CERT Sample Test
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. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources. D. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days.
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. Sustainability D. Redundancy
Accountability
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? A. Accountability B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command D. Integrated Communications
Accountability
Which of the following are typical incident facilities? A. Point-of-distribution sites B. Camps C. Incident Command Post D. All of the Above
All of the Above
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n). . . A. Award Ceremony B. Briefing C. Detailed Lesson Learned Report D. Intelligence Report
Briefing
If 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. Executive Staff D. Command Staff
Command Staff
To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of: A. Common terminology B. Agency-specific codes C. Technical language D. Acronyms
Common terminology
Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? A. Accountability B. Incident Facilities and Locations C. Comprehensive Resource Management D. Unified Command
Comprehensive Resource Management
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? A. Accountability B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Incident Facilities and Locations D. Information and Intelligence Management
Comprehensive Resource Management
Command is: A. Based on the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident. B. Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. C. The ability to control information exchange within and across organizations involved in an incident. D. Assumed by the individual who is the highest-ranking person on the scene regardless of experience or training level.
Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegating authority
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. Management by Objectives D. Manageable Span of Control
Dispatch/Deployment
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. True or False?
False
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government. True or False?
False
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements? A. Planning B. Incident Command C. Operations D. Finance/Administration
Finance/Administration
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? A. Command B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/Administration
Finance/Administration
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? A. Logistics Section Chief B. Operations Section Chief C. Planning Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief
Finance/Administration Section Chief
The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include: A. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. B. Selecting personnel to serve on the Incident Management Team. C. Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. D. Establishing a manageable span of control.
Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: A. Operations Section B. Local Authorities C. Incident Commander D. Logistics Section
Incident Commander
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? A. Public Information Officer B. Incident Commander C. Operations Section Chief D. Safety Officer
Incident Commander
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? A. Emergency Operations Center director B. Agency Executive C. Incident Commander D. Operations Section Chief
Incident Commander
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: A. Situational Awareness B. Incident Objectives C. Resource Allocations D. Shared Agency Authority
Incident Objectives
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. Incident Facilities and Locations D. Management by Objectives
Information and Intelligence Management
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? A. Accountability B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command D. Integrated Communications
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. Provides information to the public. D. Is the point of contact for other response organizations.
Is the point of contact for other response organizations
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the: A. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident B. Emergency Operations manager C. Public Information Officer D. Planning Officer
Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives? A. Planning B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/Administration
Logistics
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. Public Information Officer D. Planning Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives? A. Planning B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/Administration
Operations
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? A. Planning B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/Administration
Operations
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives? A. Planning Section Chief B. Operations Section Chief C. Tactics Section Chief D. Operations Division Director
Operations Section Chief
One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process. A. Deployment B. Safety C. Recovery D. Planning
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. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief
Planning Section Chief
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? A. Liaison Officer B. Safety Officer C. Public Information Officer D. Commander
Public Information Officer
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? A. Media Relations Specialist B. Public Information Officer C. Liaison Officer D. Communications Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT: A. Organizational Functions B. Technical Specifications C. Resource Descriptions D. Incident Facilities
Technical Specifications
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command? A. The Section Chiefs B. The Incident Commander for previous operational period C. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident D. The Command StaffC
The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Manageable Span of Control refers to: A. An orderly line of authority that exists within the ranks of the incident management organization. B. The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. C. The process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one Incident Commander to another. D. The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident.
The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident
An Incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident. True or False?
True
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events. True or False?
True
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy). True or False?
True
When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used? A. Mutual Command B. Area Command C. Unified Command D. Multiple Command
Unified Command
