IS700 B AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
GUIDE WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Mobilize. Answer: Deploys or activates personnel and resources.
◉ Joint Information System (JIS). Answer: Develops, recommends,
and executes public information plans and strategies.
◉ NIMS. Answer: A systematic approach to incident management.
◉ EOC Function. Answer: Provides coordinated support to incident
command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
◉ Communications and Information Systems Principle. Answer: Use
of communications and information systems that are familiar to
users.
◉ Staging Area. Answer: Type of ICS facility used to temporarily
position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment
awaiting assignment.
, ◉ Incident Reports. Answer: Documents such as Situation Reports
and Status Reports that enhance situational awareness and ensure
personnel can access needed information.
◉ Chain of Command and Unity of Command. Answer: The NIMS
Management Characteristic that refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor.
◉ Management by Objectives. Answer: A NIMS Management
characteristic that focuses on achieving specific goals and objectives.
◉ Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Answer: A facility that
provides senior level guidance and coordination during
emergencies.
◉ Information and Intelligence Management. Answer: The NIMS
Management Characteristic that follows established processes for
gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data.
◉ Security. Answer: The principle that describes controlled access to
sensitive or restricted information.
◉ Mutual Aid. Answer: The assistance provided by one jurisdiction
to another, which can be stored, declined, disregarded, or redirected.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
GUIDE WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Mobilize. Answer: Deploys or activates personnel and resources.
◉ Joint Information System (JIS). Answer: Develops, recommends,
and executes public information plans and strategies.
◉ NIMS. Answer: A systematic approach to incident management.
◉ EOC Function. Answer: Provides coordinated support to incident
command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.
◉ Communications and Information Systems Principle. Answer: Use
of communications and information systems that are familiar to
users.
◉ Staging Area. Answer: Type of ICS facility used to temporarily
position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment
awaiting assignment.
, ◉ Incident Reports. Answer: Documents such as Situation Reports
and Status Reports that enhance situational awareness and ensure
personnel can access needed information.
◉ Chain of Command and Unity of Command. Answer: The NIMS
Management Characteristic that refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor.
◉ Management by Objectives. Answer: A NIMS Management
characteristic that focuses on achieving specific goals and objectives.
◉ Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Answer: A facility that
provides senior level guidance and coordination during
emergencies.
◉ Information and Intelligence Management. Answer: The NIMS
Management Characteristic that follows established processes for
gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data.
◉ Security. Answer: The principle that describes controlled access to
sensitive or restricted information.
◉ Mutual Aid. Answer: The assistance provided by one jurisdiction
to another, which can be stored, declined, disregarded, or redirected.
