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What principle describes ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information?
What principle describes ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information?
Resilience and Redundancy
What type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
What type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
Staging Area
What NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
What 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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When do managers in NIMS plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
When do managers in NIMS 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 activities verify that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Which resource management activities verify 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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What activities establish common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
What activities establish 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 characteristic is typically used to categorize resources?
Regarding resource typing, which characteristic is typically used to categorize resources?
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When an incident occurs or threatens, how do local emergency personnel manage using NIMS principles and ICS?
When an incident occurs or threatens, how do local emergency personnel manage using NIMS principles and ICS?
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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? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is an EOC function? (Select all that apply)
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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? (Select all that apply)
Which organization should be involved in communications planning? (Select all that apply)
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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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What describes a key principle that involves 'access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled'?
What describes a key principle that involves 'access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled'?
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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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What are the three NIMS guiding principles?
What are the three NIMS guiding principles?
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Using communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle?
Using 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 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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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? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS? (Select all that apply)
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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
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Resilience and Redundancy: Crucial for ensuring continuous information flow during emergencies.
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Staging Area: Temporary facility for positioning and accounting for resources awaiting assignment.
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MAC Groups: Structures that facilitate cooperative decision-making among various agencies during incidents.
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Section Chief: Leader of each ICS General Staff who reports to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
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Resource Delineation: Jurisdictions can return resources that do not meet their needs during mutual aid.
Planning and Resource Management
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Demobilization Planning: Begins concurrently with resource mobilization in NIMS.
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Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC): Establishes a state-to-state resource sharing system for emergencies.
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Information and Intelligence Management: Involves systematic processes for data handling, enhancing decision-making.
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On-scene Emergency Personnel: ICS standardizes command, control, and coordination efforts for these teams.
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Resource Inventory Preparedness: Refers to activities conducted outside of actual incident responses.
Command Structures and Coordination
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Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs): Offsite coordination centers combining staff from multiple agencies.
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Comprehensive Resource Management: Involves maintaining up-to-date inventories of essential resources.
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Resource Management Tasks: Critical tasks include identifying resource requirements, mobilizing personnel, and ensuring timely reimbursement and restocking.
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Unified Command: An ICS structure that allows multiple jurisdictions to collaborate with a single action plan.
Operational Procedures and Communication
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Joint Information Center (JIC): Central hub for public information operations and staff functions.
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Management by Objective: Key characteristic focusing on task assignments, plans, and procedures for efficiency.
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Chain of Command: Essential for reducing confusion caused by conflicting instructions during incidents.
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ICS-like EOC Structure: Aligns EOC configuration with on-scene incident organization for better coordination.
Principles and Characteristics of NIMS
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Planning for Resources: Establishing mutual aid agreements to streamline resource acquisition from neighboring jurisdictions.
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Incident Action Plan: Drafted by the General Staff from the Planning Section to guide operational strategies.
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NIMS Adaptability: Framework applicable to planned events, ensuring robust incident management.
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Standardization: NIMS principle enhancing interoperability among various organizations.
Resource Activation and Information Sharing
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EOC Functions: Includes coordinated support to incident command and other EOCs.
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Manageable Span of Control: Represents the number of direct reports a supervisor can effectively manage.
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Incident Reports: Enhance awareness and ensure access to necessary information during incidents.
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Integrated Communications: Encourages effective information sharing and situational awareness across diverse agencies.
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Confidentiality Issues: Can hinder efficient information sharing among emergency personnel during incidents.
Miscellaneous NIMS Facts
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Functional EOC Configuration: May include fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures for remote participation.
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Command Staff: Personnel directly support the command function assigned by the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
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NIMS as a Systematic Approach: Provides a structured framework for effective incident management suitable for all stakeholders.
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