NIMS

Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?

Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)

Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?

A systematic approach to incident management.

Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?

Agreements

Which of the following is an EOC function?

All of the above

In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?

At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.

Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?

Capability

Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?

Command

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:

Command Staff

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Command and Coordination

Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?

Command and Coordination

Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions?

Communications and Information Management

Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Comprehensive Resource Management

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?

Comprehensive Resource Management

The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.

Decline

2. An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan.

FALSE

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?

Finance/Administration

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?

Finance/Administration Section Chief

The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.

General Staff

Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?

ICS or ICS-like EOC structure

Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?

Identify Requirements

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?

Incident Action Planning

Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:

Incident Command

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Incident Commander

Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by the:

Incident Commander or Unified Command

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:

Incident Objectives

Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?

Information and Intelligence Management

Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?

Information and Intelligence Management

Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?

Integrated Communications

The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?

Interoperability

The Liaison Officer:

Is the point of contact for other response organizations.

The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.

Joint Information Center (JIC)

Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?

Joint Information System (JIS)

Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?

Liaison Officer

Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?

Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period

When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage response using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex, ________________.

Local EOCs activate.

Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?

MAC Groups

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:

Manageable Span of Control

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?

Manageable Span of Control

5. Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?

Mobilize

When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe?

Modular Organization

Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?

None of the Above

ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.

On-scene

Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?

Operations

Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?

Operations Section Chief

Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?

Order and Acquire

The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?

Planning

Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity ?

Planning for Resources

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public Information Officer

Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle?

Resilience and Redundancy

Which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?

Resolving critical resource issues.

'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?

Security

Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?

Staging Area

Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?

Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?

Supervisor

4. Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position.

TRUE

An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool.

TRUE

EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.

TRUE

Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.

TRUE

Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.

TRUE

Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.

TRUE

NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.

TRUE

One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.

TRUE

The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.

TRUE

The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.

TRUE

6. When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told:

The effective time and date of the transfer

Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?

The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?

Track and Report

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.

Transfer of Command Briefing

Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur?

Type 1

Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?

Type 2

3. Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources?

Type 4

The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.

advanced equipment

Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________.

are limited to the exchange of resources between neighboring states.

When an incident expands ________________________________.

only the functions and positions necessary are filled.

To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe.

true

The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called__________.

A. Delegation of Authority

Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Comprehensive Resource Management

Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?

Track and Report

Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?

Type 5

1. The Incident Command System (ICS) is:

A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards.

Major activities of the Planning Section include:

A. Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.

Briefing