NIMS IS-700.b Final Exam 2026
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NIMS Guiding Principles - Correct answer-Flexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility - Correct answer-Allows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local
incidents through those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring
Federal assistance
Standardization - Correct answer-Supports interoperability among multiple
organizations in incident response
Standard Organizational Structures - Correct answer-Improve integration and
connectivity among organizations
Standard Practices - Correct answer-Allow incident personnel and organizations to
work together effectively
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,Common Terminology - Correct answer-Enables effective communication
Unity of Effort - Correct 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 - Correct answer-1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management - Correct 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
Command and Communication - Correct 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 - Correct answer-Describes
systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision
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, makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate
decisions
4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness - Correct answer-1.
Identifying and typing resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Typing: Capability - Correct 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 - Correct answer-The function for a which a resource would be
most useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind - Correct answer-A broad characterization, such as personnel,
equipment, teams, and facilities
Typing: Type - Correct 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
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COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NIMS Guiding Principles - Correct answer-Flexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility - Correct answer-Allows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local
incidents through those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring
Federal assistance
Standardization - Correct answer-Supports interoperability among multiple
organizations in incident response
Standard Organizational Structures - Correct answer-Improve integration and
connectivity among organizations
Standard Practices - Correct answer-Allow incident personnel and organizations to
work together effectively
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,Common Terminology - Correct answer-Enables effective communication
Unity of Effort - Correct 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 - Correct answer-1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management - Correct 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
Command and Communication - Correct 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 - Correct answer-Describes
systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision
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, makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate
decisions
4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness - Correct answer-1.
Identifying and typing resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Typing: Capability - Correct 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 - Correct answer-The function for a which a resource would be
most useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind - Correct answer-A broad characterization, such as personnel,
equipment, teams, and facilities
Typing: Type - Correct 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
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