NIMS IS-700.B FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
NIMS Guiding Principles Answer - Flexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility Answer - Allows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents
through those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal
assistance
Standardization Answer - Supports interoperability among multiple
organizations in incident response
Standard Organizational Structures Answer - Improve integration and
connectivity among organizations
Standard Practices Answer - Allow incident personnel and organizations to
work together effectively
Common Terminology Answer - Enables effective communication
Unity of Effort Answer - Enables organizations with jurisdictional authority or
functional responsibilities to support each other while allowing each
participating agency to maintain its own authority and accountability
,3 Major Components of NIMS Answer - 1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management Answer - Standard mechanisms to systematics manage
resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and facilities, both
before and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more effectively
share resources when needed
Command and Communication Answer - Describes leadership roles, processes,
and recommended organizational structures for incident management at the
operational and incident support levels and explains how these structures
interact to manage incidents effectively and efficiently
Communications and Information Management Answer - Describes systems
and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision
makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate
decisions
4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness Answer - 1. Identifying
and typing resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Typing: Capability Answer - The resources capability to perform its function in
one or more of the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation,
Response, and Recovery
, Typing: Category Answer - The function for a which a resource would be most
useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind Answer - A broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment,
teams, and facilities
Typing: Type Answer - A resources level of capability to perform its function
based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or experience and
qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type 2, 3, or 4
Qualifying Answer - Personnel meet the minimum established standards
(including training, experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific
positions
Certification Answer - Recognition from an AHJ or a third party that an
individual has completed qualification for a position
Credentialing Answer - Documentation- typically an ID card or badge- that
identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position
Identify Requirements (Resource Management) Answer - Identify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
3. Who will receive and use resources
Order and Acquire (RM) Answer - Resource typing is designed for use here to
ensure resources provided meet the mission needs
Track and Report (RM) Answer - -Tracks the location of resources
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
NIMS Guiding Principles Answer - Flexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility Answer - Allows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents
through those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal
assistance
Standardization Answer - Supports interoperability among multiple
organizations in incident response
Standard Organizational Structures Answer - Improve integration and
connectivity among organizations
Standard Practices Answer - Allow incident personnel and organizations to
work together effectively
Common Terminology Answer - Enables effective communication
Unity of Effort Answer - Enables organizations with jurisdictional authority or
functional responsibilities to support each other while allowing each
participating agency to maintain its own authority and accountability
,3 Major Components of NIMS Answer - 1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management Answer - Standard mechanisms to systematics manage
resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and facilities, both
before and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more effectively
share resources when needed
Command and Communication Answer - Describes leadership roles, processes,
and recommended organizational structures for incident management at the
operational and incident support levels and explains how these structures
interact to manage incidents effectively and efficiently
Communications and Information Management Answer - Describes systems
and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision
makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate
decisions
4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness Answer - 1. Identifying
and typing resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Typing: Capability Answer - The resources capability to perform its function in
one or more of the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation,
Response, and Recovery
, Typing: Category Answer - The function for a which a resource would be most
useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind Answer - A broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment,
teams, and facilities
Typing: Type Answer - A resources level of capability to perform its function
based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or experience and
qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type 2, 3, or 4
Qualifying Answer - Personnel meet the minimum established standards
(including training, experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific
positions
Certification Answer - Recognition from an AHJ or a third party that an
individual has completed qualification for a position
Credentialing Answer - Documentation- typically an ID card or badge- that
identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position
Identify Requirements (Resource Management) Answer - Identify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
3. Who will receive and use resources
Order and Acquire (RM) Answer - Resource typing is designed for use here to
ensure resources provided meet the mission needs
Track and Report (RM) Answer - -Tracks the location of resources
