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A series of exercises and questions related to decision-making and size-up within the incident command system (ics). It explores the classical and recognition-primed decision-making processes, emphasizing the importance of size-up in incident management. The exercises cover key concepts such as pre-incident information, size-up phases, and the command sequence, providing a practical understanding of effective incident command practices.
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Two - correct answer Incident scene decision makers use ________ primary method(s) to reach conclusions, determine results and institute actions. gather information - correct answer When using the Classical decision making process, the first thing that must be done is: False - correct answer The study by Klein and Associates determined that experienced Incident Commanders most often use the Classical decision making process. True - correct answer Recognition-Primed (or Naturalistic) decision making process is based on the decision makers' experience, how many times they have faced this or a similar situation. True - correct answer When referring to the decision making process, a prototype is a previously encountered situation similar enough to the current situation to indicate an effective course of action. False - correct answer The Classical decision making process is quicker and should be used whenever possible. Classical method is used when you have significant experience with the specific type of incident. - correct answer All of the following statement about Classical decision making are true except one. Which is the incorrect statement? All of the above - correct answer The Classical method should be used when:
Implementing the Action Plan, Strategy & Tactics, Size-up - correct answer When using the Command Sequence which of the items listed below are considered to be actions? Sizeup - correct answer "The process of gathering and analyzing incident information that affects our decision-making" is the definition of: Pre-incident Information, Dispatch through on-scene size-up, on-going size-up. - correct answer The three phases of size-up are: Time of Alarm - correct answer Pre-incident Information includes all of the items listed below except one. Which item is not considered pre-incident information? True - correct answer WALLACE WAS HOT is an acronym for size-up considerations. This Acronym is generally used by the Incident Commander during phase two of the size-up process. Action Plan, Problem Identification, Tasks. - correct answer When using the Command Sequence, which of the following are considered results? Identify the Problem(s). - correct answer The primary goal of size-up is: All of the above. - correct answer Effective Incident Commanders must: True - correct answer Size-up must be a continuous process from the first arriving officer until the last officer leaves the scene. False - correct answer Once you determine your problem and develop your Incident Objectives, they should not change and form your guiding principle.