FEMA IS-700b
Discipline: Computer science
Type of Paper: Question-Answer
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)
Paper Format: APA
Pages: 1
Words: 275
Question
- Computer Science/Management Information Systems
Which
NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and
communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations
and support?
Incident Action Planning
Which
ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and
direct incident activities with a single incident action plan?
Joint Information Center
Which
NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for
gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
Information and Intelligence Management
Which
NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and
definitions for major organizational functions and units?
Common Terminology
Which
resource management task enables resource coordination
throughout the incident?
Track and Report
Incident
information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in
planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
TRUE
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Section Chief
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.
TRUE
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?
Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
The three NIMS guiding principles are:
Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort.
Using
social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident
visualizations is an example of which
communications standard?
None of the Above
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
Mobilize
Which of the following is an EOC function?
Coordinating plans and determining resource needs
Collecting, analyzing, and sharing information
Providing coordination and policy direction
Collecting, analyzing, and sharing information
Providing coordination and policy direction
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
Manageable Span of Control
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle?
Resilience and Redundancy
Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning?
All Stakeholders
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
Incident
Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports, enhance
situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed
information.
TRUE
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
Planning
The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
Decline
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, _______________.
Local EOCs activate.
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.
advanced equipment
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?
Identifying and Typing Resources
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
When
only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor
a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?
Level 1 – Full Activation
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
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
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
outside
Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?
Departmental Structure
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
On-scene
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
Capability
Which
major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures
for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
Command and Coordination
Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
MAC Groups
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
TRUE
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
MAC Groups
Which
resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of
resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?
Track and Report
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?
Chain of Command and Unity of Command