FEMA IS-0700.b: An introduction to NIMS

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which of the following is an EOC function

all of the above

Which of the following resource management key activities defines and categorizes incident resources by capability?

identifying and typing resources

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

interoperability

Which of the following are supporting elements of the JIS? Select all that apply

public information officer, joint information center

When primary communication methods fail, duplicate systems enable continuity through alternate communication methods.

redundant

Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled

secure

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

unified command

Which of the following is associated with multijurisdictional or multiagency incident management?

unified command

When an incident occurs, local emergency personnel manage response using which of the following?

ICS

which of the following statements about NIMS are correct

NIMS is scalable, flexible, and adaptable for all incidents, NIMS is a set of concepts and principles for all threats

the three NIMS guiding principles are:

Planning, response, recovery.

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 unified command is established

Which of the following statements are accurate about an Area Command? Select all that apply

area commands are frequently established as Unified area commands and use the same principles as a unified command, an area command organization oversees the management of multiple incidents or a very large or evolving situation, area command is particularly relevant to situations with several incident command posts requesting similar, scarce resources

Leadership roles, processes, and recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels and how these structures interact to manage incidents effectively and efficiently

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 of the following statements describes Data Interoperability?

common communications protocols enable the dissemination of information among all incident management elements

which NIMS management characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units

common terminology

Systems to ensure that decision makers, incident managers, and incident personnel have the information needed to make and implement decisions

communications and information management

the need for ----- can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel

confidentiality

which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position

credentialing

the jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ----- resources if they do not meet its needs

decline

The role of the receiving jurisdiction for mutual aid includes which of the following?

declining resources that do not meet needs

The orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location and status" is the goal of which of the following?

demobilize

Which of the following statements are correct about MAC Groups? Select all that apply

during incidents, MAC groups make cooperative multiagency decisions, mac groups support resource prioritization and allocation, mac groups act as a policy-level body

which nims command and coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together

emergency operations centers

Certain EOC team members/organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, risk, or hazard and/or to support the response to a new and potentially evolving incident

enhanced steady-state/partial activation

When collecting data, personnel should do which of the following? Select all that apply.

follow data collection techniques and standards, conduct analysis of data

EOC team is activated, including personnel from all assisting agencies, to support the response to a major incident or credible threat.

full activation

Which of the following are Strategic Communications?

high-level directions, resource priority decisions, roles and responsibilities determinations, and incident management courses of action

which NIMS management characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support

incident action planning

which nims management characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support

incident action planning

Typical designated ____________ include Incident Command Post (ICP), incident base, staging areas, camps, mass casualty triage areas, points-of-distribution, and emergency shelters.

incident facilities and locations

Which Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structure may reflect an organization that focuses efforts on information, planning, and resource support?

incident support model

which NIMS management characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data

information and intelligence management

which nims management characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data

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 capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together.

interoperable

the --- is a central location that houses joint information system operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions

joint information center

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 nims management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor

manageable span of control

Which of the following statements is accurate about a Joint Information Center (JIC)?

manages joint information systems operations to ensure coordination and public messaging is occurring among all levels

which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources

mobilize

which nims management characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units

modular organization

Activities that are normal for the EOC when no incident or specific risk or hazard has been identified; routine watch and warning activities

normal operations/steady-state

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

planning

which organizations should be involved in communications planning

planning section

Can effectively be transported, deployed, and integrated to enable support of incidents across jurisdictions

portable

Which of the following take place within the Track and Report stage of the resource management process? Select all that apply

protects the safety and security of personnel and resources, enables resource coordination and movement, and helps staff prepare to receive and use resources

which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities

qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel

Familiar to users, adaptable to new technology, and dependable in any situation.

reliable

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

resilience and redundancy

Systems can withstand and continue to perform after damage or loss of infrastructure.

resilient

Standard mechanisms to identify resource requirements and to order, acquire, mobilize, activate, track and report, demobilize, reimburse for, and inventory resources such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities.

resource management

Expand to support situations, from small to large scale, and support the rapid increase in the number of system users

scalable

Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.

section chief

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

staging area

the NIMS guiding principle of ----- facilitates interoperability among organizations in incident response

standardization

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

technology use and procedure

which resource management task enable resource coordination throughout the incident

track and report

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

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 Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events

true

emergency management assistance compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster

true

in NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response

true

incident reports, such as situation reports and status reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information

true

the MAC group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations

true


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