NIMS/700 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Staging Area

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.

Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

The Jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its needs.

Deline Signup and view all the answers

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

At the same time they begin mobilizing resources. 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

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

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

On-scene Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted ____________ of incident response.

outside Signup and view all the answers

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

Emergency Operations Centers (EOC's) 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

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

Identify Requirements Signup and view all the answers

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

Credentialing Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

Mobilize 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

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

Order and Acquire 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

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

Unified Command 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

When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex, ________.

local EOCs activate Signup and view all the answers

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

Joint Information Center (JIC) Signup and view all the answers

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

True 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

Which of the following is an EOC function?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Management by Objective Signup and view all the answers

Which organization should be involved in communications planning?

All stakeholders 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 EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?

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

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

Planning for Resources 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

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

True Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?

Standardization 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 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

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

True Signup and view all the answers

'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles.

Security 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

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

Technology Use and Procedures Signup and view all the answers

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

Common Technology Signup and view all the answers

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

Joint Information System (JIS) 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 Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?

Manageable Span of Control 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

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

The three NIMS guiding principles are:

Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort Signup and view all the answers

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

Reliability, Scalability and Portability Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

Command and Coordination Signup and view all the answers

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

Departmental Structure Signup and view all the answers

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible treat, which activation level has been implemented?

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

NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident-related responsibilities.

True Signup and view all the answers

The ________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.

Command Staff 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

Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?

A systematic approach to incident management Signup and view all the answers

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

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

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 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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NIMS/700 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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

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

Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?

Each ICS General Staff is led by a ______________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.

The Jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its needs.

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

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

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

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

In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted ____________ of incident response.

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

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

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

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

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

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

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

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

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?

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

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

When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex, ________.

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

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

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

Which of the following is an EOC function?

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

Which organization should be involved in communications planning?

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

Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?

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

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

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

Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?

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

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

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

'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The three NIMS guiding principles are:

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

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

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

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

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible treat, which activation level has been implemented?

NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident-related responsibilities.

The ________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.

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

Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?

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

Study Notes

Key Concepts in NIMS

Resource Management

Command and Coordination Structures

Communication Principles

Resource Typing and Management Tasks

Incident Action Planning

EOCs and Activation Levels

Best Practices and Principles

Confidentiality and Information Sharing

Final Notes

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