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In the event of a tornado, the most effective social media platform to use to warn citizens would be? A. Twitter B. Flickr C. Youtube D. Blogs

A. Twitter

A rock festival has been planned for this weekend. The promoter and sponsor have been advertising the festival for weeks. On the day before the event, large crowds of teens and young adults swarmed into the area. Many spent the night drinking and using drugs. By the morning of the event, several fights had already broken out between competing local gangs. The Mayor and City Council want to cancel the festival, but the sponsor is balking. Which statement below describes the preferable way to deal with such an event? A. Agreement on who could cancel the event should have been reached during event planning. B. Private security guards should have negotiated with the gangs. C. The Mayor and City Council should have taken control and canceled the event. D. A barrier should have been erected to separate the gang members.

A. Agreement on who could cancel the event should have been reached during event planning.

Crowds are complex social structures that can assume roles that are different from the personalities of the individuals. Those who provide verbal support for crowd leaders are called: A. Cheerleaders. B. The active core. C. Observers. D. Ring leaders.

A. Cheerleaders.

Select the correct definition - Externa Affairs A. Coordinates the release of accurate, coordinated, timely and accessible public information to affected audiences, including the government, media, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector B. Information developed and disseminated in anticipation of, during, or after an emergency to provide specific life- and health-saving information C. Issuing a news release on a seatbelt law (public information); announcing a road closure due to a multiple-car accident (emergency public information) D. Information collected, assembled or maintained by an organization in connection with the transaction of official business and available for dissemination to the public

A. Coordinates the release of accurate, coordinated, timely and accessible public information to affected audiences, including the

At its initial meeting, the planning team should: Develop a mission statement. Develop the event objectives. ____________________________ A. Determine how many resources will be required to respond to incidents related to the event. B. Determine where the Incident Command Post will be located. C. Determine whether the event will require that a curfew be imposed. D. Determine the necessary components of the public safety plan.

A. Determine how many resources will be required to respond to incidents related to the event.

One reason for developing contingency plans for permit-approved special events is to: A. Evaluate high-risk, high-impact events more thoroughly. B. Prepare for events that may not run as planned. C. Ensure that nothing out of the ordinary occurs. D. Determine if the event is too risky to approve.

A. Evaluate high-risk, high-impact events more thoroughly.

Which of the following does not apply to Diversity matters? A. Hair Color B. Race C. Sexual Orientation D. Gender

A. Hair Color

By posting a video on Youtube, displaying an emergency response drill to a domestic terrorism situation, an emergency management agency succeeds in not only preparing first responders, but also in ___________________ A. Informing the public and helping the community feel at ease B. Helping viewers receive information in an emergency C. Promoting the need for inter-agency coordination D. Fostering understanding of other cultures

A. Informing the public and helping the community feel at ease

One of the advantages of the Incident Command System (ICS) is: A. It provides a framework for people from multiple agencies to work well together B. It uses organizational charts that can be provided to the news media C. It was created for first responders and is helpful at the beginning of an incident D. It has been proven effective during massive wildfire incidents

A. It provides a framework for people from multiple agencies to work well together

This transition level allows emergency managers to study the social media medium and language used in order to better understand the workings of the service. A. Level 1: Monitor B. Level 2: Control C. Level 3: Coordinate D. Level 4: Cooperate E. Level 5: Collaborate

A. Level 1: Monitor

An RSS feed allows an organization to publish new content on a website, blog or other platform and syndicate this to subscribers. RSS would be useful in establishing a social media presence because it: A. Makes it easier for people to subscribe to your webpage without having to go and visit it B. Forces people to visit your website in order to boost your site's visitor count C. There is no real benefit because it allows users to get information without having to support your organization's social media pages D. Automatically signs the user up to follow your Twitter and Facebook posts

A. Makes it easier for people to subscribe to your webpage without having to go and visit it

What is the most important external issue when using social media in emergency management? A. Nationally, 22 percent of adults do not use or have access to the internet B. An extended power outage could limit its effectiveness C. Social media servers are only able to host a small number of users D. Advertising can limit the reach of social media

A. Nationally, 22 percent of adults do not use or have access to the internet

One way for special event planners to gather information about event specifics is to require the promoter or sponsor to: A. Obtain permits. B. Provide testimonials from other venues. C. Post a bond. D. Survey potential event participants.

A. Obtain permits.

The purpose of public safety special event planning is to: A. Plan for incidents that might impact or result from the event. B. Increase the budget for public service agencies. C. Ensure a successful event for the promoter or sponsor. D. Bring more events to the community.

A. Plan for incidents that might impact or result from the event.

PIOs need to have a complete understanding of the community's demographics in order to: A. Select the right media to reach the target audience B. Identify all the news media covering the area C. Quantify results when evaluating public information efforts D. Identify opportunities for public awareness campaigns

A. Select the right media to reach the target audience

The following tips can help you to communicate clearly and concisely with co-workers and FEMA customers EXCEPT: A. Speaking loudly and extremely slowly. B. Focus on slowing down your speech. Try not to rush your communication. Where language differences exist, presentation in different relevant languages promotes diversity. D. Using normal conversational cadence is respectful of cultural differences

A. Speaking loudly and extremely slowly.

Communicating public information messages internally to the workforce is important because it allows the PIO to: A. Test the message on a " safe" audience B. Add to the measurable statistics C. Enlist support and involvement of organization personnel while communicating a consistent message D. Demonstrate commitment to the organization

A. Test the message on a " safe" audience

One key benefit that the use of social media gives emergency response organizations during times of disaster is? A. The ability to connect directly to people in need of assistance B. It is accessible by a limited number of people who will pass the information along C. The ability to reach elected officials D. It can pinpoint the location of disaster victims

A. The ability to connect directly to people in need of assistance

Providing good public information helps people make the right decisions at the right time and can instill public confidence in the organization, which is primarily important because: A. The public will then have confidence in the organization's ability to manage the incident. B. It is the job of the PIO to create a positive impression of the organization. C. Leadership will judge the PIO based on how the public feels about the organization. D. The organization can reduce public criticism of the emergency management efforts.

A. The public will then have confidence in the organization's ability to manage the incident.

In support of the third goal of FEMA's action plan, FEMA leaders at all levels must recognize that diversity management is a significant part of their role as FEMA's leaders, and that they are held accountable for sustaining a _________ workforce. A. diverse B. calm C. high-energy D. productive

A. diverse

Which of the following electronic and information technology products is not required to meet Section 508 guidance: A. emails B. products that store, process, transmit, convert, duplicate, or receive electronic information C. videos D. public-facing and internal websites

A. emails

The term "diversity" is often associated with race and ethnicity; however, diversity encompasses both external and _________ characteristics that make each of us unique. A. internal B. biographical C. statistical D. personal

A. internal

Social marketing A. theory is an important component of strategic communications planning process. B. requires in-depth focus groups to focus the message. C. is a failed theory and should not be used by modern public information officers. D. is only useful on television infomercials.

A. theory is an important component of strategic communications planning process.

Supporting information can be described as: A. Another way to express your key message B. A validation of your key message C. Backgrounders D. Photos, charts, and graphics

B. A validation of your key message

If you make a cultural communication misstep, the best thing to do is to: A. Explain the policy that justifies your actions. B. Apologize and express a willingness to learn. C. Avoid causing more harm by pretending that nothing happened. D. File a report to document the incident.

B. Apologize and express a willingness to learn.

The use of ___________________________ is/are a good way to protect the bases of temporary structures from damage by vehicular traffic. A. Yellow safety tape B. Buffer zones C. Orange snow fencing D. Variable signs

B. Buffer zones

The benefit of posting pictures of flooding after a major storm is? A. Communicating directly and responding to false or conflicting information B. Building situation awareness throughout the community C. Saving lives in a fast moving disaster event D. Building community resilience through prevention, mitigation and preparedness

B. Building situation awareness throughout the community

You notice that an association of nursing homes in your county has an active Twitter account. Your association has been having trouble getting them involved in emergency preparation drills, so you decide to monitor their accounts, to follow their tweets and participate in the conversation when appropriate. By doing so you are able to: A. Reach a larger group of constituents B. Communicate more directly and effectively with constituents C. Save lives through rapid communication D. Build community resilience through prevention, mitigation and preparedness efforts by promotion of participation in government

B. Communicate more directly and effectively with constituents

Characteristics of a newsworthy incident include: timeliness, proximity, prominence, uniqueness, human interest, and: A. Visual interest B. Conflict C. An easily understood situation D. Media agenda

B. Conflict

___________________________ is a main factor in determining stage configuration. A. Whether the venue has a temporary or permanent stage B. The necessity to erect temporary platforms C. Expected crowd behavior D. Whether temporary seating will be used

C. Expected crowd behavior

A national organization has been issued a permit to demonstrate at the State capitol building. An opposing group has threatened to turn out to disrupt the demonstration. Public safety officials are concerned that the demonstration may turn violent. What should they do? A. Revoke the organization's demonstration permit. B. Develop contingency plans to address the potentially violent situation. C. Activate the National Guard. D. Forbid the opposing group from demonstrating.

B. Develop contingency plans to address the potentially violent situation.

The process for ensuring that a public information message was accurately conveyed is typically called: A. Message mapping B. Dissemination C. Tracking and documentation D. Media analysis

B. Dissemination

Social marketing is the use of commercial marketing principles to: A. Promote government programs and activities B. Influence an audience to modify behavior C. Sell government or nonprofit products and programs D. Enhance social media

B. Influence an audience to modify behavior

Organizing the information in a news release so that the important information comes first is called: A. AP style B. Inverted pyramid C. JIC style D. Journalistic style

B. Inverted pyramid

User Pays policies are intended to: A. Transfer the costs of the event to the public safety agencies. B. Offset the costs of public services at special events. C. Discourage the promoters from making excessive profits. D. Cover overtime costs for event staff employed by the promoter or sponsor.

B. Offset the costs of public services at special events.

Whether you are handling a routine emergency, organizing for a special event, or managing the response to a major disaster, the five major management functions that must be covered are: Command ___________________ Planning Logistics Finance/Administration A. Control B. Operations C. Tactics D. Response

B. Operations

The Public Information Officer, the Safety Officer, and the Liaison Officer are all part of the: A. General Staff. B. Operations Section. C. Command Staff. D. Logistics Section.

B. Operations Section.

Because ___________________________ provide a less confrontational security presence, this technique has been effective with young audiences. A. Plain-clothes security guards B. Peer security personnel C. Private security guards D. Younger uniformed police officers

B. Peer security personnel

Having a pre-event emergency plan in place will help: A. The promoter or sponsor avoid paying for local emergency services. B. Reduce response times for first-response agencies. C. Sell an unpopular event to the community. D. Increase revenue to the community by attracting out-of-town spectators

B. Reduce response times for first-response agencies.

A special event: Is nonroutine. Places a strain on community resources. May involve a large number of people. ___________________________________ A. Includes large numbers of vendors. B. Requires special permits or additional planning, preparation, and mitigation. C. Brings a large amount of revenue to the jurisdiction. D. Draws participants from outside the jurisdiction.

B. Requires special permits or additional planning, preparation, and mitigation.

A special events hazard analysis should include analysis of: A. Mutual aid agreements that are in place. B. Special and unique hazards inherent in the event. C. Resources available through the State. D. Police staffing that is typical on that day of the week

B. Special and unique hazards inherent in the event.

What advantages does the Internet offer for sharing news that Old Media does not? A. There are more people who use the internet than there are that listen to AM radio B. The social media are updated 24 hours a day so news can be shared when it occurs C. When information is posted, people can comment on it and share it with others D. Only very reliable sources can post information

B. The social media are updated 24 hours a day so news can be shared when it occurs

Which best exemplifies the use of social media to save lives in a fast moving disaster event? A. Updating a blog with the locations of application centers for disaster assistance loans B. Tweeting warnings of road closures and hazardous conditions during a snow storm C. Using Youtube to post videos from the County Executive at a ceremony honoring disaster survivors D. Posting pictures of property damage to Flickr after a tornado

B. Tweeting warnings of road closures and hazardous conditions during a snow storm

A theme that begins in this course and is carried throughout the Public Information Training Series, the "95/5" concept A. is a management concept unique to public information management. B. describes a writing technique applied to social media content. C. is presented as a bad example of pubic information management. D. takes its origin from two sources: management consultant D. Edward Deming and Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto.

B. describes a writing technique applied to social media content.

The " sales pitch" used during infomercials is an example of A. media relations. B. social marketing. C. social media. D. incident action planning.

B. social marketing.

Communities may not take needed actions unless disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation information is communicated: A. to the heads of the households. B. using messages and languages that are culturally appropriate and easily understood. C. by the highest authority in the area. D. frequently and in every format available.

B. using messages and languages that are culturally appropriate and easily understood.

Diversity is: A. Part of mandatory quotas required by the Civil Rights Act. B. Primarily the responsibility of specialists working in human resources and equal employment opportunity. C. About being inclusive of individual differences such as communication styles. D. Related to race and ethnicity rather than internal aspects such as work experiences.

C. About being inclusive of individual differences such as communication styles.

The 8-Step Communication Model includes: A. Assess current situation B. Develop and pre-test materials C. All of the above D. Develop an action plan

C. All of the above

Delivering a public information safety campaign is A. Considered reactive PIO work B. will always cost an agency budgeted funds C. Considered proactive PIO work D. Is not a role played by a PIO

C. Considered proactive PIO work

To help reunite lost children with their parents or guardians, event planners should: A. Require children to be restrained by hand-holding or in strollers. B. Announce the names of lost children at the end of the event. C. Designate "meet me" locations throughout the site. D. Hire security personnel to look for lost children.

C. Designate "meet me" locations throughout the site.

All of the following are examples of ways that valuing diversity makes the workforce stronger EXCEPT: A. It promotes an understanding between people, creating a stronger, more focused team B. Employees learn from one another and get different perspectives C. Employees find other people who agree with them more and they band together, creating a competitive environment that makes everyone work harder. D. An inclusive and diverse workplace motivates employees to perform to the best of their abilities.

C. Employees find other people who agree with them more and they band together, creating a competitive environment that makes everyone work harder.

Which of the following statements about disability etiquette is FALSE: A. Respond graciously to requests. B. ALWAYS...Ask before you act! C. It's ok to pet a service dog if he doesn't look busy. D. Think before you speak.

C. It's ok to pet a service dog if he doesn't look busy.

Culture influences all of the following EXCEPT FOR: A. Ability to empathize with disaster survivors. B. Beliefs and reactions to situations. C. Notions of time D. Values that influence decision-making.

C. Notions of time

The placement of launch pads for pyrotechnic displays must anticipate the: A. Time of year. B. Level of audience control. C. Prevailing wind direction and strength. D. Desirability of ground displays.

C. Prevailing wind direction and strength.

One of the many advantages of using a team approach to planning for special events is: A. More people become aware of the promoter's or sponsor's intent and can determine whether a bond is necessary. B. Response agencies can agree on whether or not the event requires the use of an ICS structure. C. Professional relationships developed during planning translate into better cooperation during emergencies. D. Public safety agencies can unite to oppose the event.

C. Professional relationships developed during planning translate into better cooperation during emergencies.

Someone has spread a rumor about an ongoing disaster and the emergency management organization uses its Facebook page to correct the information. This exemplifies how social media can be used to: A. Foster transparency and accountability B. Communicate more effectively and directly with constituents C. Respond quickly and effectively to new, incorrect or conflicting data D. Build situational awareness

C. Respond quickly and effectively to new, incorrect or conflicting data

By allowing a community group to repost your content, and following them in order to support them where you can and to insure your content is represented properly, your organization is able to: A. Reach a larger group of constituents B. Foster transparency and accountability C. Respond to new, incorrect, or conflicting information D. Build situational awareness

C. Respond to new, incorrect, or conflicting information

In order to increase your capacity to manage social media communication, in particular during a crisis when social networks are very active with posts, an option would be to: A. Only focus on posts from or about victims B. Defer monitoring of social media until the workload dies down C. Use pre-identified, trained volunteers D. Block users from posting information about anything other than the crisis at hand

C. Use pre-identified, trained volunteers

Which type of Social Media platform is the most like Old Media? A. Twitter: Fewer characters are allowed per post so information must be precisely worded B. Facebook: Most postings are carefully researched and unbiased C. Youtube: the use of video mimics the format of televised news broadcasts D. Blogging: allows for a single author with limited public interaction

C. Youtube: the use of video mimics the format of televised news broadcasts

A Public Information Officer (PIO) for a public safety or emergency management agency might expect to spend what portion of his or her time on activities directly related to incident response or recovery? A. 95% B. 50% C. 25% D. 5%

D. 5%

Planners should assign ___________________ to events that are expected to draw very large crowds and impact mobility throughout the community. A. Volunteer traffic controllers B. A motorcycle squad C. Public transportation D. A traffic management group

D. A traffic management group

A multidisciplinary planning team should be composed of the promoter or sponsor and all: A. Community groups that may be affected by the event. B. Members of nongovernmental organizations that might be interested in the event. C. Vendors who wish to participate in the event. D. Agencies that hold a stake in the event.

D. Agencies that hold a stake in the event.

Diversity also applies to the different generations in the workplace. Generations may have different (choose all that apply): A. values B. ideas C. attitudes toward authority D. All of the above

D. All of the above

It is important when you first start using social media, to create a trial account because this will allow you to: A. Become familiar with the program B. Decide which social media outlet best fits your needs C. Make small mistakes without having to worry about the impact D. All of the above

D. All of the above

One example of how social media can be used to build community resilience by the promotion of participation in government, would be to A. Allowing community groups to repost your content and offering support in their discussion of the materials B. Engage community groups through their social media presence. C. Interacting with community members regarding their expectations of your organization D. All of the above

D. All of the above

The best reason for evaluating the measurement of your social media impact is to: A. Compare the success of your agency to those in neighboring counties and states B. Identify the most popular social media platforms for posting messages C. Look at ways to adjust content to reach a wider audience D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What is a major internal concern that could affect the incorporation of social media into emergency management? A. How to track, use and protect citizen's privacy and personal information B. Security policies and restrictions related to IT systems C. Staff may not be familiar with the applications D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What is the most useful advantage of social media in an emergency response effort? A. Being able to communicate directly with constituents B. The ability to build situational awareness C. The speed in which information can be delivered directly to the public D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of these advantages to social media as a New Media, could also be viewed as a disadvantage? A. Multiple channels and ways of presenting information B. Information is shared faster by cutting out the middle man C. Often free to join and use and can be used by billions of people D. Anyone with access and minimal skills can post and repurpose information gathered

D. Anyone with access and minimal skills can post and repurpose information gathered

The PIO's primary responsibility to organizational leadership as an advisor is to: A. Develop relationships with other organizations' PIOs B. Set up interviews and write talking points C. Be an intermediary between leadership and the news media D. Assess situations for public information implications

D. Assess situations for public information implications

What is the most important change the internet and social media has brought to sharing information? A. Not much has changed B. Press releases are more important than they were with Old Media C. The internet is available 24/7 D. Average citizens are given a voice and can interact with others about information given or received

D. Average citizens are given a voice and can interact with others about information given or received

In order to be more cost effective, it is important when establishing a support structure to: A. Find employees with social media experience and put them in charge of your program B. Enlist local graduate students to manage your social media presence C. Hire enough staff to assure 24-hour coverage to monitor social media D. Be creative in using current staff and to cross train on the different platforms used

D. Be creative in using current staff and to cross train on the different platforms used

The FEMA Diversity Council Serve as "change agents" focused on creating a "culture of diversity" across FEMA through (Select ALL that apply): A. visible commitment and frequent communication. B. reporting and disciplining all employee behavior that does not support diversity. C. by making diversity a key factor in organizational planning. D. Both A and C.

D. Both A and C.

All of the following are goals of FEMA's Diversity Action Plan EXCEPT FOR: A. Build a sustained leadership commitment to a diverse FEMA through education, accountability, and total workforce engagement. B. Build, develop, retain and engage a diverse workforce. C. Build a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion D. Build a work environment that minimizes differences in perspectives and outlooks.

D. Build a work environment that minimizes differences in perspectives and outlooks.

An example of fostering transparency and accountability would be to: A. Stream live video from the agency's Emergency Operations Center B. Post information about a wildfire in a neighboring county C. Tweeting the location of vaccination sites during a flu pandemic D. Correct misinformation concerning a failing pumping station during a severe rainstorm

D. Correct misinformation concerning a failing pumping station during a severe rainstorm

Taking information-gathering tasks, that would normally be done by in house, dedicated staff, and outsourcing to the public is known as: A. Community-collaboration B. Public-assistance C. Volunteer-reinforcement D. Crowd-sourcing

D. Crowd-sourcing

If your message contains a lot of details and your audience is unfamiliar with the subject, you may want to use a: A. Public Service Announcement B. Media Advisory C. Statement D. Fact Sheet

D. Fact Sheet

Which position is responsible for establishing incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for managing an incident. A. Planning Section Chief B. Event Planning Team C. Operations Section Chief D. Incident Commander

D. Incident Commander

Which transition level is designed to begin the process of public participation? A. Level 1: Monitor B. Level 2: Command C. Level 3: Coordinate D. Level 4: Cooperate E. Level 5: Collaborate

D. Level 4: Cooperate

Groups with more diverse members are effective at solving difficult problems because they: A. Share responsibility equally among group members. B. Debate every small nuance of each issue or problem. C. Establish a traditional leadership structures to facilitate rapid decision-making D. Leverage the different opinions and outlooks of the group members.

D. Leverage the different opinions and outlooks of the group members.

One area of great concern in special events planning is the physical setup of the event. Both temporary and permanents structures must comply with: A. The Job Aid Manual included in this course. B. The planning team's safety recommendations. C. Items pointed out during inspection. D. Local building codes.

D. Local building codes.

If additional response resources are thought to be required for an incident at a special event, a good option for obtaining those resources is to: A. Develop mutual aid and assistance agreements with neighboring communities. B. Purchase the needed resources. C. Request the resources from the State. D. Obtain the resources through a DHS grant.

D. Obtain the resources through a DHS grant.

Review the statements below. Which statement is TRUE? A. Reactions to disaster warnings are similar across cultures. B. Cultural values remain constant and unchanging through life. C. Diversity is simply a matter of being nice to others. D. Recognizing generational traits is part of understanding workforce diversity

D. Recognizing generational traits is part of understanding workforce diversity

An appreciation of diversity helps build relationships that foster __________-based preparedness. A. individual B. financial C. personality D. community

D. community

The role of the pubic information officer A. is strictly dictated by the National Qualification System position task book. B. is to wait for direction from the incident commander. C. includes reporting to the Operations Section Chief during an incident response. D. has become ever more complex as the challenge of delivering messages has evolved.

D. has become ever more complex as the challenge of delivering messages has evolved.

The term Gender Identity refers to: A. describing other people's perception of a person's gender. B. describing a person's gender assignment at birth. C. identifying a person's curiosity about the opposite gender. D. identifying a person's internal psychological sense of their gender.

D. identifying a person's internal psychological sense of their gender.

The public information officer for an organization A. should clear all public documents with neighboring agencies before release. B. is not bound by public record laws. C. will transfer to a planning position if no media covers an incident. D. should be knowledgeable, assertive, credible, flexible, able to perform under pressure and accessible.

D. should be knowledgeable, assertive, credible, flexible, able to perform under pressure and accessible.

An emergency management agency uses Youtube to post videos on how to prepare for disasters. Which level of transition does this fall under? A. Level 1: Monitor B. Level 2: Command C. Level 3: Coordinate D. Level 4: Cooperate E. Level 5: Collaborate

E. Level 5: Collaborate

(T/F) According to the U.S. Census Bureau, our population is becoming more racially and ethnically similar.

FALSE

(T/F) Being nice to each other is enough for optimizing diversity.

FALSE

(T/F) Diversity is the same thing as equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action.

FALSE

(T/F) During deployment of the disaster workforce, the Federal Coordinating Officer has the sole responsibility for fostering a positive and inclusive culture.

FALSE

(T/F) Section 508 only effects employees who work with technology and procurement, not employees such as meeting coordinators, content authors, or professional disaster response employees

FALSE

(T/F) Because each special event is somewhat different from others, a hazard analysis should be conducted prior to each event.

TRUE

(T/F) Diversity is generally defined as acknowledging, understanding, accepting, valuing, and celebrating the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique.

TRUE

(T/F) Something as simple as the way you introduce yourself can bridge cultural differences and improve understanding of disaster assistance programs.

TRUE

(T/F) Sponsors of organized auto races conducted by professional racing organizations at permanent facilities typically have sophisticated contingency plans available.

TRUE

(T/F) Spontaneous events present unique difficulties to public safety personnel because they offer no warning.

TRUE

(T/F) When assessing food safety measures at a special event, the planning team should consider the vendor compliance with appropriate State and local regulations related to food preparation, handling, distribution, and storing of food.

TRUE

Hampton is a rural community in the Midwest. The local high school football team has just won the State championship. The team has never won a championship in any sport before. The community is sponsoring a parade to celebrate the win. Thousands of people are expected to turn out for the event, including many from surrounding communities. There isn't much time to plan the parade, and the Mayor is concerned about whether Hampton's fourperson police department can manage traffic and control the anticipated crowd. Is this event a special event? A. Yes B. No

YES