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the three NIMS guiding principles are:

Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort

the ________ is a central location that houses joint information system (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.

Joint Information System (JIS)

which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?

MAC groups

describe NIMS

a systematic approach to incident management

Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies. a. true b. false

a. true

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response. a. true b. false

a. true

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

a. true

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

a. true

The MAC group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organization a. true b. false

a. true

which organizations should be involved in communications planning?

all stakeholders

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

at the same time they begin mobilizing resources

Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?

chain of command and unity of command

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

command and coordination

the ________ are incident management personnel that the incident commander or unified command assign to directly support the command function.

command staff

which NIMS management characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies

comprehensive resource management

the need for ___________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.

confidentiality

which of the following is an EOC function a. coordinating plans and determining resource needs b. collecting, analyzing, and sharing information c. providing coordination and policy direction d. all of the above

d. all of the above

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

departmental structure

which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving locations, and users of resources?

identity requirements

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

incident action planning

which NIMS management characteristics follows estabilished processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?

information and intelligence management

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

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

joint information system (JIS)

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?

level 2- enhanced steady state

which command staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not including the incident command or unified command?

liaison officer

which NIMS management characteristics includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?

management by objectives

which response management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

mobilize

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

on-scene

in NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _____________ (of) incident response.

outside

the incident action plan is prepared by general staff from which section?

planning

establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is ab example of which resource management activity

planning for resources

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

reimburse and restock

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

reliability, scalability, and portability

use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?

reliability, scalability, and portability

each ICS general staff is led by a(n) ______________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander of Unified Command

section chief

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

security

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

staging area

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

technology use and procedures

Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan?

unified command

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

A. true