FEMA IS 700.B Answers: An Introduction to the NIMS (2023)

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

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

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

• Common Terminology
• Information and Intelligence Management
• Incident Action Planning
• Integrated Communications

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

• Area Command
• Joint Information Center
• Unified Command
• Incident Management Team

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

• Common Terminology
• Information and Intelligence Management
• Integrated Communications
• Establishment and Transfer of Command

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

• Common Terminology
• Unified Command
• Modular Organization
• Comprehensive Resource Management

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?

• Order and Acquire
• Demobilize
• Reimburse and Restock
• Track and Report

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.

• Section Chief
• Administrative Authority
• Unit Supervisor
• Group Supervisor

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

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

• Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
• Security
• Interoperability
• Resilience and Redundancy

The three NIMS guiding principles are:

• Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort.
• Unity of effort, preparedness, resource management.
• Planning, response, recovery.
• Resources, organization, standardization.

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

• Common Terminology, Plain Language, and Compatibility
• None of the Above
• Technology Use and Procedures
• Information Security/Operational Security

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

• Identify Requirements
• Track and Report
• Order and Acquire
• Mobilize

Which of the following is an EOC function?

• Coordinating plans and determining resource needs
• All of the above
• Collecting, analyzing, and sharing information
• Providing coordination and policy direction

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

• Modular Organization
• Chain of Command and Unity of Command
• Management by Objectives
• Manageable Span of Control

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

• Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
• Security
• Interoperability
• Resilience and Redundancy

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

• ICS or ICS-like EOC structure
• Departmental Structure
• Incident Support Model (ISM) structure
• Strategic Joint Command Structure

Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?

• MAC Groups
• All Stakeholders
• Area Command
• Planning Section

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

• Incident Command Structure (ICS)
• Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
• Joint Information System (JIS)
• MAC Group

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

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

• Operations
• Finance/Administration
• Planning
• Logistics

The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.

• Redirect
• Store
• Decline
• Disregard

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

• Federal authorities assist.
• Local EOCs activate.
• A Unified Command is established.
• Mutual Aid Agreements are executed.

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

• Qualifying
• Planning
• Certification
• Credentialing

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

• confidentiality
• advanced equipment
• verified sources
• social media outlets

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

• Incident Base
• Incident Command Post
• Camp
• Staging Area

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

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

• Resource Management
• Command and Coordination
• Communications and Information Management

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

• Identifying and Typing Resources
• Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
• Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
• Planning for Resources

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

• Joint Information Center (JIC)
• MAC Group
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Incident Command Post

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?

• Level 1 – Full Activation
• Level 4 – No EOC is required
• Level 3 – Normal Operations/Steady-State
• Level 2 – Enhanced Steady-State

The ‘capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together’ describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?

• Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
• Security
• Resilience and Redundancy
• Interoperability

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

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

• Common Terminology
• Information and Intelligence Management
• Integrated Communications
• Incident Action Planning

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

• Federal authorities assist.
• Local EOCs activate.
• Mutual Aid Agreements are executed.
• A Unified Command is established.

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

• Common Terminology
• Unified Command
• Comprehensive Resource Management
• Modular Organization

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

• Common Terminology
• Information and Intelligence Management
• Establishment and Transfer of Command
• Integrated Communications

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

Answer: Integrated Communications allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness.

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.

• During
• Outside
• With
• Instead

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

• ICS or ICS-like EOC structure
• Strategic Joint Command Structure
• Departmental Structure
• Incident Support Model (ISM) structure

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

• EOC
• non-activated
• On-scene
• Off-site

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

• Capability
• Location
• Number available
• Color

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

• Resource Management
• Communications and Information Management
• Command and Coordination

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

• MAC Groups
• Incident Command System
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Joint Information System (JIS)

EOCs receive senior level guidance from:

• MAC Groups
• Incident Command System
• Joint Information Center
• Joint Information System (JIS)

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

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?

• MAC Groups
• Incident Command System
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Joint Information System (JIS)

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

• Reimburse and Restock
• Track and Report
• Mobilize
• Order and Acquire

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

• Chain of Command and Unity of Command
• Management by Objectives
• Information and Intelligence Management
• Accountability

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

• Manageable Span of Control
• Comprehensive Resource Management
• Modular Organization
• Management by Objectives

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

• At the end of the incident.
• During recovery.
• At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.
• When transitioning between operational periods

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

• Equipment Standards
• Agreements
• Policy and Planning
• Standardized Communication Types

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

• Comprehensive Resource Management
• Incident Facilities and Locations
• Management by Objectives
• Dispatch/ Deployment

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

• Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
• Identifying and Typing Resources
• Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
• Planning for Resources

Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?

• Unity of Effort
• Adaptability
• Standardization
• Flexibility

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

• Order and Acquire
• Track and Report
• Mobilize
• Identify Requirements

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

• Public Information Officer
• Area Commander
• Safety Officer
• Liaison Officer

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

• Track and Report
• Mobilize
• Order and Acquire
• Reimburse and Restock

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

• True
• False