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Incident Command System study set revision test, Exams of Advanced Education

Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaAdvanced Education

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Incident Command System study set revision
test
1. (true/false) The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the
same, and these terms can be used interchangeably.: False
2.
(true/false) ICS could be used to manage a large sporting
event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.:
True
3.
(true/false) ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable
approach to incident management.:
True
4.
Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2."
Does
this
statement comply
with
the
NIMS Management
Characteristic
of
common
terminology?:
No, The goal of common terminology is to
promote understanding among all
parties involved in managing an incident. Radio codes,
agency-specific codes, acronyms, or jargon should not be
used.
5.
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan
(IAP)?
A.
It specifies incident objectives.
B. It states the activities to be completed.
C.
It identifies needed resources.
D.
It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide
lessons learned.:
D.
6.
An
Action
Plan
should...:
-Cover a specified
timeframe.
-Be proactive.
-Specify the incident objectives.
-State
the
activities
to
be
completed.
-Assign responsibilities.
-Identify
needed
resources.
-Specify
communication
protocols.
7. (true/false) Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can
effectively
manage an unlimited amount of resources.: False, If too much
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  1. (true/false) The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably.: False
  2. (true/false) ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.: True
  3. (true/false) ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management.: True
  4. Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." Does this statement comply with the NIMS Management Characteristic of common terminology?: No, The goal of common terminology is to promote understanding among all parties involved in managing an incident. Radio codes, agency-specific codes, acronyms, or jargon should not be used.
  5. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? A. It specifies incident objectives. B. It states the activities to be completed. C. It identifies needed resources. D. It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.: D.
  6. An Action Plan should...: -Cover a specified timeframe. -Be proactive. -Specify the incident objectives. -State the activities to be completed. -Assign responsibilities. -Identify needed resources. -Specify communication protocols.
  7. (true/false) Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited amount of resources.: False, If too much

responsibility is given to the supervisor, the span of control may become unmanageable.

  1. (true/false)In part, comprehensive resource management describes stan-dard mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources.: True, Comprehensive resource management describes standard mecha-nisms to identify requirements and order and acquire, mobilize, activate, track and report, recover and demobilize, reimburse for, and inventory resources such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities.
  2. (true/false)Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness.: True, Integrated communications are necessary to maintain connectivity, achieve situational aware-ness, and facilitate information sharing.
  3. (true/false)Because incident details are often unknown at the start, com-mand should not be established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed.: False, The command function should be clearly established at the beginning of an incident.
  4. (true/false)Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor.: True, Under unity of command, personnel report to only one Incident Command System (ICS) supervisor and receive work assignments only from their ICS supervisor.
  5. (true/false)Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information outside their organizational units.: False, Chain of command does NOT prevent personnel from directly communicating with each other to ask for or share information.
  6. To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coor-dinating response operations? A. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Doctrine B. Incident Action Plan C. Resource Tracking System D. Responder Personnel Roster: B, Coordination of response operations must be outlined in the Incident Action Plan.
  7. What are the 5 major functional areas of the ICS?: - Command
  • Operations
  • Planning
  • Logistics

operations.

  1. Public Information Officer: Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements.
  2. Safety Officer: Monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all matters relating to safety, including the health and safety of incident management personnel.
  3. Liaison Officer: Serves as the Incident Commander's point of contact for representatives of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private-sector organizations.
  4. Statement: I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. which member of the command staff am I?: Safety Oflcer
  5. Statement: I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene to all incoming cooperating and assist-ing agencies.: Liaison oflcer
  6. Statement: I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience including incident staff and agency person-nel.: Public information oflcer
  7. Joint information center: Serves as the central point of contact for all news media—when possible, public information oflcials from all participating agencies should co-locate at the JIC
  8. Operations Section: Major Activities: -Implementing strategies and developing tactics to carry out the incident objectives -Directing the management of all tactical activities on behalf of the Incident Commander -Supporting the development of the Incident Action Plan to ensure it accurately reflects current operations -Organizing, assigning, and supervising the tactical response resources
  9. Planning Section: Major Activities: -Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans -Managing information and maintaining situational awareness for the incident -Tracking resources assigned to the incident

-Maintaining incident documentation -Developing plans for demobilization

  1. Logistics Section: Major Activities: -Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essen-tial personnel, equipment, and supplies -Providing communication planning and resources -Setting up food services for responders -Setting up and maintaining incident facilities -Providing support transportation -Providing medical services to incident personnel
  2. Finance/Administration Section: Major Activities: -Contract negotiation and monitoring
  • Timekeeping -Cost analysis -Compensation for injury or damage to property -Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements)
  1. Statement: In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get genera-tors and communications equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. which general staff position am I? A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief: C, The Logistics Section is responsible for all services and support needs.
  2. Statement: As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the response. A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief: B, The major activities of the Planning Section may include: Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans, Tracking resources

prepared to deploy to conduct shelter operations. Your supervisor has asked you to come to the office to begin organizing volunteers and get prepared to set up shelters, if tasked. You check in before you begin.What NIMS Management Characteristic are you supporting? A. Modular Organization B. Incident Action Planning C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Accountability: D, The Check-In principle is part of the Accountability Characteristic.

  1. Scenario: You are a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist who normally works at the Public Works Planning office. You are directed to report to the Incident Command Post (ICP) and have been assigned to the Planning Section Chief and will report to the Chief. You will be producing maps to display potential flooding impacts in the city and county. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select the two characteristics that apply. A. Integrated Communications B. Establishment and Transfer of Command C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command D. Accountability E. Dispatch/Deployment F.Information and Intelligence Management: B & F, In accordance with Chain of Command and Unity of Command, you have been assigned a single supervisor, the Planning Section Chief, to whom you will report. In accordance with Information and Intelligence Management, you will be gathering, sharing, and managing incident-related information in the form of maps that display potential flooding impacts.
  2. Scenario: You are the American Red Cross liaison in the Emergency Oper-ation Center and you print up a list of the location of materials necessary to outfit the shelters. Materials

stored in both facilities are adequate to meet the initial needs. Both the College and the Middle School are implementing their respective plans and are establishing necessary staffing to support the shelter requirements.What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demon-strated? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Dispatch/Deployment: B, At this point, you are identifying requirements, performing inventory, and mobilizing resources. These activities are part of the Comprehensive Resource Management and Coordination Characteristic.

  1. Scenario: Due to the complexity of the incident, the Incident Commander has expanded the Operations Section to include an Evacuation Group.What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Dispatch/Deployment: A, As the incident grows more complex, the ICS organization may expand as functional responsibilities are delegated. This expansion is part of the Modular Organization Characteristic.
  2. Scenario: You are the City Fire Chief and are evaluating the supervisory structure needed to manage the Incident Command Post staff. You are also identifying senior representatives from the Health Care commu-nity and from Public Works to help develop objectives to protect the residents of the nursing home and the critical water resources of the community. Select the three NIMS Management Characteristics you are supporting. A. Incident Facilities and Locations

10 / 13 frequencies. You also remind everyone in the field to use plain language.What NIMS Management Characteristics are you support- ing? Select all that apply. A. Common Terminology B. Management by Objectives C. Incident Action Planning D. Integrated Communications E. Unified Command F.Accountability: A & D. In accordance with Common Terminology(A), you have asked that everyone use plain language to promote understanding between all parties. In accordance with Integrated Communications(D), you have developed and implemented a common communications plan by asking that all response communications be conducted using a pre-determined set of frequencies.

  1. Scenario: The Operations Section has determined that the Emergency Medical Services, the Fire Department, and the School Bus Company will be assigned to the evacuation of the Nursing Home. They will all converge at City Hall and will be dispatched, as appropriate, to begin the rapid and safe movement of the residents to their temporary shelter locations.What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Dispatch/Deployment: D, Resources should be deployed only when requested or when dispatched by an appropriate authority through established resource management systems.
  2. Scenario: You are the President of Lawrence College. You and the Ameri-can Red Cross Shelter Manager have contacted the Incident Command Post concerning the ability to meet the nutritional and long term pharmaceutical needs of the elderly residents. The Liaison Officer requests assistance from the Emergency Operations Center. What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated?

11 / 13 A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Dispatch/Deployment: B, Comprehensive Resource Management describes standard mechanisms to identify requirements and order and acquire, mobilize, activate, track and report, recover and demobilize, reimburse for, and inventory resources such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities.

  1. Scenario: You are the Middle School Principal. You and the Shelter Manager notify the Incident Command Post that several people are complaining of severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. You ask for assistance from medical and public health personnel. You also request additional sanitation supplies, bedding, and bathing materi-als. The Operations Section Chief is requesting additional assistance from the Emergency Operations Center for a specialized monitoring team to be de-ployed to the shelter to survey for a possible outbreak. Survey results will be shared with Health and Public Works departments. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select all that apply. A. Common Terminology B. Modular Organization C. Incident Action Planning D. Integrated Communications E. Unified Command F.Information and Intelligence Management: B & F. In accordance with Modular Organiza-tion(B), the Operations Section Chief has asked for a specialized monitoring team, resulting in the expansion of the organization due to the increasing complexity of the incident. In accordance with Information and Intelligence

13 / 13 Characteristic is being demonstrated? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Dispatch/Deployment D. Information and Intelligence Management: D. Information and Intelligence Management includes establishing a process for gathering, sharing, and managing incident- related information.