FEMA NIMS and ICS 700 Training Review Part 2
A set of 20 flashcards reviewing key concepts from FEMA NIMS and ICS 700 Training, Part 2.
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 unified command is established
Key Terms
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 unified command is established
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Credentialing
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
Confidentiality
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
Staging area
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
True
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
Command and coordination
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
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 unified command is established |
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position? | Credentialing |
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. | Confidentiality |
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? | Staging area |
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response. | True |
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels? | Command and coordination |
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities? | Qualifying, certifying, and, credentialing personnel |
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions. | Joint Information Center (JIC) |
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations. | True |
Which Activation Level has been implemented when only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat? | Level 2 - Enhanced steady-state |
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented? | Level 2 - Enhanced steady-state |
The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles? | Interoperability |
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events. | True |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? | Incident action planning |
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely. | True |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? | Incident action planning |
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 unified command is established |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units? | Common terminology |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? | Information and Intelligence Management |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness? | Integrated communications |