Trivia Quiz On Form 5266 : Disaster Operations Controls!
This is a trivia Quiz On Form 5266: Disaster Operations Controls! Our environment is prone to different disasters; some can be controlled, avoided, or prevented. This exercise will test your understanding of the Form 5266 Course. Please feel free to use the course on CrossNet as you go through this exercise. You can take this exercise as many times as necessary to receive a certificate.
- 1.
Who may be asked to contribute data to Form 5266 on relief operations?
- A.
Any member of almost any activity may be asked to contribute data.
- B.
Only the Financial and Statistical Information (FSI) Management Activity may be asked to contribute data.
- C.
Only Operations Management may be asked to contribute data.
- D.
Only Finance may be asked to contribute data.
Correct Answer
A. Any member of almost any activity may be asked to contribute data.Explanation
The correct answer is "Any member of almost any activity may be asked to contribute data." This means that individuals from various roles or departments within an organization may be requested to provide data for Form 5266 on relief operations. It is not limited to a specific group or department such as Financial and Statistical Information (FSI) Management Activity, Operations Management, or Finance.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Group ultimately responsible for ensuring the Form 5266 is completed accurately and in a timely manner is:
- A.
Mass Care
- B.
Staff Services
- C.
Operations Management
- D.
Information and Planning
Correct Answer
C. Operations ManagementExplanation
Operations Management is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the overall operations of an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner. In this case, completing Form 5266 accurately and on time falls under the purview of operations management. Mass Care, Staff Services, and Information and Planning may have their own specific responsibilities, but the ultimate responsibility for completing the form lies with Operations Management.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The main purpose of Form 5266 is:
- A.
To provide National Headquarters with information about the operation
- B.
To help the leadership on the scene of the operation make good decisions.
- C.
To track how much money is being spent on a relief operation
- D.
To have an official record of Red Cross activities on a relief operation
Correct Answer
B. To help the leadership on the scene of the operation make good decisions.Explanation
Form 5266 serves the main purpose of aiding the leadership present at the operation site in making informed decisions. It provides them with crucial information that can assist in assessing the situation and determining the appropriate course of action. By having access to this form, the on-site leadership can make well-informed decisions that are aligned with the objectives and requirements of the relief operation.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is not true:
- A.
Form 5266 is the official record of Red Cross activities during a relief operation.
- B.
Form 5266 is Red Cross’ official record of the cost of an operation after the operation is over.
- C.
Form 5266 is the official record of Red Cross activities on an operation after the operation is over.
- D.
Form 5266 is the Red Cross’ official record of dollar commitments while the operation is still active.
Correct Answer
B. Form 5266 is Red Cross’ official record of the cost of an operation after the operation is over.Explanation
Form 5266 is not the official record of the cost of an operation after the operation is over.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is true? The Form 5266:
- A.
Projects future activity or expenditures;
- B.
Captures only what has happened on the relief operation;
- C.
Captures past and future activity
Correct Answer
B. Captures only what has happened on the relief operation;Explanation
The correct answer is "captures only what has happened on the relief operation." This means that the Form 5266 is used to record and document the activities and expenditures that have already taken place during the relief operation. It does not project or capture future activities or expenditures.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A Form 5266 MUST be completed for:
- A.
All multi-family fires
- B.
All Level II and above operations
- C.
All level III and above operations
- D.
Only if reimbursement from National Headquarters will be requested
Correct Answer
B. All Level II and above operationsExplanation
A Form 5266 must be completed for all Level II and above operations. This means that whenever an operation reaches or exceeds Level II, the completion of Form 5266 becomes mandatory. It does not matter if the operation is a multi-family fire or not, or if reimbursement from National Headquarters will be requested. The completion of Form 5266 is solely based on the level of the operation.Rate this question:
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- 7.
True or False, each chapter should submit their own separate Form 5266 on a multiple chapter operation
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Each chapter should not submit their own separate Form 5266 on a multiple chapter operation. This implies that there is no need for individual chapters to submit separate forms, indicating that there is a different process or requirement for submitting the form in a multiple chapter operation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The first Form 5266 must be submitted:
- A.
Within 24-48 hours of the onset of a Level II disaster
- B.
If requested by the Disaster Operations Center (DOC)
- C.
If shelters are opened
- D.
If cases are opened
Correct Answer
A. Within 24-48 hours of the onset of a Level II disasterExplanation
The first Form 5266 must be submitted within 24-48 hours of the onset of a Level II disaster. This means that when a Level II disaster occurs, the form needs to be submitted within the specified time frame. It is important to submit the form promptly to ensure that the necessary information is provided to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Daily Forms 5266 should be submitted:
- A.
Until 3 weeks after the onset of the disaster
- B.
Until there is minimal activity on the operation
- C.
Until 90% of financial commitments have been made
- D.
Both a and b
Correct Answer
B. Until there is minimal activity on the operationExplanation
The correct answer is "until there is minimal activity on the operation." This means that Daily Forms 5266 should be submitted until the operation or the disaster response has reached a point where there is very little or no activity occurring. This could indicate that the situation has been resolved or that the response efforts have significantly decreased. It is important to continue submitting the forms until this minimal activity is observed to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.Rate this question:
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- 10.
True or False: Form 5266 is due to National Headquarters by 5 PM local time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Form 5266 is due to National Headquarters by 5 PM local time" is false. The correct answer is false because the question is asking whether the statement is true or false. Therefore, the correct answer is not true, meaning it must be false.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are most accurate:
- A.
Almost all Form 5266 statistics that reflect service to clients are broken up by county
- B.
Staff and vehicles are broken up by county on Form 5266
- C.
Staff and vehicles are not broken up by county on Form 5266
- D.
A and B
- E.
A and C
Correct Answer
E. A and CExplanation
The correct answer is A and C. This means that both statement A (Almost all Form 5266 statistics that reflect service to clients are broken up by county) and statement C (Staff and vehicles are not broken up by county on Form 5266) are the most accurate. This suggests that while the statistics related to service to clients are categorized by county, the staff and vehicles are not categorized in the same way on Form 5266.Rate this question:
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- 12.
True or False: Simultaneous entry of data into DSARS by multiple staff is possible.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Simultaneous entry of data into DSARS by multiple staff is not possible. This suggests that only one staff member can enter data into DSARS at a time.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Almost every line on Form 5266 has a Period column which:
- A.
Details the data for the last 48 hour period
- B.
Details the data for the last 24 hour period
- C.
Details the data since the beginning of the relief operation
- D.
Details the data for that reporting period
Correct Answer
D. Details the data for that reporting periodExplanation
The Period column on Form 5266 is used to detail the data for the reporting period. This means that the information provided in the column pertains to the specific time frame for which the report is being generated. It could be a daily, weekly, monthly, or any other designated reporting period. The Period column does not provide data for the last 48 or 24 hours, nor does it cover the entire duration of the relief operation. It solely focuses on the data relevant to the reporting period.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Almost every line on a Form 5266 has a To Date column which:
- A.
Details the data for the last 48 hour period
- B.
Details the data for the last 24 hour period
- C.
Details the data since the beginning of the relief operation
- D.
Details the data for that reporting period
Correct Answer
C. Details the data since the beginning of the relief operationExplanation
The To Date column on a Form 5266 details the data since the beginning of the relief operation. This means that the column provides information from the start of the relief operation up until the present time. It does not specify a specific time period such as the last 48 or 24 hours, but rather includes all data collected since the operation began.Rate this question:
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- 15.
If an operation used one mobile feeding vehicle yesterday and then used the same mobile feeding vehicle today and this is the only mobile feeding vehicle used on the operation so far, how many “Vehicles Providing Mobile Feeding” should show up on today’s Form 5266 in the To Date column?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
Correct Answer
A. OneExplanation
The correct answer is one because the question states that only one mobile feeding vehicle was used on the operation so far, and it was used yesterday and today. Therefore, only one "Vehicle Providing Mobile Feeding" should show up on today's Form 5266 in the To Date column.Rate this question:
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- 16.
When should a dollar figure be recorded in the commitments section of Form 5266?
- A.
Only when a bill or receipt has been received from a vendor.
- B.
When the operation agrees to receive a service or an item that it will need to pay for at some point in the future.
- C.
Only when the Red Cross actually makes the payment to the vendor.
Correct Answer
B. When the operation agrees to receive a service or an item that it will need to pay for at some point in the future.Explanation
A dollar figure should be recorded in the commitments section of Form 5266 when the operation agrees to receive a service or an item that it will need to pay for at some point in the future. This means that even if a bill or receipt has not been received from a vendor yet, as long as the operation has committed to receiving the service or item, it should be recorded in the commitments section. The recording of the dollar figure is based on the agreement to pay in the future, not on the actual payment made to the vendor.Rate this question:
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- 17.
An operation that is doing daily Form 5266s agrees to buy $5000 worth of food from a caterer. Should the operation input the $5000 in Form 5266 that day?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No, the operation should wait till it receives a bill from the caterer.
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The operation should input the $5000 in Form 5266 that day because it has agreed to buy $5000 worth of food from the caterer.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Stars are used next to the To Date column on Form 5266 to indicate:
- A.
Items of interest to the DOC
- B.
No change to the previous day’s data
- C.
As a reminder for the next day’s Form 5266
- D.
A number on a previous Form 5266 was inaccurate and an adjustment has been made on the current 5266
Correct Answer
D. A number on a previous Form 5266 was inaccurate and an adjustment has been made on the current 5266Explanation
Stars are used next to the To Date column on Form 5266 to indicate that a number on a previous Form 5266 was inaccurate and an adjustment has been made on the current 5266. This means that there was an error in the previous form and it has been corrected in the current form. The stars serve as a visual reminder of the adjustment that has been made.Rate this question:
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- 19.
True or False. No negative numbers should be used on the Form 5266.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "No negative numbers should be used on the Form 5266" means that the Form 5266 does not allow for the input or representation of negative numbers. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that negative numbers should not be used on the Form 5266.Rate this question:
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- 20.
If a Service Associate serves clean-up kits directly to a client:
- A.
The Service Associate should count the number of clean-up kits she serves
- B.
The Service Associate should not count the number items she serves because only Supervisors and above count items served
Correct Answer
A. The Service Associate should count the number of clean-up kits she servesExplanation
The correct answer is that the Service Associate should count the number of clean-up kits she serves. This is because the question states that the Service Associate serves clean-up kits directly to a client. Therefore, it is important for the Service Associate to keep track of the number of clean-up kits she serves to ensure accuracy and proper inventory management. The statement also mentions that only Supervisors and above count items served, implying that the Service Associate's responsibility is specifically related to counting the clean-up kits.Rate this question:
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- 21.
If a mobile feeding vehicle drops food off at a shelter and then this food is served to clients by Red Cross staff at the shelter, who should collect the data on the number of meals served?
- A.
The team of Red Cross workers at the shelter
- B.
The team on the mobile feeding vehicle that dropped off the food
Correct Answer
A. The team of Red Cross workers at the shelterExplanation
The team of Red Cross workers at the shelter should collect the data on the number of meals served because they are the ones directly serving the food to the clients. They are in the best position to accurately record and keep track of the number of meals served.Rate this question:
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- 22.
If Jane counts the number of clean-up kits she distributed directly to clients at a service delivery site, to whom should Jane report this data?
- A.
To the Bulk Distribution lead at the headquarters for the operation.
- B.
To the Activity Lead for Bulk Distribution at the Disaster Operations Center.
- C.
To the person(s) appointed to collect Form 5266 data for that site
Correct Answer
C. To the person(s) appointed to collect Form 5266 data for that siteExplanation
Jane should report the data to the person(s) appointed to collect Form 5266 data for that site. This is because Form 5266 is specifically designed to collect information about the distribution of clean-up kits directly to clients at a service delivery site. The person(s) appointed to collect this data would be responsible for compiling and analyzing the information from various sources, including Jane's count, to ensure accurate reporting and tracking of the distribution process. Reporting to the Bulk Distribution lead or the Activity Lead for Bulk Distribution would not be appropriate in this case as they may not be directly involved in collecting data at the site level.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Who must review the Form 5266 before the submit button is pressed in DSARS:
- A.
Operations Management or their designee
- B.
The Information and Planning Chief
- C.
The Financial and Statistical Information Manager.
Correct Answer
A. Operations Management or their designeeExplanation
The correct answer is Operations Management or their designee. This means that before the submit button is pressed in DSARS, it is the responsibility of Operations Management or someone designated by them to review the Form 5266.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Statistics from Form 5266 shared outside the American Red Cross should not include:
- A.
Information on the number of meals served
- B.
The number of shelters that have been opened
- C.
The number of fixed feeding sites
- D.
Financial information from the Form 5266
Correct Answer
D. Financial information from the Form 5266Explanation
Statistics from Form 5266 should not include financial information because it could potentially compromise the security and privacy of the American Red Cross. Financial information is sensitive and should only be accessed by authorized personnel within the organization. Sharing this information outside the American Red Cross could lead to unauthorized access or misuse of the financial data, which could have negative consequences for the organization and its stakeholders. Therefore, financial information should be kept confidential and not included in the statistics shared externally.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Information from Form 5266:
- A.
Must only be released outside of the Red Cross by the Government Operations, Community Partnerships, Fund Raising, or Public Affairs activities
- B.
Should never be shared with audiences external to the American Red Cross
- C.
Can only be shared with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Salvation Army and Volunteer Agencies Active in Disaster (VOAD)
- D.
Can be shared outside the Red Cross by the activity that “owns” the information (i.e. Mass Care can share Mass Care information outside the Red Cross).
Correct Answer
A. Must only be released outside of the Red Cross by the Government Operations, Community Partnerships, Fund Raising, or Public Affairs activitiesExplanation
The information from Form 5266 can only be released outside of the Red Cross by specific departments or activities such as Government Operations, Community Partnerships, Fund Raising, or Public Affairs activities. This means that these departments have the authority to share the information with external parties. However, the information should never be shared with audiences external to the American Red Cross, except in certain cases where it can be shared with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Salvation Army, and Volunteer Agencies Active in Disaster (VOAD). Additionally, the activity that "owns" the information, such as Mass Care, can also share their specific information outside the Red Cross.Rate this question:
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- 26.
The remainder of the questions will test your ability to read a Form 5266 which is at https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf (you will need your CrossNet login and password): What chapter and county are included in this 5266? (hint, you will need to click on the blue arrow at the top of the page.)
- A.
Chapter: Central Maryland Chapter. County: Howard
- B.
Chapter Western Potomac. County: Garrett
- C.
Chapter: Lower Shore Chapter. County: Worcester
- D.
Chapter: American Red Cross of Southern Maryland. County: Charles
Correct Answer
C. Chapter: Lower Shore Chapter. County: WorcesterExplanation
The Form 5266 includes the Lower Shore Chapter and Worcester County.Rate this question:
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(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) True or false. You are able to tell from these pages of Form 5266 that the operation has been active for 2 days.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
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- 28.
(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) True or false. The reporting period for these pages of Form 5266 is 8/02/2010
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The correct answer is True. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question which states that the reporting period for these pages of Form 5266 is 8/02/2010.Rate this question:
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- 29.
(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) On the "Consolidated" pages of this Form 5266, the number of “Shelter Overnight Stays” since the beginning of the operation is:
- A.
19
- B.
23
- C.
4
- D.
38
Correct Answer
D. 38 -
- 30.
(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) On the "Consolidated" pages of this Form 5266, the number of “Clean-up Kits Distributed” in this reporting period is approximately:
- A.
39
- B.
34
- C.
42
- D.
27
Correct Answer
B. 34Explanation
The correct answer is 34 because it is the only option that matches the number of "Clean-up Kits Distributed" in the reporting period as stated in the question.Rate this question:
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(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) On the "Consolidated" Pages of this Form 5266, the star next to the To Date column of the “Persons Given Training Line” means:
- A.
The operation is unsure of the number in the period column
- B.
The operation is unsure of the number in the To Date column
- C.
The operation is indicating that the To Date number on a previous Form 5266 was inaccurate and is being corrected on this Form 5266.
- D.
The operation is proud of the number of people they have trained
Correct Answer
C. The operation is indicating that the To Date number on a previous Form 5266 was inaccurate and is being corrected on this Form 5266.Explanation
The star next to the To Date column of the "Persons Given Training Line" on the "Consolidated" Pages of Form 5266 indicates that the To Date number on a previous Form 5266 was inaccurate and is being corrected on this Form 5266.Rate this question:
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(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) On the "Consolidated" pages of this Form 5266, how much money has the Red Cross committed since the beginning of the operation to spend on Mass Care staff?
- A.
$839
- B.
$1998
- C.
$2491
- D.
$4489
Correct Answer
B. $1998Explanation
The correct answer is $1998. This can be found on the "Consolidated" pages of Form 5266. The Red Cross has committed to spend $1998 on Mass Care staff since the beginning of the operation.Rate this question:
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(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) On the "Consolidated" pages of this Form 5266, how much money has the Red Cross committed since the beginning of the operation to spend on the Client Casework activity?
- A.
$2800
- B.
$2852
- C.
$2801
- D.
$4171
Correct Answer
D. $4171 -
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(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) On the "Consolidated" pages of this Form 5266, what is the total $ amount that has been committed towards Logistics and Technology costs since the beginning of the operation?
- A.
$3146
- B.
$71
- C.
$2354
- D.
$10990
Correct Answer
A. $3146 -
- 35.
(Continue to use this link for this question and all remaining questions: https://neighborhoods.redcross.org/response/fsi/Shared%20Documents/Form%205266%20Test/5266%20Quiz.pdf) True or false. On the "Consolidated" pages of this Form 5266, you can assume that the amount of dollars committed towards direct service to clients since the beginning of the relief operation is $2852.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer, which is False, is that the statement is not mentioned or implied in the given question. The question only asks whether you can assume that the amount of dollars committed towards direct service to clients since the beginning of the relief operation is $2852 on the "Consolidated" pages of Form 5266. Since there is no information provided about the amount of dollars committed, it is not possible to assume that it is $2852. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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