FEMA & NIMS Question & Correct Answers

An Important Feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that They

A. are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident.

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B. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.

C. are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans.

D. may be used in place of the National Incident Management System.

Correct Answer: B. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.

 

Which Organizations Should be Involved in Commmunications Planning?

A. Planning Section

B. Area Command

C. All Stakeholders

D. MAC Groups

Correct Answer: C. All Stakeholders

 

Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?

A) A communications plan.
B) A response plan.
C) A static system used during large-scale incidents.
D) A systematic approach to incident management.

Correct Answer: D) A systematic approach to incident management.

 

Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are Part of Which NIMS Management Characteristic?

A. Accountability

B. Incident Facilities and Locations

C. Comprehensive Resource Management

D. Unified Command

Correct Answer: C. Comprehensive Resource Management

 

All of the following are considered toxic metal pollutants EXCEPT

A. Cadmium

B. Chromium

C. Lead

D. Mercury

E. Potassium

Correct Answer: E. Potassium

 

Which NIMS Management Characteristic Helps to Eliminate Confusion?

A. Information and Intelligence Management

B. Management by Objectives

C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command

D. Accountability

Correct Answer: C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command

 

According to Management Scholar Henry Mintzberg, Which of the Following is True of Managers?

Correct Answer: They have work that is characterized by fragmentation, brevity, and variety.

 

In February, Pedro, the manager of a pool supply and cleaning company, is looking at the upcoming need for more workers to handle the increased customers in spring and summer. Which of the four key management processes is he using?

A.) Planning
B.) Organizing
C.) Managing
D.) Leading
E.) Controlling

Correct Answer: A.) Planning

Which of the Following is True About the Management of Conflicts of Interest?

a. A financial dimension must be present in order for it to be a conflict of interest.
b. Conflicts of interest increase the likelihood of bias.
c. A project must be funded by an external source in order for any conflicts of interest to be present.
d. Researchers are not permitted to have any conflicts of interest.

Correct Answer: b. Conflicts of interest increase the likelihood of bias.

Which of the Following is NOT Part of the NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command?

A) Allows the Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision.

B) Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.

C) Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.

D) Details how authority flows through the incident management organization.

Correct Answer: B) Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.

 

Which of the following would not typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?

A. Resources ordered and end route

B. Current organization

C. Special requests from agency representatives

D. Situation Status

Correct Answer: C. Special requests from agency representatives

 

Which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?

A. Includes a standard and timeframe

B. Measurable and attainable

C. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

D. In accordance with the Incident Commander’s authorities

Correct Answer: C. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

 

Which of the following best describes the operational period briefing?

A) Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff
B) Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments
C) Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments
D) Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel.

Correct Answer: D) Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel.

 

WHEN COMMAND IS TRANSFERRED, THEN ALL PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT SHOULD BE TOLD:

A. The Incident Commander’s cell phone number

B. The limits of the Incident Commander’s scope of authority

C. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander

D. The effective time and date of the transfer

Correct Answer: D. The effective time and date of the transfer

 

WHICH INCIDENT TYPE REQUIRES ONE OR TWO SINGLE RESOURCES WITH UP TO SIX PERSONNEL?

Correct Answer: Type 5 Incident

 

Which Item is Included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?

A. Maintain an accurate inventory of resources

B. Conduct briefings as part of transfer of command

C. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel

D. Establish specific, measurable objectives

Correct Answer: C. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel

 

What Are The Three Main Goals of Data Lifecycle Management (dlm)?

Three Main Goals of Data Lifecycle Management are Data Security/Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity.

 

Which NIMS Management Characteristic Includes Developing and Issuing Assignments, Plans, Procedures, and Protocols to Accomplish Tasks?

A. Manageable Span of Control
B. Comprehensive Resource Management
C. Modular Organization
D. Management by Objectives

Correct Answer: D. Management by Objectives

 

Q. Which of the following would not typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?

A. Resources ordered and end route

B. Current organization

C. Special requests from agency representatives

D. Situation Status

Correct Answer: C. Special requests from agency representatives

 

Q. Which NIMS management characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?

A. Information and Intelligence Management

B. Management by Objectives

C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command

D. Accountability

Correct Answer: C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command

 

Q. Which NIMS management characteristic includes documents that record and communicate?

Correct Answer: Incident Action Plans

 

Q. Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?

A. Allows the Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision.

B. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.

C. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.

D. Details how authority flows through the incident management organization.

Correct Answer: B. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.

 

Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled’ describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?

A. Reliability, Scalability, and Portability

B. Interoperability

C. Security

D. Resilience and Redundancy

Correct Answer: C. Security

 

Which of the following is the MOST sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and should be shared cautiously and only with trusted resources?

A. Email address

B. Phone number

C. Mother’s maiden name

D. Last name

Correct Answer: C. Mother’s maiden name

 

Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?

A. A communications plan.

B. A static system used during large-scale incidents.

C. A response plan.

D. A systematic approach to incident management.

Correct Answer: A.A communications plan.

 

Which two factors influence the method that is used for media access control? (choose two.)

A. how data is generated by end devices applications

B. how the connection between nodes appears to the data link layer

C. how signals are encoded by the NICs on end devices

D. how nodes share the media

E. how the IP protocol forwards the packet to the destination

Correct Answer: Both B & D

 

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

Choose the Correct Answer:

  1. Mobilize
  2. Track and Report
  3. Identify Requirements
  4. Order and Acquire

Correct Answer is: 1. Mobilize

 

Q. Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?

Choose the Correct Answer:

A. Track and Report

B. Reimburse and Restock

C. Order and Acquire

D. Mobilize

Correct Answer: Order and Acquire

 

 

Q. Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?

Answer: Identify Requirements Resource Management Task

 

Q. Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures?

Answer: Reimbursement processes

 

Q. Which of the following is an EOC function?

A. All of the above

B. Collecting, analyzing, and sharing information

C. Coordinating plans and determining resource needs

D. Providing coordination and policy direction

Correct Answer: A. All of the above