FINAL EXAM FOR: IS-700.B: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

FINAL EXAM FOR: IS-700.B: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Final Exam for: IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System Privacy Act Statement (Public Law 93 579) Each time that this test is loaded, you will receive a unique set of questions and answers. The test questions are scrambled to protect the integrity of the exam. 1. Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position? A. Planning B. Certification C. Qualifying D. Credentialing 2. Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? A. Track and Report B. Order and Acquire C. Reimburse and Restock D. Mobilize 3. The need for can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. A. advanced equipment B. verified sources C. confidentiality D. social media outlets 4. Incident Reports,such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information. A. TRUE B. FALSE 5. Which resource management task enablesresource coordination throughout the incident? A. Demobilize B. Reimburse and Restock C. Order and Acquire D. Track and Report 6. The is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions. A. MAC Group B. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) C. Joint Information Center (JIC) D. Incident Command Post 7. In NIMS, resource inventorying refersto preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response. A. TRUE B. FALSE 8. The are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function. A. Command Staff B. Strike Team Leaders C. General Staff D. Task Force Leaders 9. Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows unitsfrom diverse agenciesto connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness? A. Information and Intelligence Management B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Incident Action Planning D. Integrated Communications 10. NIMS is applicable to allstakeholders with incident related responsibilities. A. TRUE B. FALSE 11. Which of the following correctly describes NIMS? A. A static system used during large-scale incidents. B. A response plan. C. A communications plan. D. A systematic approach to incident management. 12. Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? A. Incident Command System B. Joint Information System (JIS) C. MAC Groups D. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 13. Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard? A. Common Terminology, Plain Language, and Compatibility B. Technology Use and Procedures C. Information Security/Operational Security D. None of the Above 14. EOCsreceive senior level guidance from: A. Incident Command System B. Joint Information System (JIS) C. MAC Groups D. Joint Information Center 15. The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can resources if they do not meet its needs. A. Store B. Decline C. Redirect D. Disregard 16. Which major NIMS Component describesrecommended organizationalstructuresforincident management at the operational and incident support levels? A. Command and Coordination B. Resource Management C. Communications and Information Management 17. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? A. Comprehensive Resource Management B. Management by Objectives C. Modular Organization D. Manageable Span of Control 18. Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies. A. TRUE B. FALSE 19. Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitionsfor major organizational functions and units? A. Unified Command B. ModularOrganization C. Common Terminology D. Comprehensive Resource Management 20. Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together? A. Emergency Operations Centers(EOCs) B. Joint Information System (JIS) C. Incident Command Structure (ICS) D. MAC Group 21. One EOC function isto provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed. A. TRUE B. FALSE 22. The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations. A. TRUE B. FALSE 23. Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time? A. Strategic Joint Command Structure B. Incident Support Model (ISM) structure C. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure D. Departmental Structure 24. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documentsthatrecord and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? A. Information and Intelligence Management B. Incident Action Planning C. Common Terminology D. Integrated Communications 25. The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section? A. Finance/Administration B. Planning C. Operations D. Logistics 26. WhichNIMS Management Characteristic follows established processesfor gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? A. Information and Intelligence Management B. Integrated Communications C. Common Terminology D. Establishment and Transfer of Command 27. Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? A. Incident Command System B. Joint Information System (JIS) C. MAC Groups D. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 28. Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities? A. Acquiring,storing, and inventorying resources B. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel C. Identifying and Typing Resources D. Planning for Resources