NIMS 700 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
the MAC Group does no replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch
organizations - Answer- true
'access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key
communications and information systems principles - Answer- security
which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and
communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support -
Answer- Incident action Planning
using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident
visualizations is an example of which communication standard - Answer- Technology
Use and Procedures
which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and
definitions for major organizational functions and units - Answer- Common Technology
which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans
and strategies - Answer- Joint Information System (JIS)
full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies - Answer-
TRUE
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that
directly report to a supervisor - Answer- Manageable Span of Control
incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information - Answer- true
which communications management practice includes specifying all of the
communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information -
Answer- Agreements
the three NIMS guiding principles are - Answer- Flexibility, standardization, unity of
effort
use the communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of
which key principle - Answer- Reliability, Scalability and portability
, incident information is used across ICS, EOC and MAC groups and JIS to aid in
planning determine incident costs and identify safety issues - Answer- true
which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for
incident management at the operational support levels - Answer- Command and
Coordination
which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minima
preparation to startup time - Answer- Departmental Structure
when only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a
credible treat, which activation level have been implemented - Answer- level 2-
Enhanced Steady-State
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities - Answer-
true
the ________________ are incident management personnel that the incident
Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function -
Answer- Command staff
which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect,
share information, and achieve situational awareness - Answer- Integrated
Communications
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and
information systems principle? - Answer- Resilience and Redundancy
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? - Answer- Staging Area
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? - Answer- MAC
Groups
Each ICS General Staff is led by a_________________ who reports directly to the
incident Commander or Unified Command - Answer- Section Chief
The Jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its
needs. - Answer- Deline
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? -
Answer- At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.
Emergency Management Assistance Compact(EMAC)is a state-to-state system for
sharing resources during an emergency or disaster. - Answer- True
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
the MAC Group does no replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch
organizations - Answer- true
'access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key
communications and information systems principles - Answer- security
which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and
communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support -
Answer- Incident action Planning
using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident
visualizations is an example of which communication standard - Answer- Technology
Use and Procedures
which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and
definitions for major organizational functions and units - Answer- Common Technology
which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans
and strategies - Answer- Joint Information System (JIS)
full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies - Answer-
TRUE
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that
directly report to a supervisor - Answer- Manageable Span of Control
incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information - Answer- true
which communications management practice includes specifying all of the
communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information -
Answer- Agreements
the three NIMS guiding principles are - Answer- Flexibility, standardization, unity of
effort
use the communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of
which key principle - Answer- Reliability, Scalability and portability
, incident information is used across ICS, EOC and MAC groups and JIS to aid in
planning determine incident costs and identify safety issues - Answer- true
which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for
incident management at the operational support levels - Answer- Command and
Coordination
which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minima
preparation to startup time - Answer- Departmental Structure
when only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a
credible treat, which activation level have been implemented - Answer- level 2-
Enhanced Steady-State
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities - Answer-
true
the ________________ are incident management personnel that the incident
Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function -
Answer- Command staff
which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect,
share information, and achieve situational awareness - Answer- Integrated
Communications
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and
information systems principle? - Answer- Resilience and Redundancy
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? - Answer- Staging Area
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? - Answer- MAC
Groups
Each ICS General Staff is led by a_________________ who reports directly to the
incident Commander or Unified Command - Answer- Section Chief
The Jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its
needs. - Answer- Deline
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? -
Answer- At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.
Emergency Management Assistance Compact(EMAC)is a state-to-state system for
sharing resources during an emergency or disaster. - Answer- True
