Final Exam for: IS-1005: Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Privacy Act Statement (Public Law 93 579) Each time that this test is loaded, you will
... [Show More] receive a unique set of questions and answers. The test questions are scrambled to protect the integrity of the exam. 1. Under the Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for Permanent Work, the Applicant is granted flexibility in repairing and rebuilding eligible facilities. A. minimal B. complete C. more D. less 2. When determining the reasonableness of Direct Administrative Costs, FEMA considers whether the employee's skill level is appropriate for the activities performed and: A. whether a portion of the Direct Administrative Cost allowance should be withheld B. if the work could have been performed by a pre-qualified contractor C. the level of effort required to perform an activity D. why the employee was hired for those specific job duties 3. All of the following are options for the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for Debris Removal except: A. reduced Debris Removal B. recycling Revenue C. FEMA-Accepted Debris Management Plan D. reimbursement of Straight-Time for Force Account Labor4. Choose the false statement about Consolidation of Multiple Fixed Cost Estimate Grants. A. An Applicant may consolidate grants from different Categories of Work (Category C-G) or consolidate within the same Category of Work. B. The consolidated grant may be used to restore the pre-disaster condition of all or some of the Applicant's facilities. C. Consolidation of Multiple Fixed Cost Estimate Grants provides less flexibility to Applicants in completing their projects. D. An Applicant can decide to use Consolidation of Multiple Fixed Cost Estimate Grants when it combines two or more fixed estimate grants into a single grant. 5. All of the following are special considerations for Alternative Procedures except which one? A. Hazard mitigation B. Environmental and historic preservation C. Contractors D. Insurance 6. An example of a special consideration that must be documented is: A. Dumping debris in a landfill B. Use of Grants Portal C. Staffing requirements D. Choosing a contractor 7. How does FEMA cap consolidated fixed cost estimate grants? A. As separate amounts for each individual fixed estimate grant. B. At the combined amount of the eligible costs for the formerly separate, individual fixed estimate grants. C. In separate phases as each project is completed and deemed eligible. D. By the amount of ineligible costs for each of the individual grants. 8. Expenses the Applicant incurs from administering and managing Public Assistance awards that are directly chargeable to a specific project are called: A. Eligible Administrative Costs B. Direct Administrative Costs C. Public Assistance Grant Costs D. Direct Project Costs9. All of the following are objectives of Public Assistance Alternative Procedures for Direct Administrative Costs except: A. to increase administrative duties associated with Public Assistance awards B. to reduce the administrative burden on FEMA, the Recipient, and the Applicant C. to incentivize timely submission of projects for closeout D. to ensure Applicants provide timely and complete information and documentation to FEMA 10. Which type of government creates the laws, regulations, and requirements that affect special considerations for Applicants' projects? A. State and local B. Federal and Tribal C. Federal, State, local, Tribal, and Territorial D. Federal and State 11. The Program Delivery Manager will discuss the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program with Applicants at what meeting? A. Recovery Scoping Meeting B. Kick-off Meeting C. Program Delivery Plan Meeting D. Damage Inventory Meeting 12. Under the Alternative Procedures Pilot Program, the Applicant will receive how much of the Alternate Project cost? A. 75% of the eligible cost and 25% of the ineligible cost B. 75% of the eligible cost C. 90% of the eligible cost D. The full eligible cost13. Choose the true statement about pre-qualifying contractors. A. When pre-qualifying contractors, Applicants must comply with Federal procurement requirements such as competitive bidding. B. Applicants can choose pre-qualified debris removal contractors after the incident occurs. C. A pre-qualified contractor is entitled to a "stand-by" contract. D. When pre-qualifying contractors, Applicants do not have to comply with Federal procurement requirements. 14. What was the origin of the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program? A. Sandy Recovery Improvement Act B. Hurricane Recovery Act C. United States Recovery Act D. Louisiana Improvement Act 15. To participate in the Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for Permanent Work, an Applicant must agree to what type of grant? A. Fixed estimate B. Indeterminate estimate C. Changeable estimate D. Phased estimate 16. Permanent Work under the Alternative Procedures Pilot Program is considered what type of project? A. Non-capped B. Capped C. Incomplete D. Open-ended17. What are the two courses of action that Applicants can take when creating a cost estimate? A. Applicants may create their own cost estimate or request FEMA to develop a cost estimate. B. Applicants may create their own cost estimate or request the Recipient to develop a cost estimate. C. Applicants may request the Recipient to develop a cost estimate or use an outside vendor to develop a cost estimate. D. Applicants may request FEMA to develop a cost estimate or request the Recipient to develop a cost estimate. 18. For Work Completed, the Applicant must demonstrate compliance with applicable special considerations by providing what? A. Documentation B. Regulations C. Demolition D. Grants funds 19. Choose the true statement about Public Assistance Alternative Procedures. A. FEMA does not require the fixed estimate grant feature to gain access to other optional alternative procedures. B. To participate in the Pilot Program for Permanent Work, an Applicant must agree to an undetermined grant. C. An Applicant must use all of the features of the Pilot Program for Permanent Work on a project with the approval of FEMA. D. An Applicant may choose to apply Alternative Procedures to certain facilities and choose to have other work funded under Public Assistance standard procedures. 20. All of the following are goals of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 except: A. increasing flexibility in the administration of Public Assistance B. reducing costs to the Federal Government for providing Public AssistanceC. providing financial incentives for timely and cost-effective completion of projects D. providing decreased assistance to State, local and Tribal governments 21. How many incidents can the 2% increased Federal cost share incentive be used for? A. Two incidents B. One incident C. Four incidents D. Three incidents 22. One of FEMA's requirements for Applicants to receive a 2% increased Federal cost share incentive is: A. Applicants must prepare a Debris Management Plan within two weeks after the incident B. Applicants must have a pre-qualified debris removal contractor team C. Applicants must put out a bid for a contractor before the Recovery Scoping Meeting D. Applicants must choose a debris removal contractor team within two weeks after the incident 23. Applicants can register for the Pilot Program before obligation of their first debris removal project or within how many days of their Recovery Scoping Meeting? A. 14 days B. 10 days C. 60 days D. 30 days 24. Choose the true statement about the 2% increased Federal cost share incentive. A. The 2% increased Federal cost share incentive may only be used along with a Recycling Revenue option. B. The 2% increased Federal cost share incentive may only be used with one Pilot Program procedure. C. The 2% increased Federal cost share incentive may only be used along with the Accelerated Debris Removal option.D. The 2% increased Federal cost share incentive may be used along with any other Pilot Program procedure. 25. Each Alternative Procedure has unique requirements and benefits for: A. the Federal government B. the Applicant C. the State D. FEMA 26. The recycling revenue program allows the Applicant to keep revenue received through recycling debris if that revenue is used for an approved purpose and: A. increases the risk of future damage from an incident B. is used before the period of performance deadline C. reduces disaster preparedness and assistance plans D. increases the non-Federal cost share of remaining debris projects 27. To be eligible for the FEMA-Accepted Debris Management Plan, an Applicant must: A. prepare a Debris Management Plan within two weeks after the incident B. have a FEMA-accepted Debris Management Plan prior to the incident C. prepare a Debris Management Plan after the Recovery Scoping Meeting D. prepare a Debris Management Plan prior to the Recovery Scoping Meeting 28. All of the following are Alternative Procedures for debris removal except: A. reimbursement of straight-time for force account labor B. increased Federal cost share linked to accelerated completion of debris removal C. 2% increased cost-share incentive for a FEMA-accepted debris management plan D. giving away income generated from recycling centers29. Name one of the goals of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013. A. Increase costs to the Federal Government for providing Public Assistance B. Expedite the provision of assistance to a State, local or Tribal government C. Decrease flexibility in the administration of Public Assistance D. Provide decreased assistance to State, local and Tribal government 30. FEMA determines if debris removal activities are eligible for Public Assistance funding based on: A. the number of contractors required B. how expensive it will be C. the amount of staffing needed D. potential benefit to the public 31. Choose the true statement about Direct Administrative Costs. A. An Applicant can automatically charge costs to a project if it previously allocated similar costs incurred for the same purpose in like circumstances to indirect costs. B. FEMA normally considers the salaries of administrative and clerical staff as Direct Administrative Costs. C. FEMA provides Public Assistance funding for Direct Administrative Costs at 75% of the cost-share provisions applicable to the declaration. D. Direct Administrative Costs are generally eligible if the Applicant tracks, charges, and accounts for incurred administrative costs directly linked to a specific eligible project. 32. Choose the false statement about the Accelerated Debris Removal Procedure. A. FEMA will not provide funding for debris removal activities conducted after 180 days from the start of the incident period unless FEMA grants an extension. B. FEMA increases its cost share above the usual minimum of 75% based on the timeframes shown in the table. C. The projects must reflect actual costs for all debris removal activities conducted from the incident's start date until the end of the applicable timeframe.D. FEMA is likely to authorize extensions for weather-related delays and inability to obtain permits in a timely manner. [Show Less]