Hazardous Incident Management
The overall purpose of EPCRA Section 304. Emergency Notification in regard to an accidental release of an RQ of an EHS is to notify officials of potentially dangerous releases so that they can evaluate the need for a response action. a. True b. False
a. True
Which is NOT TRUE of staff for incident command? a. Command Staff typically includes the public information officer, the safety officer and the finance/administration section chief b. The public Information officer interfaces with the public and media and other agencies with incident-related information c. The safety officer monitors incident operations and advises Incident Commander/Unified Command on operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responders d. The liaison officer is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector
a. Command Staff typically includes the public information officer, the safety officer and the finance/administration section chief
What federal legislation was created in response to Hooker Chemicals abandoning over 21,000 tons of hazardous chemicals into Love Canal between 1942 and 1953, which contaminated soil and groundwater on school and residential property? a. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) 1980 b. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 c. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) 1986 d. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
a. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) 1980
Which is NOT TRUE of the Incident Commander? a. Develops the incident objectives and approves the Incident Action Plan and the resources to be ordered and mobilized b. Leaves all incident safety decisions and responsibilities up to a safety officer c. Establishes the Incident Command Post d. Coordinates Command and General Staff activities e. Ensure after-action reports are completed and authorizes information released to the media
a. Develops the incident objectives and approves the Incident Action Plan and the resources to be ordered and mobilized
Which is not true of the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990? a. It was created in response to the Hooker Chemical company polluting Love Canal b. It requires oil shipments to the U.S. to create plans to prevent any possible oil spill, oil spill containment and cleanup c. Polluters are accountable for clean-up costs, but a trust fund is available to clean up spills when the responsible party is incapable or unwilling to do so d. It requires government to develop Area Contingency Plans to prepare and plan for oil spill response on a regional scale
a. It was created in response to the Hooker Chemical company polluting Love Canal
Which federal legislation established a baseline for hazmat planning, community right to know, preparedness, training and response? a. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) 1986 b. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) 1980 c. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) 1976 d. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
a. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) 1986
Which is NOT TRUE of the third Command and Management element of Public Information? a. The Public Information Officer is a member of General Staff that coordinates messages b. The Public Information Officer crafts messages that are clear and easily understood c. The Joint Information System is the plans, protocols, procedures, and structures used to deliver incident-related coordinated messages d. The Joint Information Center is a structure to facilitate the operation of the Joint Information System
a. The Public Information Officer is a member of General Staff that coordinates messages
Which is NOT TRUE about the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Preparedness? a. There should never be a protocol with standing orders to execute a task without asking permission first b. Training and exercises are to be specifically tailored to the responsibilities of the personnel involved in incidents c. Training must include an understanding of NIMS and the Incident Command System d. Excercises should cover the processes and procedure to activating any mutual aid and/or assistance agreements
a. There should never be a protocol with standing orders to execute a task without asking permission first
A disaster is any event in which a significant number of people are exposed to extreme events, which could be natural, accidental or by terrorism. a. True b. False
a. True
FEMA has an Emergency Management Institute that offers free of charge, self paced courses for those with emergency management responsibilities. a. True b. False
a. True
General Staff are management personnel organized according to function that report directly to the Incident Commander. a. True b. False
a. True
Hazardous Incident Management is the preparing for the prevention, protection, response and recovery from disasters. a. True b. False
a. True
ICS Resources include personnel and major items of equipment, supplies, and facilities. a. True b. False
a. True
In the ICS/NIMS Training Pyramid, the basic awareness training for responders to hazardous incidents is the combination of ICS 100 and IS 700 courses. a. True b. False
a. True
Interoperability of a communications system during an incident saves lives. a. True b. False
a. True
LEPCs are to have a training program for emergency responders with methods and schedules for exercising emergency response plans a. True b. False
a. True
Periodic training and exercises are essential so personnel and communications systems limitations are addressed before an incident. a. True b. False
a. True
Reportable Quantities for Extremely Hazardous Substances are based on the substance's acute lethal toxicity. a. True b. False
a. True
The Incident Command System can be used to manage natural, technological, or human-caused hazards. a. True b. False
a. True
The NCP has Regional Response Teams (RRTs) each with a Regional Contingency Plan (RCP). Like the NRT, the standing RRTs are planning, policy and coordinating bodies and do not respond directly to the scene. a. True b. False
a. True
The agency with primary jurisdictional authority over the incident designates the individual at the scene responsible for establishing command. a. True b. False
a. True
Under unity of command, personnel report to only one ICS supervisor and receive work assignments only from their ICS supervisors. a. True b. False
a. True
In regard to communications systems, to be interoperable means: a. able to communicate within and across agencies and jurisdictions; emergency response personnel are able to interact and work well together b. able to function in the context of any kind of emergency c. built on standardized radio technologies, protocols, and frequencies d. able to perform despite damaged or lost infrastructure e. able to use alternate communications methods when primary systems go out
a. able to communicate within and across agencies and jurisdictions; emergency response personnel are able to interact and work well together
HSPD-5 requires federal departments and agencies to: a. Have a federal employee to be the incident commander for every incident b. Adopt NIMS and use it in incident management c. Make sure the NIMS framework is inflexible and static d. Make sure that only federal officials and employees are dealing with every incident
b. Adopt NIMS and use it in incident management
What is defined by NIMS as "the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority"? a. The incident commander b. Command c. Incident staff d. General staff
b. Command
Which federal legislation had a $1.6 billion Superfund tax collected on chemical and petroleum industries to clean up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and requires notification of the National Response Center of any release of a specified Reportable Quantity of hazardous material? a. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) 1986 b. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) 1980 c. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) 1976 d. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
b. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) 1980
Which is NOT TRUE about the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Preparedness? a. Exercises are to include multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional incidents b. Exercises must only include governmental organizations c. Mitigation is the avoiding or lessening the impact of a disaster to reduce the loss of life and property and to minimize damage to the environment d. Risk management strategies may include avoiding the risk, reducing the negative effect of the risk or accepting some or all of the consequences of the risk
b. Exercises must only include governmental organizations
Always be assertive and show up to an incident scene, even if you are not requested. a. True b. False
b. False
For the Toxic Release Inventory, facilities must only report the off-site releases of toxic chemicals to the surface of the water. a. True b. False
b. False
Incident Command organization requires the very same number of functional responsibilities, no matter if the incident is simple or complex. a. True b. False
b. False
Incident Command typically directs operations from two or more Incident Command Posts, with one being near and one being far away. a. True b. False
b. False
Only governmental agencies have the need to plan for response to disasters. a. True b. False
b. False
Plain language often hinders interoperability and is often not understood by the intended recipients. a. True b. False
b. False
Someone who serves as a director every day must hold that title when deployed under an ICS structure. a. True b. False
b. False
The EPCRA Section 313. Toxic Release Inventory tracks over 100,000 toxic chemicals. True False
b. False
The President of the United States designates each State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). a. True b. False
b. False
Which is NOT TRUE about the NIMS standardized 7 step cycle for managing resources? a. When resources arrive on scene, they must be formally checked in b. Incident Managers should plan and prepare for the demobilization process after the resource has been demobilized c. Resources are tracked using established procedures continuously from mobilization through demobilization d. Demobilization is the orderly, safe, and efficient return of an incident resource to its original location and status
b. Incident Managers should plan and prepare for the demobilization process after the resource has been demobilized
A structure for developing and delivering incident-related coordinated messages which is the central point of contact for all news media at the scene of an incident. a. Joint Information System b. Joint Informaiton Center c. Information Security d. Encrypted information
b. Joint Informaiton Center
Which General Staff member provides service and support such as facilities, security, transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance, fuel, food, communications technology, and emergency responder medical services? a. Finance/Administration Section Chief b. Logistics Section Chief c. Planning Section Chief d. Operations Section Chief
b. Logistics Section Chief
Which requires that "The Incident Command System shall be established by those employers for the incidents that will be under their control and shall interface with other organizations or agencies who may respond to such an incident." a. The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 b. OSHA Rule 1910.120 c. The Environmental Protection Agency d. None of the above
b. OSHA Rule 1910.120
Which is NOT generally related to communications failures during an incident? a. The failure of equipment and systems b. The use of plain language c. The use of non-standardized reporting formats d. The use of different protocols
b. The use of plain language
The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1990 Section 112(r) requires facilities with more than a threshold quantity of listed extremely hazardous substances to submit a Risk Management Plant to EPA addressing accident history, hazard assessment, safety precautions, monitoring, employee training, emergency measures and procedures to inform the public and response agencies of an accident. a. True b. False
b. True
Which requires 40 hours of initial training for general workers on roles and lines of authority, exposure monitoring, site characterization and control, personal protective equipment usage, decontamination, and emergency procedures involving chemicals? a. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) b. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) c. 29 CFR OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response d. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act
c. 29 CFR OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
Which is not one of the steps for effectively assuming command of an incident in progress? a. The incoming Incident Commander personally performs an assessment of the incident situation with the existing Incident Commander b. The incoming Incident Commander must be adequately briefed c. After briefing, the existing Incident Commander determines the appropriate time for transfer of command d. At the appropriate time, notice of a change in incident command should be made to headquarters, staff, and all incident personnel e. The incoming Incident Commander may give the previous Incident Commander another assignment on the incident
c. After briefing, the existing Incident Commander determines the appropriate time for transfer of command
Which is not one of the duties of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)? a. Set procedures for receiving and processing public requests for information collected under EPCRA b. Review local emergency response plans c. Are accountable for clean-up costs of oil spills d. Designate local emergency planning districts and appoint Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) for each district
c. Are accountable for clean-up costs of oil spills
Which has a General Duty Clause that makes facility owners and operators responsible for ensuring their chemicals are managed safely? a. Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 b. National Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board c. Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1990 Section 112(r)(1) d. Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
c. Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1990 Section 112(r)(1)
Which is NOT TRUE of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)? a. The IAP is the overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics b. Every incident must have an IAP c. Every incident must have a written IAP d. The Incident Commander or Unified Command determines the need for written plans
c. Every incident must have a written IAP
SARA Title I required OSHA to develop health and safety standards for chemical emergency response leading to 29 CFR OSHA 1910.120, known as: a. Superfund b. LEPC c. Hazwoper d. Risk Management Plan
c. Hazwoper
Which is NOT TRUE of the National Integration Center? a. It is established as a mechanism for ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS b. It assesses the components of NIMS and promotes compatibility for NIMS among public organizations, but not for private organizations c. It assesses the needs of emergency management and response; putting a focus on science and technology solutions d. It ensures the adoption of common national standards, credentialing systems, and protocols for incident management training and exercises
c. It assesses the needs of emergency management and response; putting a focus on science and technology solutions
Which is not true of the National Oil and Hazardous Pollution Contingency Plan aka National Contingency Plan (NCP)? a. It is the federal government's blueprint for responding to both oil spills and hazardous substance releases b. It established the National Response Team (NRT) that coordinates a national program of preparedness planning and response c. It established the U.S. Coast Guard as the lead agency for all NRT planning and response at both coastal and all inland zones d. It established a unified command structure for managing responses to discharges through coordinated personnel and resources of the federal government, the state government, and the responsible party
c. It established the U.S. Coast Guard as the lead agency for all NRT planning and response at both coastal and all inland zones
Which is the top priority for incident objectives under ICS? a. Environmental preservation b. Property preservation c. Life safety d. Incident stabilization e. None of the above
c. Life Safety
Which is NOT TRUE about the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? a. NIMS has standardized organizational structures that improve integration among jurisdictions and disciplines b. NIMS is a consistent, nationwide, systematic approach including preparedness, communications management, resource management, command and maintenance. c. NIMS doctrine states that incidents should be managed at the highest jurisdictional level possible d. NIMS has a unified approach with integration into the structure of emergency management and incident response
c. NIMS doctrine states that incidents should be managed at the highest jurisdictional level possible
What can be the source of a Hazard? a. A toxic or carcinogenic chemical b. a pathogen c. radioactive elements or waste d. a hurricane or earthquake e. any of the above
e. Any of the above
What federal legislation was created in response to the terrorism events of Sept. 11, 2001? a. Comprehensive Environmental Response b. Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) 1980 c. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism c. Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 c. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) 1986 d. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
c. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
Which federal law requires hazardous waste Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) to have an emergency coordinator to carry out contingency plans for any hazardous waste release? a. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) 1986 b. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) 1980 c. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) 1976 d. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
c. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) 1976
Which is not true of the Incident Commander (IC)? a. The IC has the authority to assume command at the incident scene b. Needs the level of training, experience, and expertise to serve as IC c. The IC must always be the highest ranking official on the scene d. Transfer of command always includes a transfer of command briefing e. A transfer of command needs announced to the incident staff
c. The IC must always be the highest ranking official on the scene
Which is NOT TRUE of NIMS Command and Management? a. Command is directing, ordering, or controlling by explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority at the field level b. The Incident Command System is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazards incident management approach c. The Incident Command System enables a coordinated response among various public governmental jurisdictions, but does not include private agencies d. Common terminology and plain language allows diverse organizations to work together across a wide variety of incident management functions and hazard scenario
c. The Incident Command System enables a coordinated response among various public governmental jurisdictions, but does not include private agencies
Which is not true of Incident Action Plans (IAP)? a. The Incident Commander must ensure the IAP specifies incident objectives, activities, and covers the specific time frame or operational period b. The IAP may be oral or written, except for hazardous materials incidents, which require a written IAP c. The smallest incidents do not need incident objectives and plans d. The IAP may be as simple as the steps the Incident Commander plans to do and orally communicates to the rest of the ICS organization e. Every IAP must answer what needs done, who is responsible, how to communicate, and what if someone is injured.
c. The smallest incidents do not need incident objectives and plans
Which is NOT TRUE of Area Command? a. Area Command is an organization to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled individually by separate ICS organizations. b. Area Command is activated only if necessary, depending on the complexity of the incident and incident management span-of-control considerations c. The span of control of any individual incident management supervisor should range from 6 to 14 subordinates, with 10 being optimal d. Area Command is for large-scale coordination or incidents competing for the same resources
c. The span of control of any individual incident management supervisor should range from 6 to 14 subordinates, with 10 being optimal
Which is NOT TRUE about Multiagency Coordination Systems? a. Allows all levels of government and all disciplines to work together more efficiently and effectively b. This process defines business practices, standard operating procedures, processes, and protocols by which participating agencies will coordinate their interaction c. This type of coordination requires your particular discipline to immediately assume command of the incident scene d. Common coordination elements may include a dispatch center, emergency operations center, and/or a multiagency coordination group
c. This type of coordination requires your particular discipline to immediately assume command of the incident scene
Which is not a result of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002? a. Better hospital emergency room preparations Expanded national stockpile of drugs, vaccines and emergency medical supplies b. Registration of those handling biological agents and toxins c. Better inspection of imported food and drugs and better protection of public water supplies d. A Health and Safety Plan (HASP) with Medical Surveillance of employees working with hazardous substance
d. A Health and Safety Plan (HASP) with Medical Surveillance of employees working with hazardous substance
ICS is a standardized management tool that uses best management practices to help ensure: a. The safety of responders, faculty, workers and others b. The achievement of response objectives c. The efficient use of resources d. All of the above e. None of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following provide effective accountability during incident operations? a. Check-In b. Incident Action Plan c. Unity of Command d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which is not true of ICS Facilities? a. The Incident Command Post is the location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations b. Staging Areas are where personnel and equipment are gathered while waiting to be assigned c. A Base is the location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered d. An Incident Command Post does not need to be established on all incidents, only on larger incidents
d. An Incident Command Post does not need to be established on all incidents, only on larger incidents
Which is not true of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act? a. The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) identifies the hazard class of the material for specific packaging requirements b. Shipping Papers must have the shipping name, hazard class, ID number, and the quantity of hazardous material c. Marking, Labeling and Placarding are required for packages, containers or vehicles d. Any person who offers for transportation hazardous materials in commerce or transports must provide within 10 days the emergency response information for any incident
d. Any person who offers for transportation hazardous materials in commerce or transports must provide within 10 days the emergency response information for any incident
The Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to all of the following, EXCEPT: a. Develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS) b. Develop the National Response Framework (NRF) to ensure effective federal support of state, tribal and local incident activities c. Develop NRF to help link all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector during incidents d. Develop a system that ensures elected officials are always in charge of incident command
d. Develop a system that ensures elected officials are always in charge of incident command
Which is not true of "span of control"? a. It pertains to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively" during an incident b. The type of incident, nature of the task, hazards and safety factors, and distances between personnel and resources all influence span of control considerations c. Maintaining effective span of control is particularly important on incidents where safety and accountability are top priorities d. Effective span of control on incidents may vary from 30 to 70, and a ratio of one supervisor to 50 reporting elements recommended
d. Effective span of control on incidents may vary from 30 to 70, and a ratio of one supervisor to 50 reporting elements recommended
What is not true of EPCRA Section 311-312. Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting? a. Facilities must submit an annual inventory of chemicals by March 1 of each year to their SERC, LEPC and local fire department, and be made available to the public. b. Most states require the Tier II inventory form. c. Information required to report includes chemical name or MSDS (SDS) common name d. Estimate the minimum amount of the chemical present during the preceding calendar year.
d. Estimate the minimum amount of the chemical present during the preceding calendar year.
Which is not one of the 3 types of work operations covered under 29 CFR OSHA 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response? a. Hazardous waste site cleanup i.e. Superfund site b. Hazardous waste at RCRA treatment, storage, disposal facilities c. Hazardous substance release emergency response i.e. chemical spill d. Hazardous waste data processing at the administrative level
d. Hazardous waste data processing at the administrative level
Which is NOT TRUE about the NIMS standardized 7 step cycle for managing resources? a. Incident Command/Unified Command identifies resource requirements and communicates needs through Area Command (if established) to the local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) b. The local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) fulfills need or requests assistance through mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements c. A State may arrange support from another State through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) d. In regard to ordering and acquiring resources, bypassing the system is recommended as it leads to more efficiency and better accounting of resources
d. In regard to ordering and acquiring resources, bypassing the system is recommended as it leads to more efficiency and better accounting of resources
Which is NOT TRUE of Information Security during and incident? a. Inadequate information security can place responders and community members in danger b. Inadequate information security can increase the spread of rumors and inaccurate information c. Inadequate information security can disrupt the critical flow of proper information d. Inadequate information security seldom wastes resources or time
d. Inadequate information security seldom wastes resources or time
Which is not true of Chain of Command? a. It is an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization b. It allows incident managers to direct and control the actions of all personnel under their supervision c. It avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors d. It prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to ask for or share information
d. It prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to ask for or share information
Which is NOT TRUE about the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Preparedness? a. Resources need to be inventoried and categorized to establish and verify the level of capability b. The level of capability of resources needs to be based on risk and hazard assessments prior to an incident c. The National Integration Center has baseline criteria for the voluntary credentialing of personnel d. Jurisdictions must not enter into mutual aid assistance agreements until the incident occurs
d. Jurisdictions must not enter into mutual aid assistance agreements until the incident occurs
Which is NOT TRUE about the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Preparedness? a. Procedural documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, Field Operations Guide, Mobilization Guide and Job Aid need to be in place b. Elected officials should understand and support NIMS c. Elected officials should not assume the role of incident commander for all incidents d. NIMS preparedness activities include coordinating with Local Emergency Planning Committees, but not with the private sector such as industry
d. NIMS preparedness activities include coordinating with Local Emergency Planning Committees, but not with the private sector such as industry
According to EPCRA Section 304. Emergency Notification, if an accidental release of an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) exceeds the applicable minimal Reportable Quantity (RQ), what must the facility do? a. Notify the SERC & LEPC for any area likely to be affected by the release b. Convey hazard information to selected customers c. Only notify the National Response Center d. Notify the SERC & LEPC that there is no possible threat from the release
d. Notify the SERC & LEPC for any area likely to be affected by the release
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related tactical activities, including developing strategies, tactics, ordering and release of resources? a. Finance/Administration Section Chief b. Logistics Section Chief c. Planning Section Chief d. Operations Section Chief
d. Operations Section Chief
The List of Lists is a consolidated chemical list that includes chemicals subject to reporting requirements. Which chemical list is not part of this list? a. EPCRA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances b. EPCRA Section 312 Toxic Chemicals c. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act d. The entire list of Global Harmonizing System Safety Data Sheets
d. The entire list of Global Harmonizing System Safety Data Sheets
Which is NOT TRUE about the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? a. Adoption of NIMS by state, tribal and local organizations is a condition for federal preparedness assistance. b. Most often, incidents are managed effectively at the local level c. Incidents may require a collaborative approach NIMS provides the foundation to ensure we can work together to deal with incidents d. The framework (template) of NIMS is static and inflexible, never changing due to cause, size, location or complexity of the incident.
d. The framework (template) of NIMS is static and inflexible, never changing due to cause, size, location or complexity of the incident.
Which is not true of ICS communications? a. Use common terminology b. Use clear text c. Use plain English d. Use radio or departmental codes or jargon
d. Use radio or departmental codes or jargon
Which is NOT TRUE of command? a. Chain of command is the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization b. Unity of Command means all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene c. Unified Command allows different agencies to work together effectively d. When an incident occurs within a single jurisdiction, at least two Incident Commanders are usually designated with overlapping incident management responsibilities
d. When an incident occurs within a single jurisdiction, at least two Incident Commanders are usually designated with overlapping incident management responsibilities
In regard to communications systems, to be resilient means: a. able to communicate within and across agencies and jurisdictions; emergency response personnel are able to interact and work well together b. able to function in the context of any kind of emergency c. built on standardized radio technologies, protocols, and frequencies d. able to perform despite damaged or lost infrastructure e. able to use alternate communications methods when primary systems go out
d. able to perform despite damaged or lost infrastructure
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinates federal government roles in: a. preparation for domestic disasters b. preventing domestic disasters mitigating the effects of domestic disasters c. responding to and recovering from domestic disasters d. all of the above
d. all of the above
SARA Title III is the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) leading to creation of: a. State Emergency Response Commissions (SERCs) b. Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) c. Hazwoper d. both SERCs and LEPCs
d. both SERCs and LEPCs
Under the NCP, if a facility could reasonably be expected to cause "substantial harm" to the environment by discharging oil into or on navigable waters, they are required to prepare and submit Facility Response Plans (FRPs). Which of the following is not considered "substantial harm" if total oil storage capacity is > 42,000 gallons and there is transfer of oil over water to/from vessels? a. insufficient secondary containment aboveground b. discharge could cause "injury" to fish, wildlife, and sensitive environments c. discharge shuts down a public drinking water intake d. within the last 5 years, they had one discharge of 990 gallons
d. within the last 5 years, they had one discharge of 990 gallons
EPCRA Section 311-312. Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting requires: a. Facilities must submit Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), or a list of hazardous chemicals, to their SERC, LEPC and local fire department b. Facilities with chemicals in quantities that equal or exceed 500 pounds of EHS or the Threshold Planning Quantity (whichever is lower) must report it c. Retail petroleum stations must report 75,000 gallons of gasoline or 100,000 gallons of diesel storage e. All of the above
e. All of the above
Which are required members of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs)? a. Elected state and local officials b. Police, fire, civil defense, public health professionals c. Environment, transportation, & hospital officials d. Facility, community group and media representatives e. All of the above
e. All of the above
Which is a characteristic of the Incident Command System? a. It is a standardized concept applicable for use in all hazards b. It enables a coordinated response among jurisdictions and agencies c. It allows for integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and communications within a common organizational structure d. It saves lives e. All of the above
e. All of the above
Which is a requirement of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom)? a. A facility must maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for hazardous chemicals b. Chemical manufacturers and importers must evaluate the hazards of chemicals produced or imported, and prepare labels and MSDS/SDS to convey hazard information to customers c. Employers with hazardous chemicals in the workplace must label chemicals and supply MSDS/SDS to workers, and train them to handle the chemicals. d. All of the above
e. All of the above
Which is information required by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals for an SDS? a. Product and company identification b. Hazards identification c. Composition/ information on ingredients d. First-aid, fire-fighting, and accidental release measures e. All of the above
e. All of the above
Which is required of the LEPC emergency response plan that is to be reviewed at least annually? a. Identification of facilities and transportation routes of extremely hazardous substances b. Designation of a community coordinator and facility emergency coordinator(s) to implement the plan c. Description of how to determine the probable affected area and population by releases d. Description of local emergency equipment and facilities and the persons responsible for them e. All of the above
e. All of the above
Which is a reason that command might be transferred? a. If a more qualified Incident Commander arrives b. If a jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command c. If the incident changes in complexity d. If the Incident Commander needs to rest e. Any of the above
e. Any of the above
Which is evidence of the Incident Command System being institutionalized into an organization or operation? a. Integrating ICS into functional and system-wide emergency operations policies, plans, and procedures b. ICS training is planned or underway for responders, supervisors, and command-level officers c. Responders at all levels are participating in and/or coordinating ICS-oriented exercises that involve d. responders from multiple disciplines and jurisdictions e. Any of the above
e. Any of the above
Which of the following is a typical result of implementing the Incident Command System? a. Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process b. No common, flexible, pre-designed management structure that enabled commanders to delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently c. Lack of accountability, including unclear chains of command and supervision d. Poor communication, due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems and conflicting codes and terminology e. None of the above are a typical result of ICS
e. None of the above are a typical result of ICS
Which is NOT a good NIMS communication "standard"? a. Standard organizational structures and responsibilities b. Common "typing" of communications resources for specific capabilities c. The use of agreed upon communications protocols d. Common identifier titles for personnel, facilities and operational locations e. The use of acronyms or codes
e. The use of acronyms or codes
In regard to communications systems, to be redundant means: a. able to communicate within and across agencies and jurisdictions; emergency response personnel are able to interact and work well together b. able to function in the context of any kind of emergency c. built on standardized radio technologies, protocols, and frequencies d. able to perform despite damaged or lost infrastructure e. able to use alternate communications methods when primary systems go out
e. able to use alternate communications methods when primary systems go out
Which needs NIMS Preparedness planning for Continuity Capability? a. order of succession - who is in charge b. delegation of authority - who has authority c. vital services for public health and safety d. physical infrastructure and communications e. all of the above
e. all of the above
Which of the following should be included in an initial briefing if you are deployed to an incident? a. current assessment of the situation b. identification of your specific job responsibilities, safety procedures, and personal protective equipment c. identification of your coworkers d. location of the work area e. all of the above
e. all of the above