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Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
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?
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?
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?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?
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Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
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Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
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Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
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Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.
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Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?
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The three NIMS guiding principles are:
The three NIMS guiding principles are:
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Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
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Which of the following is an EOC function?
Which of the following is an EOC function?
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Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
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Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and information systems principle?
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and information systems principle?
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Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?
Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?
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Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?
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Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
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The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
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The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
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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, ________________.
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, ________________.
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Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
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The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
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Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
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In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
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Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
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Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
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The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
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The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
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When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?
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The capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?
The capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?
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NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
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EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
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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, ________________.
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, ________________.
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
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In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
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Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?
Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?
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ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
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Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?
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Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
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Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?
Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?
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EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
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Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
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Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
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Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?
Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
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In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
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Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?
Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?
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Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of what resource management activity?
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of what resource management activity?
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Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
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Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?
Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?
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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 Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?
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Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
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One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
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Study Notes
NIMS Management Characteristics
- Incident Action Planning: Involves documents that outline incident objectives, tactics, and assignments.
- Unified Command: Allows multiple jurisdictions to manage incident activities under a singular action plan.
- Information and Intelligence Management: Utilizes established processes for data gathering, analyzing, and sharing.
- Modular Organization: Standardizes names and definitions for major organizational functions within ICS.
- Manageable Span of Control: Refers to the number of subordinates reporting directly to a supervisor.
- Common Terminology: Use of standardized terms to eliminate confusion and enhance communication.
- Integrated Communications: Facilitates connection and information sharing among diverse agency units.
- Management by Objectives: Focuses on developing and issuing plans and procedures to carry out tasks.
Resource Management
- Tracking and Reporting: Enables detailed coordination of resources deployed throughout incidents.
- Mobilization: Task associated with deploying or activating personnel and resources.
- Credentialing: Process of identifying and verifying personnel qualifications for specific positions.
- Reimburse and Restock: Ensures resource readiness and timely payment to providers.
- Planning for Resources: Involves establishing mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions.
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
- EOC Functions: Provide coordinated support to incident command and personnel during emergencies.
- EOC Configurations: Can be fixed, temporary, or virtual; flexibility allows for minimal preparation time.
- Full Activation: Involves personnel from assisting agencies to enhance response capabilities.
- ICS or ICS-like Structure: Configuration that allows personnel to operate effectively with minimal startup time.
Communications and Information Systems Principles
- Interoperability: The ability of emergency management personnel to work together effectively.
- Resilience and Redundancy: Ensures the uninterrupted flow of critical information.
- Agreements: Specify communication systems and platforms for information sharing among parties involved.
Guide to Resource Inventorying
- Resource Inventorying in NIMS: Refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of immediate response efforts.
- Identifying Requirements: Determining the type, quantity, receiving location, and users for necessary resources.
Other Key Concepts
- Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): State-to-state resource sharing system during emergencies.
- Joint Information Center (JIC): Central hub for public information operations during incidents.
- MAC Groups: Facilitate cooperative multi-agency decision-making, guiding the functions of EOCs.
- Capacity for Interaction: Highlights the importance of effective communication among emergency management and response personnel.
Demobilization Planning
- Operational Period Transition: Planning for demobilization occurs when transitioning between operational phases.
Incident Command
- Section Chief: Each General Staff section is led by a section chief who reports to the Incident Commander.
- Liaison Officer: Serves as the point of contact for outside organizations not involved in the Unified Command.
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