NIMS 100-200 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
3 major components of NIMS - Answers - resource management; command and
coordination (incl. incident command); communications and information management
14 proven NIMS management characteristics: - Answers - common
terminology;modular organization; management by objectives; incident action planning;
manageable span of control; incident facilities and locations; comprehensive resource
management; integrated communications; establishment and transfer of command;
unified command; chain of command; accountability; dispatch/deployement;
information/intelligence management
common terminology - Answers - organizational functions; resource descriptions;
incident facilities
modular organization - Answers - based on incidents size and complexity
effective incident action planning: - Answers - cover a specified time frame; be
proactive; specify the objectives; assign responsibilities;identify needed resources;
specify communication protocols
Manageable Span of Control - Answers - generally 1:5
incident facilities - Answers - incident command; incident base; mass casualty triage
areas; point of distribution; emergency shelters
comprehensive resource management - Answers - resource identification; order and
acquire; mobilize; track and report; demobilize; reimburse and restock
unified command - Answers - command organization in which several agencies work
independently but cooperatively (no one single commander)
unity of command / accountability - Answers - receive and report to one ICS
info and intelligence management comes from: - Answers - 911 calls; Radio, video and
data communication; Situation Reports (SITREPS);Technical specialists; Geospatial
products;Print, online, broadcast, and social media
Risk assessments;
Terroristic or violent threats;
Surveillance of disease outbreaks;
Structural plans and vulnerabilities
, to promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations - Answers - incident action plan
5 major ICS functional areas - Answers - command, operations, planning, logistics,
finance and admin
Incident command - Answers - Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities,
and has overall responsibility for the incident
Operations - Answers - Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives.
Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources; organize/supervise tactical
response resources
Planning - Answers - prepares and documents the IAP; Supports the incident action
planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and
maintaining documentation.
Logistics - Answers - Arranges for resources and needed services to support
achievement of the incident objectives (resources can include personnel, equipment,
teams, supplies, and facilities).
Finance/admin - Answers - Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting,
procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.
Public Information Officer - Answers - Interfaces with the public and media and/or with
other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.
safety officer - Answers - In incident command, the person who gives the "go ahead" to
a plan or who may stop an operation when rescuer safety is an issue.
liaison officer - Answers - In incident command, the person who relays information,
concerns, and requests among responding agencies.
incident coordination - Answers - -Establishing policy based on interactions with agency
executives, other agencies, and stakeholders.
-Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information to support the establishment of a
common operating picture.
-Establishing priorities among incidents.
-Resolving critical resource issues.
-Facilitating logistics support and resource tracking.
-Synchronizing public information messages to ensure everyone is speaking with one
voice.
command and coordination - Answers - direct tactical response, stabilize incident,
protect property/environment
ANSWERS
3 major components of NIMS - Answers - resource management; command and
coordination (incl. incident command); communications and information management
14 proven NIMS management characteristics: - Answers - common
terminology;modular organization; management by objectives; incident action planning;
manageable span of control; incident facilities and locations; comprehensive resource
management; integrated communications; establishment and transfer of command;
unified command; chain of command; accountability; dispatch/deployement;
information/intelligence management
common terminology - Answers - organizational functions; resource descriptions;
incident facilities
modular organization - Answers - based on incidents size and complexity
effective incident action planning: - Answers - cover a specified time frame; be
proactive; specify the objectives; assign responsibilities;identify needed resources;
specify communication protocols
Manageable Span of Control - Answers - generally 1:5
incident facilities - Answers - incident command; incident base; mass casualty triage
areas; point of distribution; emergency shelters
comprehensive resource management - Answers - resource identification; order and
acquire; mobilize; track and report; demobilize; reimburse and restock
unified command - Answers - command organization in which several agencies work
independently but cooperatively (no one single commander)
unity of command / accountability - Answers - receive and report to one ICS
info and intelligence management comes from: - Answers - 911 calls; Radio, video and
data communication; Situation Reports (SITREPS);Technical specialists; Geospatial
products;Print, online, broadcast, and social media
Risk assessments;
Terroristic or violent threats;
Surveillance of disease outbreaks;
Structural plans and vulnerabilities
, to promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations - Answers - incident action plan
5 major ICS functional areas - Answers - command, operations, planning, logistics,
finance and admin
Incident command - Answers - Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities,
and has overall responsibility for the incident
Operations - Answers - Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives.
Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources; organize/supervise tactical
response resources
Planning - Answers - prepares and documents the IAP; Supports the incident action
planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and
maintaining documentation.
Logistics - Answers - Arranges for resources and needed services to support
achievement of the incident objectives (resources can include personnel, equipment,
teams, supplies, and facilities).
Finance/admin - Answers - Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting,
procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.
Public Information Officer - Answers - Interfaces with the public and media and/or with
other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.
safety officer - Answers - In incident command, the person who gives the "go ahead" to
a plan or who may stop an operation when rescuer safety is an issue.
liaison officer - Answers - In incident command, the person who relays information,
concerns, and requests among responding agencies.
incident coordination - Answers - -Establishing policy based on interactions with agency
executives, other agencies, and stakeholders.
-Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information to support the establishment of a
common operating picture.
-Establishing priorities among incidents.
-Resolving critical resource issues.
-Facilitating logistics support and resource tracking.
-Synchronizing public information messages to ensure everyone is speaking with one
voice.
command and coordination - Answers - direct tactical response, stabilize incident,
protect property/environment
