FEMA IS-700.B NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) FINAL
EXAM
1. Which NIMS guiding principle focuses on ensuring that the NIMS framework can be used
for any incident regardless of size or cause?
A. Standardization
B. Flexibility
C. Unity of Effort
D. Modular Organization
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Flexibility allows NIMS to be scalable and applicable to incidents
of any size, complexity, or cause.
2. Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency
Operations Centers (EOC), and Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Groups?
A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
,C. Communications and Information Management
D. Multiagency Policy Systems
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Command and Coordination includes the primary structures for
incident management: ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and the Joint Information System (JIS).
3. Resource typing is the process of categorizing resources by which two main attributes?
A. Location and Ownership
B. Capability and Quantity
C. Capability and Category
D. Rank and Experience
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Resource typing categorizes resources by Capability (Type) and
Category (Kind).
4. In the context of NIMS resource management, ‘Kind’ refers to:
A. The level of capability of a resource
B. The broad class of resource (e.g., medic, helicopter)
C. The specific geographic area of the resource
D. The certification level of the personnel
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: ‘Kind’ describes the broad class of resource, such as personnel,
team, or equipment.
5. What is the standard NIMS definition of ‘Type’ regarding resource typing?
A. The resource’s level of capability, where Type 1 is the highest
B. The administrative category the resource belongs to
C. The radio frequency used by the resource
D. The specific agency that owns the resource
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: ‘Type’ refers to the capability level, with Type 1 generally being
the most capable.
6. Which process involves determining if a person has the required qualifications and meets
the standards for a specific position?
A. Credentialing
B. Qualifying
C. Certifying
D. Cataloging
Answer: C
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) FINAL
EXAM
1. Which NIMS guiding principle focuses on ensuring that the NIMS framework can be used
for any incident regardless of size or cause?
A. Standardization
B. Flexibility
C. Unity of Effort
D. Modular Organization
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Flexibility allows NIMS to be scalable and applicable to incidents
of any size, complexity, or cause.
2. Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency
Operations Centers (EOC), and Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Groups?
A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
,C. Communications and Information Management
D. Multiagency Policy Systems
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Command and Coordination includes the primary structures for
incident management: ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and the Joint Information System (JIS).
3. Resource typing is the process of categorizing resources by which two main attributes?
A. Location and Ownership
B. Capability and Quantity
C. Capability and Category
D. Rank and Experience
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Resource typing categorizes resources by Capability (Type) and
Category (Kind).
4. In the context of NIMS resource management, ‘Kind’ refers to:
A. The level of capability of a resource
B. The broad class of resource (e.g., medic, helicopter)
C. The specific geographic area of the resource
D. The certification level of the personnel
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: ‘Kind’ describes the broad class of resource, such as personnel,
team, or equipment.
5. What is the standard NIMS definition of ‘Type’ regarding resource typing?
A. The resource’s level of capability, where Type 1 is the highest
B. The administrative category the resource belongs to
C. The radio frequency used by the resource
D. The specific agency that owns the resource
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: ‘Type’ refers to the capability level, with Type 1 generally being
the most capable.
6. Which process involves determining if a person has the required qualifications and meets
the standards for a specific position?
A. Credentialing
B. Qualifying
C. Certifying
D. Cataloging
Answer: C
