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Question 1

Pandemic influenzas cannot be distinguished from seasonal influenzas.

A. True
B. False

Answer 1

B. False

Question 2

In response to the threat of an influenza pandemic, the Federal government specifically created which of the following?

A. Pandemic Phases Timeline
B. National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
C. NSPD-51/HSPD-20
D. FPC 65

Answer 2

B. National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

Question 3

Pandemic influenzas generally begin:

A. In areas, such as airplanes, where air is recirculated.
B. When temperatures become cold enough to keep the virus from dying.
C. When drinking water becomes contaminated.
D. In swine, birds, or other animals

Answer 3

D. In swine, birds, or other animals

Question 4

Essential functions _______________ in a pandemic situation.

A. May be reduced to minimal levels
B. Are not required to be continued
C. Can usually be continued from the primary facility or through social distancing
D. Must be transferred to the devolution site

Answer 4

A. May be reduced to minimal levels

Question 5

Unlike colds, pandemic influenzas:

A. Cannot be passed from human to human.
B. Strike in “waves” that may last as long as 8 to 12 weeks.
C. Are not accompanied by a cough.
D. Must be tracked to a source to determine whether they are truly pandemics.

Answer 5

B. Strike in “waves” that may last as long as 8 to 12 weeks.

Question 6

Because many fatalities can be expected during a pandemic, it is important for the planning team to consider:

A. Truncated hiring procedures for replacement personnel.
B. Restrictions on the handling of infected remains.
C. Cold-storage units for temporary morgue facilities.
D. Protocols for notifying family members.

Answer 6

D. Protocols for notifying family

Question 7

Due to advances in modern science, an influenza pandemic vaccine would be available immediately after a pandemic started.

A. True
B. False

Answer 7

B. False

Question 8

A pandemic situation may cause emergency dispatch and response operations to:

A. Improve reaction time.
B. Increase the number of responders.
C. Be slower than usual.
D. Stop using supplemental personnel.

Answer 8

C. Be slower than usual.

Question 9

During a pandemic, goods and services may become scarce as a result of:

A. Black market operations.
B. Restrictions on travel into and out of affected areas.
C. Unwillingness to purchase goods and services due to fear of contamination.
D. Hoarding by the citizens.

Answer 9

D. Hoarding by the citizens.

Question 10

A mitigation strategy to ensure adequate supplies and services during a pandemic is:

A. Consolidating supplies at one location.
B. Developing standby contracts.
C. Keeping an inventory.
D. Rationing.

Answer 10

D. Rationing.

Question 11

10. Orders of succession should be at least ______ deep during a pandemic.

A. 8
B. 7
C. 6
D. 5

Answer 11

D. 5

Question 12

First responders can benefit from social distancing during a pandemic.

A. True
B. False

Answer 12

A. True

Question 13

Pandemic influenzas are tracked according to:

A. The speed at which the influenza spreads.
B. Matrixes established by the Federal Government.
C. The area of the world in which they first appear.
D. The number of people affected and the spread of the infection.

Answer 13

D. The number of people affected and the spread of the infection.

Question 14

Which of the following is the major concern for influenza pandemic planning?

A. Personal hygiene
B. Poultry shortages
C. Physical damage to government facilities
D. Workforce absenteeism

Answer 14

D. Workforce absenteeism

Question 15

Relocating personnel and equipment to multiple locations is a protective measure employers can take during a pandemic.

A. True
B. False

Answer 15

A. True

Question 16

5. During a pandemic, a major consideration for first-response agencies is the:

A. Unworkability of social distancing for responders.
B. Requirement to decontaminate equipment.
C. Loss of mutual-aid capability.
D. Possible need to call in a volunteer force.

Answer 16

C. Loss of mutual-aid capability.

Question 17

4. During a pandemic, jurisdictions should be alert for:

A. The desire of public health agencies to control vaccine distribution.
B. Possible contamination of vaccines.
C. Disputes among communities over the distribution of vaccines.
D. The development of black market outlets for counterfeit vaccines.

Answer 17

? D. The development of black market outlets for counterfeit vaccines.

Question 18

The Federal Government recommends that employers plan for workforce absenteeism up to _____ during the height of a pandemic wave.

A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 40%
D. 55%

Answer 18

C. 40%

Question 19

There are no differences between traditional continuity planning and pandemic planning.

A. True
B. False

Answer 19

B. False

Question 20

Keeping vital records up to date is less important in a pandemic because the workforce will not have to relocate.

A. True
B. False

Answer 20

B. False