NIMS IS-700.B FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
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
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
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
Demobilization (RM) - ANSWER -The goal of demobilization is the orderly, safe, and
efficient return of a resource to its original location and status
Reimburse and Restock (RM) - ANSWER -1. Establish and maintain the readiness of
resources
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
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
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
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
Demobilization (RM) - ANSWER -The goal of demobilization is the orderly, safe, and
efficient return of a resource to its original location and status
Reimburse and Restock (RM) - ANSWER -1. Establish and maintain the readiness of
resources
