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NIMS 700 / FEMA IS 700.B: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 2024/2025
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ESTUDYNIMS 700 / FEMA IS 700.B: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 100%
1. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate
objectives, tactics, and assignments for incidents?
A) Common Terminology
B) Information and Intelligence Management
C) Incident Action Planning
D) Integrated Communications
Answer: C
2. Which ICS structure allows different jurisdictions to jointly manage incident activities with a single
action plan?
A) Area Command
B) Joint Information Center
C) Unified Command
D) Incident Management Team
Answer: C
3. Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves processes for collecting, analyzing, and managing
data?
A) Common Terminology
B) Information and Intelligence Management
C) Integrated Communications
D) Establishment and Transfer of Command
Answer: B
4. Which NIMS Management Characteristic uses standardized names and definitions for functions and
units?
A) Common Terminology
B) Unified Command
C) Modular Organization
D) Comprehensive Resource Management
Answer: A
5. Which resource management task helps coordinate resources throughout an incident?
A) Order and Acquire
B) Demobilize
C) Reimburse and Restock
D) Track and Report
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Answer: D
6. Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS for planning, cost
determination, and identifying safety issues.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Answer: A
7. Each ICS General Staff is led by a person who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unifie
Command. Who is this person?
A) Section Chief
B) Administrative Authority
C) Unit Supervisor
D) Group Supervisor
Answer: A
8. The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a system for sharing resources betwee
states during emergencies or disasters.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Answer: A
9. Using familiar communications and information systems is part of which key principle?
A) Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
B) Security
C) Interoperability
D) Resilience and Redundancy
Answer: C
10. What are the three NIMS guiding principles?
A) Flexibility, Standardization, Unity of Effort
B) Unity of Effort, Preparedness, Resource Management
C) Planning, Response, Recovery
D) Resources, Organization, Standardization
Answer: A
11. Using social media for activities like mapping and incident visualizations is an example of which
communications standard?
A) Common Terminology, Plain Language, and Compatibility
B) None of the Above
C) Technology Use and Procedures
D) Information Security/Operational Security
Answer: C
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12. Which resource management task involves deploying or activating personnel and resources?
A) Identify Requirements
B) Track and Report
C) Order and Acquire
D) Mobilize
Answer: D
13. What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
A) To establish hierarchy within organizations
B) To manage resources effectively during incidents
C) To assess weather conditions
D) To coordinate community events
Answer: B
14. Which section of the ICS is responsible for providing facilities, services, and material support for th
incident?
A) Operations Section
B) Planning Section
C) Logistics Section
D) Finance/Administration Section
Answer: C
15. What is the primary function of the Operations Section in ICS?
A) Develop an incident action plan
B) Coordinate and conduct tactical operations
C) Handle financial aspects of the incident
D) Manage communications
Answer: B
16. The Planning Section in ICS is responsible for which of the following tasks?
A) Setting up incident facilities
B) Collecting, evaluating, and disseminating incident information
C) Monitoring weather conditions
D) Directing tactical operations
Answer: B
17. Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to developing multiple levels of operations and
expanding organizational structures based on the needs of an incident?
A) Chain of Command
B) Accountability
C) Modular Organization
D) Incident Action Planning
Answer: C
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18. Which process involves preparing and planning resources in advance of an incident?
A) Demobilization
B) Resource Ordering
C) Resource Planning
D) Mutual Aid Agreements
Answer: C
19. In the ICS, who is responsible for approving the incident action plan and all requests for resources?
A) Planning Section Chief
B) Logistics Section Chief
C) Incident Commander
D) Operations Section Chief
Answer: C
20. Which ICS Management Function is responsible for establishing strategies and assigning resources
accomplish objectives?
A) Command
B) Finance/Administration
C) Logistics
D) Operations
Answer: A
21. When an incident expands and requires more resources, which type of ICS command structure
should be established?
A) Single Command
B) Dual Command
C) Unified Command
D) Area Command
Answer: C
22. What is the purpose of a Joint Information Center (JIC)?
A) To provide medical support to responders
B) To manage and organize financial resources
C) To coordinate communication between multiple agencies
D) To ensure operational safety
Answer: C
23. The term "span of control" in ICS refers to what?
A) The number of resources an agency can deploy
B) The number of individuals or teams one supervisor can manage effectively
C) The physical area covered by an incident
D) The duration of the incident response
Answer: B
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