The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.

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When an incident occurs or threatens local emergency personnel?
Which command staff member serves as the incident?
Are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function?
Which ICS general staff is led by?

1. Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
A. Response and Recovery
B. Resource Management
C. Communications and Information Management
D. Command and Coordination

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. Local EOCs activate.
B. Federal authorities assist.
C. Mutual Aid Agreements are executed.
D. A Unified Command is established.

3. Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

4. The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?
A. Security
B. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
C. Resilience and Redundancy
D. Interoperability

5. Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?
A. Management by Objectives
B. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
C. Information and Intelligence Management
D. Accountability

6. When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?
A. Level 4 - No EOC is required
B. Level 1 - Full Activation
C. Level 3 - Normal Operations/Steady-State
D. Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State

7. Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?
A. Standardized Communication Types
B. Equipment Standards
C. Agreements
D. Policy and Planning

8. Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
A. Planning
B. Qualifying
C. Credentialing
D. Certification

9. EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

10. Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
A. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
B. Identifying and Typing Resources
C. Planning for Resources
D. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel

11. Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning?
A. All Stakeholders
B. MAC Groups
C. Planning Section
D. Area Command

12. Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

13. Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
A. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
B. Modular Organization
C. Manageable Span of Control
D. Management by Objectives

14. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Common Terminology
C. Integrated Communications
D. Incident Action Planning

15. In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

16. Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?
A. Security
B. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
C. Resilience and Redundancy
D. Interoperability

17. The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.
A. Command Staff
B. General Staff
C. Task Force Leaders
D. Strike Team Leaders

18. Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
A. A static system used during large-scale incidents.
B. A communications plan.
C. A systematic approach to incident management.
D. A response plan.

19. Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan?
A. Joint Information Center
B. Area Command
C. Incident Management Team
D. Unified Command

20. Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Incident Action Planning
C. Integrated Communications
D. Comprehensive Resource Management

21. Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?
A. Incident Command System
B. MAC Groups
C. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
D. Joint Information System (JIS)

22. Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
A. Administrative Authority
B. Section Chief
C. Group Supervisor
D. Unit Supervisor

23. Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
A. Adaptability
B. Flexibility
C. Unity of Effort
D. Standardization

24. Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?
A. Strategic Joint Command Structure
B. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure
C. Departmental Structure
D. Incident Support Model (ISM) structure

25. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Comprehensive Resource Management
B. Modular Organization
C. Manageable Span of Control
D. Management by Objectives

26. Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle?
A. Security
B. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
C. Resilience and Redundancy
D. Interoperability

27. The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
A. advanced equipment
B. confidentiality
C. social media outlets
D. verified sources

28. Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
A. Location
B. Capability
C. Number available
D. Color

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When an incident occurs or threatens local emergency personnel?

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. EOCs receive senior level guidance from MAC Groups.

Which command staff member serves as the incident?

The Safety Officer who monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander or Unified Command on matters relating to health and safety. The Liaison Officer who serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command.

Are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function?

The Command Staff are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function. Command Staff positions are established by the Incident Commander or Unified Command as needed to support the management of an incident.

Which ICS general staff is led by?

Each ICS General Staff Section is led by a Section Chief who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command. These individuals are responsible for managing tasks within their functional area. The Incident Commander or Unified Command activates these section chiefs as needed.