System (NIMS) An Introduc on| 2026 | NEW
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of informa on describes which key communica ons and
informa on systems principle?
Resilience and Redundancy
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily posi on and account for personnel, supplies,
and equipment awai ng assignment?
Staging Area
Which NIMS structure makes coopera ve mul -agency decisions?
MAC Groups
Each ICS General Staff is led by a_________________ who reports directly to the incident
Commander or Unified Command
Sec on Chief
The Jurisdic on receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its needs.
Deline
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobiliza on process?
At the same me they begin mobilizing resources.
Emergency Management Assistance Compact(EMAC)is a state-to-state system for sharing
resources during an emergency or disaster.
True
Which NIMS Management Characteris c follow established processes forgathering, analyzing
,assessing, sharing and managing data?
Informa on and Intelligence Management
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordina on
of____________ emergency personnel.
On-scene
, In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness ac vi es conducted___________(of)
incident response.
outside
Which NIMS command and Coordina on structures are offsite loca ons where staff from
mul ple agencies come together?
Emergency Opera ons Centers (EOC'S)
Which NIMS Management Characteris c includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date
inventories of personnel, equipment, teams,and supplies?
Comprehensive Resource Management
Which resource management task determines the type, quan ty, receiving loca on, and users
of resources?
Iden fy Requirements
Which resource management ac vi es and verifies that personnel are qualified for a par cular
posi on?
Creden aling
Which resource management task deploys or ac vates personnel and resources?
Mobilize
Which resource management ac vi es establishes common defini ons for capabili es of
personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facili es?
Qualifying, cer fying, and creden aling personnel
Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and
ensures providers are paid in a mely manner?
Reimburse and Restock
Which resource management task includes ac va ng local resource requirements, if available?
Order and Acquire
Which resource management task enables resource coordina on throughout the incident?
Track and Report