EM EM Resource Management and Logistics 3

Question 1

What does 'span of control' mean in resource management, and what is the NIMS recommended ratio?

Accepted Answer

The number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively manage; optimal range is 1:3 to 1:7

Answer

Span of control is the number of individuals reporting to a single supervisor; NIMS recommends a ratio of 1:3 to 1:7 with 1:5 as the optimal target.

Question 2

Which tool does FEMA use to track and manage federally owned and contracted resources across all active disasters?

Accepted Answer

NEMIS (National Emergency Management Information System)

Answer

NEMIS is FEMA's primary enterprise system for tracking declarations, mission assignments, and federal resource deployment across all disasters.

Question 3

In supply chain management for emergencies, what is a 'vendor-managed inventory' arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A procurement method where the vendor stores inventory at the government facility and replenishes it automatically based on usage data

Answer

Vendor-managed inventory places the replenishment responsibility on the supplier, who monitors usage and automatically restocks agreed-upon items without government-initiated orders.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of conducting a 'resource needs assessment' during emergency planning?

Accepted Answer

To identify the types and quantities of resources needed to respond to identified hazards before an incident occurs

Answer

A resource needs assessment compares identified hazard scenarios against current resource inventories to reveal gaps that must be addressed through procurement or mutual aid agreements.

Question 5

Which ICS form is used to document resource check-in at an incident and is maintained by the Resources Unit?

Accepted Answer

ICS 211

Answer

ICS Form 211 (Incident Check-In List) is completed by arriving resources and forwarded to the Resources Unit to maintain an accurate accounting of all personnel and equipment at the incident.

EM - Emergency Management Certification Practice Test

EM - Emergency Management Certification Practice Test

EM EM Resource Management and Logistics 3