BMO BMO Crisis Management & Emergency Response 3

Question 1

What does NIMS stand for in the context of emergency management?

Accepted Answer

National Incident Management System

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National Infrastructure Management System

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Network Integrated Management Structure

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National Intelligence and Monitoring System

Question 2

What is the function of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during a major incident?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate resources, communications, and strategic decision-making away from the incident scene

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To serve as the forward command post at the incident scene

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To house displaced victims during evacuations

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To conduct media briefings and public information releases

Question 3

Which type of emergency response exercise involves key personnel discussing roles and responses to a simulated scenario without deploying actual resources?

Accepted Answer

Tabletop exercise

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Full-scale exercise

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Functional exercise

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Drill

Question 4

What is the 'all-hazards' approach in emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Applying a standardized set of preparedness and response capabilities to any type of emergency

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Developing separate response plans for every possible type of emergency

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Focusing resources exclusively on the most likely hazards in a given region

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Requiring all hazards to be addressed simultaneously during training

Question 5

What is the first priority in the ICS command structure when arriving at a scene?

Accepted Answer

Assuming command and conducting a situation assessment

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Establishing a perimeter

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Contacting the EOC for resources

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Notifying the media

Question 6

Which concept in crisis communication emphasizes getting accurate information to the public quickly to prevent rumors and reduce panic?

Accepted Answer

Proactive transparency

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Information embargo

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Staged disclosure

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Media blackout