[21 Test Answers] FEMA IS-215: Unified Federal Review Advisor Training

Here are the final exam answers to FEMA IS-215: Unified Federal Review Advisor Training: An Overview of the UFR Process.

Overview: The FEMA IS-215 was published on 8/22/2016 to teach environmental and historic preservation (EHP) Practitioners about the Unified Federal Review Process in order to improve interagency coordination and conduct more efficient and effective EHP reviews for disaster recovery projects.

Primary audience: The IS-215 course is for all FEMA EHP staff.

FEMA IS-215 test answers

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Question 1. Which of the following is a benefit of the UFR Process? 
A. Expedites EHP reviews
B. Improves consistency among federal agency EHP reviews
C. Encourages agencies to share data and project information
D. All of the above✅

Question 2. The ESA Matrix can be used to quickly assess species impacts. 
A. TRUE✅
B. FALSE

Question 3. All of the following tools and mechanisms may be developed and used prior to a disaster occuring except: 
A. Disaster-Specific MOU✅
B. UFR MOU
C. Prototype Programmatic Agreement
D. Data Sharing Agreement

Question 4. The Tools and Mechanisms are not implemented during multiple phases of disaster recovery. 
A. TRUE
B. FALSE✅

Question 5. Which is a responsibility of the UFR Advisor: 
A. Decide whether a disaster will benefit from the UFR Process
B. Complete EHP reviews and approve projects
C. Draft agency policies for disaster management
D. Coordinate with disaster recovery leadership on disaster-specific needs✅

Question 6. The UFR Process will: 
A. Expedite disaster recovery projects
B. Enhance consistency in EHP review processes across federal agencies
C. Assist federal and state agencies in better leveraging their resources and tools
D. All of the above✅

Question 7. The UFR Advisor is a field position whose main responsibility is interagency coordination across federal agencies. 
A. TRUE✅
B. FALSE

Question 8. The UFR Memorandum of Understanding establishes: 
A. Roles of federal agencies to the UFR Process
B. Responsibilities of federal agencies to the UFR Process
C. Commitments of federal agencies to the UFR Process
D. All of the above✅

Question 9. The UFR Advisor does not: 
A. Update and seek guidance from the FEMA Regional Environmental Officer (REO)
B. Identify opportunities for EHP efficiencies
C. Complete EHP reviews✅
D. Serve as the interagency coordinator for EHP compliance for disaster recovery projects

Question 10. The Disaster-Specific MOU does not address which of the following? 
A. Meeting coordination
B. Changing EHP requirements✅
C. Agency roles and responsibilities
D. Consultation timelines

Question 11. Which of the following formalizes UFR roles and responsibilities among 11 departments and agencies? 
A. Disaster-Specific MOU
B. Applicant Guide
C. UFR Webpage
D. UFR MOU✅

Question 12. The UFR Memorandum of Understanding does not include: 
A. Issue elevation procedures
B. Changes to EHP requirements✅
C. Authorities of the agencies involved to enter into the UFR Process
D. Definitions for terms used in conjunction with the UFR Process to provide a common understanding

Question 13. Which is not a true statement about the NDRF: 
A. The UFR Process does not integrate with the NRDF and must be implemented separately✅
B. Six Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) support the NDRF and can be activated, as needed
C. The NDRF establishes roles and responsibilities of recovery coordinators and other stakeholders
D. The NDRF provides recovery support to disaster-impacted tribes, states, and local jurisdictions

Question 14. Which of the following describes the UFR Process, the Tools and Mechanisms, and common EHP requirements that apply to disaster recovery projects? 
A. Data Sharing Agreement
B. Disaster-Specific MOU
C. Applicant Guide✅
D. Agency POC List

Question 15. The UFR Process changes EHP requirements. 
A. TRUE
B. FALSE✅

Question 16. The Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA) of 2013 is the primary source of the UFR Process statutory authority. 
A. TRUE✅
B. FALSE

Question 17. The FEMA EHP Advisor implements the Tools and Mechanisms if the UFR Advisor is not activated. 
A. TRUE✅
B. FALSE

Question 18. The UFR Advisor will engage with: 
A. National UFR Coordinator
B. FEMA REOs
C. EHP Advisor
D. All of the above✅

Question 19. Which of the following does not help to expedite EHP review for disaster recovery projects? 
A. Using proprietary data
B. Formalizing issue elevation and resolution processes and procedures✅
C. Training staff involved in disaster recovery on EHP review best practices
D. Sharing data among agencies

Question 20. The FEMA Prototype Programmatic Agreement for Section 106 of the NHPA allows agencies to expedite consultation for activities with limited potential to affect historic properties. 
A. TRUE✅
B. FALSE

Question 21. The National UFR Coordinator provides guidance on implementing the UFR Process to the UFR Advisor. 
A. TRUE✅
B. FALSE