NIMS 800 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which Response core capability involves ensuring the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces? - Answer- Operational Communications The Unified Coordination Group - Answer- Is a state-level group comprised of the heads of each Emergency Support Function (ESF). What is the definition for "Mitigation" mission area? - Answer- Reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Which organization serves as the principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security? - Answer- National Operations Center (NOC) Operational Coordination is considered a cross cutting capability. In this sense, cross cutting means? - Answer- Is used in all five of the mission area Which of the following are part of the DHS/FEMA Federal Operations Centers? - Answer- Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Which of the following sets the vision for preparedness nationwide and identifies core capabilities? - Answer- National Preparedness Goal All agencies with jurisdictional authority and/or functional responsibility for the incident provide joint support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies. This is an example of: - Answer- Unified Command How many community lifelines are there? - Answer- 7 Stabilizing community lifelines is the primary effort during? - Answer- Recovery Community Emergency Response Teams are an example of: - Answer- Local coordinating structures Why is it important to engage communities in preparedness efforts? - Answer- Provide opportunities for sharing information What is defined as enabling the continuous operation of critical government and business functions? - Answer- a community lifeline Which is the next level of government that responds to an incident when it has the potential to expand beyond the capability of local jurisdiction? - Answer- State gover