Homeland Security: NIMS IS-700 Course

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What is the primary purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?

To provide a framework for international incident response
To enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents (correct)
To create a standardized protocol for disaster response
To establish a centralized emergency management system

What is the primary objective of the IS-700 course developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency?

To teach incident management skills to emergency responders
To introduce recruits to computer labs on campus
To provide an overview of emergency management systems
To familiarize recruits with the National Incident Management System (correct)

How will the instructor assist the recruit in completing the IS-700 course?

By offering one-on-one support
By walking the recruit through the online process (correct)
By providing individualized instruction
By providing written instructions

What is required of the recruit upon completing the IS-700 course?

To notify the instructor and provide a copy of the certificate of completion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the computer labs available on campus?

To offer access to online courses and resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What will be retained for the recruit's final graduation packet?

A copy of the recruit's certificate of completion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

NIMS Block Instruction

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a consistent nationwide template for government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.

Objectives

Successfully complete the IS-700 course developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Presentation and Logistics

The course will be completed online through the FEMA website (http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/).
Recruits will access the course through the campus computer labs with instructor assistance.
Recruits will work at their own pace and notify the instructor upon completing the course and online exam.
A copy of the completion certificate will be retained for the recruit's final graduation packet.

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This quiz covers the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700 course, developed by FEMA, which provides a consistent nationwide template for disaster response and management.