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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 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 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 CommunicationsD. Establishment and Transfer of Command 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 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 6. Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety
issues. 7. Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command. D. Group Supervisor 8. Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster. 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 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. 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 12. Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources? A. Identify Requirements B. Track and Report C. Order and Acquire 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 informationD. Providing coordination and policy direction 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 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 16. Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning? A. MAC Groups B. All Stakeholders C. Area Command D. Planning Section 17. Which NIMS Command and
Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together? D. MAC Group 18. Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information. 19. The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section? A. Operations B. Finance/Administration C. Planning D. Logistics 20. The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs. A. Redirect B. Store C. Decline D. Disregard 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. 22. Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position? A. Qualifying B. Planning C. Certification D. Credentialing 23. The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. D. social media outlets 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 25. In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response. 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 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 28. The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions. D. Incident Command Post 29. The MAC Group does not replace the primary
functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations. 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 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 32. NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events. 33. EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely. 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 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. 36. Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units? D. Modular Organization 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 CommandD. Integrated Communications 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 39. In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response. A. during B. outside C. withD. instead 40. Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time? 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 42. Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources? D. Color 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 44. Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? D. Joint Information System (JIS) 45. EOCs receive senior level
guidance from: D. Joint Information System (JIS) 46. Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies. 47. Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? D. Joint Information System (JIS) 48. Which resource
management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? D. Order and Acquire 49. Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions? D. Accountability 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 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. 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 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 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 D. Planning for Resources 55. Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations? A. Unity of Effort B. Adaptability C. Standardization D. Flexibility 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 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 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 59. One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed. A. True B. False Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel equipment teams supplies and facilities Weegy?1 Answer. Identifying and typing resources management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and Facilities.
Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures?1 Answer. Reimburse and Restock establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner.
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified?Credentialing: Providing documentation that identifies personnel and authenticates and verifies their qualifications for a particular position.
Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident FEMA?1 Answer. Track and Report task enables resource coordination throughout the incident.
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