NIMS Training & Exercises 3

Question 1

According to HSEEP, which phase of the exercise cycle comes immediately after an exercise is conducted?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation and Improvement Planning

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Design and Development

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Exercise Planning

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Needs Assessment

Question 2

What is a 'Hot Wash' in the context of HSEEP exercises?

Accepted Answer

An immediate, informal post-exercise debriefing to capture initial participant observations

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A type of decontamination drill

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A fire suppression exercise technique

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A final review of the completed AAR/IP document

Question 3

Which key principle guides NIMS training requirements according to the National Preparedness framework?

Accepted Answer

Training should align with national preparedness goals and core capabilities

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Training must be completed only during declared emergencies

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Training must be federally administered and standardized at all times

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Training is optional for local governments with fewer than 50,000 residents

Question 4

What role do 'injects' serve in exercise design?

Accepted Answer

They are simulated messages or events introduced to drive participant decision-making

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They are personnel assignments for exercise controllers

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They are medications used in mass casualty drills

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They are budget line items for exercise funding

Question 5

Under NIMS, which training combination is most appropriate for personnel who work in or manage an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?

Accepted Answer

IS-700, IS-800, and relevant position-specific training

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IS-100 and IS-200 only

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ICS-400 advanced training only

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No specific training is required for EOC personnel

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'capabilities-based' approach in NIMS exercises?

Accepted Answer

To measure and validate specific core capabilities against defined performance targets

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To focus exercise objectives solely on equipment acquisition goals

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To ensure all exercises are designed and funded at the federal level

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To limit exercises to large metropolitan areas with extensive response resources

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of a 'Controller' in an HSEEP exercise?

Accepted Answer

The person who manages exercise play and introduces injects to keep the exercise on track

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The individual responsible for formally evaluating participant performance against expected outcomes

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The incident commander in the simulated scenario

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The federal representative overseeing exercise compliance and funding