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FEMA ICS 700 Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts and management characteristics from the FEMA ICS 700 course, focusing on NIMS principles, resource management, and communication strategies.

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In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? A. At the end of the incident B. During recovery C. When transitioning between operational periods D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources

D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources

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Term

Definition

In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? A. At the end of the incident B. During recovery C. When transitioning between operational periods D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources

D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources

Which NIMS management characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions? A. Accountability B. Management by objectives C. Chain of command and unity of command D. Information and intelligence management

C. Chain of command and unity of command

Which Communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information? A. Policy and planning B. Standardized communication types C. Equipment standards D. Agreements

D. Agreements

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. Local EOC's activate C. Federal authorities assist D. Mutual Aid Agreements are executed

B. Local EOC's activate

The jurisdiction receiving Mutual aid can _________ resources if they do not meet its needs. A. Decline B. Store C. Redirect D. Disregard

A. Decline

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources? A. Order and acquire B. Track and report C. Identify requirements D. Mobilize

D. Mobilize

In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response. A. Instead B. Outside C. During D. With

B. Outside

T/F? Full activation of an EOC can include Personnel from assisting agencies.

True

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident? A. Reimburse and restock B. Order and acquire C. Track and Report D. Demobilize

C. Track and report

Which NIMS management characteristic follows established processes for Gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? A. Integrated Communications B. Common terminology C. Establishment and transfer of command D. Information and intelligence management

D. Information and intelligence management

Establishing Mutual Aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity? A. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel B. Identifying and typing resources C. Planning for resources D. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources

C. Planning for resources

Which major NIMS component describes recommended organizational structures for Incident Management at the operational and incident support levels? A. Command and coordination B. Resource management C. Communications and information management

A. Command and coordination

Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security

B. Reliability, scalability, and portability

The capacity for emergency management and response Personnel to interact and work well together describes which of the key Communications and information system principles? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security

A. Interoperability

The need for _________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. A. Verified sources B. Confidentiality C. Social media Outlets D. Advanced Equipment

D. Advanced Equipment

Which NIMS characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? A. Management by objectives B. Modular organization C. Manageable span of control D. Comprehensive resource management

A. Management by objectives

Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key Communications and information systems principle? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security

C. Resilience and redundancy

Each ICA general staff is led by a(n) _______ who reports directly to The Incident Commander or unified command. A. Unit supervisor B. Section chief C. Group supervisor D. Administrative Authority

B. Section chief

Which resource management task establishes and maintains the Readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? A. Order and acquire B. Reimburse and restock C. Mobilize D. Track and Report

B. Reimburse and restock

Which Nims structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? A. Joint information Systems (JIS) B. MAC groups C. Emergency Operation Center (EOC) D. Incident command systems

A. Joint information Systems (JIS)

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FEMA ICS 700 Part 2

Term	Definition
In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? A. At the end of the incident B. During recovery C. When transitioning between operational periods D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources	D. At the same time they begin mobilizing resources
Which NIMS management characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions? A. Accountability B. Management by objectives C. Chain of command and unity of command D. Information and intelligence management	C. Chain of command and unity of command
Which Communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information? A. Policy and planning B. Standardized communication types C. Equipment standards D. Agreements	D. Agreements
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. Local EOC's activate C. Federal authorities assist D. Mutual Aid Agreements are executed	B. Local EOC's activate
The jurisdiction receiving Mutual aid can _________ resources if they do not meet its needs. A. Decline B. Store C. Redirect D. Disregard	A. Decline
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources? A. Order and acquire B. Track and report C. Identify requirements D. Mobilize	D. Mobilize
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response. A. Instead B. Outside C. During D. With	B. Outside
T/F? Full activation of an EOC can include Personnel from assisting agencies.	True
Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident? A. Reimburse and restock B. Order and acquire C. Track and Report D. Demobilize	C. Track and report
Which NIMS management characteristic follows established processes for Gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? A. Integrated Communications B. Common terminology C. Establishment and transfer of command D. Information and intelligence management	D. Information and intelligence management
Establishing Mutual Aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity? A. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel B. Identifying and typing resources C. Planning for resources D. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources	C. Planning for resources
Which major NIMS component describes recommended organizational structures for Incident Management at the operational and incident support levels? A. Command and coordination B. Resource management C. Communications and information management	A. Command and coordination
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security	B. Reliability, scalability, and portability
The capacity for emergency management and response Personnel to interact and work well together describes which of the key Communications and information system principles? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security	A. Interoperability
The need for _________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. A. Verified sources B. Confidentiality C. Social media Outlets D. Advanced Equipment	D. Advanced Equipment
Which NIMS characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? A. Management by objectives B. Modular organization C. Manageable span of control D. Comprehensive resource management	A. Management by objectives
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key Communications and information systems principle? A. Interoperability B. Reliability, scalability, and portability C. Resilience and redundancy D. Security	C. Resilience and redundancy
Each ICA general staff is led by a(n) _______ who reports directly to The Incident Commander or unified command. A. Unit supervisor B. Section chief C. Group supervisor D. Administrative Authority	B. Section chief
Which resource management task establishes and maintains the Readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? A. Order and acquire B. Reimburse and restock C. Mobilize D. Track and Report	B. Reimburse and restock
Which Nims structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? A. Joint information Systems (JIS) B. MAC groups C. Emergency Operation Center (EOC) D. Incident command systems	A. Joint information Systems (JIS)