NIMS 700 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for
incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
C. Communications and Information Management - Answer- B
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of
personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
A. Identifying and Typing Resources
B. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
C. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
D. Planning for Resources - Answer- C
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS)
operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
A. Joint Information Center (JIC)
B. MAC Group
C. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
D. Incident Command Post - Answer- A
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch
organizations.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - Answer- A
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a
credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?
A. Level 1 - Full Activation
B. Level 4 - No EOC is required
C. Level 3 - Normal Operations/Steady-State
D. Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State - Answer- D
The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work
well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems
principles?
A. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
B. Security
C. Resilience and Redundancy
D. Interoperability - Answer- D
, NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - Answer- A
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff
participating remotely.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - Answer- A
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and
communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
A. Common Terminology
B. Information and Intelligence Management
C. Integrated Communications
D. Incident Action Planning - Answer- D
When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage response
using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex,
________________.
A. Federal authorities assist.
B. Local EOCs activate.
C. Mutual Aid Agreements are executed.
D. A Unified Command is established. - Answer- D
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and
definitions for major organizational functions and units?
A. Common Terminology
B. Unified Command
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Modular Organization - Answer- A
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering,
analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
A. Common Terminology
B. Information and Intelligence Management
C. Establishment and Transfer of Command
D. Integrated Communications - Answer- B
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect,
share information, and achieve situational awareness?
A. Incident Action Planning
B. Information and Intelligence Management
C. Integrated Communications
D. Comprehensive Resource Management - Answer- C
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for
incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
C. Communications and Information Management - Answer- B
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of
personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
A. Identifying and Typing Resources
B. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
C. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
D. Planning for Resources - Answer- C
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS)
operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
A. Joint Information Center (JIC)
B. MAC Group
C. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
D. Incident Command Post - Answer- A
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch
organizations.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - Answer- A
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a
credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?
A. Level 1 - Full Activation
B. Level 4 - No EOC is required
C. Level 3 - Normal Operations/Steady-State
D. Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State - Answer- D
The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work
well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems
principles?
A. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
B. Security
C. Resilience and Redundancy
D. Interoperability - Answer- D
, NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - Answer- A
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff
participating remotely.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - Answer- A
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and
communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
A. Common Terminology
B. Information and Intelligence Management
C. Integrated Communications
D. Incident Action Planning - Answer- D
When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage response
using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex,
________________.
A. Federal authorities assist.
B. Local EOCs activate.
C. Mutual Aid Agreements are executed.
D. A Unified Command is established. - Answer- D
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and
definitions for major organizational functions and units?
A. Common Terminology
B. Unified Command
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Modular Organization - Answer- A
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering,
analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
A. Common Terminology
B. Information and Intelligence Management
C. Establishment and Transfer of Command
D. Integrated Communications - Answer- B
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect,
share information, and achieve situational awareness?
A. Incident Action Planning
B. Information and Intelligence Management
C. Integrated Communications
D. Comprehensive Resource Management - Answer- C
