PHEP PM Mod 4 Knowledge Budget Period 10 Extension

Here are 10 questions about the Priority Goal. Do make note of your responses: the correct answer to each question appears at the top of the following page.

This Knowledge Check is followed by six questions seeking your feedback on the structure and content of this e-learning program. A response is required for all questions. Please do not use the back or forward buttons of your web browser. Doing so affects the accuracy of reporting.

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1. Why is the Priority Goal important?

Failure to achieve the performance target can negatively impact CDC PHEP funding in the future.

The President and OMB are tracking performance of this performance measure

Successful performance demonstrates CDC’s role in contributing to a high performing government

All of the above

[The correct response to the previous question is All of the above.]

2. The Priority Goal was selected because it satisfies which of the following performance goals?

Congressional authorization and appropriations required for successful implementation

Significant challenges unlikely to be overcome without a concerted focus of agency resources.

Performance outcomes which can be clearly evaluated, and are quantifiable and measurable in a timely fashion

Coordination, operational and appropriations challenges including across multiple agencies that once resolved, will likely lead to improved effectiveness and efficiency

High direct value to the public or reflect achievement of key agency missions

All of the above

[The correct response to the previous question is All of the above.]

3. True or False: The Priority Goal is one of several CDC public health preparedness-related high priority performance goals.

True

False

[The correct response to the previous question is False. CDC is tracking two high priority performance goals. One is related to tobacco control; the other, to public health preparedness.]

4. True or False: To be eligible for reporting, assembly must be unannounced, immediate AND after business hours.

True

False

[The correct response to the previous question is False. Staff Assembly must be unannounced and immediate only. ]

5. True or False: Staff assembly requires staff to assemble in person.

True

False

[The correct response to the previous question is False. Assembly can be in person, virtual or a combination.]

6. True or False: The performance target for the Priority Goal is less than 60 minutes to assemble pre-identified staff to initiate a response.

True

False

[The correct response to the previous question is True.]

7. You must report your first attempt to assemble even if you fail to achieve the target of assembly in less than 60 minutes.

True

False

[The correct response to the previous question is False. You can keep exercising until you successfully demonstrate this capability]

8. Which of the following strategies are important for successful performance of this capability?

Draft scripts for notification messages

Staff trained in ICS

Ability to assemble in person and virtually

Multiple communication methods

Up-to-date staff lists with back-up staff for all IM roles

All of the above

[The correct response to the previous question is All of the above.]

9. True or False: All IM roles must be filled for an event to be reported for this performance measure.

True

False

[The correct response to the previous question is False. The performance measure specifically indicates that only those positions that are deemed necessary to manage the incident must be activated.]

10. True or False: The best test of your capability is the ability to assemble in less than 60 minutes under complex circumstances.

True

False

[The correct response to the previous question is True.]

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11. How satisfied are you with:

12. Do you have additional feedback to improve this training module?

The sole purpose of these questions is to determine the reach of the training program among PHEP Awardees.

13. CDC provides PHEP cooperative agreement funding to 62 grantees. Which state, territory, or major metropolitan public health department are you affiliated with?

The list is in alphabetical order; metropolitan health departments appear after their respective states. If you are not a PHEP awardee, please choose "NOT A PHEP AWARDEE" which appears at the top of the list.

14. Please indicate the one job title and/or area of involvement that most closely aligns with your PHEP responsibilities:

Since you are not a PHEP awardee, what best describes your role?