NIMS Preparedness 4

Question 1

A jurisdiction's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is intended to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure essential government functions continue during and after a disruptive event

Answer

A COOP ensures that essential functions of government can continue to be performed during any situation that disrupts normal operations.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the five mission areas defined in the National Preparedness Goal?

Accepted Answer

Logistics

Answer

The five mission areas are Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery; Logistics is a function within NIMS but is not one of the five mission areas.

Question 3

Which activity is most closely associated with the 'Build and Sustain Capabilities' element of the National Preparedness System?

Accepted Answer

Identifying funding sources and developing training programs to close capability gaps

Answer

Building and sustaining capabilities involves identifying resources, funding, training, and other mechanisms needed to close the gaps identified in assessments.

Question 4

How does the National Incident Management System (NIMS) define 'preparedness'?

Accepted Answer

A continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and improving

Answer

NIMS defines preparedness as a continuous improvement cycle involving planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of resource typing in NIMS preparedness?

Accepted Answer

To categorize resources by capability so they can be ordered and deployed efficiently

Answer

Resource typing categorizes resources by capability to ensure that when resources are requested, the receiving jurisdiction gets what it needs to perform the required tasks.

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

NIMS Preparedness 4