FEMA IS-700.b (E-Q)

Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan?

• Area Command

• Joint Information Center

• Unified Command

• Incident Management Team

Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?

• Common Terminology

• Unified Command

• Modular Organization

• Comprehensive Resource Management

Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.

• True

• False

Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.

• True

• False

The three NIMS guiding principles are:

• Flexibility, standardization, and unity of effort.

• Unity of effort, preparedness, resource management

• Planning, response, recovery.

• Resources, organization, standardization.

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

• Identify Requirements

• Track and Report

• Order and Acquire

• Mobilize

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?

• Modular Organization

• Chain of Command and Unity of Command

• Management by Objectives

• Manageable Span of Control

Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?

• MAC Groups

• All Stakeholders

• Area Command

• Planning Section

Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.

• True

• False

The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.

• Redirect

• Store

• Decline

• Disregard