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

  1. 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

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