenario of Events List (MSEL), are the time, messages/events, and:
A. Expected Actions✅
B. Response
C. Messages
D. Duration

Question 6. Given the two sample narratives provided, you can extrapolate that a order to motivate participants, a narrative must:
A. capture participant attention✅
B. clearly identify goals
C. provide verification of the actions taken
D. analyze requirements

Question 7. Expected Actions within the Master Scenario of Events List (MSEL):
A. communicates the messages put out to the public
B. reveals who should do what in response to each message
C. sets the stage for participants to make decisions✅
D. determines what should be evaluated

Question 8. Which SMART objective includes objectives that are numeric or descriptive measures that focus on observable actions and outcomes?
A. Measurable✅
B. Relevant
C. Specific
D. Achievable

Question 9. Given the two sample narratives provided, you can extrapolate that a narrative:
A. defers action to later
B. transmits emergency messages to Twitter
C. gathers or verifies information
D. sets the stage for later action✅

Question 10. What is missing from this scope? This tabletop exercise will be conducted at the EOC cafeteria testing earthquake emergency operations.
A. Exercise Type
B. Duration✅
C. Emergency Type
D. Location