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Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
A response plan.
A static system used during large-scale incidents.
A systematic approach to incident management
A communications plan.
The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.
Strike Team Leaders
Command Staff
Task Force Leaders
General Staff
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
True
False
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
Incident Action Planning
Information and Intelligence Management
Integrated Communications
Common Terminology
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
True
False
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Planning for Resources
Identifying and Typing Resources
Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
Reimburse and Restock
Order and Acquire
Track and Report
Mobilize
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?
Joint Information System (JIS)
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
MAC Group
Incident Command Structure (ICS)
Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?
Joint Information System (JIS)
Incident Command System
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
MAC Groups
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.
True
False
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
At the end of the incident.
During recovery.
At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.
When transitioning between operational periods.
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle?
Interoperability
Security
Resilience and Redundancy
Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Planning for Resources
Identifying and Typing Resources
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
True
False
Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command’s point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?
Safety Officer
Area Commander
Public Information Officer
Liaison Officer
EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
Joint Information System (JIS)
Incident Command System
Joint Information Center
MAC Groups
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?
Accountability
Management by Objective
Information and Intelligence Management
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
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, ________________.
Unified Command is established.
Local EOCs activate.
Mutual Aid Agreements are executed.
Federal authorities assist.
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
True
False
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Unit Supervisor
Administrative Authority
Group Supervisor
Section Chief
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
Technology Use and Procedures
None of the these
Information Security/Operational Security
Common Terminology, Plain Language, and Compatibility
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
Comprehensive Resource Management
Information and Intelligence Management
Integrated Communications
Incident Action Planning
Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?
Order and Acquire
Track and Report
Mobilize
Reimburse and Restock
One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
True
False
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?
Modular Organization
Unified Command
Comprehensive Resource Management
Common Terminology
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
Off-site
non-activated
On-scene
EOC
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
Color
Location
Number available
Capability
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
True
False
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