NIMS IS-700.B FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
NIMS Guiding Principles - ANSWERFlexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility - ANSWERAllows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents through
those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal assistance
Standardization - ANSWERSupports interoperability among multiple organizations in
incident response
Standard Organizational Structures - ANSWERImprove integration and connectivity
among organizations
Standard Practices - ANSWERAllow incident personnel and organizations to work
together effectively
Common Terminology - ANSWEREnables effective communication
Unity of Effort - ANSWEREnables organizations with jurisdictional authority or functional
responsibilities to support each other while allowing each participating agency to
maintain its own authority and accountability
3 Major Components of NIMS - ANSWER1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management - ANSWERStandard mechanisms to systematics manage
resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and facilities, both before
and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more effectively share resources
when needed
Command and Communication - ANSWERDescribes leadership roles, processes, and
recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and
incident support levels and explains how these structures interact to manage incidents
effectively and efficiently
Communications and Information Management - ANSWERDescribes systems and
methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the
means and information they need to make and communicate decisions
, 4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness - ANSWER1. Identifying and
typing resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Typing: Capability - ANSWERThe resources capability to perform its function in one or
more of the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and
Recovery
Typing: Category - ANSWERThe function for a which a resource would be most useful
(firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind - ANSWERA broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment,
teams, and facilities
Typing: Type - ANSWERA resources level of capability to perform its function based on
size, power, capacity (for equipment), or experience and qualifications; Type 1 has
greater capacity than Type 2, 3, or 4
Qualifying - ANSWERPersonnel meet the minimum established standards (including
training, experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions
Certification - ANSWERRecognition from an AHJ or a third party that an individual has
completed qualification for a position
Credentialing - ANSWERDocumentation- typically an ID card or badge- that identifies
personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position
Identify Requirements (Resource Management) - ANSWERIdentify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
3. Who will receive and use resources
Order and Acquire (RM) - ANSWERResource typing is designed for use here to ensure
resources provided meet the mission needs
Track and Report (RM) - ANSWER-Tracks the location of resources
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
Demobilization (RM) - ANSWERThe goal of demobilization is the orderly, safe, and
efficient return of a resource to its original location and status
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
NIMS Guiding Principles - ANSWERFlexibility
Standardization
Unity of Effort
Flexibility - ANSWERAllows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents through
those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal assistance
Standardization - ANSWERSupports interoperability among multiple organizations in
incident response
Standard Organizational Structures - ANSWERImprove integration and connectivity
among organizations
Standard Practices - ANSWERAllow incident personnel and organizations to work
together effectively
Common Terminology - ANSWEREnables effective communication
Unity of Effort - ANSWEREnables organizations with jurisdictional authority or functional
responsibilities to support each other while allowing each participating agency to
maintain its own authority and accountability
3 Major Components of NIMS - ANSWER1. Resource Management
2. Command and Coordination
3. Communications and Information Management
Resource Management - ANSWERStandard mechanisms to systematics manage
resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and facilities, both before
and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more effectively share resources
when needed
Command and Communication - ANSWERDescribes leadership roles, processes, and
recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and
incident support levels and explains how these structures interact to manage incidents
effectively and efficiently
Communications and Information Management - ANSWERDescribes systems and
methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the
means and information they need to make and communicate decisions
, 4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness - ANSWER1. Identifying and
typing resources
2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
3. Planning for resources
4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
Typing: Capability - ANSWERThe resources capability to perform its function in one or
more of the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and
Recovery
Typing: Category - ANSWERThe function for a which a resource would be most useful
(firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical)
Typing: Kind - ANSWERA broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment,
teams, and facilities
Typing: Type - ANSWERA resources level of capability to perform its function based on
size, power, capacity (for equipment), or experience and qualifications; Type 1 has
greater capacity than Type 2, 3, or 4
Qualifying - ANSWERPersonnel meet the minimum established standards (including
training, experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions
Certification - ANSWERRecognition from an AHJ or a third party that an individual has
completed qualification for a position
Credentialing - ANSWERDocumentation- typically an ID card or badge- that identifies
personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position
Identify Requirements (Resource Management) - ANSWERIdentify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
3. Who will receive and use resources
Order and Acquire (RM) - ANSWERResource typing is designed for use here to ensure
resources provided meet the mission needs
Track and Report (RM) - ANSWER-Tracks the location of resources
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
Demobilization (RM) - ANSWERThe goal of demobilization is the orderly, safe, and
efficient return of a resource to its original location and status
