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An important feature of emergency operation plans is that they

(1) Prompt response to emergency situations. (2) Curbing of hazards that the community or environ might face.

Which incident type requires regional or national resources, all command and general staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personal may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur

A Type 1 Incident requires regional or national resources, all command and general staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operation period, and a disaster declaration may occur

An emergency operations plan from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS tool

An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool is true

Which ICS supervisory position title is used at the division/ group organizational level

Division/Group Supervisor: Supervisor is the ICS title for individuals responsible for a Division or Group

An incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies and or

From existing laws and agency policies and procedures, and/or o Through a delegation of authority from the agency administrator or elected official. ... or her existing authorities or under a pre-established delegation in the Emergency Operations Plan.

Which command staff member approves the incident action plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources

Incident Commander is the Command Staff member that approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident

Which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks

Management by objectives

Which statement best describes ics 201

Provides the Incident Commander (and the Command and General Staffs) with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident. In addition to a briefing document, the ICS Form 201 also serves as an initial action worksheet.

Which of the following is not a recommended characteristic of incident objectives?

Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility. -is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives

Which of the following best describes the operational period briefing

The Operational Period Briefing: Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel

Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods the help to ensure that incident personal and other decision makers haven't the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions

The major NIMS Component which 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 is: Communications and Information Management.

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ____________ to the new incident commander

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a transfer of command briefing to the new Incident Commander.

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 written IAP is required

Type 3 - Incident Type is described by these characteristics : 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.

Which incident type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written incident action plan, involves command and general staff only if need, and requires several single resources

Type 4 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

Using a specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the person

Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position. TRUE.

When an incident expands ____________________

When an incident expands, only the functions and positions necessary are filled.

An incident commander's scope of authority comes from the incident action plan

When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established