Final Exam for: IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200

When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe? A. Modular Organization B. Management by Objectives C. Comprehensive Resource Management D. Formal Communication

A. Modular Organization

Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command? A. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other. B. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors. C. Allows the Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision. D. Details how authority flows through the incident management organization.

A. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.

Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept? A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections B. Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period C. Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on complex, large incidents D. Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors

A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections

Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period? A. Type 2 B. Type 5 C. Type 1 D. Type 4

A. Type 2

Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed? A. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities B. To specify the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander C. To relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident D. If the Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities

A. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities

A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined as? A. Response Operation B. Authority C. Recovery Operation D. Contingency Plan

B. Authority

Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? A. Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations B. Cost considerations of responding agencies C. Community and responder safety D. Potential hazardous materials

B. Cost considerations of responding agencies

Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident? A. Agency Procedures Manual B. Exercise Plan C. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) D. Maps of the affected area

B. Exercise Plan

Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing? A. Current organization B. Special requests from agency representatives C. Resources ordered and en route D. Situation Status

B. Special requests from agency representatives

Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level? A. Chief B. Supervisor C. Officer D. Leader

B. Supervisor

The Incident Command System (ICS) is: A. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey disaster operations. B. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days. C. A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations. D. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources.

C. A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations.

Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (a): A. Incident Action Planning B. Logistical Analysis C. Complexity Analysis D. Pre-incident Operations Plan

C. Complexity Analysis

An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______. A. Outgoing Incident Commander B. IMT Position Description C. Delegation of Authority D. Incident Action Plan

C. Delegation of Authority

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? A. Staff-level briefing B. Operational Period Briefing C. Field-level briefing D. Section-level briefing

C. Field-level briefing

Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources? A. Safety Officer B. Liaison Officer C. Incident Commander D. Public Information Officer

C. Incident Commander

Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives? A. Planning Section Chief B. Planning Division Director C. Operations Section Chief D. Tactics Section Chief

C. Operations Section Chief

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander. A. Lessons Learned Report B. Situational Analysis Document C. Transfer of Command Briefing D. List of personnel staffing each Section

C. Transfer of Command Briefing

Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur? A. Type 2 B. Type 4 C. Type 1 D. Type 3

C. Type 1

Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions? A. Command and Coordination B. Chain of Command and Unity of Command C. Resource Management D. Communications and Information Management

D. Communications and Information Management

Which statement best describes ICS Form 201? A. It allows a Single Resource Unit Leader to track major activities during each operational period. B. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period C. It is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures. D. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.

D. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.

Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? A. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments B. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff C. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel

D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel

Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? A. In accordance with the Incident Commander's authorities B. Includes a standard and timeframe C. Measurable and attainable D. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

D. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told: A. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority B. The Incident Commander's cell phone number C. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander D. The effective time and date of the transfer

D. The effective time and date of the transfer

Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources? A. Type 3 B. Type 5 C. Type 2 D. Type 4

D. Type 4

An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ________________________________. A. may be used in place of the National Incident Management System. B. are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans. C. are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident. D. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.

D. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.