FEMA Study Guide 2026

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📋 FEMA Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

60 min

Time Limit

75.00%

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📚 FEMA Topics to Study (22)

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✍️ Sample FEMA Questions & Answers

1. What is a Subrecipient in FEMA's PA program?

✓ A local government, tribe, or eligible private nonprofit that receives PA funding through the state Recipient

Subrecipients (formerly called Subgrantees) are local entities that receive PA funds passed through from the state Recipient.

2. Which NIMS concept ensures that personnel only report to one supervisor during an incident?

✓ Unity of Command

Unity of Command means every individual has a designated supervisor they report to, which eliminates confusion and ensures accountability throughout the operation.

3. What is the federal cost share for HMGP-funded mitigation projects following a major disaster declaration?

✓ FEMA pays 75% and the state/local sponsor pays 25%

The standard HMGP cost share is 75% federal and 25% non-federal, though some states may have a higher federal share.

4. What is FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program?

✓ A grant program that reimburses state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for disaster response and recovery costs

PA reimburses eligible applicants for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and restoration of damaged infrastructure.

5. What is the purpose of FEMA's Consolidated Resource Center (CRC)?

✓ To assist PA applicants with project formulation and documentation to expedite grant processing

CRCs provide technical assistance to PA applicants, helping them properly document and formulate projects for FEMA review.

6. What is the purpose of a Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group?

✓ To coordinate policy-level decisions among agency executives during large incidents

MAC Groups facilitate coordination and policy-level decisions among senior officials from multiple agencies.

🎯 Free FEMA Practice Tests

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