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A comprehensive set of 200 questions and answers related to the national incident management system (nims) and the incident command system (ics). It covers key concepts such as management characteristics, incident types, command structure, and operational procedures. The questions and answers are designed to test understanding of nims and ics principles, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in emergency management and related fields.
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Which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks - Correct answer management by objectives Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives - Correct answer Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility Which incident type requires one or two resources with up to 6 personnel - Correct answer 5 Which of these is not a tool you need at the incident - Correct answer Exercise plan Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level? - Correct answer supervisor Which factor does not impact the complexity of the incident - Correct answer Cost considerations of responding agencies Which of the following is not part of the NIMS management characteristic of chain of command - Correct answer Cost considerations of responding agencies When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens? - Correct answer The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander
An emergency operations plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS tool - Correct answer True An incident commanders score of authority comes from the incident action plan - Correct answer True Which of the following demonstrates a leaders commitment to duty - Correct answer all of the above When an incident expands - Correct answer Only the functions and positions necessary are filled Mutual aid agreements - Correct answer Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate. An important feature of emergency operation plans is that they - Correct answer Provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face 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? - Correct answer Field-level briefing Which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the common and general staff are activated as well as division or group supervisor and/or unit Leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational period, and a written IAP is required - Correct answer 3 To ensure a smooth transfer - Correct answer Transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictions levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident. - Correct answer True An incident commanders scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or - Correct answer delegation of authority Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor - Correct answer Manageable Span of Control When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: - Correct answer The effective time and date of the transfer Which command staff member approves the IAP and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing if incident resources - Correct answer Incident commnader Which incident type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational level - Correct answer 2 Which incident type requires regional or national services, all command and general staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur - Correct answer 1 The incident command system is only applicable to large complex incidents - Correct answer False The ICS is - Correct answer A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or non emergency situations