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SEMS/ICS/NIMS

SEMS/ICS/NIMS. Examination. Question 1. One of the chief benefits of NIMS is that it is: Accompanied by Federal funding. Applicable across jurisdictions and functions. Based on an entirely new concept of response. Question 1. One of the chief benefits of NIMS is that it is:

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SEMS/ICS/NIMS

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  1. SEMS/ICS/NIMS Examination

  2. Question 1 One of the chief benefits of NIMS is that it is: • Accompanied by Federal funding. • Applicable across jurisdictions and functions. • Based on an entirely new concept of response. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  3. Question 1 One of the chief benefits of NIMS is that it is: • Applicable across jurisdictions and functions. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  4. Question 2 The NIMS provides a _______________ framework that applies to all phases of incident management regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. • Rigid • Complicated • Straightforward • Flexible SEMS/NIMS Examination

  5. Question 2 The NIMS provides a _______________ framework that applies to all phases of incident management regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. • Flexible SEMS/NIMS Examination

  6. Question 3 The Incident Command System (ICS) is a proven incident management system that is based on organizational: • Best practices. • Strengths. • Structures. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  7. Question 3 The Incident Command System (ICS) is a proven incident management system that is based on organizational: • Best practices. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  8. Question 4 Span of control may vary from ______. • Two to eight • Four to nine • Three to seven • Five to ten SEMS/NIMS Examination

  9. Question 4 Span of control may vary from ______. • Three to seven SEMS/NIMS Examination

  10. Question 5 The use of common terminology for ICS position titles helps to reduce confusion between a person’s position on an incident and his/her: • Day-to-day position. • Level of authority. • Chain of command. • On-scene responsibilities. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  11. Question 5 The use of common terminology for ICS position titles helps to reduce confusion between a person’s position on an incident and his/her: • Day-to-day position. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  12. Question 6 Incident Action Plans (IAPs) depend on _________________ to accomplish response tactics. • Integrated communications • Organizational resources • Management by objectives • Common terminology SEMS/NIMS Examination

  13. Question 6 Incident Action Plans (IAPs) depend on _________________ to accomplish response tactics. • Management by objectives SEMS/NIMS Examination

  14. Question 7 A hazardous materials spill in which more than one agency has responsibility for the response is a good use for a(n): • Emergency Operations Center (EOC). • Area Command. • Multi-agency Coordination System. • Unified Command. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  15. Question 7 A hazardous materials spill in which more than one agency has responsibility for the response is a good use for a(n): • Unified Command. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  16. Question 8 Public health emergencies that are not site specific are a good use for a(n): • Emergency Operations Center (EOC). • Area Command. • Multi-agency Coordination System. • Unified Command. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  17. Question 8 Public health emergencies that are not site specific are a good use for a(n): • Area Command. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  18. Question 9 An Area Command organization does not include an Operations Section because: • Operations are conducted on-scene. • Area Commands are not really commands. • Its authority is limited to obtaining resources. • The Planning Section handles operations in an Area Command. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  19. Question 9 An Area Command organization does not include an Operations Section because: • Operations are conducted on-scene. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  20. Question 10 One key responsibility of Multi-agency Coordination Systems is to: • Direct tactical operations for the incident. • Make resource allocation decisions based on incident priorities. • Control large-scale incidents from a common location. • Facilitate operations at incidents where there is no incident site. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  21. Question 10 One key responsibility of Multi-agency Coordination Systems is to: • Make resource allocation decisions based on incident priorities. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  22. Question 11 ____________ may support multi-agency coordination and joint information activities. • Incident Command structures • Area Commands • Unified Commands • Emergency Operations Centers SEMS/NIMS Examination

  23. Question 11 ____________ may support multi-agency coordination and joint information activities. • Emergency Operations Centers SEMS/NIMS Examination

  24. Question 12 Public Information Officers operate within the parameters of a(n) __________________, which establishes policies, procedures, and protocols for gathering and disseminating information. • Multi-agency Coordination System • Incident Command structure • Joint Information System • Emergency Operations Center SEMS/NIMS Examination

  25. Question 12 Public Information Officers operate within the parameters of a(n) __________________, which establishes policies, procedures, and protocols for gathering and disseminating information. • Joint Information System SEMS/NIMS Examination

  26. Question 13 When a Joint Information Center is established as part of a Unified Command, agencies or organizations contributing to joint public information management: • Work independently. • Clear all information with the Incident Commander. • Retain their organizational independence. • Report to the chief elected official. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  27. Question 13 When a Joint Information Center is established as part of a Unified Command, agencies or organizations contributing to joint public information management: • Retain their organizational independence. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  28. Question 14 When multiple JICs are established, all JICs must communicate and coordinate with each other on an ongoing basis using: • Joint Information System protocols. • Agency protocols. • Area Command protocols. • Multiagency Coordination System protocols. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  29. Question 14 When multiple JICs are established, all JICs must communicate and coordinate with each other on an ongoing basis using: • Joint Information System protocols. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  30. Question 15 National-level preparedness standards related to NIMS will be maintained and managed through the NIMS: • Integration Center. • Policy document. • Homeland Security Presidential Directive. • Presidential Decision Directive. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  31. Question 15 National-level preparedness standards related to NIMS will be maintained and managed through the NIMS: • Integration Center. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  32. Question 16 One responsibility of preparedness organizations at all levels is to: • Specify response requirements for every type of incident. • Determine the role and responsibilities of Incident Commanders. • Delegate preparedness to responsible agencies. • Establish guidelines and protocols for resource management. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  33. Question 16 One responsibility of preparedness organizations at all levels is to: • Establish guidelines and protocols for resource management. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  34. Question 17 A plan based on lessons learned from actual incidents is a(n): • Recovery Plan. • Corrective Action Plan. • Procedure. • Emergency Operations Plan. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  35. Question 17 A plan based on lessons learned from actual incidents is a(n): • Corrective Action Plan. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  36. Question 18 One area of focus for the NIMS Integration Center is to: • Track all resources on a regional basis. • Ensure compliance with all NIMS requirements. • Facilitate the definition of general training requirements and approved courses. • Maintain a database of personnel meeting credentialing requirements. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  37. Question 18 One area of focus for the NIMS Integration Center is to: • Facilitate the definition of general training requirements and approved courses. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  38. Question 19 To help ensure that equipment performs to certain standards and is interoperable with equipment used by other jurisdictions, the NIMS Integration Center will: • Review and approve lists of equipment meeting national standards. • Require jurisdictions to purchase equipment only if it meets established specifications. • Work directly with equipment suppliers to ensure interoperability. • Prescribe that all response equipment be interoperable. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  39. Question 19 To help ensure that equipment performs to certain standards and is interoperable with equipment used by other jurisdictions, the NIMS Integration Center will: • Review and approve lists of equipment meeting national standards. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  40. Question 20 Mutual aid agreements and Emergency Management Assistance Compacts help to: • Spread the costs of emergency response. • Facilitate the timely delivery of assistance during incidents. • Coordinate full documentation of incidents. • Establish the command structure for incidents. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  41. Question 20 Mutual aid agreements and Emergency Management Assistance Compacts help to: • Facilitate the timely delivery of assistance during incidents. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  42. Question 21 Resource typing involves the categorizing of resources based on: • Availability. • Cost. • Performance. • Kind. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  43. Question 21 Resource typing involves the categorizing of resources based on: • Performance. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  44. Question 22 NIMS ensures that all personnel possess a minimum level of training, experience, fitness, capability, and currency by: • Maintaining a database of personnel who have been trained for specific positions. • Providing training to personnel who will be assigned to Command Staff positions. • Overseeing a national training and exercise program. • Establishing certification and credentialing standards for key personnel. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  45. Question 22 NIMS ensures that all personnel possess a minimum level of training, experience, fitness, capability, and currency by: • Establishing certification and credentialing standards for key personnel. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  46. Question 23 Requests for items that the Incident Commander cannot obtain locally must be submitted through the: • Multi agency Coordination Entity. • Area Commander. • NIMS Integration Center. • Department of Homeland Security. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  47. Question 23 Requests for items that the Incident Commander cannot obtain locally must be submitted through the: • Multi agency Coordination Entity. SEMS/NIMS Examination

  48. Question 24 Resource managers use established procedures to track resources continuously from ______________ through demobilization. • Mobilization • Recovery • Typing • Purchase SEMS/NIMS Examination

  49. Question 24 Resource managers use established procedures to track resources continuously from ______________ through demobilization. • Mobilization SEMS/NIMS Examination

  50. Question 25 NIMS standards for communications and information management are based on the principle that a common operating picture is required to: • Avoid duplication of effort. • Document the response fully. • Maintain the command structure. • Ensure consistency among all who respond. SEMS/NIMS Examination

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