NIMS-Principles & Practices-Chapter 2 (2nd Edition).

ICS is used by all levels of government-federal, state, tribal, and local as well as by many nongovernmental organizations, (NGOs) and the private sector. ICS is also applicable across disciplines. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.12

The span of control is a key concept within the structure of the ICS system. Based on general business management concepts, this number has been set as between five and seven direct reports. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.12

When a single incident covers a large geographical area, multiple local emergency management and incident response agencies may be required. Most of the responding agencies are defined as governmental organizations. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.12

An Agency Administrator/Executive or other public official with jurisdictional responsibility for the incident usually makes the decision to establish an Area Command. An Area Command is activated only if necessary, depending on the complexity of the incident and incident management span-of-control considerations. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.13

Area Command should not be confused with the functions performed by Multiagency Coordination Systems; MACS. Area Command oversees management coordination of the incident(s). Multiagency Coordination Systems; MACS elements, such as a communication/dispatch center, EOC, or MAC Group, coordinate support. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.13

Major functions and functional units with domestic incident management responsibilities are named and defined by NIMS. Terminology for the organizational elements involved is standard and consistent. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.13

When incidents are of different types and/or do not have similar resource demands they are coordinated through a Multiagency Coordination Group (MAC Group). If the incidents under the authority of the Area Command span multiple jurisdictions, a Unified Area Command should be established. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.13

When incidents are of different types and/or do not have similar resource demands, they are usually handled as separate incidents. When incidents are of different types and/or do not have similar resource demands they are coordinated through an Emergency Operations Center, (EOC). A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.13

The last component of the management-by-objectives approach is documenting results to measure performance. This is most often done through after-action reports. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.16

The effective use of ICS also requires that organizations think about the development of effective communication plans for both routine and major incidents. This area is frequently overlooked when developing IAPs and can substantially impact the success of the incident management effort. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Both statements are correct. p.17

Major functions and functional units with domestic incident management responsibilities are named and defined by NIMS. Terminology for the organizational elements involved is standard and consistent. What are examples of such functions and functional units?

Command. Operations. Logistics. Groups. Divisions. Leaders. Supervisors. p.14

Major resources used to support incident management activities are given _____________ and are _____________ with respect to their capability. A) common names, typed or classified B) common territory, linked C) special orders, dispatched D) passwords, acknowledged

Common names, typed or classified. p.14

Like any system or profession, the effective use of ICS depends on clear: A) standard operating procedures (SOPs). B) organizational principles. C) communications. D) operational deficiencies.

Communications. p.13

In ICS, the span of control of any individual with incident management supervisory responsibility should range from 3 to 7 subordinates, with 5 being optimal. During a large-scale law enforcement operation what is considered optimal?

Eight to Ten. p.16

What is a term used to describe and what consist of the following incident command system positions: the operations section chief, the logistics section chief, the planning section chief, the finance/administration section chief, and possibly an intelligence investigation section chief?

General Staff. p.20

Responsibility for the establishment and expansion of the ICS modular organization ultimately rests with the: A) Operations Chief. B) Planning Section. C) Logistics Officer. D) IC.

IC. p.14

What is a term used to describe a formal document that includes several components and provides a coherent means of communicating overall incident objectives in the context of both operational and support activities, the most important section is the incident objectives. This document is often verbal during fast-moving tactical events?

Incident Action Plan, IAP. p.20

The location where the Incident Command (IC) or Unified Command (UC) manages an incident is referred to as the: A) Incident Command Post (ICP). B) incident staging area. C) resource sector. D) sys-ops center.

Incident Command Post (ICP). p.14

What is a term used to describe the location from which incident command manages the incident. This location should be easily identified and its location known to all responding resources?

Incident Command Post. p.20

The most familiar component of NIMS to most members of the public safety community is the: A) Incident Planning Division. B) Incident Recovery Process. C) Incident Command System (ICS). D) Incident Management Division.

Incident Command System (ICS). p.12

What is a term used to describe a system for domestic incident management that is based on an expandable, flexible structure and that uses common terminology, positions, and incident facilities?

Incident Command System, ICS. p.20

What is a term used to describe the incident command system position responsible for overall incident management. This person establishes all strategic incident objectives and ensures that those objectives are carried out effectively?

Incident command. p.20

What is one of the most difficult aspects of successful incident management?

Incident communications. p.17

Command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance /administration are the five major functional areas of ICS. What is an optional sixth functional area that is activated on a case-by-case basis?

Intelligence/Investigations. p.12

Which of the following is NOT an example of functions and functional units contained in NIMS terminology? A) Investigations B) Divisions C) Logistics D) Operations

Investigations. p.13

_____________ represents an approach to defining actions related to managing an incident that is communicated throughout the entire ICS organization. A) Management cooperation B) Management by objectives C) Management by walking around D) Management coordination

Management by objectives. p.16

Operations has the task of translating strategic objectives into specific: A) measurable tactical objectives. B) immediate orders. C) general tactical objectives. D) general emergency orders.

Measurable tactical objectives. p.16

What are the five major functional areas of the Incident Command System, ICS?

(COPLF) Command. Operations. Planning. Logistics. Finance /Administration. p.12

In the UC structure, the General Staff includes the: A) Logistics Section Chief. B) Planning Section Chief. C) Recovery Area Chief. D) A and B only.

A and B only. p.16

Typical predesignated facilities include: A) staging areas. B) mass casualty triage areas. C) ICPs. D) All of the above

All of the above. p.14

Which of the following is an important question to ask in order to understand the status of your incident management resources? A) When did the resource arrive at the incident location? B) When was the team assigned a task? C) When was the task completed? D) All of the above

All of the above. p.17

Area Command should not be confused with the functions performed by Multiagency Coordination Systems; MACS. Who is tasked with overseeing management coordination of the incident(s)?

Area Command. p.13

What is a term used to describe an organization established to oversee the management of either multiple incidents that are each being handled by an incident command system organization or one large incident that has multiple incident management teams assigned to it?

Area Command. p.20

An incident that requires additional resources provided from different organizations within a single jurisdiction is referred to as: A) multidisciplinary. B) multijurisdictional. C) multicoordinated. D) multistoried.

Multidisciplinary. p.12

An incident that requires additional resources provided from different organizations for complex incidents with national implications such as an emerging infectious disease or a bioterrorism attack is referred to as: A) multidisciplinary. B) multijurisdictional. C) multicoordinated. D) multistoried.

Multijurisdictional. p.12

An incident that requires additional resources provided from different organizations outside the jurisdiction is referred to as: A) multidisciplinary. B) multijurisdictional. C) multicoordinated. D) multistoried.

Multijurisdictional. p.12

IC deploys specific structures based on the: A) nature of the incident. B) time of day. C) resources available. D) chain of command.

Nature of the incident. p.14

According to FEMA, a non-transporting EMS response resource should be staffed by: A) two paramedics. B) two firefighters. C) one emergency medical technician (EMT) and one paramedic. D) one BLS or ALS responder.

One BLS or ALS responder. p.14

According to FEMA, a Type I and Type II advanced life support (ALS) ground ambulance should be staffed by: A) two paramedics. B) two firefighters. C) one emergency medical technician (EMT) and one paramedic. D) two EMTs.

One emergency medical technician (EMT) and one paramedic. p.14

A fixed location arranged for the collection and treatment of patients at a mass casualty incident is called the: A) triage area. B) medical evacuation. C) treatment area. D) rehabilitation zone.

Treatment area. p.14

What is a term used to describe an incident facility that is used as a location for the collection of treatment of patient prior to transport; typically organized according to patient status?

Treatment area. p.20

According to FEMA, a Type III and Type IV basic life support (BLS) ground ambulance should be staffed by: A) two paramedics. B) two firefighters. C) one emergency medical technician (EMT) and one paramedic. D) two EMTs.

Two EMTs p.14

According to FEMA, Which resource types are HazMat Level B capable?

Type I and Type III. p.14

According to FEMA, Which resource types are considered Non-HazMat response?

Type II, Type IV, and other. p.14

If the incidents under the authority of the Area Command span multiple jurisdictions, What should be established to have appropriate representation in the Area Command?

Unified Area Command. p.13

What is a term used to describe the command structure in which multiple individuals are cooperatively responsible for all strategic objectives of the incident; typically used when an incident is within multiple jurisdictions or is managed by multiple disciplines?

Unified Command. p.20

Major resources includes special capability assets. An example of a special capability asset would be the: A) Urban Resource Action teams. B) Urban Search and Rescue teams. C) Urban Logistics teams. D) Urban Rescue Management teams.

Urban Search and Rescue teams. p.14

What is considered an appropriate span of control for emergency operations? A) Five to seven B) Three to seven C) Three to four D) Two to eleven

Three to four. p.16

ICS is structured to facilitate activities in five major functional areas. Which of the following is NOT one of the major functional areas? A) Finance/Administration B) Rehabilitation C) Operations D) Logistics

Rehabilitation. p.12

What is a term used to describe the location at which resources assigned to an incident are held until they are assigned to a specific function?

Staging area. p.20

The use of clear language during all radio communications is critical. Many organizations continue to use code systems for communication, which improves radio traffic at multiagency incidents. A) Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. B) Statement one is incorrect, statement two is correct. C) Both statements are correct. D) Both statements are incorrect.

Statement one is correct, statement two is incorrect. p.13