EMT- ICS 700 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
4 key activities of NISM preparedness - ANSWER -four activities: identifying and typing
resources; acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources; qualifying personnel; planning
for resources
methods for managing resources during an Incident - ANSWER -Typing Resources:
Capability (has function in at least Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and
Recovery);
Category (most useful);
Kind (equipment, facilities, team, personnel, broad categorization);
and Type (level of capability): Type 1 is greater than 2, 3, and 4
Resource management strategies:
stockpile
mutual agreements with neighboring jurisdiction
reassigning resources in nonessential tasks
developing contracts
features of Mutual Aid - ANSWER -exchange info about resource assets and needs
AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) - ANSWER -authority and responsibility for
qualification (meets minimal standards), certification (recognition of AHJ), and credential
(documentation of identification)
Identity Requirements - ANSWER -type and quantity of resources needed
location where resources should be sent
Who will receive and use the resources
NISM - ANSWER -is flexible
is not an ordering or communications plan
3 guiding principles: Flexible, Standardization, and Unity of Effort
Flexibility: enables NISM to be applicable to hazard, geographic, demographics,
climate, cultural, and organizational authorities
Standardization supports interoperability among multiple organizations
CORRECT ANSWERS
4 key activities of NISM preparedness - ANSWER -four activities: identifying and typing
resources; acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources; qualifying personnel; planning
for resources
methods for managing resources during an Incident - ANSWER -Typing Resources:
Capability (has function in at least Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and
Recovery);
Category (most useful);
Kind (equipment, facilities, team, personnel, broad categorization);
and Type (level of capability): Type 1 is greater than 2, 3, and 4
Resource management strategies:
stockpile
mutual agreements with neighboring jurisdiction
reassigning resources in nonessential tasks
developing contracts
features of Mutual Aid - ANSWER -exchange info about resource assets and needs
AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) - ANSWER -authority and responsibility for
qualification (meets minimal standards), certification (recognition of AHJ), and credential
(documentation of identification)
Identity Requirements - ANSWER -type and quantity of resources needed
location where resources should be sent
Who will receive and use the resources
NISM - ANSWER -is flexible
is not an ordering or communications plan
3 guiding principles: Flexible, Standardization, and Unity of Effort
Flexibility: enables NISM to be applicable to hazard, geographic, demographics,
climate, cultural, and organizational authorities
Standardization supports interoperability among multiple organizations
