1. 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
Answer: C. Incident Action Planning
2. 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
Answer: C. Unified Command
3. 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
Answer: B. Information and Intelligence Management
4. 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
Answer: A. Common Terminology
5. Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
A. Order and Acquire
B. Demobilize
C. Reimburse and Restock
D. Track and Report
Answer: D. Track and Report
6. 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
Answer: A. TRUE
7. 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
Answer: A. Section Chief
8. Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
9. 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
Answer: C. Interoperability
10. 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.
Answer: C. Planning, response, recovery.
11. 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
Answer: C. Technology Use and Procedures
12. Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
A. Identify Requirements
B. Track and Report
C. Order and Acquire
D. Mobilize
Answer: D. Mobilize
13. 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
Answer: B. All of the above
14. 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
Answer: D. Manageable Span of Control
15. 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
Answer: D. Resilience and Redundancy
16. Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?
A. MAC Groups
B. All Stakeholders
C. Area Command
D. Planning Section
Answer: D. Planning Section
17. 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
Answer: B. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
18. Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
19. The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
A. Operations
B. Finance/Administration
C. Planning
D. Logistics
Answer: C. Planning
20. The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
A. Redirect
B. Store
C. Decline
D. Disregard
Answer: C. Decline
21. 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.
Answer: B. Local EOCs activate.
22. Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
A. Qualifying
B. Planning
C. Certification
D. Credentialing
Answer: D. Credentialing
23. The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
A. confidentiality
B. advanced equipment
C. verified sources
D. social media outlets
Answer: A. confidentiality
24. 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
Answer: D. Staging Area
25. In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
26. 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
Answer: B. Command and Coordination
27. 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
Answer: C. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
28. 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
Answer: A. Joint Information Center (JIC)
29. The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
30. 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
Answer: D. Level 2 – Enhanced Steady-State
31. 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
Answer: D. Interoperability
32. NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
33. EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A TRUE
34. 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
Answer: D. Incident Action Planning
35. 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.
Answer: B. Local EOCs activate.
36. 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
Answer: A. Common Terminology
37. 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
Answer: B. Information and Intelligence Management
38. 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
Answer: C. Integrated Communications
39. In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
A. during
B. outside
C. with
D. instead
Answer: B. outside
40. 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
41. 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
Answer: C. On-scene
42. Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
A. Capability
B. Location
C. Number available
D. Color
Answer: A. Capability
43. 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
Answer: C. Command and Coordination
44. 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)
Answer: A. MAC Groups
45. EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
A. MAC Groups
B. Incident Command System
C. Joint Information Center
D. Joint Information System (JIS)
Answer: A. MAC Groups
46. Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
47. 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)
Answer: A. MAC Groups
48. 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
Answer: A. Reimburse and Restock
49. 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
Answer: A. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
50. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Manageable Span of Control
B. Comprehensive Resource Management
C. Modular Organization
D. Management by Objectives
Answer: D. Management by Objectives
51. In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
A. At the end of the incident.
B. During recovery.
C. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.
D. When transitioning between operational periods.
Answer: D. When transitioning between operational periods.
52. Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?
A. Equipment Standards
B. Agreements
C. Policy and Planning
D. Standardized Communication Types
Answer: B. Agreements
53. 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
Answer: A. Comprehensive Resource Management
54. 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
Answer: D. Planning for Resources
55. Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
A. Unity of Effort
B. Adaptability
C. Standardization
D. Flexibility
Answer: C. Standardization
56. Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?
A. Order and Acquire
B. Track and Report
C. Mobilize
Answer: D. Identify Requirements
57. 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. Area Commander
C. Safety Officer
Answer: D. Liaison Officer
58. Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
A. Track and Report
B. Mobilize
C. Order and Acquire
D. Reimburse and Restock
Answer: C. Order and Acquire
59. One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
60. Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning?
A. MAC Groups
B. Area Command
C. All Stakeholders
D. Planning Section
Answer: D. Planning Section
NIMS Guiding Principles
Answer: Flexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility
Answer: Allows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents through those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal assistance
Standardization
Answer: Supports interoperability among multiple organizations in incident response
Standard Organizational Structures
Answer: Improve integration and connectivity among organizations
Standard Practices
Answer: Allow incident personnel and organizations to work together effectively
Common Terminology
Answer: Enables effective communication
Unity of Effort
Answer: Enables organizations with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibilities to support each other while allowing each participating agency to maintain its own authority and accountability
3 Major Components of NIMS
Answer: 1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management
Answer: Standard mechanisms to systematics manage resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and facilities, both before and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more effectively share resources when needed
Command and Communication
Answer: Describes leadership roles, processes, and recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels and explains how these structures interact to manage incidents effectively and efficiently
Communications and Information Management
Answer: Describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions
4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness
Answer: 1. Identifying and typing resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Typing: Capability
Answer: The resources capability to perform its function in one or more of the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery
Typing: Category
Answer: The function for a which a resource would be most useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind
A broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities
Typing: Type
Answer: A resources level of capability to perform its function based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or experience and qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type 2, 3, or 4
Qualifying
Answer: Personnel meet the minimum established standards (including training, experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions
Certification
Answer: Recognition from an AHJ or a third party that an individual has completed qualification for a position
Credentialing
Answer: Documentation- typically an ID card or badge- that identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position
Identify Requirements (Resource Management)
Answer: Identify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
3. Who will receive and use resources
Order and Acquire (RM)
Answer: Resource typing is designed for use here to ensure resources provided meet the mission needs
Track and Report (RM)
Answer: -Tracks the location of resources
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
Demobilization (RM)
Answer: The goal of demobilization is the orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location and status
Reimburse and Restock (RM)
Answer: 1. Establish and maintain the readiness of resources
2. Collect bills and validate costs
3. Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner
4. Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment
Mutual Aid
Answer: The sharing of resources and services between jurisdictions or organizations
NIMS Structures
Common ICS Facilities
Answer: 1. Incident Command Post (ICP)
2. Staging Areas
3. Incident Base
4. Camps
ICP
Answer: Incident Command Post- Location of the tactical-level, on-scene incident management (Incident Commander or Unified Command and Staff)
Staging Areas
Answer: Temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment
Incident Base
Answer: Location at which personnel conduct primary support activities (may be co-located with the ICP)
Camps
Answer: Satellites on an incident base, established where they can best support incident operations by providing food, sleeping areas, sanitation, and minor maintenance and servicing of equipment
Area Command
Answer: Oversees the management of multiple incidents or a very complex incident through establishing multiple ICS organizations
ICS is used to manage
Answer: On-scene, tactical-level response
EOC is used to manage
Answer: From off-site locations in order to:
1. Address imminent threats and hazards
2. Provide coordinated support to incident Command, on-scene personnel and/or other EOCs
3 Common ways to organize EOCs
Answer: 1. ICS or ICS-like structure
2. Incident Support Model structure
3. Departmental structure
EOC activation level 1
Answer: Full Activation
EOC activation level 2
Answer: Enhanced steady-state/partial activation
EOC activation level 3
Answer: Normal operations/steady state
MAC Group functions
Answer: 1. Act as policy level body
2. Support resource prioritization and allocation
3. Make cooperative multi-agency decisions
4. Enable decision making among elected and appointed officials and the Incident Commander responsible for managing the incident
Function of JIS
Answer: Integrates incident information and public affairs into a unified organization that provides consistent, coordinated, accurate, accessible, timely, and complete information to the public and stakeholders during incident operations
JIS activities
Answer: 1. Develop and deliver coordinated interagency messages
2. Develop, recommend and execute public information plans and strategies
3. Advise on public affairs issues that could affect the incident Management effort
4. Address and manage rumors and inaccurate information that could undermine public confidence
JIC steps to informing public
Answer: 1. Gathering
2. Verifying
3. Coordinating
4. Disseminating
The Federal Government only becomes involved with a response when:
Answer: 1. State governors or tribal leaders request Federal assistance and their requests are approved
2. Federal interests are involved
3. Statute or regulation authorized or requires
4 key communications and information systems principles
1. Interoperability
2. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
3. Resilience and Redundancy
4. Security
Strategic communications
Answer:High level directions, including resource priority decisions, roles and responsibilities determinations, and overall incident management courses of action
Tactical Communications
Answer:Communications among and between on-scene and tactical personnel and cooperating agencies and organizations
Support Communications
Answer:Coordination and support of strategic and tactical communications
Public Communications
Answer: Alerts and warnings, press conferences
Incident Action Plan
Answer: Incident-specific plans improve situational awareness and describe the objective and tactics of the incident management
Data Interoperability
Answer: Common communications protocols enable the dissemination of information among all incident management elements
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
Answer: Incident Action Planning
Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan?
Answer: Joint Information Center
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
Answer:Information and Intelligence Management
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?
Answer:Common Terminology
Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
Answer: Track and Report
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Answer: Section Chief
The three NIMS guiding principles are:
Answer: Planning, response, recovery.
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
A. Identify Requirements
B. Track and Report
C. Order and Acquire
D. Mobilize
Answer: Mobilize
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
B. All of the above
Answer: B. All of the above
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
D. Manageable Span of Control
Answer: D. Manageable Span of Control
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
D. Resilience and Redundancy
Answer: D. Resilience and Redundancy
;A. MAC Groups
B. All Stakeholders
C. Area Command
D. Planning Section
B. All Stakeholders
Answer: B. All Stakeholders
17. 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
Answer: B. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
18. Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?A. Operations
B. Finance/Administration
C. Planning
D. Logistics
Answer: C. Planning
The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
A. Redirect
B. Store
C. Decline
D. Disregard
Answer: C. Decline
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.
Answer: B. Local EOCs activate.
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
A. Qualifying
B. Planning
C. Certification
D. Credentialing
Answer: D. Credentialing
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
A. confidentiality
B. advanced equipment
C. verified sources
D. social media outlets
Answer: B. advanced equipment
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
Answer: D. Staging Area
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
A. TRUE
Answer: A. TRUE
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
Answer:B. Command and Coordination
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
A. Identifying and Typing Resources
Answer: A. Identifying and Typing Resources
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
A. Joint Information Center (JIC)
Answer: A. Joint Information Center (JIC)
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
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
Answer: D. Level 2 – Enhanced Steady-State
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
Answer: D. Interoperability
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
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
Answer: D. Incident Action Planning
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.
Answer: B. Local EOCs activate.
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
A. Common Terminology
Answer: A. Common Terminology
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
Answer: B. 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
Answer: C. Integrated Communications
n NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
A. during
B. outside
C. with
D. instead
Answer: B. outside
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
Answer: C. Departmental Structure
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
Answer: C. On-scene
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
A. Capability
B. Location
C. Number available
D. Color
Answer: A. Capability
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
Answer: C. Command and Coordination
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)
Answer: C. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
A. MAC Groups
B. Incident Command System
C. Joint Information Center
D. Joint Information System (JIS)
Answer: A. MAC Groups
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer: A. TRUE
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)
Answer: A. MAC Groups
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
Answer: A. Reimburse and Restock
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
Answer: A. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
