Fema ISC 200
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents
(False)
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident.
(TRUE)
An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool.
(True)
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan.
(True.)
The Incident Command System (ICS) is
A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or non emergency situations.
Mutual aid agreements ________________________________.
Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?
Cost considerations of responding agencies
Which of the following is not part of the NIMS management characteristic of chain of command?
Cost considerations of responding agencies
An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or_____.
Delegation of Authority
Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?
Developing subordinates for the future. Stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed. Ensuring tasks are understood.
Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
Exercise Plan
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?
Field-level briefing
Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources?
Incident Commander
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
Manageable Span of Control
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
Management by Objectives
When an incident expands ________________________________.
Only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?
Planning Section Chief
An important feature of emergency operation plans is that they ________________________.
Provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?
Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
Supervisor
When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told
The effective time and date of the transfer
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander.
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
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?
Type 1
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?
Type 2
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 a written IAP is required?
Type 3
Which incident type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
Type 5
