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41 Cards in this Set
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What does NIMS stand for? |
National Incident Management System |
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Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that Personnel are qualified for a particular position? A. Certification B. Planning C. Qualifying D. Credentialing |
Credentialing |
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T/F? One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOC's, if needed. |
True |
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When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which activation level has been implemented? A. Level 2 enhance steady-state B. Level 4 no EOC is required C. Level 1 full activation D. Level 3 Normal operations/steady state |
C. Level 1 full activation |
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Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available? A. Reimburse and restock B. Order and acquire C. Mobilize D. Track and report |
C. Mobilize |
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Which organizations should be involved in Communications planning? A. Area command B. All stakeholders C. MAC groups D. Planning section |
B. All stakeholders |
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Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources? A. Identify requirements B. Mobilize C. Track and report D. Order and acquire |
A. Identify requirements |
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T/F? In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response. |
True |
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Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled describes which of the key communication and information systems principles? A. Interoperability B. Security C. Reliability, scalability, and portability D. Resilience and redundancy |
B. Security |
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Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and Facilities? A. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel B. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources C. Identifying and typing resources D. Planning for resources |
C. Identifying and typing resources |
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The __________ is a central location that houses Joint Information Systems (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public Affair functions. A. Emergency Operation Center EOC B. MAC groups C. Joint information center JIC D. Incident command post |
C. Joint information center JIC |
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Which command staff member serves as the incident command point of contact for organizations not included in the incident command or unified command? A. Safety officer B. Area commander C. Liaison officer D. Public information officer |
C. Liaison officer |
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Which of the following correctly describes NIMS? A. A response plan B. A static system used during large-scale incidents C. A Communications plan D. A systematic approach to Incident Management |
D. A systematic approach to Incident Management |
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Which NIMS management characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units? A. Modular organization B. Unified command C. Common terminology D. Comprehensive resource management |
C. Common terminology |
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Which NIMS management characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and Achieve situational awareness? A. Comprehensive resource management B. Information and intelligence management C. Incident Action planning D. Integrated Communications |
D. Integrated Communications |
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Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident Action Plan? A. Unified command B. Joint Information center C. Area command D. Incident Management team |
A. Unified command |
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The ______________ are Incident Management Personnel that The Incident Commander or unified command assign to directly support the command function. A. Strike team leaders B. Command Staff C. General staff D. Task force leaders |
B. Command staff |
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Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle? A. Interoperability B. Security C. Reliability, scalability, and portability D. Resilience and redundancy |
C. Reliability, scalability, and portability |
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T/F? Incident reports, such as situation reports and status reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that Personnel can access needed information. |
True |
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ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel. A. Off site B. Non activated C. EOC D. On scene |
D. On scene |
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Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization? A. Incident support model (ISM) structure B. Strategic joint command structure C. ICS or ICS like EOC structure D. Departmental structure |
C. ICS or ICS like EOC structure |
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In NIMS , when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? A. At the end of the incident B. During recovery C. When transitioning between operational periods D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources |
D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources |
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Which NIMS management characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions? A. Accountability B. Management by objectives C. Chain of command and unity of command D. Information and intelligence management |
C. Chain of command and unity of command |
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Which Communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information? A. Policy and planning B. Standardized communication types C. Equipment standards D. Agreements |
D. Agreements |
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When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency Personnel manage response using Nims principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex, _____________. A. A unified command is established B. Local EOC's activate C. Federal authorities assist D. Mutual Aid Agreements are executed |
B. Local EOC's activate |
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The jurisdiction receiving Mutual aid can _________ resources if they do not meet its needs. A. Decline B. Store C. Redirect D. Disregard |
A. Decline |
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Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources? A. Order and acquire B. Track and report C. Identify requirements D. Mobilize |
D. Mobilize |
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In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response. A. Instead B. Outside C. During D. With |
B. Outside |
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T/F? Full activation of an EOC can include Personnel from assisting agencies. |
True |
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Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident? A. Reimburse and restock B. Order and acquire C. Track and Report D. Demobilize |
C. Track and report |
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Which NIMS management characteristic follows established processes for Gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? A. Integrated Communications B. Common terminology C. Establishment and transfer of command D. Information and intelligence management |
D. Information and intelligence management |
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Establishing Mutual Aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity? A. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel B. Identifying and typing resources C. Planning for resources D. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources |
C. Planning for resources |
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Which major NIMS component describes recommended organizational structures for Incident Management at the operational and incident support levels? A. Command and coordination B. Resource management C. Communications and information management |
A. Command and coordination |
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Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security |
B. Reliability, scalability, and portability |
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The capacity for emergency management and response Personnel to interact and work well together describes which of the key Communications and information system principles? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security |
A. Interoperability |
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The need for _________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. A. Verified sources B. Confidentiality C. Social media Outlets D. Advanced Equipment |
D. Advanced Equipment |
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Which NIMS characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? A. Management by objectives B. Modular organization C. Manageable span of control D. Comprehensive resource management |
A. Management by objectives |
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Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key Communications and information systems principle? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security |
C. Resilience and redundancy |
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Each ICA general staff is led by a(n) _______ who reports directly to The Incident Commander or unified command. A. Unit supervisor B. Section chief C. Group supervisor D. Administrative Authority |
B. Section chief |
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Which resource management task establishes and maintains the Readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? A. Order and acquire B. Reimburse and restock C. Mobilize D. Track and Report |
B. Reimburse and restock |
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Which Nims structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? A. Joint information Systems (JIS) B. MAC groups C. Emergency Operation Center (EOC) D. Incident command systems |
A. Joint information Systems (JIS) |
