IS 700 PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Resource Management Process Task: Identify Requirements.
Answer: During an incident, personnel continually identify, validate, and
refine resource needs. The process involves identifying:- Type and quantity
of resources needed- Location where resources should be sent - Who will
receive and use the resources Because the type and quantity of resources
required and their availability changes as an incident progresses, incident
management personnel and organizations should identify and coordinate
resources as closely and as early as possible, both in advance of and during
incidents.
◍ Joint Information System (JIS) Purpose.
Answer: The Joint Information System (JIS) is the fourth NIMS Command
and Coordination structure. JIS integrates incident information and public
affairs into a unified organization that provides consistent, coordinated,
accurate, accessible, timely and complete information to the public and
stakeholders during incident operations. JIS operates across and supports the
other NIMS Command and Coordination structures: ICS, EOC, and MAC
Group.
◍ ICS: Incident Management Teams.
Answer: Incident Management Teams (IMT) are rostered group of
ICS-qualified personnel composed of an Incident Commander, other
incident leadership, and personnel qualified for other key ICS positions.
◍ Communications and Information: Policy Planning - Communications
planning determines (4):.
Answer: - What communications systems and platforms are used - Who can
use the communications systems - What information is essential - What the
, technical requirements are for communications equipment and systems
◍ Four key communications and information system principles: Security.
Answer: Because some incident information is sensitive, voice, data,
networks, and systems should be secure to the appropriate level to control
access to sensitive or restricted information. For example, law-enforcement
may discuss sensitive, personally identifiable or classified information and
must ensure this information is shielded in accordance with applicable laws.
Additionally, incident communications and information sharing should
comply with data protection and privacy laws.
◍ Communications and Information: Equipment Standards.
Answer: Communications equipment standards are designed to produce
unified communications systems. When developing communications
systems, personnel should consider:- The range of conditions under which
personnel will use the systems - The range of potential system users - The
current nationally recognized communications standards - The need for
durable equipment
◍ Common Types of ICS Facilities.
Answer: The Incident Commander/Unified Command determines the kinds
and locations of ICS facilities based on what is required to support the
incident. The Incident Commander/Unified Command may establish several
different kinds of facilities in and around the incident area.
◍ Departmental EOC Structure.
Answer: Jurisdictions / organizations may opt instead to use their day-to-day
departmental / agency structure and relationships in their EOC. By operating
in the context of their normal relationships, department / agency
representatives can function in the EOC with minimal preparation or start up
time.
◍ ICS: Area Command.
Answer: An Area Command organization oversees the management of
multiple incidents or a very complex incident through establishing multiple
ICS organizations. - An Area Command is activated only if necessary based
, on the complexity of the incident and span-of-control considerations. - Area
Command is particularly relevant to situations with several ICPs requesting
similar, scares resources. - Area Commands are frequently established as
Unified Area Commands and use the same principles as a Unified
Command. Additional coordination structures, such as EOCs or MAC
Groups, may assist with coordinating the resource needs of multiple
incidents.
◍ EOC Activation and Deactivation.
Answer: Emergency Operations Centers are activated for a variety of
incidents, threats, and events.
◍ EOC Activation Levels (3).
Answer: Level 3: Normal Operations / Steady State- Activities that are
normal for the EOC when no incident or specific risk or hazard has been
identified - Routine watch and warning activities if the EOC normally
houses this function Level 2: Enhanced Steady-State/Partial Activation-
Certain EOC team members/organizations are activated to monitor a
credible threat, risk, or hazard and/or to support the response to a new and
potentially evolving incident Level 1: Full Activation - EOC team is
activated, including personnel from all assisting agencies, to support the
response to a major incident or credible threat
◍ NIMS Guiding Principle: Unity of Effort.
Answer: Coordinating activities among various organizational
representatives to achieve common objectives. Unity of effort enables
organizations with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibilities to
support each other while allowing each participating agency to maintain its
own authority and accountability.
◍ Parts of Standardization (3).
Answer: Standard Organizational Structures: Improve integration and
connectivity among organizations Standard Practices: Allow incident
personnel and organizations to work together effectively. Common
Terminology: Enables effective communication.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Resource Management Process Task: Identify Requirements.
Answer: During an incident, personnel continually identify, validate, and
refine resource needs. The process involves identifying:- Type and quantity
of resources needed- Location where resources should be sent - Who will
receive and use the resources Because the type and quantity of resources
required and their availability changes as an incident progresses, incident
management personnel and organizations should identify and coordinate
resources as closely and as early as possible, both in advance of and during
incidents.
◍ Joint Information System (JIS) Purpose.
Answer: The Joint Information System (JIS) is the fourth NIMS Command
and Coordination structure. JIS integrates incident information and public
affairs into a unified organization that provides consistent, coordinated,
accurate, accessible, timely and complete information to the public and
stakeholders during incident operations. JIS operates across and supports the
other NIMS Command and Coordination structures: ICS, EOC, and MAC
Group.
◍ ICS: Incident Management Teams.
Answer: Incident Management Teams (IMT) are rostered group of
ICS-qualified personnel composed of an Incident Commander, other
incident leadership, and personnel qualified for other key ICS positions.
◍ Communications and Information: Policy Planning - Communications
planning determines (4):.
Answer: - What communications systems and platforms are used - Who can
use the communications systems - What information is essential - What the
, technical requirements are for communications equipment and systems
◍ Four key communications and information system principles: Security.
Answer: Because some incident information is sensitive, voice, data,
networks, and systems should be secure to the appropriate level to control
access to sensitive or restricted information. For example, law-enforcement
may discuss sensitive, personally identifiable or classified information and
must ensure this information is shielded in accordance with applicable laws.
Additionally, incident communications and information sharing should
comply with data protection and privacy laws.
◍ Communications and Information: Equipment Standards.
Answer: Communications equipment standards are designed to produce
unified communications systems. When developing communications
systems, personnel should consider:- The range of conditions under which
personnel will use the systems - The range of potential system users - The
current nationally recognized communications standards - The need for
durable equipment
◍ Common Types of ICS Facilities.
Answer: The Incident Commander/Unified Command determines the kinds
and locations of ICS facilities based on what is required to support the
incident. The Incident Commander/Unified Command may establish several
different kinds of facilities in and around the incident area.
◍ Departmental EOC Structure.
Answer: Jurisdictions / organizations may opt instead to use their day-to-day
departmental / agency structure and relationships in their EOC. By operating
in the context of their normal relationships, department / agency
representatives can function in the EOC with minimal preparation or start up
time.
◍ ICS: Area Command.
Answer: An Area Command organization oversees the management of
multiple incidents or a very complex incident through establishing multiple
ICS organizations. - An Area Command is activated only if necessary based
, on the complexity of the incident and span-of-control considerations. - Area
Command is particularly relevant to situations with several ICPs requesting
similar, scares resources. - Area Commands are frequently established as
Unified Area Commands and use the same principles as a Unified
Command. Additional coordination structures, such as EOCs or MAC
Groups, may assist with coordinating the resource needs of multiple
incidents.
◍ EOC Activation and Deactivation.
Answer: Emergency Operations Centers are activated for a variety of
incidents, threats, and events.
◍ EOC Activation Levels (3).
Answer: Level 3: Normal Operations / Steady State- Activities that are
normal for the EOC when no incident or specific risk or hazard has been
identified - Routine watch and warning activities if the EOC normally
houses this function Level 2: Enhanced Steady-State/Partial Activation-
Certain EOC team members/organizations are activated to monitor a
credible threat, risk, or hazard and/or to support the response to a new and
potentially evolving incident Level 1: Full Activation - EOC team is
activated, including personnel from all assisting agencies, to support the
response to a major incident or credible threat
◍ NIMS Guiding Principle: Unity of Effort.
Answer: Coordinating activities among various organizational
representatives to achieve common objectives. Unity of effort enables
organizations with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibilities to
support each other while allowing each participating agency to maintain its
own authority and accountability.
◍ Parts of Standardization (3).
Answer: Standard Organizational Structures: Improve integration and
connectivity among organizations Standard Practices: Allow incident
personnel and organizations to work together effectively. Common
Terminology: Enables effective communication.
