IS-700b. An Introduction to the National Incident Management System Exam Questions With Highest Ratings Rated A+
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IS-700b. An Introduction To The National Incident
What is NIMS? - CORRECT ANSWER-A standardized framework that facilities collaboration among various public and private personnel to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate an incident when it can no longer be managed effectively at the local level.
Is there a certain limit t...
IS-700b. An Introduction to the National
Incident Management System Exam
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What is NIMS? - CORRECT ANSWER-A standardized framework that facilities
collaboration among various public and private personnel to prepare for, prevent,
respond to, recover from, and mitigate an incident when it can no longer be managed
effectively at the local level.
Is there a certain limit to what kind of incidents are applicable to NIMS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No, NIMS can be applied regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity
(as long as the local government is not able to manage it alone).
What are some examples of groups/personnel that might need to collaborate for NIMS
(categories) - CORRECT ANSWER-- Several levels of government (state, district,
county)
- Nongovernmental organizations (NGO's)
- The private sector
- Multiple jurisdictions
- A combination of specialties or disciplines
How does NIMS work (basic level)? - CORRECT ANSWER-It provides the shared
vocabulary, systems, and processes (roles and responsibilities) to successfully deliver
the National Preparedness System capabilities.
"If everyone is operating the response using different terminology or a different
management structure, it becomes very difficult, very fast."
What are some specific examples of who might use NIMS? - CORRECT ANSWER-
, What are some specific examples of who NIMS is intended for? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Emergency responders
Other incident personnel
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as faith-based and community-based
groups
The private sector
Elected and appointed officials
People with disabilities or access and functional needs
T or F: NIMS is a response plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
NIMS covers all other areas of a threat/incident ((Prevention, Protection, Mitigation,
Response, Recovery)
T or F: NIMS is a dynamic system - CORRECT ANSWER-True
NIMS is not a static system, it is scalable, flexible, and adaptable; used for all incidents,
from day-to-day to large-scale
T or F: NIMS is a resource ordering system? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
NIMS uses standard resource management procedures that enable coordination among
different jurisdictions or organizations
T or F: NIMS is a communication plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
NIMS does however, contain essential principles for communications and information
management
T or F: The Incident Command System and NIMS are not the same - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
***NIMS covers a.) command and coordination, b.)resource management, and c.)
communications and information management
What is incident (or emergency) management? - CORRECT ANSWER-The application
of resources by organizations to plan for, respond to, and recover from an incident.
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