FEMA IS-700.B COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions
for major organizational functions and units?
A. Comprehensive Resource Management
B. Unified Command
C. Common Terminology
D. Modular Organization
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Common Terminology allows diverse organizations to work
together by using standard titles for functions, facilities, and resource descriptions.
2. The NIMS guiding principle of ‘Flexibility’ is best described as:
A. The ability to use agency-specific codes for sensitive operations.
B. The ability to scale incident management efforts for any size or type of event.
C. The requirement for every incident to use the exact same organizational chart.
,D. The reliance on a single command structure for all multi-jurisdictional events.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Flexibility means NIMS components are adaptable to any
situation, from daily occurrences to large-scale disasters.
3. Which organization is responsible for the ‘Whole Community’ approach in NIMS?
A. Only Federal and State governments.
B. Emergency Management agencies exclusively.
C. Law enforcement and fire services only.
D. Public and private sectors, including NGOs and individuals.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Whole Community concept involves all stakeholders,
including individuals, businesses, and non-profits, to ensure resilience.
4. Under the NIMS Management Characteristic of ‘Chain of Command,’ what is the primary
purpose?
A. To provide an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management
organization.
B. To ensure every individual reports to only one designated supervisor.
C. To allow supervisors to bypass intermediate levels to speed up orders.
D. To enable personnel to communicate directly with the Incident Commander at all times.
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Chain of command refers to the orderly line of authority; Unity
of Command refers to reporting to only one supervisor.
5. In the NIMS Resource Management process, ‘identifying and typing resources’ helps to:
A. Ensure that resources are only used by the agency that owns them.
B. Determine the specific capability and quantity of resources needed.
C. Prevent the use of mutual aid agreements.
D. Bypass the need for credentialing.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Resource typing categorizes resources by capability, which
helps Incident Commanders know exactly what they are requesting.
6. Which Command and Coordination structure is typically the physical location where staff
from multiple agencies gather to provide support?
A. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
B. Joint Information Center (JIC)
C. Incident Command Post (ICP)
D. Staging Area
Answer: A
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions
for major organizational functions and units?
A. Comprehensive Resource Management
B. Unified Command
C. Common Terminology
D. Modular Organization
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Common Terminology allows diverse organizations to work
together by using standard titles for functions, facilities, and resource descriptions.
2. The NIMS guiding principle of ‘Flexibility’ is best described as:
A. The ability to use agency-specific codes for sensitive operations.
B. The ability to scale incident management efforts for any size or type of event.
C. The requirement for every incident to use the exact same organizational chart.
,D. The reliance on a single command structure for all multi-jurisdictional events.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Flexibility means NIMS components are adaptable to any
situation, from daily occurrences to large-scale disasters.
3. Which organization is responsible for the ‘Whole Community’ approach in NIMS?
A. Only Federal and State governments.
B. Emergency Management agencies exclusively.
C. Law enforcement and fire services only.
D. Public and private sectors, including NGOs and individuals.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Whole Community concept involves all stakeholders,
including individuals, businesses, and non-profits, to ensure resilience.
4. Under the NIMS Management Characteristic of ‘Chain of Command,’ what is the primary
purpose?
A. To provide an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management
organization.
B. To ensure every individual reports to only one designated supervisor.
C. To allow supervisors to bypass intermediate levels to speed up orders.
D. To enable personnel to communicate directly with the Incident Commander at all times.
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Chain of command refers to the orderly line of authority; Unity
of Command refers to reporting to only one supervisor.
5. In the NIMS Resource Management process, ‘identifying and typing resources’ helps to:
A. Ensure that resources are only used by the agency that owns them.
B. Determine the specific capability and quantity of resources needed.
C. Prevent the use of mutual aid agreements.
D. Bypass the need for credentialing.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Resource typing categorizes resources by capability, which
helps Incident Commanders know exactly what they are requesting.
6. Which Command and Coordination structure is typically the physical location where staff
from multiple agencies gather to provide support?
A. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
B. Joint Information Center (JIC)
C. Incident Command Post (ICP)
D. Staging Area
Answer: A
