NIMS IS-700.b Final Exam
NIMS Guiding Principles - AnswerFlexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility - AnswerAllows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents through those
requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal assistance
Standardization - AnswerSupports interoperability among multiple organizations in incident
response
Standard Organizational Structures - AnswerImprove integration and connectivity among
organizations
Standard Practices - AnswerAllow incident personnel and organizations to work together
effectively
Common Terminology - AnswerEnables effective communication
Unity of Effort - AnswerEnables 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 - Answer1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management - AnswerStandard 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 - AnswerDescribes 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 - AnswerDescribes 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 - Answer1. Identifying and typing
resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
, Typing: Capability - AnswerThe resources capability to perform its function in one or more of the
five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery
Typing: Category - AnswerThe function for a which a resource would be most useful (firefighting,
law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind - AnswerA broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment, teams, and
facilities
Typing: Type - AnswerA 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 - AnswerPersonnel meet the minimum established standards (including training,
experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions
Certification - AnswerRecognition from an AHJ or a third party that an individual has completed
qualification for a position
Credentialing - AnswerDocumentation- typically an ID card or badge- that identifies personnel and
verifies their qualifications for a particular position
Identify Requirements (Resource Management) - AnswerIdentify:
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) - AnswerResource 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) - AnswerThe goal of demobilization is the orderly, safe, and efficient return of
a resource to its original location and status
Reimburse and Restock (RM) - Answer1. Establish and maintain the readiness of resources
2. Collect bills and validate costs
3. Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner
4. Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment
Mutual Aid - AnswerThe sharing of resources and services between jurisdictions or organizations
NIMS Structures - Answer
NIMS Guiding Principles - AnswerFlexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility - AnswerAllows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents through those
requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal assistance
Standardization - AnswerSupports interoperability among multiple organizations in incident
response
Standard Organizational Structures - AnswerImprove integration and connectivity among
organizations
Standard Practices - AnswerAllow incident personnel and organizations to work together
effectively
Common Terminology - AnswerEnables effective communication
Unity of Effort - AnswerEnables 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 - Answer1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management - AnswerStandard 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 - AnswerDescribes 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 - AnswerDescribes 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 - Answer1. Identifying and typing
resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
, Typing: Capability - AnswerThe resources capability to perform its function in one or more of the
five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery
Typing: Category - AnswerThe function for a which a resource would be most useful (firefighting,
law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind - AnswerA broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment, teams, and
facilities
Typing: Type - AnswerA 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 - AnswerPersonnel meet the minimum established standards (including training,
experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions
Certification - AnswerRecognition from an AHJ or a third party that an individual has completed
qualification for a position
Credentialing - AnswerDocumentation- typically an ID card or badge- that identifies personnel and
verifies their qualifications for a particular position
Identify Requirements (Resource Management) - AnswerIdentify:
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) - AnswerResource 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) - AnswerThe goal of demobilization is the orderly, safe, and efficient return of
a resource to its original location and status
Reimburse and Restock (RM) - Answer1. Establish and maintain the readiness of resources
2. Collect bills and validate costs
3. Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner
4. Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment
Mutual Aid - AnswerThe sharing of resources and services between jurisdictions or organizations
NIMS Structures - Answer
