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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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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 part of which key principle?
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle?
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What are the three NIMS guiding principles?
What are the three NIMS guiding principles?
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Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualization is an example of which communications standard?
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualization is an example of which communications standard?
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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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When an incident occurs or threatens, what is established if the incident is or becomes large complex?
When an incident occurs or threatens, what is established if the incident is or becomes large 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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What can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel?
What can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel?
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Which type of ICS facility is used for temporarily positioning and accounting for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
Which type of ICS facility is used for temporarily positioning and accounting 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 the capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for the capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
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What is the central location that houses the Joint Information System (JIS)?
What is the central location that houses the Joint Information System (JIS)?
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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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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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The ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of what kind of emergency personnel?
The ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of what kind of emergency personnel?
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Regarding resource typing, which characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?
Regarding resource typing, which characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?
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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 who?
EOCs receive senior level guidance from who?
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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 700 Key Concepts
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Incident Action Planning: Central process for documenting and communicating objectives, tactics, and assignments during incidents.
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Unified Command: ICS structure enabling collaboration across jurisdictions to manage incidents under one action plan.
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Information and Intelligence Management: Established processes for the collection, analysis, assessment, sharing, and oversight of data related to incidents.
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Modular Organization: Utilizes standardized names and definitions for organizational functions, promoting clarity and consistency.
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Track and Report: Resource management task that facilitates resource coordination and tracking throughout an incident.
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Multi-Agency Collaboration: Incident information aids planning, cost determination, and safety identification across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS.
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Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): State-level mutual aid system for sharing resources during emergencies.
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Interoperability: Emphasizes familiar communication and information systems use for emergency management.
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Guiding Principles of NIMS: Comprised of planning, response, and recovery.
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Technology Use and Procedures: Engages social media for activities like mapping and incident visualization, ensuring efficient communication.
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Mobilize: Resource management task focused on deploying personnel and resources for incident response.
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Manageable Span of Control: Refers to the number of subordinates reporting directly to a supervisor, ensuring effective management.
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Resilience and Redundancy: Principle aimed at maintaining uninterrupted information flow during incidents.
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Planning Section: Essential for communication planning among involved organizations during incidents.
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Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs): Offsite locations that gather staff from various agencies for enhanced coordination.
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Incident Reporting: Situation and status reports serve to enhance situational awareness and ensure access to critical information for personnel.
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Incident Action Plan Preparation: Conducted by the General Staff from the Planning section.
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Complex Incident Management: Unified Command is employed when an incident grows in complexity, requiring joint management.
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Credentialing: Process of verifying personnel qualifications for specific roles within the incident management structure.
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Confidentiality Challenges: Managing confidential information can hinder effective information sharing among emergency personnel.
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Staging Area: Temporary facilities where personnel, supplies, and equipment await assignment to incident operations.
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Resource Inventorying: Conducted outside of incident response for preparedness, vital for operational readiness.
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Command and Coordination Component: Recommends organizational structures essential for incident management at operational levels.
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Resource Management Definitions: Key activities include qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel to ensure capabilities are defined uniformly.
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Joint Information Center (JIC): Centralized location for the Joint Information System to manage public information dissemination.
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MAC Group Functionality: Develops and executes public information strategies and provides senior-level guidance to EOCs.
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EOC Staffing: Can involve personnel from multiple agencies during full activation, promoting collaborative emergency response.
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Chain of Command and Unity of Command: Management characteristic that minimizes confusion from conflicting instructions during incidents.
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Management by Objectives: Involves issuing plans, assignments, and protocols in order to achieve task completion effectively.
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Demobilization Planning: Conducted by managers as transitions between operational periods approach, preparing for resource return and efficiency.
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Communications Agreements: Specifies required communication systems and platforms among involved parties.
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Comprehensive Resource Management: Maintains up-to-date inventories of all resources, including personnel and equipment.
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Mutual Aid Agreements: Examples of resource management activities that foster cooperative resource acquisition among jurisdictions.
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Standardization: Key principle supporting interoperability and coordination among various emergency response organizations.
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Identifying Resource Requirements: Determines the specific needs for resources based on type, quantity, and receiving locations.
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Liaison Officer Role: Acts as the connection between the incident command and external organizations not represented in the command structure.
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Order and Acquire Resources: Task of activating locality resources to fulfill incident requirements as needed.
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EOC Support Function: A crucial role providing coordinated support to on-scene personnel and other EOCs during incidents.
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