NIMS Preparedness 2

Question 1

Which NIMS component establishes the framework for preparedness activities including planning, training, and exercises?

Accepted Answer

Preparedness

Answer

NIMS identifies Preparedness as the component that provides the framework for planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and improving capabilities.

Question 2

The National Preparedness Goal is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all hazards

Answer

The National Preparedness Goal defines what it means for the whole community to be prepared for all types of disasters and emergencies.

Question 3

Which document provides guidance on how to build, sustain, and deliver the core capabilities needed to achieve the National Preparedness Goal?

Accepted Answer

National Preparedness System

Answer

The National Preparedness System is an integrated set of guidance, programs, and processes that enables the whole community to meet the National Preparedness Goal.

Question 4

In NIMS, 'preparedness organizations' primarily serve to:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate planning and policy decisions before an incident occurs

Answer

Preparedness organizations such as planning committees and emergency management councils coordinate pre-incident planning and policy decisions.

Question 5

Which exercise type is MOST appropriate for testing plans, policies, and procedures without deploying real resources in the field?

Accepted Answer

Tabletop exercise

Answer

Tabletop exercises involve key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting to test plans and identify gaps without field deployment.

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

NIMS Preparedness 2