IS-702.A: NIMS Public Information Final Exam December 2009 Page ...

IS-702.A: NIMS Public InformationFinal Exam10. Which of the following statements is FALSE?a. The JIS can be as simple as two PIOs talking on the phone about an incident that involves bothof their agencies.b. PIOs must be co-located and working to meet public information needs from a central locationonce the JIS is activated.c. The JIS can be PIOs from many agencies working from several locations to ensure delivery ofclear, accurate information.d. The JIS must involve PIOs working together in responding to an incident to ensure that the rightmessage is delivered to the right people.11. Through the JIS, PIOs are able to create coordinated and consistent messages by collaborating to:a. Communicate to the public all information that is available about an incident.b. Withhold alarming information from the public to eliminate possible hysteria and panic.c. Disseminate information as soon as it is received while simultaneously verifying the information’saccuracy.d. Prioritize messages to ensure timely delivery of information without overwhelming the audience.12. Which of the following statements is FALSE?a. Working together in the JIS helps PIOs focus on releasing one or two coordinated, keymessages.b. Designating spokesperson(s) for media interviews helps PIOs in the JIS avoid releasingconflicting messages.c. Activation of the JIS eliminates the desirability of using pre-scripted messages and talking points.d. PIOs working in the JIS might only speak publicly about their own agencies, programs, and/orareas of responsibility.13. Which of the following statements is FALSE?a. Print media want lots of information, details, and background.b. Television works in the "here and now" and wants visuals and short sound bites.c. Radio typically is better than television at conveying complex or very detailed information.d. Electronic media typically get information out to the public more quickly than print media.December 2009 Page 3