Management Questions and Answers

Please watch the Leadership Training Day video and complete the exercises in the NSLS Program Guide as prompted throughout the video. In order to receive credit for this step, answer the questions below and click submit. Your advisor will review your responses and give you credit for this step. NOTE: You do not have to turn in your NSLS Program guide in order to receive credit. 1. There are four Goal Categories. What are the four categories? * 2. From the Future Mad-Lib activity, write out your FUTURE goal statement (page 11 in the Online Program Guide) * 3. Setting SMART goals will help you achieve your future goal. What is the SMART goal formula? * 4. What must a leader do in order to create an inclusive network and team? *

What does it mean if information is cost effective? Information should have the ability to have an impact on the decisions of users The benefits of providing financial information exceed the costs of doing so Information should accurately reflect the economic condition of the business Information must be able to be understood by users

"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)"

What is the mission of the NSLS? What are the three benefits of your NSLS membership?What are the steps to induction?What activities will you need to complete after your Orientation attendance is approved?

"Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (a): A. Complexity Analysis B. Incident Action Planning C. Logistical Analysis D. Pre-incident Operations Plan"

Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? A. Community and responder safety B. Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations C. Cost considerations of responding agencies D. Potential hazardous materials

Expansion of the ICS modular organization Is the responsibility of the?

Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization? A. Incident Support Model (ISM) structure B. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure C. Strategic Joint Command Structure D. Departmental Structure In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted before a response. A. TRUE B. FALSE Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? A. Joint Information System (JIS) B. Incident Command System (ICS) C. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) D. Multiagency Coordination Group (MAC Group)

When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of command structure does the UC have?

"Which EOC organizational structure is familiar and aligns with the on-scene incident organization? a) Incident Support Model (ISM) EOC Structure b) Departmental EOC Structure c) ICS or ICS-like EOC Structure d) Emergency Support Function Structure"

What NIMS management characteristics are you supporting? Select the two characteristics that apply.

When an incident expands, ________________________________. A. functions and positions remain the same throughout the incident regardless of expansion. B. only the functions and positions necessary are filled. C. all functions of the Command and General Staff must be filled. D. all functions of the Command and General Staff are filled, and the entire list of elements within each Section.

"What are some examples of non-records? (Select all that apply) A. Vendor catalogs B. Handwritten notes C. Brochures D. Reference copies"

"Why is it important to engage communities in preparedness efforts? A. The tribal Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) B. A tribal unified command of two or more tribes C. A tribal Emergency Operations Center (EOC) D. The federal Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) group that assists tribes"

Which group of core capabilities spans all seven community lifelines? A. Critical transportation, situation assessment, and mass care services B. Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination C. Supply chain integrity and security, risk and disaster resilience assessment, and infrastructure systems D. Forensics and attribution, physical protective measures, and economic recovery

NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident-related responsibilities. A. TRUE B. FALSE

A disability elimination period is best described as: A. Eligibility period B. Dollar deductible C. Probation period D. Time deductible

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: A. Logistics Section B. Operations Section C. Local Authorities D. Incident Commander

Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources are part of which NIMS management characteristic?

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? A. Operations Section Chief B. Finance/Administration Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Planning Section Chief

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. A unified command is established. B. Federal authorities assist. C. Local EOCs activate. D. Mutual aid agreements are executed.

What NIMS component focuses on the Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Center, Multiagency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information Systems? a) Resource Management b) Communications and Information Management c) Command and Coordination d) Preparedness

Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives? A. Tactics Section Chief B. Operations Section Chief C. Operations Division Director D. Planning Section Chief

What are the two types of disposition for federal records?

"Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time? A. Strategic Joint Command Structure B. Incident Support Model (ISM) structure C. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure D. Departmental Structure The three NIMS guiding principles are: A. Unity of effort, preparedness, resource management. B. Planning, response, recovery. C. Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort. D. Resources, organization, standardization. Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? A. Incident Command System B. Joint Information System (JIS) C. MAC Groups D. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Which of the following correctly describes NIMS? A. A static system used during large-scale incidents. B. A response plan. C. A communications plan. D. A systematic approach to incident management. The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function. A. Command Staff B. Strike Team Leaders C. General Staff D. Task Force Leaders 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. Interoperability C. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability D. Resilience and Redundancy 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. Incident Action Planning C. Common Terminology D. Integrated Communications 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. Management by Objectives C. Modular Organization D. Manageable Span of Control"

If federal records are inadvertently destroyed, who should you contact first?

"You are responsible for which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Following the hazardous materials management process: Identify, Package, Label, and Ship. B. Watching for unauthorized individuals who may try to gain access to hazardous materials. C. Neither of these."

Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness? A. Comprehensive Resource Management B. Information and Intelligence Management C. Integrated Communications D. Incident Action Planning Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available? A. Reimburse and Restock B. Order and Acquire C. Track and Report D. Mobilize In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? A. At the end of the incident B. During recovery C. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources D. When transitioning between operational periods Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? A. Joint Information System (JIS) B. Incident Command System C. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) D. MAC Groups

What are some examples of permanent records? (Select all that apply) Budget execution files Organizational charts Executive level records Directives

6. Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? A. Cost considerations of responding agencies B. Potential hazardous materials C. Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations D. Community and responder safety 7. Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and General Staff are assigned, as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required? A. Type 5 B. Type 4 C. Type 3 D. Type 2 8. Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief? A. Planning Section Chief B. Logistics Section Chief C. Operations Section Chief D. Public Information Officer

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? A. Operations Section Chief B. Logistics Section Chief C. Finance/Administration Section Chief D. Planning Section Chief Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? A. Comprehensive Resource Management B. Unity of Command

If records are inadvertently destroyed, who should you contact immediately? A. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) B. Immediate supervisor C. Senior Agency Official for Records Management D. Records Officer

Major activities of the Planning Section include: A. Providing technology to ensure efficient incident communications. B. Compensating for injury or damage to property. C. Setting up and maintaining incident facilities. D. Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.

22. Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by the: A. Operations Section Chief B. Agency Administrator C. Planning Section Chief D. Incident Commander or Unified Command 23. Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? A. Comprehensive Resource Management B. Information and Intelligence Management C. Accountability D. Incident Facilities and Locations 24. Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists? A. Integrated Communications B. Management by Objectives C. Information and Intelligence Management D. Incident Facilities and Locations 25. At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? A. Public Information Officer B. Communications Officer C. Media Relations Specialist D. Liaison Officer

How are unscheduled records categorized? Temporary Permanent Non-records Personal

Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief? A. Logistics Section Chief B. Public Information Officer C. Operations Section Chief D. Planning Section Chief Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as: A. Pre-incident Operations Plan B. Complexity Analysis C. Incident Action Planning D. Logistical Analysis Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident? A. Maps of the affected area B. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) C. Agency Procedures Manual D. Exercise Plan When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe? A. Formal Communication B. Comprehensive Resource Management

You live in San Francisco, California. Your 18-year-old son is about to go to college. Your budget for paying for college is $8,000 per semester. Your son wants to attend a college close to home because he lives in San Francisco. Locate a college for your son to attend.

3) Which of the following statements is FALSE ? a Evaluate strategies continually. b Create a culture where controls are b viewed as essential for organizational success. C Evaluate strategies only at the end of each quarter. d Consider facts as friends and controls as liberating