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NIMS

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1. The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards.
Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?
Operations
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
Information and Intelligence Management
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
Finance/Administration Section Chief
Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?
Command
Which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?
Resolving critical resource issues.
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?
Finance/Administration
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
Public Information Officer
Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
Incident Commander
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
Incident Objectives
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
TRUE
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Comprehensive Resource Management
To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe.
true
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
Incident Commander
Major activities of the Planning Section include:
A. Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
Incident Commander
Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by the:
Incident Commander or Unified Command
Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Command and Coordination
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:
Command Staff
The Liaison Officer:
Is the point of contact for other response organizations.
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
Briefing
Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Comprehensive Resource Management
The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:
Manageable Span of Control
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:
Incident Command
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle?
Resilience and Redundancy
Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
Track and Report
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.
TRUE
Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?
ICS or ICS-like EOC structure
Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?
Joint Information System (JIS)
The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.
General Staff
One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
TRUE
'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?
Security
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity ?
Planning for Resources
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?
Comprehensive Resource Management
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
Command and Coordination
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
Capability
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
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.
TRUE
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
MAC Groups
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
advanced equipment
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
Planning
Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?
Track and Report
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
Joint Information Center (JIC)
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
Information and Intelligence Management
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
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, ________________.
Local EOCs activate.
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
None of the Above
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
Integrated Communications
Which of the following is an EOC function?
All of the above
5. Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
Mobilize
Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?
Liaison Officer
The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
Decline
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
On-scene
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
TRUE
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.
TRUE
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
Manageable Span of Control
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
TRUE
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
Staging Area
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
TRUE
Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
Order and Acquire
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
TRUE
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
A systematic approach to incident management.
Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?
Identify Requirements
Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?
Agreements
One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
TRUE
2. An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan.
FALSE
6. When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told:
The effective time and date of the transfer
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
Operations Section Chief
4. Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position.
TRUE
When an incident expands ________________________________.
only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
3. Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources?
Type 4
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe?
Modular Organization
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
Transfer of Command Briefing
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called__________.
A. Delegation of Authority
Which major NIMS Component 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?
Communications and Information Management
Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________.
are limited to the exchange of resources between neighboring states.
An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool.
TRUE
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
Supervisor
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
Type 5
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?
Type 2
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?
Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur?
Type 1
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?
Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
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