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IS-200.C BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE ACTUAL
TEST BANK 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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⩥ HSPD-8, National Preparedness. Answer: directed DHS to lead a national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies." ⩥ Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness,. Answer: describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial) ⩥ which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?. Answer: management by objective ⩥ which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives. Answer: stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
⩥ which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site. Answer: field-level briefing ⩥ which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required. Answer: type 3 ⩥ To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the new incident commander. Answer: transfer of command briefing ⩥ NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident. Answer: true ⩥ which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident. Answer: cost considerations of responding agencies ⩥ an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/ or ----. Answer: delegation of authority
⩥ accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check- in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principle. Answer: true ⩥ an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address tactics and support activities for the planned operational period. Answer: true ⩥ in a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being requested. Answer: false ⩥ read all of the statements below and then select the true statement. Answer: resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incident ⩥ select who would be responsible for the task described below: who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities. Answer: liaison officer ⩥ which section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and intelligence. Answer: planning section
⩥ which section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations. Answer: logistics section ⩥ which section would perform cost analysis and contracting services. Answer: finance/administration section ⩥ who handles media and public inquires, emergency public information and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring, and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate and timely manner. Answer: public information officer ⩥ who is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the incident commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel. Answer: safety officer ⩥ which organizational structure for the general staff uses correct ICS principles, position titles, and features. Answer: two branches that manage medical (EMS and Life support) and Investigative (police) resources under the supervision of a director ⩥ when command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told. Answer: the effective time and date of the transfer
⩥ which ICS supervisory position title is used at the division/group organizational level. Answer: supervisor ⩥ mutual aid agreements. Answer: assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate ⩥ the ICS is. Answer: a standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations ⩥ select the true statement from below. Answer: a delegation of authority is needed when an incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities ⩥ Review the situation below and select the tactics that support the objective and strategy. Heavy rains are threatening to cause a dam break. One incident objective and its strategy and tactics are as follows: Objective: Decrease the probability of flooding by reducing the reservoir level to 35 feet by 0800 tomorrow. Strategy: Pump water from reservoir. Tactics: _____________________________. Answer: Use truck- mounted pumps working from the road into spillway, and portable pumps on the east side discharging into Murky Creek
⩥ Emergency Operations Plans should be consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).. Answer: true ⩥ The operational period is a fixed 12-hour period within which tactics must be completed. Answer: false ⩥ Mutual aid is the mandatory provision of resources by agencies or organizations to assist each other when existing resources are inadequate. Answer: false ⩥ All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).. Answer: true ⩥ Instructions: The below case study is based on actual events. Read the case study and then select the recommended course of action. On July 18, 2001, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in a downtown Baltimore tunnel, causing a near shutdown of the city and burning so hot that firefighters couldn't reach the flames for 8 hours. At one point, all major highways into the city were blocked off, a Baltimore Orioles game at nearby Camden Yards was canceled, and the Inner Harbor was closed to boat traffic. A water-main break near the tunnel added to the chaos, causing the collapse of part of a major thoroughfare and power outages.
Lake Emerald Independent Living Complex, which includes a skilled nursing facility. Residents are being asked to evacuate their homes in anticipation of the rising floodwaters. It is 1200 hours, and the NWS has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. It is expected that this flood crest will cause flooding as indicated on the projected floodplain map.. Answer: divide the operations section into three divisions, each assigned to a different geographical area to evacuate ⩥ Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. Rain is continuing and response resources are being ordered to address the needs of flood victims and restore essential services. Select the best course of action:. Answer: assign a staging area manager who will report to the operations section chief ⩥ Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. With the addition of the Staging Area, the Operations Section Chief has the following subordinate leaders reporting directly to him: Staging Area Manager, Division A Supervisor, Division B Supervisor, Division C Supervisor, Flood Control Group Supervisor, and Nursing Home Task Force Leader.
After the river crests, the Operations Section will need to perform additional functions such as control the perimeter, perform search and rescue operations, and restore utilities. The Operations Section Chief should:. Answer: add branches to allow for another level of supervision for the expanding resources ⩥ Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. As predicted, the river crested at 3 feet above flood level. Search and rescue operations are underway. There is increasing concern about the nuclear power plant in the downstream area. Three people lost their lives and numerous people suffered injuries. Mutual aid resources are arriving from three surrounding jurisdictions. Incident response is expected to continue for the next 36 hours. After expanding the Operations Section, what addition to the organization would you make?. Answer: establish a planning section and begin producing written incident action plans ⩥ additional resources are reporting to the incident. who is responsible for tracking the status of the resources. Answer: planning section resources unit ⩥ a decision is made to add a logistics section. Select the responsibility that would be assigned to the logistics section. Answer: ensuring that responders can communicate with one another
⩥ Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."First, a brief overview of our incident. It is 1200 hours, and the National Weather Service has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. The Command Post has been established in the parking lot at the Fire Station in the Tactical Mobile Command Vehicle. Divisions A, B, and C are assigned to alert and warning in the projected inundation zone; estimate completion by 1330."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?. Answer: operations section chief ⩥ Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."The objectives for the next operational period are:1.Ensure safety of responders and public in impact area.2.Ensure effective public information.3.Evacuate vulnerable populations and areas of the city that may be cut off by floodwaters.4.Protect buildings and infrastructure from floodwaters."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?. Answer: incident commander ⩥ Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."Everyone should avoid skin contact with floodwaters. Drive with lights on. Watch for downed power lines in flood vicinity. Wear personal flotation devices when near/around water. Monitor City radio frequency F2 for safety
updates."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?. Answer: safety officer ⩥ Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."The next Operational Period Briefing is scheduled for today at 1400. Right after this briefing, we will have a quick Planning Meeting. At the next Operational Period Briefing, I will distribute a written Incident Action Plan. Any questions? If not, we're adjourned."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?. Answer: planning section chief ⩥ An ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives. Answer: true ⩥ ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency. Answer: false ⩥ ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific incident needs. Answer: false ⩥ A Resources Unit may be activated without activating the Planning Section Chief.. Answer: true
One Type I ambulance and crew complement.. Answer: single resource ⩥ Instructions: The tactical resources below have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! One Type III Helicopter, one Urban Search & Rescue Team, and one Emergency Medical Technician with a leader. Answer: task force ⩥ Instructions: Read the scenario below and then select the appropriate incident type. Remember, Type 5 is the least complex and Type 1 the most complex. Scenario:A multivehicle accident has occurred with fatalities and numerous critical injuries, and there are possible structural integrity concerns with the road. Local resources are on the scene. The rescue, investigation, and engineering operations are expected to go into multiple operational periods. Operational briefings are being documented; a written Incident Action Plan has been developed.. Answer: type 3 incident ⩥ Scenario: Ongoing flooding is occurring in a tri-State area. Local and regional resources are overwhelmed, and there are numerous missing and injured
persons. Additional rain and wind is forecasted for the tri-State area. The President has declared all counties in the affected region as disaster areas under the Stafford Act.. Answer: type 1 incident ⩥ Scenario: A cargo jet has crashed with injuries onboard and on the ground. Additionally, possible hazardous materials are aboard the jet. State and local resources are managing the incident. All Command positions are filled and the Operations and Planning Sections have been activated.. Answer: type 2 incident ⩥ Scenario: A three-car accident has occurred in a small residential area. Two of the drivers and several passengers have sustained minor injuries. The response will be completed within a single operational period.. Answer: type 5 incident ⩥ Scenario: A bank robber is holding staff and patrons hostage. An Operations Section has been activated with a Perimeter Control Group, Investigation Group, and SWAT Unit. The Command Staff includes the Incident Commander and a Public Information Officer, and the incident may extend into multiple operational periods. Answer: type 3 incident ⩥ The arrival of a more qualified person means that a change in incident command must occur. Answer: false
⩥ establish a controlled perimeter around the incident. Answer: law enforcement traffic control ⩥ manage traffic to ensure responder access. Answer: law enforcement traffic control ⩥
