FEMA NIMS
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. FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ASSIST. B. LOCAL EOCS ACTIVATE. C. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS ARE EXECUTED. D. A UNIFIED COMMAND IS ESTABLISHED.
A UNIFIED COMMAND IS ESTABLISHED.
THE NEED FOR ______________ CAN COMPLICATE INFORMATION SHARING AMONG EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. A. CONFIDENTIALITY B. ADVANCED EQUIPMENT C. VERIFIED SOURCES D. SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS
ADVANCED EQUIPMENT
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EOC FUNCTION? A. COORDINATING PLANS AND DETERMINING RESOURCE NEEDS B. ALL OF THE ABOVE C. COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND SHARING INFORMATION D. PROVIDING COORDINATION AND POLICY DIRECTION
ALL OF THE ABOVE
WHICH ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING? A. MAC GROUPS B. ALL STAKEHOLDERS C. AREA COMMAND D. PLANNING SECTION
ALL STAKEHOLDERS
REGARDING RESOURCE TYPING, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS ARE TYPICALLY USE TO CATEGORIZE RESOURCES? A. CAPABILITY B. LOCATION C. NUMBER AVAILABLE D. COLOR
CAPABILITY
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC HELPS TO ELIMINATE CONFUSION CAUSED BY CONFLICTING INSTRUCTIONS? A. CHAIN OF COMMAND AND UNITY OF COMMAND B. MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES C. INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT D. ACCOUNTABILITY
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? A. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT B. COMMAND AND COORDINATION C. COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
COMMAND AND COORDINATION
WHICH MAJOR NIMS COMPONENT DESCRIBES RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES FOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AT THE OPERATIONAL AND INCIDENT SUPPORT LEVELS? A. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT B. COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT C. COMMAND AND COORDINATION
COMMAND AND COORDINATION
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC INVOLVES USING STANDARDIZED NAMES AND DEFINITIONS FOR MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS AND UNITS? A. COMMON TERMINOLOGY B. UNIFIED COMMAND C. COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT D. MODULAR ORGANIZATION
COMMON TERMINOLOGY
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC INVOLVES USING STANDARDIZED NAMES AND DEFINITIONS FOR MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS AND UNITS? A. COMMON TERMINOLOGY B. UNIFIED COMMAND C. MODULAR ORGANIZATION D. COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
COMMON TERMINOLOGY
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC INCLUDES MAINTAINING ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE INVENTORIES OF PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, TEAMS, AND SUPPLIES? A. COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT B. INCIDENT FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS C. MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES D. DISPATCH/ DEPLOYMENT
COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
WHICH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY IDENTIFIES AND VERIFIES THAT PERSONNEL ARE QUALIFIED FOR A PARTICULAR POSITION? A. QUALIFYING B. PLANNING C. CERTIFICATION D. CREDENTIALING
CREDENTIALING
THE JURISDICTION RECEIVING MUTUAL AID CAN ____________ RESOURCES IF THEY DO NOT MEET ITS NEEDS. A. REDIRECT B. STORE C. DECLINE D. DISREGARD
DECLINE
WHICH EOC CONFIGURATION ALLOWS PERSONNEL TO FUNCTION IN THE EOC WITH MINIMAL PREPARATION OR STARTUP TIME? A. ICS OR ICS-LIKE EOC STRUCTURE B. STRATEGIC JOINT COMMAND STRUCTURE C. DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE D. INCIDENT SUPPORT MODEL (ISM) STRUCTURE
DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE
WHICH NIMS STRUCTURE DEVELOPS, RECOMMENDS, AND EXECUTES PUBLIC INFORMATION PLANS AND STRATEGIES? A. MAC GROUPS B. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM C. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) D. JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIS)
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
WHICH NIMS COMMAND AND COORDINATION STRUCTURES ARE OFFSITE LOCATIONS WHERE STAFF FROM MULTIPLE AGENCIES COME TOGETHER? A. INCIDENT COMMAND STRUCTURE (ICS) B. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS (EOCS) C. JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIS) D. MAC GROUP
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS (EOCS)
THE THREE NIMS GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE: A. FLEXIBILITY, STANDARDIZATION, UNITY OF EFFORT. B. UNITY OF EFFORT, PREPAREDNESS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. C. PLANNING, RESPONSE, RECOVERY. D. RESOURCES, ORGANIZATION, STANDARDIZATION.
FLEXIBILITY, STANDARDIZATION, UNITY OF EFFORT.
THE ______________________ ARE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL THAT THE INCIDENT COMMANDER OR UNIFIED COMMAND ASSIGN TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE COMMAND FUNCTION. A. TASK FORCE LEADERS B. GENERAL STAFF C. COMMAND STAFF D. STRIKE TEAM LEADERS
GENERAL STAFF
WHICH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TASK DETERMINES THE TYPE, QUANTITY, RECEIVING LOCATION, AND USERS OF RESOURCES? A. ORDER AND ACQUIRE B. TRACK AND REPORT C. MOBILIZE D. IDENTIFY REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFY REQUIREMENTS
WHICH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY ESTABLISHES COMMON DEFINITIONS FOR CAPABILITIES OF PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, TEAMS, SUPPLIES, AND FACILITIES? A. IDENTIFYING AND TYPING RESOURCES B. ACQUIRING, STORING, AND INVENTORYING RESOURCES C. QUALIFYING, CERTIFYING, AND CREDENTIALING PERSONNEL D. PLANNING FOR RESOURCES
IDENTIFYING AND TYPING RESOURCES
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC INCLUDES DOCUMENTS THAT RECORD AND COMMUNICATE INCIDENT OBJECTIVES, TACTICS, AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT? A. COMMON TERMINOLOGY B. INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT C. INCIDENT ACTION PLANNING D. INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
INCIDENT ACTION PLANNING
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC INCLUDES DOCUMENTS THAT RECORD AND COMMUNICATE INCIDENT OBJECTIVES, TACTICS, AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT? A. COMMON TERMINOLOGY B. INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT C. INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS D. INCIDENT ACTION PLANNING
INCIDENT ACTION PLANNING
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED PROCESSES FOR GATHERING, ANALYZING, ASSESSING, SHARING, AND MANAGING DATA? A. COMMON TERMINOLOGY B. INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT C. INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS D. ESTABLISHMENT AND TRANSFER OF COMMAND
INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED PROCESSES FOR GATHERING, ANALYZING, ASSESSING, SHARING, AND MANAGING DATA? A. COMMON TERMINOLOGY B. INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT C. ESTABLISHMENT AND TRANSFER OF COMMAND D. INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC ALLOWS UNITS FROM DIVERSE AGENCIES TO CONNECT, SHARE INFORMATION, AND ACHIEVE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS? A. INCIDENT ACTION PLANNING B. INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT C. INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS D. COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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? A. RELIABILITY, SCALABILITY, AND PORTABILITY B. SECURITY C. RESILIENCE AND REDUNDANCY D. INTEROPERABILITY
INTEROPERABILITY
WHICH ICS STRUCTURE ENABLES DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS TO JOINTLY MANAGE AND DIRECT INCIDENT ACTIVITIES WITH A SINGLE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN? A. AREA COMMAND B. JOINT INFORMATION CENTER C. UNIFIED COMMAND D. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
JOINT INFORMATION CENTER
THE _________ IS A CENTRAL LOCATION THAT HOUSES JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIS) OPERATIONS AND WHERE PUBLIC INFORMATION STAFF PERFORM PUBLIC AFFAIRS FUNCTIONS. A. JOINT INFORMATION CENTER (JIC) B. MAC GROUP C. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) D. INCIDENT COMMAND POST
JOINT INFORMATION CENTER (JIC)
WHEN ONLY CERTAIN EOC TEAM MEMBERS OR ORGANIZATIONS ARE ACTIVATED TO MONITOR A CREDIBLE THREAT, WHICH ACTIVATION LEVEL HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED? A. LEVEL 1 - FULL ACTIVATION B. LEVEL 4 - NO EOC IS REQUIRED C. LEVEL 3 - NORMAL OPERATIONS/STEADY-STATE D. LEVEL 2 - ENHANCED STEADY-STATE
LEVEL 1 - FULL ACTIVATION
WHICH COMMAND STAFF MEMBER SERVES AS THE INCIDENT COMMAND'S POINT OF CONTACT FOR ORGANIZATIONS NOT INCLUDED IN THE INCIDENT COMMAND OR UNIFIED COMMAND? A. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER B. LIAISON OFFICER C. AREA COMMANDER D. SAFETY OFFICER
LIAISON OFFICER
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. FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ASSIST. B. LOCAL EOCS ACTIVATE. C. A UNIFIED COMMAND IS ESTABLISHED. D. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS ARE EXECUTED.
LOCAL EOCS ACTIVATE.
EOCS RECEIVE SENIOR LEVEL GUIDANCE FROM: A. MAC GROUPS B. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM C. JOINT INFORMATION CENTER D. JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIS)
MAC GROUPS
WHICH NIMS STRUCTURE MAKES COOPERATIVE MULTI-AGENCY DECISIONS? A. MAC GROUPS B. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM C. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) D. JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIS)
MAC GROUPS
WHICH NIMS MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTIC REFERS TO THE NUMBER OF SUBORDINATES THAT DIRECTLY REPORT TO A SUPERVISOR? A. MODULAR ORGANIZATION B. CHAIN OF COMMAND AND UNITY OF COMMAND C. MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES D. MANAGEABLE SPAN OF CONTROL
MANAGEABLE SPAN OF CONTROL
WHICH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TASK DEPLOYS OR ACTIVATES PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES? A. IDENTIFY REQUIREMENTS B. TRACK AND REPORT C. ORDER AND ACQUIRE D. MOBILIZE
MOBILIZE
USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PRODUCING MAPS AND INCIDENT VISUALIZATIONS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHICH COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD? A. COMMON TERMINOLOGY, PLAIN LANGUAGE, AND COMPATIBILITY B. NONE OF THE ABOVE C. TECHNOLOGY USE AND PROCEDURES D. INFORMATION SECURITY/OPERATIONAL SECURITY
NONE OF THE ABOVE
ICS PROVIDES A STANDARDIZED APPROACH TO THE COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COORDINATION OF _______ EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. A. EOC B. NON-ACTIVATED C. ON-SCENE D. OFF-SITE
ON-SCENE
IN NIMS, RESOURCE INVENTORYING REFERS TO PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED _________ (OF) INCIDENT RESPONSE. A. DURING B. OUTSIDE C. WITH D. INSTEAD
OUTSIDE
THE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN IS PREPARED BY GENERAL STAFF FROM WHICH SECTION? A. OPERATIONS B. FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION C. PLANNING D. LOGISTICS
PLANNING
ESTABLISHING MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS TO OBTAIN RESOURCES FROM NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY? A. ACQUIRING, STORING, AND INVENTORYING RESOURCES B. IDENTIFYING AND TYPING RESOURCES C. QUALIFYING, CERTIFYING, AND CREDENTIALING PERSONNEL D. PLANNING FOR RESOURCES
PLANNING FOR RESOURCES
USE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS THAT ARE FAMILIAR TO USERS IS A PART OF WHICH KEY PRINCIPLE? A. RELIABILITY, SCALABILITY, AND PORTABILITY B. SECURITY C. INTEROPERABILITY D. RESILIENCE AND REDUNDANCY
RELIABILITY, SCALABILITY, AND PORTABILITY
ENSURING THE UNINTERRUPTED FLOW OF INFORMATION' DESCRIBES WHICH KEY COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRINCIPLE? A. RELIABILITY, SCALABILITY, AND PORTABILITY B. SECURITY C. INTEROPERABILITY D. RESILIENCE AND REDUNDANCY
RESILIENCE AND REDUNDANCY
EACH ICS GENERAL STAFF IS LED BY A(N) ____________ WHO REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE INCIDENT COMMANDER OR UNIFIED COMMAND. A. SECTION CHIEF B. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY C. UNIT SUPERVISOR D. GROUP SUPERVISOR
SECTION CHIEF
'ACCESS TO SENSITIVE OR RESTRICTED INFORMATION IS CONTROLLED' DESCRIBES WHICH OF THE KEY COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRINCIPLES? A. RESILIENCE AND REDUNDANCY B. RELIABILITY, SCALABILITY, AND PORTABILITY C. SECURITY D. INTEROPERABILITY
SECURITY
WHICH TYPE OF ICS FACILITY IS USED TO TEMPORARILY POSITION AND ACCOUNT FOR PERSONNEL, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT AWAITING ASSIGNMENT? A. INCIDENT BASE B. INCIDENT COMMAND POST C. CAMP D. STAGING AREA
STAGING AREA
WHICH NIMS GUIDING PRINCIPLE SUPPORTS INTEROPERABILITY AMONG MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS? A. UNITY OF EFFORT B. FLEXIBILITY C. ADAPTABILITY D. STANDARDIZATION
STANDARDIZATION
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CORRECTLY DESCRIBES NIMS? A. SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO INCIDENT MANAGEMENT. B. A COMMUNICATIONS PLAN. C. A STATIC SYSTEM USED DURING LARGE-SCALE INCIDENTS. D. A RESPONSE PLAN.
SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO INCIDENT MANAGEMENT.
WHICH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TASK ENABLES RESOURCE COORDINATION THROUGHOUT THE INCIDENT? A. ORDER AND ACQUIRE B. DEMOBILIZE C. REIMBURSE AND RESTOCK D. TRACK AND REPORT
TRACK AND REPORT
WHICH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TASK ESTABLISHES AND MAINTAINS THE READINESS OF RESOURCES AND ENSURES PROVIDERS ARE PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER? A. REIMBURSE AND RESTOCK B. TRACK AND REPORT C. MOBILIZE D. ORDER AND ACQUIRE
TRACK AND REPORT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT (EMAC) IS A STATE-TO-STATE SYSTEM FOR SHARING RESOURCES DURING AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE
EOCS CAN BE FIXED LOCATIONS, TEMPORARY FACILITIES, OR VIRTUAL STRUCTURES WITH STAFF PARTICIPATING REMOTELY. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE
FULL ACTIVATION OF AN EOC CAN INCLUDE PERSONNEL FROM ASSISTING AGENCIES. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE
IN NIMS, RESOURCE INVENTORYING REFERS TO PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF INCIDENT RESPONSE. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE
INCIDENT INFORMATION IS USED ACROSS ICS, EOCS, MAC GROUPS, AND JIS TO AID IN PLANNING, DETERMINE INCIDENT COSTS, AND IDENTIFY SAFETY ISSUES. TRUE FALSE
TRUE
INCIDENT REPORTS, SUCH AS SITUATION REPORTS AND STATUS REPORTS ENHANCE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND ENSURE THAT PERSONNEL CAN ACCESS NEEDED INFORMATION. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE
NIMS COMPONENTS ARE ADAPTABLE TO PLANNED EVENTS SUCH AS SPORTING EVENTS. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE
NIMS IS APPLICABLE TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS WITH INCIDENT RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE
THE MAC GROUP DOES NOT REPLACE THE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF EOCS OR OTHER DISPATCH ORGANIZATIONS. A. TRUE B. FALSE
TRUE