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1. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? A. Common Terminology B. Information and Intelligence Management C. Incident Action Planning D. Integrated Communications correct answersC. Incident Action Planning 2. Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan? A. Area Command B. Joint ...

Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) correct answersbring together the capabilities of Federal departments and agencies and other national-level assets that work together to deliver core capabilities and support an effective response. national preparedness goal correct answersA secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. national p...

The National Response Framework: A. Is based on the premise that governments have sole responsibility for responding to major emergencies. B. Mandates that the private-sector entities responsible for critical infrastructure and key resources develop and exercise contingency plans. C. Outlines how the Response mission area relates to other mission areas. D. Is designed to be implemented only for catastrophic incidents, since local resources are usually sufficient in smaller emergencies....

Elements of the National Response Framework can be implemented as needed on a flexible, scalable basis to improve response. correct answersTRUE The National Response Framework only applies to catastrophic incidents. correct answersFALSE The National Response Framework replaces NIMS, which is now obsolete. correct answersFALSE Describe(s) success in national preparedness as "a secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect again...

A guiding principle of the National Response Framework is that correct answersEffective partnership relies on engaging all elements of the whole community A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that response structures and resources must be able to expand rapidly to meet needs associated with a given incident. correct answersTRUE States request assistance from other states through interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as correct answersEmergency Management Ass...

Select the false statement from the following: Make sure your emergency plans: correct answersLeave leadership roles and responsibilities undefined so the plan is more flexible. As a member of the Unified Coordination Group, the Principal Federal Official (PFO): correct answersPromotes collaboration and works to resolve any Federal interagency conflict that may arise. Exercises should: Include multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional incidents. Include participation of private-sector and...

Which Response core capability involves ensuring the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces? correct answersOperational Communications The Unified Coordination Group correct answersIs a state-level group comprised of the heads of each Emergency Support Function (ESF). What is the definition for "Mitigation" mission are...

A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that: correct answersA. Incidents should be managed at the lowestbjurisditional level Select the FALSE statement correct answersThe framework mandates that the private sector entities responsible for critical infrastructure and key resources develop and exercise contingency plans If an incident grows beyond the capability of local jurisdiction, then: correct answersThe state activates its emergency plan, provides needed resources, and r...

What is the definition for the "Protection" mission area? A. Reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. B. Secure the homeland against terrorism and manmade or natural disasters. C. Avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism. D. Assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively. correct answersB. Secure the homeland against terrorism and manmade or natural disasters. Which of the following statements about Emergency ...

The National Response Framework is intended to provide guidance to the whole community. This enables whole communities to benefit from national preparedness. In this context, whole community includes? (select all that apply): Children Religious leaders Disabled Individual(s) Pet Owners correct answersAll of them Which of the following is a benefit of implementing NRF structures and procedures? (Select all that apply.) Scaled response Level of appropriate coordination Formulate comm...