[15 Test Answers] FEMA IS-241C: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

Here are the FEMA test answers to IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving.

Overview: The FEMA IS-241.C course was published on 8/13/2021 to enable participants to improve their decision-making skills.

FEMA IS-241.C test answers

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Question 1. The number and magnitude of decisions and problems that must be addressed during an emergency are a direct outgrowth of: 
A. The steps of the problem-solving model.
B. The length of the execution phase of the decision-making cycle.
C. Decisions that were or were not made during the planning process.✅
D. The size of the decision-making group.

Question 2. Which of the following techniques can be used to narrow options for increased decision-making effectiveness? 
A. Agreeing on a set of win/lose techniques.
B. Applying different analytical approaches. 
C. Using weighted voting or multivoting techniques.✅
D. Conducting brainstorming sessions.

Question 3. Which of the following practices can make a group’s decision-making process more effective? 
A. Forming smaller groups and working groups.
B. Permitting member roles to remain uncertain.
C. Requiring agreement that the decision is the optimal one.
D. Promoting the use of groupthink.✅

Question 4. Which of the following is an advantage of group decision-making? 
A. It tends to limit the discussion of the problem.
B. It is successful when time is limited and leadership is absent.
C. It is more likely to be influenced by a vocal few.
D. It provides a broader perspective.✅

Question 5. The initial step of the six-step problem-solving model is to: 
A. Identify the problem.✅
B. Explore alternatives
C. Clarify values.
D. Develop an approach.

Question 6. Which of the following factors can impede decision-making in an incident? 
A. Fatigue and stress.✅
B. Common priorities.
C. Common operating picture.
D. Forming smaller groups.

Question 7. Group decision-making is a good approach when: 
A. The situation is simple and the consequences are insignificant.
B. There is time for deliberation and consensus building.✅
C. There is little to no need for commitment or buy-in.
D. The decision is likely to cause serious conflict among the people affected by it.

Question 8. Which of the following is a limitation of group decision-making? 
A. It is less likely to be influenced by a vocal few.
B. It may get bogged down by overanalysis or influenced by haste.✅
C. It reduces the use of discussion in order to lessen uncertainties.
D. It unleashes the creative potential of team members in developing alternatives.

Question 9. When selecting an alternative, choose the one that comes closest to solving the problem with: 
A. The most alternatives and fewest options.
B. The most advantages and fewest disadvantages.✅
C. The most options and fewest disadvantages.
D. The most advantages and fewest alternatives.

Question 10. Individual decision-making is a good approach when: 
A. The leader has enough expertise to make a good decision.✅
B. The decision will directly impact many agencies, individuals, or community members.
C. The decision is complex with many possible solutions.
D. Commitment to the decision by other people is critical.

Question 11. The steps of the analytical problem-solving model include: identifying the problem, _______, selecting alternatives, implementing a solution, and evaluating the situation. 
A. Explore alternatives✅
B. Identifying the root cause
C. Building an implementation plan.
D. Identifying the stakeholders.

Question 12. The analytical problem-solving model helps minimize impediments to: 
A. Stress reduction.
B. Decision making.
C. A common operating picture.✅
D. Creative potential.

Question 13. Under stress decision-makers are more likely to: 
A. Exhibit poor judgment.✅
B. Engage with other key players for longer periods of time.
C. Focus on longer-range alternatives.
D. Avoid conflict with other key players.

Question 14. Having a problem-solving model is what? 
A. More effective in emergency situations.✅
B. A time-consuming option for groups making decisions.
C. Less effective in emergency situations.
D. An time-consuming option for individual decision-makers.

Question 15. Which of the following is a limitation of group decision-making? 
A. It requires adequate time and good leadership to be successful.✅
B. It reduces ownership and buy-in.
C. It unleashes the creative potential of team members in developing alternatives.
D. It reduces the use of discussion in order to lessen uncertainties.