CEM CEM Incident Command System & NIMS

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 Standard

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Network Incident Mobilization System

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National Integrated Mutual-aid Structure

Question 2

Which section of the Incident Command System (ICS) is responsible for providing resources and services needed to support incident operations?

Accepted Answer

Logistics Section

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Operations Section

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Finance/Administration Section

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Planning Section

Question 3

Under ICS, what is the standard span of control ratio recommended for effective supervision?

Accepted Answer

1:3 to 1:7

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1:2 to 1:4

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1:5 to 1:10

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1:8 to 1:12

Question 4

What position in ICS serves as the single point of accountability for all incident activities?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

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Operations Section Chief

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Emergency Manager

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Unified Command Representative

Question 5

Unified Command is used in ICS when an incident involves:

Accepted Answer

Multiple jurisdictions or agencies with overlapping authority

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Only federal agencies

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A single agency with multiple branches

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Only hazardous materials incidents

Question 6

The National Response Framework (NRF) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A guide for how the nation responds to disasters at all levels

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A statutory law requiring state participation

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A database of emergency resources

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An ICS organizational chart for federal agencies