FEMA IS-700 Exam ACTUAL EXAM
2026/2027 | FEMA IS-700 NIMS | Verified
Q&A | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Total Questions: 50 | Passing Score: 75% (38 correct)
Time Suggested: 1 hour
This exam reflects the official FEMA IS-700.b content and NIMS 2017 guidelines.
Section 1: NIMS Overview & Concepts (8 Questions)
Q1: What is the primary purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
A. To replace the Incident Command System (ICS) with a federal-only response model
B. To provide a consistent nationwide framework for managing incidents of all sizes and types
[CORRECT]
C. To allocate federal funding exclusively for natural disaster response
D. To train only law enforcement personnel in incident command
Rationale: NIMS provides a standardized, all-hazards, nationwide framework for incident management
that enables responders at all levels of government, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations
to work together effectively. It is scalable and flexible, applying to incidents ranging from local
emergencies to catastrophic national events.
Q2: Which of the following is NOT one of the five major components of NIMS?
A. Preparedness
B. Communications and Information Management
C. Resource Management
D. Tactical Operations Command [CORRECT]
Rationale: The five major NIMS components are: Preparedness, Communications and Information
Management, Resource Management, Command and Coordination, and Ongoing Management and
Maintenance. "Tactical Operations Command" is not a NIMS component; tactical operations are
conducted within the ICS structure under the Operations Section Chief.
,Q3: NIMS guiding principles include flexibility and standardization. How do these principles work
together during incident response?
A. Standardization eliminates the need for flexibility by creating rigid protocols
B. Flexibility allows NIMS to adapt to any incident while standardization ensures common terminology
and interoperable processes [CORRECT]
C. Flexibility is only used for small incidents; standardization applies only to large incidents
D. These principles are contradictory and cannot be applied simultaneously
Rationale: NIMS is designed to be both flexible and standardized. Standardization provides common
language, consistent resource typing, and interoperable communications, while flexibility allows the
system to scale up or down and adapt to the unique requirements of any incident regardless of cause,
size, or complexity.
Q4: The concept of "unity of effort" in NIMS refers to:
A. All responders wearing the same uniform
B. Coordination and cooperation among all organizations toward common objectives, even without
direct control [CORRECT]
C. The Incident Commander having absolute authority over all agencies
D. Federal agencies taking command of all incidents
Rationale: Unity of effort means that all participating organizations coordinate and cooperate toward
common incident objectives, even when they maintain separate command structures. It is achieved
through shared objectives, integrated planning, and mutual support rather than through a single chain
of command.
Q5: NIMS applies to which of the following?
A. Only federal agencies responding to national emergencies
B. Only incidents involving hazardous materials
C. All incidents, from local emergencies to major disasters, involving all levels of government and NGOs
[CORRECT]
D. Only natural disasters declared by the President
Rationale: NIMS is an all-hazards system applicable to incidents of all types and sizes, including natural
disasters, technological incidents, terrorist attacks, and human-caused events. It is designed for use by
all levels of government (federal, state, local, tribal, territorial), private sector organizations, and
nongovernmental organizations.
, Q6: Which NIMS component includes the development of plans, procedures, mutual aid agreements,
and training to ensure readiness?
A. Command and Coordination
B. Communications and Information Management
C. Preparedness [CORRECT]
D. Resource Management
Rationale: The Preparedness component of NIMS encompasses planning, training, exercises, personnel
qualification and certification, equipment acquisition and certification, and mutual aid agreements. It
ensures that organizations are ready to respond effectively when incidents occur.
Q7: Why was NIMS originally developed?
A. To centralize all emergency response under federal control
B. To address the need for a unified approach to domestic incident management following the
September 11, 2001 attacks [CORRECT]
C. To replace state and local emergency management systems
D. To create a military-style command structure for civilian agencies
Rationale: NIMS was developed in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5)
issued in 2003, which called for a standardized national approach to domestic incident management. It
was created to improve coordination among responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines
during incidents of all kinds.
Q8: Which statement best describes the relationship between NIMS and ICS?
A. NIMS replaces ICS as the primary incident management system
B. ICS is a standardized on-scene incident management concept that is a subsystem of NIMS [CORRECT]
C. NIMS and ICS are competing systems used for different types of incidents
D. ICS is only used by fire departments; NIMS is used by all other agencies
Rationale: ICS is the standardized on-scene incident management concept within NIMS. While NIMS
provides the overall framework for domestic incident management, ICS provides the tactical on-scene
organizational structure. NIMS also includes EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS as part of its Command and
Coordination component.
Section 2: Resource Management (10 Questions)
2026/2027 | FEMA IS-700 NIMS | Verified
Q&A | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Total Questions: 50 | Passing Score: 75% (38 correct)
Time Suggested: 1 hour
This exam reflects the official FEMA IS-700.b content and NIMS 2017 guidelines.
Section 1: NIMS Overview & Concepts (8 Questions)
Q1: What is the primary purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
A. To replace the Incident Command System (ICS) with a federal-only response model
B. To provide a consistent nationwide framework for managing incidents of all sizes and types
[CORRECT]
C. To allocate federal funding exclusively for natural disaster response
D. To train only law enforcement personnel in incident command
Rationale: NIMS provides a standardized, all-hazards, nationwide framework for incident management
that enables responders at all levels of government, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations
to work together effectively. It is scalable and flexible, applying to incidents ranging from local
emergencies to catastrophic national events.
Q2: Which of the following is NOT one of the five major components of NIMS?
A. Preparedness
B. Communications and Information Management
C. Resource Management
D. Tactical Operations Command [CORRECT]
Rationale: The five major NIMS components are: Preparedness, Communications and Information
Management, Resource Management, Command and Coordination, and Ongoing Management and
Maintenance. "Tactical Operations Command" is not a NIMS component; tactical operations are
conducted within the ICS structure under the Operations Section Chief.
,Q3: NIMS guiding principles include flexibility and standardization. How do these principles work
together during incident response?
A. Standardization eliminates the need for flexibility by creating rigid protocols
B. Flexibility allows NIMS to adapt to any incident while standardization ensures common terminology
and interoperable processes [CORRECT]
C. Flexibility is only used for small incidents; standardization applies only to large incidents
D. These principles are contradictory and cannot be applied simultaneously
Rationale: NIMS is designed to be both flexible and standardized. Standardization provides common
language, consistent resource typing, and interoperable communications, while flexibility allows the
system to scale up or down and adapt to the unique requirements of any incident regardless of cause,
size, or complexity.
Q4: The concept of "unity of effort" in NIMS refers to:
A. All responders wearing the same uniform
B. Coordination and cooperation among all organizations toward common objectives, even without
direct control [CORRECT]
C. The Incident Commander having absolute authority over all agencies
D. Federal agencies taking command of all incidents
Rationale: Unity of effort means that all participating organizations coordinate and cooperate toward
common incident objectives, even when they maintain separate command structures. It is achieved
through shared objectives, integrated planning, and mutual support rather than through a single chain
of command.
Q5: NIMS applies to which of the following?
A. Only federal agencies responding to national emergencies
B. Only incidents involving hazardous materials
C. All incidents, from local emergencies to major disasters, involving all levels of government and NGOs
[CORRECT]
D. Only natural disasters declared by the President
Rationale: NIMS is an all-hazards system applicable to incidents of all types and sizes, including natural
disasters, technological incidents, terrorist attacks, and human-caused events. It is designed for use by
all levels of government (federal, state, local, tribal, territorial), private sector organizations, and
nongovernmental organizations.
, Q6: Which NIMS component includes the development of plans, procedures, mutual aid agreements,
and training to ensure readiness?
A. Command and Coordination
B. Communications and Information Management
C. Preparedness [CORRECT]
D. Resource Management
Rationale: The Preparedness component of NIMS encompasses planning, training, exercises, personnel
qualification and certification, equipment acquisition and certification, and mutual aid agreements. It
ensures that organizations are ready to respond effectively when incidents occur.
Q7: Why was NIMS originally developed?
A. To centralize all emergency response under federal control
B. To address the need for a unified approach to domestic incident management following the
September 11, 2001 attacks [CORRECT]
C. To replace state and local emergency management systems
D. To create a military-style command structure for civilian agencies
Rationale: NIMS was developed in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5)
issued in 2003, which called for a standardized national approach to domestic incident management. It
was created to improve coordination among responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines
during incidents of all kinds.
Q8: Which statement best describes the relationship between NIMS and ICS?
A. NIMS replaces ICS as the primary incident management system
B. ICS is a standardized on-scene incident management concept that is a subsystem of NIMS [CORRECT]
C. NIMS and ICS are competing systems used for different types of incidents
D. ICS is only used by fire departments; NIMS is used by all other agencies
Rationale: ICS is the standardized on-scene incident management concept within NIMS. While NIMS
provides the overall framework for domestic incident management, ICS provides the tactical on-scene
organizational structure. NIMS also includes EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS as part of its Command and
Coordination component.
Section 2: Resource Management (10 Questions)
