NIMS
NIMS stands for - CORRECT ANSWER-National Incident Management System
NIMS is a template to enable - CORRECT ANSWER-federal, state, tribal and
local governments, N G O's, private sector to work together before, during and
after incidents to mitigate effects, and reduce loss of life and property and harm
to environment
N R F stands for - CORRECT ANSWER-National Response Framework
NIMS is mandated to be adopted by local agencies as a condition of - CORRECT
ANSWER-Federal Preparedness assistance
is NIMS a dynamic or static system - CORRECT ANSWER-dynamic, promoting
ongoing management and maintenance
the components of NIMS are - CORRECT ANSWER-Preparedness
Communications and Information Management
Resource Management
Command and Management
Ongoing management and maintenance
the components of NIMS are - CORRECT ANSWER-adaptable and scalable
NIMS includes the following systems: - CORRECT ANSWER-Incident Command
System
Multi agency Coordination Systems
Public Information
NIMS considers preparation to include the following elements: - CORRECT
ANSWER-planning
organizing
training
equipping
exercising
,evaluating
taking corrective action
The National Response Framework is a - CORRECT ANSWER-guide to how the
nation conducts all hazards response
aligns key roles and responsibilities across the nation, linking all level of
government, nongovernmental organizations and private sector
True or false, a basic premise of NIMS and N R F is that incidents typically are
managed at the local level first - CORRECT ANSWER-True
I C S is - CORRECT ANSWER-a management system designed to enable
effective and efficient domestic incident management
I C S system integrates a combination of - CORRECT ANSWER-facilities,
equipment, personnel, procedures and communications operating within a
common organizational structure
within I C S, command means to - CORRECT ANSWER-direct, order, or control
by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority at the field level
within I C S, coordination means - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of providing
support to the command structure and may include incident prioritization, critical
resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information
exchange
I C S is flexible and can be used for - CORRECT ANSWER-incidents of any type,
scope or complexity
within I C S, the recommended range of individuals under a supervisors
manageable span of control is - CORRECT ANSWER-3 to 7 subordinates
the optimal number of subordinates under a supervisor's manageable span of
control is - CORRECT ANSWER-5, but 8 to 10 during a large scale law
enforcement operation
,the management characteristics of I C S are - CORRECT ANSWER-common
terminology
modular organization
management of objectives
incident action planning
manageable span of control
incident facilities and locations
comprehensive resource management
integrated communications
establishment and transfer of command
chain of command and unity of command
unified command
accountability
dispatch/deployment
information and intelligence management
unity of command means - CORRECT ANSWER-that all individuals have a
designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of the incident
chain of command means - CORRECT ANSWER-the orderly line of authority
within the ranks of the incident management organization
unified command is different from unity of command. unified command occurs
when - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals designated by their organizations work
together to determine objectives, strategies, plans, resource allocations and
priorities
execute integrated incident operations and maximize the use of resources
an AREA COMMAND is - CORRECT ANSWER-an organization that is activated
only if necessary to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled
individually by separate I C S organizations
within I C S, the Operations section chief is responsible for - CORRECT
ANSWER-developing the tactics, and resource assignments to achieve the
objectives established by the Incident Commander or Unified Command
, NIMS/700
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and information
systems principle?
Resilience and Redundancy
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and
equipment awaiting assignment?
Staging Area
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
MAC Groups
Each ICS General Staff is led by a_________________ who reports directly to the incident Commander
or Unified Command
Section Chief
The Jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its needs.
Deline
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
NIMS stands for - CORRECT ANSWER-National Incident Management System
NIMS is a template to enable - CORRECT ANSWER-federal, state, tribal and
local governments, N G O's, private sector to work together before, during and
after incidents to mitigate effects, and reduce loss of life and property and harm
to environment
N R F stands for - CORRECT ANSWER-National Response Framework
NIMS is mandated to be adopted by local agencies as a condition of - CORRECT
ANSWER-Federal Preparedness assistance
is NIMS a dynamic or static system - CORRECT ANSWER-dynamic, promoting
ongoing management and maintenance
the components of NIMS are - CORRECT ANSWER-Preparedness
Communications and Information Management
Resource Management
Command and Management
Ongoing management and maintenance
the components of NIMS are - CORRECT ANSWER-adaptable and scalable
NIMS includes the following systems: - CORRECT ANSWER-Incident Command
System
Multi agency Coordination Systems
Public Information
NIMS considers preparation to include the following elements: - CORRECT
ANSWER-planning
organizing
training
equipping
exercising
,evaluating
taking corrective action
The National Response Framework is a - CORRECT ANSWER-guide to how the
nation conducts all hazards response
aligns key roles and responsibilities across the nation, linking all level of
government, nongovernmental organizations and private sector
True or false, a basic premise of NIMS and N R F is that incidents typically are
managed at the local level first - CORRECT ANSWER-True
I C S is - CORRECT ANSWER-a management system designed to enable
effective and efficient domestic incident management
I C S system integrates a combination of - CORRECT ANSWER-facilities,
equipment, personnel, procedures and communications operating within a
common organizational structure
within I C S, command means to - CORRECT ANSWER-direct, order, or control
by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority at the field level
within I C S, coordination means - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of providing
support to the command structure and may include incident prioritization, critical
resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information
exchange
I C S is flexible and can be used for - CORRECT ANSWER-incidents of any type,
scope or complexity
within I C S, the recommended range of individuals under a supervisors
manageable span of control is - CORRECT ANSWER-3 to 7 subordinates
the optimal number of subordinates under a supervisor's manageable span of
control is - CORRECT ANSWER-5, but 8 to 10 during a large scale law
enforcement operation
,the management characteristics of I C S are - CORRECT ANSWER-common
terminology
modular organization
management of objectives
incident action planning
manageable span of control
incident facilities and locations
comprehensive resource management
integrated communications
establishment and transfer of command
chain of command and unity of command
unified command
accountability
dispatch/deployment
information and intelligence management
unity of command means - CORRECT ANSWER-that all individuals have a
designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of the incident
chain of command means - CORRECT ANSWER-the orderly line of authority
within the ranks of the incident management organization
unified command is different from unity of command. unified command occurs
when - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals designated by their organizations work
together to determine objectives, strategies, plans, resource allocations and
priorities
execute integrated incident operations and maximize the use of resources
an AREA COMMAND is - CORRECT ANSWER-an organization that is activated
only if necessary to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled
individually by separate I C S organizations
within I C S, the Operations section chief is responsible for - CORRECT
ANSWER-developing the tactics, and resource assignments to achieve the
objectives established by the Incident Commander or Unified Command
, NIMS/700
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and information
systems principle?
Resilience and Redundancy
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and
equipment awaiting assignment?
Staging Area
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
MAC Groups
Each ICS General Staff is led by a_________________ who reports directly to the incident Commander
or Unified Command
Section Chief
The Jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its needs.
Deline
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?
