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A comprehensive overview of the incident command system (ics), a standardized approach to managing incidents. It covers key components of ics, including its management characteristics, functional areas, and roles within the system. Multiple-choice questions and answers, providing a valuable resource for understanding and applying ics principles.
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Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)? - Correct answer-Command and Coordination
Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident? - Correct answer-Command
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS management characteristic? - Correct answer-Comprehensive Resource Management
Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to achieve the incident objectives? - Correct answer-Logistics
Manageable Span of Control refers to: - Correct answer-The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident.
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy) - Correct answer-True
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists? A. Incident Facilities and Locations B. Management by Objectives C. Information and Intelligence Management D. Integrated Communications - Correct answer-C. Information and Intelligence Management
The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include: A. Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. B. Establishing a manageable span of control. C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. D. Selecting personnel to serve on the Incident Management Team. - Correct answer-C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives.
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by: A. the Logistics Section B. Incident Command C. the Planning Section D. Local Authorities - Correct answer-B. Incident Command
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: A. Resource Allocations B. Shared Agency Authority C. Situational Awareness D. Incident Objectives - Correct answer-C. Situational Awareness
To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:
A. Technical language B. Acronyms C. Common terminology D. Agency-specific codes - Correct answer-C. Common terminology
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander. A. Incident Action Plan B. Situational Analysis Document C. Lessons Learned Report D. Briefing - Correct answer-D. Briefing
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? A. Logistics B. Finance/Administration C. Planning D. Operations - Correct answer-C. Planning
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? A. Operations Section Chief B. Safety Officer C. Public Information Officer D. Incident Commander - Correct answer-D. Incident Commander
Who designates the process for transferring command? A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident B. The Command Staff C. The Section Chiefs
D. The Incident Commander for previous operational period - Correct answer-A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? A. Planning Section Chief B. Finance/Administration Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Operations Section Chief - Correct answer-B. Finance/Administration Section Chief
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person: A. May be assigned to multiple jurisdictions. B. Reports to only one ICS supervisor. C. Continues to report directly to their day-to-day supervisor. D. May receive work assignments from multiple supervisors in the organization. - Correct answer-D. May receive work assignments from multiple supervisors in the organization.
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? A. Incident Facilities and Locations B. Information and Intelligence Management C. Accountability D. Comprehensive Resource Management - Correct answer-D. Comprehensive Resource Management
Command is: A. The ability to control information exchange within and across organizations involved in an incident. B. Assumed by the individual who is the highest-ranking person on the scene regardless of experience or training level. C. Based on the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident. D. Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. - Correct answer-D. Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.
The Liaison Officer: A. Provides information to the public. B. Is the point of contact for other response organizations. C. Arranges for resources and needed services to support the incident objectives. D. Tracks resources and maintains incident documentation. - Correct answer-B. Is the point of contact for other response organizations.
The Operations Section Chief: A. Prepares and implements the Incident Communication Plan. B. Sets up and maintains all incident facilities and food services. C. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives. D. Coordinates communication between all responding agencies. - Correct answer-C. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives.
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? A. Logistics B. Finance/Administration C. Command D. Operations - Correct answer-B. Finance/Administration
Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? A. Public Information Officer B. Commander C. Liaison Officer D. Safety Officer - Correct answer-A. Public Information Officer
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements? A. Operations
B. Finance/Administration C. Planning D. Incident Command - Correct answer-C. Planning
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? A. Logistics Section Chief B. Finance/Administration Section Chief C. Planning Section Chief D. Operations Section Chief - Correct answer-C. Planning Section Chief
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? A. Liaison Officer B. Communications Officer C. Media Relations Specialist D. Public Information Officer - Correct answer-D. Public Information Officer
Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)? A. Command and Coordination B. Joint Information System C. Communications and Information Management D. Resource Management - Correct answer-A. Command and Coordination
Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT: A. Resource Descriptions B. Incident Facilities C. Organizational Functions D. Technical Specifications - Correct answer-D. Technical Specifications
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? A. Logistics B. Finance/Administration C. Planning D. Operations - Correct answer-D. Operations
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the: A. Public Information Officer B. Planning Officer C. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident D. Emergency Operations manager - Correct answer-C. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability? A. Conduct briefings as part of transfer of command B. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel C. Maintain an accurate inventory of resources D. Establish specific, measurable objectives - Correct answer-B. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements? - Correct answer- Planning
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the: - Correct answer-Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
The Liaison Officer: - Correct answer-Is the point of contact for other response organizations.
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability? - Correct answer- Check-in/Check-Out of incident personnel
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: - Correct answer-Incident Commander
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? - Correct answer- Operations
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents - Correct answer-False
To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe. - Correct answer-True
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government. - Correct answer-False
An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident. - Correct answer-True
Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operation objective?
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? - Correct answer-Incident Commander
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? - Correct answer-Planning Section Chief
Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information. - Correct answer-False
When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used? - Correct answer-Unified Command
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? - Correct answer-Integrated Communications
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? - Correct answer- Finance/Administration Section Chief
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed. - Correct answer-True
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists? - Correct answer-Information and Intelligence Management