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A series of questions and answers related to the incident command system (ics) and the national incident management system (nims). It covers key concepts such as resource management, eoc functions, communications standards, and nims guiding principles. The material is structured as a practice exam, providing a concise review of essential ics and nims components. It is useful for emergency management personnel and those seeking to understand the standardized approach to incident management.
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Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster. - ANSWER-True Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle? - ANSWER-Resilience and Redundancy EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely. - ANSWER-True EOCs receive senior level guidance from: - ANSWER-MAC Groups Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of what resource management activity? - ANSWER-Planning for resources Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies. - ANSWER- True ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel. - ANSWER-On-scene In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response. - ANSWER-Outside In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response. - ANSWER-True In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? - ANSWER-When transitioning between operational periods Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues. - ANSWER-True Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information. - ANSWER-True NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events. - ANSWER-True One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed. - ANSWER-True
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources? - ANSWER-capability The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions. - ANSWER-Joint Information Center (JIC) The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles? - ANSWER-Interoperability The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section? - ANSWER- Planning The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs. - ANSWER-Decline The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations. - ANSWER-True The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. - ANSWER-Confidentiality The three NIMS guiding principles are: - ANSWER-Planning, response, recovery Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle? - ANSWER-Interoperability Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard? - ANSWER- Technology use and procedures 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, ________________. - ANSWER-A unified command is established 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, ________________. - ANSWER-A unified command is established When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented? - ANSWER-Level 2 - Enhanced steady-state
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - ANSWER-Management by objectives Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources? - ANSWER-Mobilize Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources? - ANSWER-Identify requirements Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident? - ANSWER-Track and report Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? - ANSWER-Reimburse and Restock Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available? - ANSWER-Order and acquire Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? - ANSWER-Staging area