User: Select the TRUE statement: A. Frequently jurisdictions and agencies self-dispatch resources in anticipation of a need at the incident scene. B. In a complex incident within a State, an Area Commander would request resources directly from DHS and FEMA. C. Typically requests for resources flow from the on-scene incident command through the local and State Emergency Operations Centers to the Federal Government. D. Prior to requesting assistance through intrastate mutual aid, a State must first ask the Federal Government for resources.

Weegy: b. Prior to requesting assistance through intrastate mutual aid, a State must first ask the Federal Government for resources
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User: Who is the individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources? A. Incident Commander B. Emergency Operations Center Manager C. Agency Executive or Senior Official D. Operations Section Chief

Weegy: ... responsible for all incident activities including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources? ... [ Operations Section Chief http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_is_the_individual_responsible_for_all_incident_activities_including_the_development_of_strategies_and_tactics_and_the_ordering_and_release_of_resources ]
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User: Which entity provides a structure for developing and delivering incident-related coordinated messages by developing, recommending, and executing public information plans and strategies?

Weegy: A joint information system, or JIS, provides a structure for developing and delivering incident related coordinated messages by developing, recommending, and executing public information plans and strategies. [ They essentially control all the information that goes in and out of an entity during an emergency response situation. ]
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User: HSPD-5 required the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS. The Secretary established the National Integration Center (NIC) to perform all of the following functions EXCEPT:

Weegy: ... hspd-5 required the secretary of homeland security to establish a mechanism for ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of nims the [ secretary established ... homeland security to establish a mechanism for ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of nims the secretary established the national integration ... ] [http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Special:Contributions&target=ip:ID1263191927]
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User: To better serve their constituents, elected and appointed officials should do the following, EXCEPT FOR:

Weegy: What are the choices?
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User: To better serve their constituents, elected and appointed officials should do the following, EXCEPT FOR: A. Help to establish relationships (including mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) with other jurisdictions and, as appropriate, with nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. B. Understand laws and regulations in their jurisdictions that pertain to emergency management and incident response. C. Assume the role of incident commander for all incidents and direct the on-scene technical operations from the Emergency Operations Center. D. Provide guidance to their jurisdictions, departments, and/or agencies, with clearly stated policies for NIMS implementation.

Weegy: To better serve their constituents, elected and appointed officials should do the following, EXCEPT FOR d. Assume the role of incident commander for all incidents and direct the on-scene technical operations from the Emergency Operations Center.
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User: Select the TRUE statement about the Incident Action Plan. A. Covers the entire incident from start to finish. B. Establishes the overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics. C. Presents detailed cost accounting for all incident resources. D. Must be a written document that is distributed to all responders.

Weegy: Select the TRUE statement about the Incident Action Plan. Answer: c. Establishes the overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics.
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User: Exercises should:•Include multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional incidents. •Include participation of private-sector and nongovernmental organizations. •Cover aspects of preparedness plans, including activating mutual aid and assistance agreements. '_______________________________________ A. Contain a mechanism for incorporating corrective actions. B. Be repeated until performance is at an acceptable level. C. Be based on the most catastrophic scenario that could affect the community. D. Have consequences for inadequate performance.

Weegy: a. Contain a mechanism for incorporating corrective actions.
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User: Which organization has line authority to oversee the management of multiple incidents being handled by separate Incident Command organizations?

Weegy: Sir/Madam It is the "Area Command" has line authority to oversee the management of multiple incidents being handled by separate Incident Command organizations.
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User: Which position is responsible for the direct management of all incident-related tactical activities

Weegy: Operations Section Chief is responsible for the direct management of all incident-related tactical activities.
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User: Select the NIMS term that is defined as 'the architecture to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information coordination.'

Weegy: Please state a question.
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User: Select the NIMS term that is defined as 'the architecture to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information coordination.' A. Multiagency Coordination System B. Command and Control Center C. Incident Operations Network D. Incident Management Team

Weegy: A. Multiagency Coordination System
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User: A basic premise of the NIMS and National Response Framework (NRF) is that:

Weegy: A basic premise of the NIMS and National Response Framework (NRF) is that: Incidents should be managed at the lowest jurisdictional level possible.
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User: A basic premise of the NIMS and National Response Framework (NRF) is that: A. Incidents should be managed at the lowest jurisdictional level possible. B. Effective response relies on the readiness of response partners to self-dispatch to an incident scene. C. Preparedness is inherently a government responsibility and does not require participation from nongovernmental organizations. D. Unity of effort and command results when responding jurisdictions and agencies are willing to relinquish their authorities.

Weegy: c. Effective response relies on the readiness of response partners to self-dispatch to an incident scene.
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User: Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) requires all Federal departments and agencies to: A. Establish a panel that will evaluate activities at the State, tribal, and local levels to ensure compliance with NIMS. B. Create NIMS strike teams that can manage incident operations if a local government fails to comply with NIMS. C. Implement NIMS as the doctrine for how best to organize and manage all routine, day-to-day department/agency operations. D. Make adoption of NIMS by State, tribal, and local organizations a condition for Federal preparedness assistance (through grants, contracts, and other activities).

Weegy: HSPD-5 requires all Federal Departments and agencies to: b. Make adoption of NIMS by State, tribal, and local organizations a condition for Federal Preparedness.
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User: Mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements provide: A. Strategies for restoring critical infrastructure that affects multiple sectors and jurisdictions across specified geographical areas. B. Steps for ensuring the continuity of government at the local, tribal, and State levels following a catastrophic incident. C. Lists of specialized codes for facilitating communication among responders representing different departments, agencies, and jurisdictions. D. Mechanisms to quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, and other associated services.

Weegy: Mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements provide: b. Mechanisms to quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, and other associated services. [www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/Preparedness.shtm]
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User: The Joint Information System is: A. The framework for organizing, integrating, and coordinating the delivery of public information. B. The automated system used by the Situation Unit within the Planning Section to synthesize information and produce reports. C. A set of guidelines and protocols for sharing sensitive and classified information during an incident response. D. A 24/7 multiagency watch center that provides Federal prevention, protection, and preparedness coordination.

Weegy: d. A set of guidelines and protocols for sharing sensitive and classified information during an incident response
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User: The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that: A. Are singly focused on improving Federal homeland security agencies' response to catastrophic natural hazards and terrorist-related incidents. B. Provide the structure and mechanisms to ensure effective Federal support of State, tribal, and local related activities. C. Mandate specific operational plans for local responders to use when managing a wide range of incidents. D. Supersede the National Incident Management System's framework when Federal agency and departments are assisting in a response.

Weegy: The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that: c. Provide the structure and mechanisms to ensure effective Federal support of State, tribal, and local related activities. [ www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/about_nrf.pdf ]
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User: Incident managers begin planning for the demobilization process: A. When incident activities shift from response to recovery. B. As soon as possible to facilitate accountability of the resources. C. After being requested by the Emergency Operations Center. D. Right before the first resources are ready to be released.