NIMS Preparedness 3

Question 1

Which planning element describes the sequence of actions a jurisdiction will take to address a specific threat or hazard?

Accepted Answer

Concept of Operations (CONOPS)

Answer

The Concept of Operations describes how a jurisdiction plans to execute its response, including the sequence and scope of actions for a given scenario.

Question 2

A Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify threats and hazards and assess the capability gaps that need to be addressed

Answer

A THIRA helps communities identify the threats and hazards they face and determine what capabilities are needed to address them, revealing gaps to be closed.

Question 3

Mutual aid agreements in NIMS preparedness are designed to:

Accepted Answer

Allow jurisdictions to request and provide resources, facilities, and services across boundaries

Answer

Mutual aid agreements establish the terms under which jurisdictions can share resources, personnel, and capabilities when local resources are overwhelmed.

Question 4

Which of the five mission areas in the National Preparedness Goal focuses on actions taken before a disaster to reduce its impact?

Accepted Answer

Mitigation

Answer

Mitigation involves actions taken to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters before they occur.

Question 5

The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A state-to-state mutual aid agreement ratified by Congress enabling interstate assistance during disasters

Answer

EMAC is a congressionally ratified interstate mutual aid compact that allows states to share resources during declared emergencies and disasters.

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

NIMS Preparedness 3