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Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?

Incident action planning

Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan?

Unified Command

Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?

Information and intelligence management

Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?

Modular organization Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?

Track and report Signup and view all the answers

Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.

True Signup and view all the answers

Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.

Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.

True Signup and view all the answers

Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?

Interoperability Signup and view all the answers

The three NIMS guiding principles are:

Planning, response, recovery Signup and view all the answers

Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?

Technology use and procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

Mobilize Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an EOC function? (Select all that apply)

Providing coordination and policy direction Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?

Manageable Span of Control Signup and view all the answers

Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and information systems principle?

Resilience and Redundancy Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?

Planning section Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?

Emergency Operation Centers Signup and view all the answers

Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.

Decline Signup and view all the answers

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 unified command Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?

Credentialing Signup and view all the answers

The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?

Staging area Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?

Command and communication Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?

Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel Signup and view all the answers

The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.

Joint information center Signup and view all the answers

The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.

True Signup and view all the answers

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?

Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.

True Signup and view all the answers

EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?

Incident action planning Signup and view all the answers

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 Unified Command is established Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?

Common terminology Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?

Information and Intelligence Management Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?

Integrated communications Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.

Outside Signup and view all the answers

Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?

ICS or ICS-like EOC structure Signup and view all the answers

ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.

On-scene Signup and view all the answers

Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?

Capability Signup and view all the answers

Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?

Command and Coordination Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?

MAC groups Signup and view all the answers

EOCs receive senior level guidance from:

MAC groups Signup and view all the answers

Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?

MAC group Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?

Reimburse and Restock Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?

Chain of Command and Unity of Command Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?

Management by objectives Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?

When transitioning between operational periods. Signup and view all the answers

Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?

Agreements Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?

Comprehensive Resource Management Signup and view all the answers

Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of what resource management activity?

Planning for Resources Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?

Standardization Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?

Identify Requirements Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements if available?

Order and Acquire Signup and view all the answers

One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

NIMS Management Characteristics

Incident action planning involves documenting and communicating objectives, tactics, and assignments.
Unified Command enables joint management of incidents across jurisdictions using a single action plan.
Information and intelligence management follows processes to share and assess data effectively.
Modular organization utilizes standardized names and definitions for organizational functions.
Manageable Span of Control refers to the number of personnel directly reporting to a supervisor.

Resource Management Tasks

Tracking and reporting resources ensures coordination throughout incidents.
Mobilizing activates personnel and resources for deployment.
Credentialing verifies that personnel are qualified for specific positions.
Identifying requirements determines the type, quantity, and intended users of resources.
Reimburse and restock maintains resource readiness and ensures timely payment for services.

Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)

EOCs can be fixed, temporary, or virtual, with remote participation possible.
EOC functions include coordinating plans, determining resource needs, and providing policy direction.
Full activation involves personnel from various assisting agencies to manage incidents effectively.
Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State activates only select EOC team members to monitor threats.

Communications and Information Systems

Interoperability ensures effective communication among emergency management organizations.
Resilience and redundancy maintain continuous information flow.
Agreements specify communications systems and platforms for sharing information efficiently.
The Joint Information Center houses Joint Information System operations for public information staff.

Key Principles and Guidelines

NIMS guiding principles include planning, response, and recovery.
Standardization supports interoperability among multiple organizations during incidents.
Using technology and social media enhances incident support and visualizations.

Incident Command Structure

Each ICS General Staff is led by a section chief, reporting to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
The Incident Action Plan is primarily prepared by the Planning section of the General Staff.
The MAC Group makes cooperative multi-agency decisions and does not replace EOC functions.

Additional Concepts

Confidentiality may complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
Staging areas temporarily position personnel and equipment awaiting assignment.
Resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted before incident responses.
Management by objectives involves developing plans to accomplish tasks effectively.
Planning for resources includes establishing mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions.

Incident Management Adaptability

NIMS Components can be adapted for planned events like sporting activities.
The capacity for emergency management personnel to collaborate is crucial for effective response efforts.

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Questions and Answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?

Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan?

Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?

Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?

Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.

Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.

Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.

Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?

The three NIMS guiding principles are:

Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

Which of the following is an EOC function? (Select all that apply)

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?

Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and information systems principle?

Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?

Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?

Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.

The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?

The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.

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, ________________.

Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?

The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.

Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.

Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?

Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?

The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.

The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?

The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?

NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.

EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?

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, ________________.

Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?

Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?

Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.

Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?

ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.

Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?

Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?

Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?

EOCs receive senior level guidance from:

Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.

Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?

Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?

Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?

In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?

Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?

Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of what resource management activity?

Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?

Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?

Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?

Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements if available?

One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.

Study Notes

NIMS Management Characteristics

Resource Management Tasks

Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)

Communications and Information Systems

Key Principles and Guidelines

Incident Command Structure

Additional Concepts

Incident Management Adaptability

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