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Incident Command Questions latest upload, Exams of Advanced Education

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Incident Command Questions latest upload
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emergency opera- tions?: 3-7
2. HSPD-7
requires that command facilities, such as , dispatch
centers, and response stations and precincts, must be identified and
protect-
ed.:
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
3.
The last component of the management-by-objectives
approach is docu- menting results to measure performance. This
is most often done through
after-action reports.: Both Statements are
correct
4. An incident that requires additional resources provided from
different orga- nizations within a single jurisdiction is referred to as::
Multidiscplinary
5.
A fixed location arranged for the collection and treatment of
patients at a
mass casualty incident is called the:: Treatment Area
6. Operations has the task of translating strategic objectives into
specific:: Mea-
surable Tactical Objectives
7. The command and management component of NIMS is based on
which of
the following organizational constructs?: The Incident Command
System (ICS)
Multiagency coordination systems
Public information
8. Which of the following is NOT correct concerning NIMS?:
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used during
large-scale
incidents
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WRONG
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  1. What is considered an appropriate span of control for emergency opera- tions?: 3-
  2. HSPD- requires that command facilities, such as , dispatch centers, and response stations and precincts, must be identified and protect- ed.: Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
  3. The last component of the management-by-objectives approach is docu- menting results to measure performance. This is most often done through after-action reports.: Both Statements are correct
  4. An incident that requires additional resources provided from different orga- nizations within a single jurisdiction is referred to as:: Multidiscplinary
  5. A fixed location arranged for the collection and treatment of patients at a mass casualty incident is called the:: Treatment Area
  6. Operations has the task of translating strategic objectives into specific:: Mea- surable Tactical Objectives
  7. The command and management component of NIMS is based on which of the following organizational constructs?: The Incident Command System (ICS) Multiagency coordination systems Public information
  8. Which of the following is NOT correct concerning NIMS?: It is only used during large-scale incidents IS WRONG
  9. Which of the following is NOT an example of functions and functional units

2 / 42 contained in NIMS terminology?: Investigations

  1. Incidents typically begin and end locally and are managed on a daily basis at the possible organizational level.: Lowest
  2. The most important word in the title of the National Incident Management System is:: System
  3. Which agency provides strategic direction, oversight, and coordination of NIMS and supports both routine maintenance and the continuous refinement of NIMS and its components?: The National Integration Center (NIC)
  4. NIMS provides and promotes , which fosters more effective communications among agencies and organizations responding together to an incident.: Common Terminology
  5. NIMS improves the effectiveness of emergency response providers and incident management organizations by emphasizing:: cooperation instead of competition
  6. The Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction is commonly known as the:: Gilmore Commission
  7. The location where the Incident Command (IC) or Unified Command (UC) manages an incident is referred to as the:: The incident command post (ICP)
  8. When a single incident covers a large geographical area, multiple local emergency management and incident response agencies may be required. Most of the responding agencies are defined as governmental organizations.- : Both Statements are correct
  9. In the UC structure, the General Staff includes the:: Logistics Section chief, planning section chief
  10. The vast majority of incidents are successfully resolved with local resources, but some require a larger commitment than a local community can provide. Others, though infrequent, require the

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  1. represents an approach to defining actions related to manag- ing an incident that is communicated throughout the entire ICS organization.- : Management by objectives
  2. NIMS provides an organized set of , which is critical in allowing disparate organizations to work together in a predictable, coordinated man- ner.: Standardized Operational Structures
  3. A responsibility of the Branch Director is to assign and modify work tasks to Divisions and Groups. The Branch Director also is responsible for resolving logistics problems.: Both statements are correct
  4. As the incident grows in complexity, individual resources may be organized and employed in a number of ways to facilitate incident management. Which of the following is one of those methods?: strike teams, task forces, and single resources
  5. The OPS functions at the direction of the:: incident commander
  6. The OPS Chief should be well informed regarding Logistics Section re- sources. Without a well-organized flow of ground support, personnel, sup- plies, and specialized equipment, the OPS will quickly come to a standstill.: both statements are correct
  7. T he Operations Section (OPS) is responsible for managing all at the incident site.: tactical operations
  8. What are the advantages of Command utilizing the UC model?: limiting duplica- tion and freeing more available resources
  9. Divisions and Groups are at an equal level in the organization. One does not supervise the other.: both statements are correct
  10. The OPS Chief directly manages all incident tactical activities and imple- ments the:: incident action plan (IAP)
  11. The intent of the NIMS is to open doors to domestic incident management wide enough to include a range of response organizations. Although the core initial incident management most

5 / 42 often consists of public safety discipline, NIMS is broader and more inclusive, and the use of ICS must be as well.: both statements are correct

  1. Five engine companies with as team leader would be considered a(n):: strike team

7 / 42 within the incident air space, a(n) should be designated.: air tactical group supervisor

  1. The is responsible for developing the strategic incident objec- tives on which the Incident Action Plan (IAP) will be based.: IC

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  1. is the most traditional representation of the command func- tion and is the genesis of the term Incident Commander (IC).: single command
  2. If it discovered that more than five individuals are working under a single leader, which of the following should be implemented?: branches, groups, and divisions
  3. Additional Command Staff positions may be necessary at an incident. Which of the following would be considered additional Command Staff po- sitions?: legal counsel and medical advisor
  4. Creating a comprehensive IAP involves phases.: five
  5. The Logistics Section is led by a Section Chief, who may also have a deputy. Having a deputy is not important when all designated units are established at an incident site.: one correct, two incorrect
  6. Personnel, teams, facilities, supplies, and major items of equipment avail- able for assignment to or employment during incidents describe:: physical re- sources
  7. The Planning Section is a critical component of the ICS and one that is frequently overlooked in local operations. In local environments, this is usually due to an overload of personnel resources.: one correct, two incorrect
  8. For the Resources Unit to manage and deploy resources effectively, each resource must be categorized by capability and capacity across disciplines and tracked continuously as to status. Following the status condition of each resource is essential for maintaining an up-to-date and accurate picture of resource utilization.: both correct
  9. Operations agencies, when operating at peak capacity, consume resources at a fast rate. In the ICS template, the Logistics Section exists to ensure that operations functions maintain an operational tempo by keeping everyone supplied.: both correct
  10. is the utilization and coordination of two or more agencies or jurisdictions in the Logistics Section.: unified logistics

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  1. The planning process may begin with the scheduling of a planned event, the identification of a credible threat, or the to an actual or impending event.: initial response
  2. Which of the following would be considered a negative side to donations?- : all of the above
  3. In the Urban Case Study, the Logistics Section Chief coordinates with the , the Planning Section, and the state EOC.: macs
  4. A PSC can utilize deputies from key response organizations. The complexi- ties inherent to crafting strategic and tactical objectives as part of an IAP for events involving multiple agencies can overwhelm a single PSC.: both correct
  5. Typically, technical specialists contribute nonspecific skills to the incident management effort. These personnel are frequently maintained on resources lists by response organizations and are activated when needed to address specific situations.: one incorrect, two correct
  6. Officially, the Planning Section disseminates incident situation information and intelligence to the:: ic/uc
  7. In a(n) system, response agencies carry equipment and sup- plies to emergency scenes.: push logistics
  8. Which component of the Planning Section prepares the IAP and maintains many of the section's files and records that are developed as a part of the overall IAP and Planning function?: documentation unit IS WRONG but the FEMA website says that's the answer and we got it wrong again
  9. The develops and implements the incident traffic plan.: ground support unit
  10. The Food Unit must work closely with which of the following elements?: all of the above
  11. The critical element in a pull logistics system is planning. Supply shopping in the middle of a disaster or attack is an acceptable

11 / 42 alternative to planning.: one correct, two incorrect

  1. The NIMS template is based on the wildland-fire ICS model where a Medical Unit is assigned to a base camp. The assignment of a Medical Unit in the

13 / 42 display of all needed information.

  1. After gathering information from , unified messages are craft- ed that address all information needs and are according to the overall federal, state, tribal, and local response strategy.: all sources, prioritized
  2. The Public Information Officer (PIO) supports the Incident Command struc- ture as a member of the:: command statt

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  1. Which of the following is considered an example of narrative information?- : the terrorists are from, the flood now extends...
  2. A Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) is a system of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications integrated into a that is responsible for coordinating and supporting domestic incident management activities.: common system
  3. Following incidents, multiagency coordination entities are typically respon- sible for ensuring that improvements in plans, procedures, communications, staffing, and other capabilities necessary for improved incident management are acted upon. These improvements are coordinated with the appropriate preparedness organization.: both correct is wrong
  4. Multia gency coordination entities typically consist of from organizations and agencies with direct incident management responsibility.- : principals
  5. The Area Commander is responsible for the overall direction of:: incident management teams assigned to the same incident. establishing incident objectives is wrong field units? is wrong
  6. Direct tactical and operational responsibility for conducting incident man- agement activities rests with the:: IC
  7. Which of the following is considered a goal of the DHS's Office for Interop- erability and Compatibility (OIC)?: All of the above
  8. When disseminating information, important should be ad- dressed before they are reported a second time.: inaccuracies

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  1. A MACS is a combination of three ICS functions and is usually located in a(n):: EOC
  2. A MACS is not simply a facility or physical location. The use if MACS is one of the fundamental components of Command and Management within the NIMS because it promotes scalability and flexibility necessary for a coordinat- ed response.: both correct
  3. For complex incidents, EOCs are staffed by personnel representing multiple jurisdictions and functional disciplines. EOCs are always permanent organiza- tions and facilities.: one correct, two incorrect is wrong i know statement two is incorrect. maybe they both are incorrect.
  4. An EOC is a critical infrastructure that is vulnerable in natural disasters and is a target for terrorist attacks. During an attack alert (red threat level), heavily armed tactical teams must be deployed to protect the EOC.: both correct
  5. Which of the following is a principle function and responsibility of multia- gency coordination entities?: all of the above
  6. Organizations participating in the ICS retain their independence. In the case of UC, the departments, agencies, organizations, or jurisdictions that contribute to joint public information management maintain their individual identities.: both correct
  7. Backup communications systems for the EOC may include which of the following?: all of the above is wrong Satellite telephones or the use of ham radio operators
  8. As an incident grows in size and complexity, potentially developing into a UC, the incident may require:: ott-scene coordination and support
  9. Distribution of information and intelligence will

17 / 42 occur only at the direction of the to designated personnel with proper clearance.: ic/uc

19 / 42 critical in the reimbursement process when become available to agencies after the incident.- : federal funds and grants

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  1. Which deployment of the Intelligence/Investigations Function would be appropriate in a terrorism incident for which sensitive intelligence plays a central role throughout the incident life cycle?: separate general statt section
  2. When should personnel time records be collected and processed?: daily wrong maybe after each operational period?
  3. The Cost Unit maintains records for all incident-incurred and evaluates this cost data to prepare for the IC.: expense estimates
  4. The Finance/Administration Section Chief reports to and is a member of the .: the IC general statt
  5. Historically, the Intelligence/Investigations Function has been assigned to the within the ICS.: operations section wrong planning section
  6. The Intelligence/Investigations Function can be deployed in several differ- ent ways within the NIMS. Because the ICS and NIMS call for flexible command systems and functions, a check-box mentality is suggested.: both correct wrong one correct, two incorrect?
  7. The Finance/Administration Section Chief must monitor cost expenditures to ensure that , , and statutory rules that may apply are met.: local, state, federal
  8. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Time Unit?: all of the above
  9. Because the Medical Unit may perform some of the same tasks, close coordination between the Medical Unit and the Compensation/Claims Unit is essential. The Compensation/Claims Unit maintains logs on claims, obtains witness statements, and documents investigations and agency follow-up re- quirements.: one incorrect, two correct wrong
  10. During an incident where there is a need for tactical or