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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?
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 estimate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to estimate 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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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 Principles and Concepts
- Resilience and Redundancy: Ensures uninterrupted information flow during emergencies.
- Standardization: Supports interoperability among various organizations during incident management.
- Reliability, Scalability, and Portability: Emphasizes the necessity of using familiar communication systems.
Incident Command System (ICS) Functionality
- Staging Area: Temporary facility for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment.
- Unified Command: Jointly manages and directs incidents using a single action plan.
- Section Chief: Each ICS General Staff member is led by a Section Chief who reports to the Incident Commander.
Resource Management
- Credentialing: Verifies qualifications of personnel for specific positions.
- Mobilize: Activates and deploys resources and personnel.
- Planning for Resources: Involves establishing mutual aid agreements to gather resources from neighboring areas.
Coordination and Collaboration
- Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs): Off-site collaboration locations for multiple agency staff during incidents.
- Joint Information Center (JIC): Central hub for public information staff managing communication and media relations.
- MAC Groups: Facilitate cooperative decision-making among multiple agencies.
Information Management
- Incident Action Planning: Involves documenting incident objectives, tactics, and operational assignments.
- Information and Intelligence Management: Follows established processes for acquiring and sharing data.
Emergency Response Structure
- EOC Configuration: Can be fixed, temporary, or virtual, accommodating various staffing needs.
- Integrated Communications: Allows diverse agency units to connect and share information efficiently.
Emergency Management Assistance
- Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): A cooperative system for sharing resources among states during emergencies.
- Resource Inventory: Refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response to ensure readiness.
Planning and Activation Levels
- Command Staff: Supports the Incident Commander by focusing on specific management needs.
- Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State: Indicates a state of readiness with selected team members activated for monitoring.
Guidelines and Practices
- Agreements: Specify communication systems used by various parties for effective information sharing.
- Confidentiality: Plays a crucial role in complicating information sharing between emergency personnel.
Characteristics of NIMS
- Flexibility: Adapts to different operational needs and situations.
- Unity of Effort: Promotes collaborative action among all stakeholders involved in incident management.
- Manageable Span of Control: Refers to the number of subordinates reporting to a supervisor, ensuring effective oversight.
These notes encapsulate essential aspects of NIMS and ICS, covering their functions, structures, and guiding principles crucial for effective emergency management.
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