FEMA IS-0700.b: An introduction to NIMS Quiz Answered Correctly
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FEMA IS-0700.b: An Introduction To NIMS
FEMA IS-0700.b: An introduction to NIMS
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...
FEMA IS-0700.b: An introduction to
NIMS
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-unified command
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-modular
organization
which resource management task enable resource coordination throughout the
incident - Answer-track and report
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in
planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues. - Answer-true
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the
Incident Commander or Unified Command. - Answer-section chief
emergency management assistance compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for
sharing resources during an emergency or disaster - Answer-true
use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of
which key principles - Answer-interoperability
the three NIMS guiding principles are: - Answer-Planning, response, recovery.
using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident
visualizations is an example of which communications standard - Answer-technology
use and procedure
which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources -
Answer-mobilize
which of the following is an EOC function - Answer-all of the above
which nims management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that
directly report to a supervisor - Answer-manageable span of control
, Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications
and information systems principle? - Answer-resilience and redundancy
which organizations should be involved in communications planning - Answer-
planning section
which nims command and coordination structures are offsite locations where staff
from multiple agencies come together - Answer-emergency operations centers
incident reports, such as situation reports and status reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information - Answer-true
the incident action plan is prepared by general staff from which section - Answer-
planning
the jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ----- resources if they do not meet its needs -
Answer-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,
________________. - Answer-a unified command is established
which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are
qualified for a particular position - Answer-credentialing
the need for ----- can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel -
Answer-confidentiality
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? - Answer-staging area
in NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside
of incident response - Answer-true
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures
for incident management at the operational and incident support levels? - Answer-
command and coordination
which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities
of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities - Answer-qualifying,
certifying, and credentialing personnel
the --- is a central location that houses joint information system operations and
where public information staff perform public affairs functions - Answer-joint
information center
the MAC group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch
organizations - Answer-true
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