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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?
Resilience and Redundancy
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?
Staging Area
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
MAC Groups
Each ICS General Staff is led by a ______________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Each ICS General Staff is led by a ______________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
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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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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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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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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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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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In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted ____________ of incident response.
In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted ____________ of incident response.
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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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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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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 resource management activity verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Which resource management activity verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
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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 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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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 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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Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
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Which ICS structure enables jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single action plan?
Which ICS structure enables jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single action plan?
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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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When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex, ________.
When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex, ________.
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The ________ is the central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
The ________ is the central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
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In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
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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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Which of the following is an EOC function?
Which of the following is an EOC function?
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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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Which organization should be involved in communications planning?
Which organization should be involved in communications planning?
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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 EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?
Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?
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Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
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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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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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Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
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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 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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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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'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles.
'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles.
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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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Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communication standard?
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communication standard?
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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 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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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 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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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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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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The three NIMS guiding principles are:
The three NIMS guiding principles are:
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Use the communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle?
Use the communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle?
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Incident information is used across ICS, EOC, and MAC groups and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs and identify safety issues.
Incident information is used across ICS, EOC, and MAC groups and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs and identify safety issues.
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Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational support levels?
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational support levels?
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Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation to startup time?
Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation to startup time?
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When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible treat, which activation level has been implemented?
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible treat, which activation level has been implemented?
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NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident-related responsibilities.
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident-related responsibilities.
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The ________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.
The ________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.
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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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Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
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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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Study Notes
Key Concepts in NIMS
- Resilience and Redundancy: Essential for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information during emergencies.
- Staging Area: A designated facility for positioning and accounting for resources and personnel waiting for assignment.
- MAC Groups: Multi-agency structures that facilitate cooperative decision-making during incidents.
- Section Chief: Leads each ICS General Staff and reports to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Resource Management
- Delineation of Resources: Jurisdictions can decline resources that do not meet their specific needs.
- Demobilization Planning: Initiated simultaneously with resource mobilization for efficient incident management.
- Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): A state-to-state system designed for resource sharing during emergencies.
- Resource Inventory: Refers to preparedness activities carried out outside of incident response.
Command and Coordination Structures
- Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs): Offsite locations where personnel from multiple agencies coordinate efforts during incidents.
- Management by Objectives: Involves issuing clear assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to achieve tasks effectively.
- Unified Command: Enables different jurisdictions to manage incident activities under a single action plan.
Communication Principles
- Information and Intelligence Management: Involves systematic processes for gathering and managing incident data.
- Chain of Command: Ensures clear directive communication, minimizing confusion from conflicting instructions.
- Common Technology: Refers to the use of standardized names and definitions for organizational functions and units.
- Agreements: Specify communication systems and platforms for effective information sharing among parties involved.
Resource Typing and Management Tasks
- Identify Requirements: Task of determining types and quantities of resources needed for incident response.
- Credentialing: Verifies qualifications of personnel for specific roles during incidents.
- Mobilize: The task of deploying activated personnel and resources for incident management.
- Planning for Resources: Establishes mutual aid agreements to ensure resource availability from neighboring jurisdictions.
Incident Action Planning
- Incident Action Plan: Developed by the Planning section of the General Staff, outlining objectives and tactics.
- Integrated Communications: Facilitates information sharing and situational awareness among various agencies involved.
EOCs and Activation Levels
- EOC Functions: Provide coordinated support to incident command and on-scene personnel; may involve collaborations with other EOCs.
- Departmental Structure: Allows EOC personnel to operate with minimal preparation time during activation.
- Activation Levels: Level 2- Enhanced Steady-State is when specific team members monitor credible threats.
Best Practices and Principles
- Flexibility, Standardization, Unity of Effort: The three guiding principles of NIMS for effective incident management.
- Technology Use and Procedures: Incorporates social media and technology for enhancing response strategies such as mapping and visualizations.
- Operation Readiness: EOCs can function as fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual settings, adapting to the situation at hand.
Confidentiality and Information Sharing
- Confidentiality Challenges: Can complicate the sharing of vital information among emergency personnel.
- Incident Reports: Include Situation Reports and Status Reports to enhance situational awareness and information access for responders.
Final Notes
- NIMS Applicability: Relevant to all stakeholders involved in incident management responsibilities.
- Joint Information Center (JIC): Central location for public information staff and JIS operations during incidents.
- Resource Management Activities: Ensure resources are maintained and providers are compensated promptly, establishing a system for effective logistical coordination.
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