FINAL EXAM FOR: IS-700.A: NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(NIMS) AN INTRODUCTION 5-23-15-
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ASNWERS
Interoperability: - ANSWER -Is the ability of emergency management/response personnel
to interact and work well together.
Which position is responsible for the direct management of all incident-related tactical
activities? - ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that: - ANSWER
-Provide the structure and mechanisms to ensure effective Federal support of State, tribal,
and local related activities.
Select the TRUE statement about the Incident Action Plan. - ANSWER -Establishes the
overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics.
Which organization has line authority to oversee the management of multiple incidents
being handled by separate Incident Command organizations? - ANSWER -Area
Command
Mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements provide: - ANSWER -Mechanisms to
quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, and
other associated services.
HSPD-5 required the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for
ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS. The Secretary established
the National Integration Center (NIC) to perform all of the following functions EXCEPT: -
ANSWER -Inventorying and tracking all national resources and assets available for
deployment in incidents managed using NIMS.
Select the TRUE statement: - ANSWER -In a complex incident within a State, an Area
Commander would request resources directly from DHS and FEMA.
The Public Information Officer: - ANSWER -Interfaces with the public and media and/or
with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.
Who is the individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of
strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources? - ANSWER -Incident
Commander
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(NIMS) AN INTRODUCTION 5-23-15-
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ASNWERS
Interoperability: - ANSWER -Is the ability of emergency management/response personnel
to interact and work well together.
Which position is responsible for the direct management of all incident-related tactical
activities? - ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that: - ANSWER
-Provide the structure and mechanisms to ensure effective Federal support of State, tribal,
and local related activities.
Select the TRUE statement about the Incident Action Plan. - ANSWER -Establishes the
overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics.
Which organization has line authority to oversee the management of multiple incidents
being handled by separate Incident Command organizations? - ANSWER -Area
Command
Mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements provide: - ANSWER -Mechanisms to
quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, and
other associated services.
HSPD-5 required the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for
ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS. The Secretary established
the National Integration Center (NIC) to perform all of the following functions EXCEPT: -
ANSWER -Inventorying and tracking all national resources and assets available for
deployment in incidents managed using NIMS.
Select the TRUE statement: - ANSWER -In a complex incident within a State, an Area
Commander would request resources directly from DHS and FEMA.
The Public Information Officer: - ANSWER -Interfaces with the public and media and/or
with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.
Who is the individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of
strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources? - ANSWER -Incident
Commander
