Correct Answers
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - Answer-Management by
Objectives
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering,
analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? - Answer-Information and
Intelligence Management
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? - Answer-Staging Area
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events. - Answer-
TRUE
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff
from multiple agencies come together? - Answer-Emergency Operations Centers
(EOCs)
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident
Commander or Unified Command. - Answer-Section Chief
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is
an example of which resource management activity? - Answer-Planning for Resources
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information. - Answer-TRUE
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to
categorize resources? - Answer-Capability
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section? - Answer-
Planning
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect,
share information, and achieve situational awareness? - Answer-Integrated
Communications
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning,
determine incident costs, and identify safety issues. - Answer-TRUE