NIMS/700 Quiz and Flashcards on Key Communication Principles

Questions and Answers

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

Security

Scalability

Resilience and Redundancy (correct)

Reliability

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 (EOCs) 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 estimate 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

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

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

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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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 estimate 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:

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

Study Notes

Key Principles and Concepts

Incident Command System (ICS) Functionality

Resource Management

Coordination and Collaboration

Information Management

Emergency Response Structure

Emergency Management Assistance

Planning and Activation Levels

Guidelines and Practices

Characteristics of NIMS

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