FEMA IS-0700.B: AN INTRODUCTION
TO NIMS TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning,
determine incident costs, and identify safety issues. - ANSWER -true
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident
Commander or Unified Command. - ANSWER -section chief
emergency management assistance compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for
sharing resources during an emergency or disaster - ANSWER -true
use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of
which key principles - ANSWER -interoperability
the three NIMS guiding principles are: - ANSWER -Planning, response, recovery.
using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident
visualizations is an example of which communications standard - ANSWER -technology
use and procedure
which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources -
ANSWER -mobilize
which of the following is an EOC function - ANSWER -all of the above
which nims management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that
directly report to a supervisor - ANSWER -manageable span of control
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications
and information systems principle? - ANSWER -resilience and redundancy
which nims management characteristic includes documents that record and
communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support -
ANSWER -incident action planning
Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident
activities with a single incident action plan? - ANSWER -unified command
which nims management characteristic follows established processes for gathering,
analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data - ANSWER -information and
intelligence management
, which nims management characteristic involves using standardized names and
definitions for major organizational functions and units - ANSWER -modular
organization
which resource management task enable resource coordination throughout the incident
- ANSWER -track and report
which organizations should be involved in communications planning - ANSWER -
planning section
which nims command and coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from
multiple agencies come together - ANSWER -emergency operations centers
incident reports, such as situation reports and status reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information - ANSWER -true
the incident action plan is prepared by general staff from which section - ANSWER -
planning
the jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ----- resources if they do not meet its needs -
ANSWER -decline
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,
________________. - ANSWER -a unified command is established
which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified
for a particular position - ANSWER -credentialing
the need for ----- can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel -
ANSWER -confidentiality
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? - ANSWER -staging area
in NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of
incident response - ANSWER -true
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for
incident management at the operational and incident support levels? - ANSWER -
command and coordination
which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of
personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities - ANSWER -qualifying, certifying,
and credentialing personnel
TO NIMS TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning,
determine incident costs, and identify safety issues. - ANSWER -true
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident
Commander or Unified Command. - ANSWER -section chief
emergency management assistance compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for
sharing resources during an emergency or disaster - ANSWER -true
use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of
which key principles - ANSWER -interoperability
the three NIMS guiding principles are: - ANSWER -Planning, response, recovery.
using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident
visualizations is an example of which communications standard - ANSWER -technology
use and procedure
which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources -
ANSWER -mobilize
which of the following is an EOC function - ANSWER -all of the above
which nims management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that
directly report to a supervisor - ANSWER -manageable span of control
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications
and information systems principle? - ANSWER -resilience and redundancy
which nims management characteristic includes documents that record and
communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support -
ANSWER -incident action planning
Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident
activities with a single incident action plan? - ANSWER -unified command
which nims management characteristic follows established processes for gathering,
analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data - ANSWER -information and
intelligence management
, which nims management characteristic involves using standardized names and
definitions for major organizational functions and units - ANSWER -modular
organization
which resource management task enable resource coordination throughout the incident
- ANSWER -track and report
which organizations should be involved in communications planning - ANSWER -
planning section
which nims command and coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from
multiple agencies come together - ANSWER -emergency operations centers
incident reports, such as situation reports and status reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information - ANSWER -true
the incident action plan is prepared by general staff from which section - ANSWER -
planning
the jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ----- resources if they do not meet its needs -
ANSWER -decline
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,
________________. - ANSWER -a unified command is established
which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified
for a particular position - ANSWER -credentialing
the need for ----- can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel -
ANSWER -confidentiality
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? - ANSWER -staging area
in NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of
incident response - ANSWER -true
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for
incident management at the operational and incident support levels? - ANSWER -
command and coordination
which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of
personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities - ANSWER -qualifying, certifying,
and credentialing personnel
