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STUDY GUIDE - EXAM FOR: IS700. A: NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AN INTRODUCTION 3/17/2016 1/6 Study Guide - Exam for: IS700. a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction 1. Interoperability: A. Involves oversight by the Federal Communications Commission for assigning emergency frequencies. B. Is the ability of emergency management/response personnel to interact and work well together. C. Requires nongovernmental and privatesector organizations to purchase standardized communication equipment. D. Primarily involves creating automated systems that allow for the sharing of sensitive incident information. 2. The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that: A. Mandate specific operational plans for local responders to use when managing a wide range of incidents. B. Supersede the National Incident Management System's framework when Federal agency and departments are assisting in a response. C. Provide the structure and mechanisms to ensure effective Federal support of State, tribal, and local related activities. D. Are singly focused on improving Federal homeland security agencies' response to catastrophic natural hazards and terroristrelated incidents. 3. Select the TRUE statement: A. Typically requests for resources flow from the onscene incident command through the local and State Emergency Operations Centers to the Federal Government. B. Prior to requesting assistance through intrastate mutual aid, a State must first ask the Federal Government for resources. C. In a complex incident within a State, an Area Commander would request resources directly from DHS and FEMA. D. Frequently jurisdictions and agencies selfdispatch resources in anticipation of a need at the incident scene. 3/17/2016 2/6 4. The Joint Information System is: A. A set of guidelines and protocols for sharing sensitive and classified information during an incident response. B. A 24/7 multiagency watch center that provides Federal prevention, protection, and preparedness coordination. C. The automated system used by the Situation Unit within the Planning Section to synthesize information and produce reports. D. The framework for organizing, integrating, and coordinating the delivery of public information. 5. Select the NIMS term that is defined as 'the architecture to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information coordination.' A. Incident Operations Network B. Incident Management Team C. Command and Control Center D. Multiagency Coordination System 6. Incident managers begin planning for the demobilization process: A. After being requested by the Emergency Operations Center. B. Right before the first resources are ready to be released. C. As soon as possible to facilitate accountability of the resources. D. When incident activities shift from response to recovery. 7. Exercises should: Include multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional incidents. Include participation of privatesector and nongovernmental organizations. Cover aspects of preparedness plans, including activating mutual aid and assistance agreements. _______________________________________ A. Be based on the most catastrophic scenario that could affect the community. B. Have consequences for inadequate performance. C. Be repeated until performance is at an acceptable level. D. Contain a mechanism for incorporating corrective actions. 8. The credentialing process involves an objective evaluation and documentation of an individual's: Current certification, license, or degree, Training and experience, and ________________________________. A. Compensation amount. B. Supervisory expertise. C. Competence or proficiency. 3/17/2016 3/6 D. Security clearance level. 9. Mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements provide: A. Lists of specialized codes for facilitating communication among responders representing different departments, agencies, and jurisdictions. B. Mechanisms to quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, and other associated services. C. Steps for ensuring the continuity of government at the local, tribal, and State levels following a catastrophic incident. D. Strategies for restoring critical infrastructure that affects multiple sectors and jurisdictions across specified geographical areas. 10. In an Incident Command System organization, the term 'General Staff' refers to: A. Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to the Incident Commander. B. A person assigned by a cooperating agency or nongovernmental/private organization who has been delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency's or organization's participation in incident management activities. C. Any combination of personnel resources assembled to support a specific mission or operational need with common communications and a designated leader. D. Generalists who are assigned to support Section Chiefs with functions such as administrative matters and documentation of incident events. 11. The Public Information Officer: A. Controls messaging and limits the independence of other organizations participating in the incident. B. Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incidentrelated information requirements. C. Serves as a press secretary for the Agency Executive or Senior Official during the incident. D. Directs the Joint Information Center operation with the Emergency Operations Center. 12. Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. NIMS specifies how resources will be allocated among jurisdictions. B. NIMS integrates best practices into a comprehensive, standardized framework. C. NIMS is applicable across the full spectrum of potential incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. D. NIMS is based on best practices collected from all levels of responders. 13. Which entity provides a structure for developing and delivering incidentrelated coordinated messages by developing, recommending, and executing public information plans and strategies? A. Joint Information Center B. Joint Information System 3/17/2016 C. Joint Information Operation D. Joint Information Base 14. Who is the individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources? A. Agency Executive or Senior Official B. Operations Section Chief C. Emergency Operations Center Manager D. Incident Commander 15. ICS encourages jurisdictions to use common terminology. Common terminology: A. Uses plain English to allow personnel from different agencies to work together. B. Encourages the use of radio codes to communicate efficiently at incident site. C. Applies exclusively to the naming of facilities used by the Command Staff. D. Is unique terminology that responders use when managing incidents. 16. To better serve their constituents, elected and appointed officials should do the following, EXCEPT FOR: A. Assume the role of incident commander for all incidents and direct the onscene technical operations from the Emergency Operations Center. B. Provide guidance to their jurisdictions, departments, and/or agencies, with clearly stated policies for NIMS implementation. C. Understand laws and regulations in their jurisdictions that pertain to emergency management and incident response. D. Help to establish relationships (including mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) with other jurisdictions and, as appropriate, with nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. 17. Select the TRUE statement about the Incident Action Plan. A. Presents detailed cost accounting for all incident resources. B. Must be a written document that is distributed to all responders. C. Establishes the overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics. D. Covers the entire incident from start to finish. 18. Which organization has line authority to oversee the management of multiple incidents being handled by separate Incident Command organizations? A. Joint Command B. United Command C. Area Command D. Multiagency Command 3/17/2016 5/6 19. HSPD5 required the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS. The Secretary established the National Integration Center (NIC) to perform all of the following functions EXCEPT: A. Developing assessment criteria for the various components of NIMS, as well as compliance requirements and timelines. B. Promoting compatibility between nationallevel standards for NIMS and those developed by other public, private, and professional groups. C. Facilitating the establishment and maintenance of a documentation and database system related to qualification, certification, and credentialing of emergency management/response personnel and organizations. D. Inventorying and tracking all national resources and assets available for deployment in incidents managed using NIMS. 20. Select the statement below that best describes one benefit of NIMS. A. Development of comprehensive strategies for addressing the management of international events. B. Funding for additional staff and other resources to address operations that are not NIMS compliant. C. Creation of a comprehensive tactical plan for operational incident management that can be used for every incident. D. Establishment of standardized organizational structures that improve integration among jurisdictions and disciplines. 21. Which position is responsible for the direct management of all incidentrelated tactical activities? A. Planning Section Chief B. Logistics Section Chief C. Operations Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief 22. A basic premise of the NIMS and National Response Framework (NRF) is that: A. Preparedness is inherently a government responsibility and does not require participation from nongovernmental organizations. B. Unity of effort and command results when responding jurisdictions and agencies are willing to relinquish their authorities. C. Effective response relies on the readiness of response partners to selfdispatch to an incident scene. D. Incidents should be managed at the lowest jurisdictional level possible. 23. This structure is the physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support incident management (onscene operations) activities normally takes place. A. Strategic Operations Center B. Emergency Operations Center C. Joint Command Post D. Incident Command Post 24. The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, 3/17/2016 6/6 or delegated authority at the field level is referred to as: A. Leadership B. Command C. Direction D. Coordination 25. Unified Command: A. Obligates all responsible agencies to pool their resources without consideration to the terms of mutual aid and assistance agreements. B. Enables all agencies with responsibility to manage an incident together by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies. C. Requires that employees report to several different Incident Commanders, each representing each jurisdiction. D. Assigns a single Incident Commander to assume unity of command and make decisions for all jurisdictions. 26. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD5) requires all Federal departments and agencies to: A. Implement NIMS as the doctrine for how best to organize and manage all routine, daytoday department/agency operations. B. Make adoption of NIMS by State, tribal, and local organizations a condition for Federal preparedness assistance (through grants, contracts, and other activities). C. Create NIMS strike teams that can manage incident operations if a local government fails to comply with NIMS. D. Establish a panel that will evaluate activities at the State, tribal, and local levels to ensure compliance with NIMS.