Incident Command System 100

Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident? A. Command B. Operations C. Finance/Administration D. Logistics

A. Command

To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of: A. Common terminology B. Agency-specific codes C. Acronyms D. Technical language

A. Common terminology

The Operations Section Chief: A. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives. B. Coordinates communication between all responding agencies. C. Sets up and maintains all incident facilities and food services. D. Prepares and implements the Incident Communication Plan.

A. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives.

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems? A. Dispatch/ Deployment B. Incident Facilities and Locations C. Manageable Span of Control D. Management by Objectives

A. Dispatch/ Deployment

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: A. Incident Commander B. Agency Administrator C. Logistics Section Chief D. Operations Section Chief

A. Incident Commander

Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists? A. Information and Intelligence Management B. Integrated Communications C. Management by Objectives D. Incident Facilities and Locations

A. Information and Intelligence Management

Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objective? A. Logistics Section Chief B. Safety Officer C. Planning Section Chief D. Public Information Officer

A. Logistics Section Chief

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? A. Planning B. Operations C. Finance/Administration D. Logistics

A. Planning

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? A. Planning Section Chief B. Operations Section Chief C. Finance/Administration Section Chief D. Logistics Section Chief

A. Planning Section Chief

The Incident Command System (ICS) is: A. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. B. A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards. C. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days. D. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources.

B. A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards.

Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure: A. Flexibility B. Accountability C. Redundancy D. Sustainability

B. Accountability

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n): A. Award Ceremony B. Briefing C. Intelligence Report D. Detailed Lesson Learned Report

B. Briefing

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? A. Public Information Officer B. Incident Commander C. Safety Officer D. Operations Section Chief

B. Incident Commander

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: A. Situational Awareness B. Incident Objectives C. Shared Agency Authority D. Resource Allocations

B. Incident Objectives

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as: A. Management by Objectives B. Manageable Span of Control C. Unity of Command D. Modular Organization

B. Manageable Span of Control

Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to achieve the incident objectives? A. Planning B. Operations C. Finance/Administration D. Logistics

B. Operations

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? A. Media Relations Specialist B. Public Information Officer C. Communications Officer D. Liaison Officer

B. Public Information Officer

Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability? A. Maintain an accurate inventory of resources B. Establish specific, measurable objectives C. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel D. Conduct briefings as part of transfer of command

C. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel

f the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the: A. Director Staff B. Incident Staff C. Command Staff D. Executive Staff

C. Command Staff

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements? A. Planning B. Incident Command C. Finance/Administration D. Operations

C. Finance/Administration

Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? A. Accountability B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Integrated Communications D. Chain of Command and Unity of Command

C. Integrated Communications

The Liaison Officer: A. Arranges for resources and needed services to support the incident objectives. B. Tracks resources and maintains incident documentation. C. Is the point of contact for other response organizations. D. Provides information to the public.

C. Is the point of contact for other response organizations.

The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person: A. Continues to report directly to their day-to-day supervisor. B. May receive work assignments from multiple supervisors in the organization. C. Reports to only one ICS supervisor. D. May be assigned to multiple jurisdictions.

C. Reports to only one ICS supervisor.

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)? A. Communications and Information Management B. Resource Management C. Joint Information System D. Command and Coordination

D. Command and Coordination

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: A. Operations Section B. Local Authorities C. Logistics Section D. Incident Commander

D. Incident Commander