Question

Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?
A. Comprehensive Resource Management
B. Unified Command
C. Modular Organization
D. Common Terminology

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is c) Common Terminology

Explanation:

NIMS establishes a common terminology to work cooperatively with other organizations in some emergency scenarios, this is used to avoid confusion.

The common terminology usually is implemented in Organizational Functions (named by standard names), Resource Descriptions (named by capabilities) and Incident Facilities (common terms for clarity in an incident)

Answer 2

The  NIMS Management Characteristic that involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units is Common Terminology.

What is NIMS Management?

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) refers to a standardized approach to incident management that guides all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and other similar sectors to work together in order to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents.

There are 14 NIMS management characteristics. Some of them are listed below:

•    Common Terminology.
•    Modular Organization.
•    Management by Objectives.
•    Incident Action Planning.
•    Manageable Span of Control.
•    Incident Facilities and Locations.
•    Comprehensive Resource Management.
•    Integrated Communications.

The use of standardized names and definitions is part of common terminology under which communication is done through common vocabulary and plain English.

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