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FEMA IS-700: NIMS Fundamentals and Resource Management Flashcards Part 2
This deck covers key concepts from FEMA's IS-700 course on NIMS fundamentals and resource management, focusing on management characteristics, EOC configurations, and communication principles.
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Credentialing
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Term
Definition
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Credentialing
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
TRUE
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
Manageable Span of Control
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events
TRUE
Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time?
ICS or ICS-like EOC structure
Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?
MAC Groups
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position? | Credentialing |
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response. | TRUE |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor? | Manageable Span of Control |
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events | TRUE |
Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time? | ICS or ICS-like EOC structure |
Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? | MAC Groups |
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels? | Command and Coordination |
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle? | Resilience and Redundancy |
'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles? | Security |
Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information? | Agreements |
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 |
Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? | Reimburse and Restock |
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities? | Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel |
One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed. | TRUE |
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 Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command? | Liaison Officer |
One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed | TRUE |
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? | MAC Groups |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units | Modular Organization |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies | Incident Facilities and Locations |
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle? | Reliability, Scalability, and Portability |
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together | Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) |
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? | Staging Area |
Which organizations should be involved in communications planning? | All Stakeholders |
The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function. | Command Staff |
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? | At the same time they begin mobilizing resources. |
Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization? | ICS or ICS-like EOC structure |
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources | Capability |
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster. | TRUE |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? | Information and Intelligence Management |
Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan? | Unified Command |
Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning? | All Stakeholders |