FEMA Final Exam

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, ________________. A. Local EOCs activate. B. Federal authorities assist. C. A Unified Command is established. D. Mutual Aid Agreements are executed.

A. Local EOCs activate.

Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information. A. TRUE B. FALSE

A. TRUE

NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events. A. TRUE B. FALSE

A. TRUE

The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles? A. Security B. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability C. Interoperability D. Resilience and Redundancy

C. Interoperability

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented? A. Level 4 - No EOC is required B. Level 1 - Full Activation C. Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State D. Level 3 - Normal Operations/Steady-State

C. Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? A. Comprehensive Resource Management B. Modular Organization C. Management by Objectives D. Manageable Span of Control

C. Management by Objectives

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources? A. Track and Report B. Identify Requirements C. Order and Acquire D. Mobilize

D. Mobilize

NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities. A. TRUE B. FALSE

A. TRUE

Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning? A. All Stakeholders B. MAC Groups C. Area Command D. Planning Section

A. All Stakeholders

The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function. A. Command Staff B. General Staff C. Strike Team Leaders D. Task Force Leaders

A. Command Staff

Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together? A. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) B. Incident Command Structure (ICS) C. Joint Information System (JIS) D. MAC Group

A. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)

Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? A. Information and Intelligence Management B. Common Terminology C. Integrated Communications D. Establishment and Transfer of Command

A. Information and Intelligence 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

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response. A. outside B. during C. instead D. with

A. outside

Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources? A. Location B. Capability C. Color D. Number available

B. Capability

Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions? A. Management by Objectives B. Chain of Command and Unity of Command C. Accountability D. Information and Intelligence Management

B. Chain of Command and Unity of Command

Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? A. Incident Command System B. MAC Groups C. Joint Information System (JIS) D. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

B. MAC Groups

Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command. A. Administrative Authority B. Section Chief C. Unit Supervisor D. Group Supervisor

B. Section Chief

The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs. A. Store B. Redirect C. Decline D. Disregard

C. Decline

The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section? A. Finance/Administration B. Operations C. Planning D. Logistics

C. Planning

Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position? A. Planning B. Qualifying C. Certification D. Credentialing

D. Credentialing

Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness? A. Information and Intelligence Management B. Incident Action Planning C. Comprehensive Resource Management D. Integrated Communications

D. Integrated Communications

Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity? A. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources B. Identifying and Typing Resources C. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel D. Planning for Resources

D. Planning for Resources

Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle? A. Security B. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability C. Interoperability D. Resilience and Redundancy

D. Resilience and Redundancy

Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? A. Incident Command Post B. Incident Base C. Camp D. Staging Area

D. Staging Area

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident? A. Demobilize B. Order and Acquire C. Reimburse and Restock D. Track and Report

D. Track and Report