NIMS Training & Exercises

Question 1

What federal program provides a standardized policy and methodology for designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating emergency management exercises?

Accepted Answer

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

Answer

National Exercise Coordination Program (NECP)

Answer

Tabletop exercise (TTX)

Answer

National Preparedness Exercise Program (NPEP)

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as a discussion-based exercise under HSEEP?

Accepted Answer

Tabletop exercise (TTX)

Answer

Drill

Answer

Full-scale exercise

Answer

Functional exercise

Question 3

Which type of exercise is classified as operations-based and tests a single specific function in a real-time environment?

Accepted Answer

Drill

Answer

Seminar

Answer

Tabletop exercise

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Workshop

Question 4

What document produced after an exercise identifies strengths, areas for improvement, and assigns responsibility for corrective actions?

Accepted Answer

After Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP)

Answer

Exercise Design Plan (EDP)

Answer

Exercise Evaluation Guide (EEG)

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Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)

Question 5

Which FEMA independent study course is specifically designed to introduce personnel to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?

Accepted Answer

IS-700

Answer

IS-100

Answer

IS-200

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IS-300

Question 6

Under NIMS, who bears responsibility for ensuring that personnel complete required NIMS training?

Accepted Answer

Jurisdictions and organizations at all levels of government

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Only federal agencies

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FEMA's National Training and Education Division exclusively

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The Department of Homeland Security exclusively

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of exercises within the NIMS framework?

Accepted Answer

To test and validate plans, policies, procedures, and capabilities

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To satisfy federal funding requirements

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To identify personnel eligible for promotion

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To fulfill annual reporting obligations