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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

A. Common terminology

o ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander. A. Transfer of Command Briefing B. Situational Analysis Document C. List of personnel staffing each Section D. Lessons Learned Report

A. 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? A. Type 1 B. Type 4 C. Type 3 D. Type 2

A. Type 1

Which General Staff member directs the management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objects? A. Head of Supervising B. Operations Section Chief C. HR Manager D. None of the above

B. Operations Section Chief

The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. True False

False

Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________. A. are mandated in state and county emergency management budgets. B. are limited to the exchange of resources between neighboring states. C. base their assistance on the equivalent monetary value of shared resources .D. assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.

.D. assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate

An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______. A. Delegation of Authority B. IMT Position Description C. Incident Action Plan D. Outgoing Incident Commander

A. Delegation of Authority

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? A. Field-level briefing B. Operational Period Briefing C. Section-level briefing D. Staff-level briefing

A. Field-level briefing

Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources? A. Incident Commander B. Liaison Officer C. Public Information Officer D. Safety Officer

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. Incident Facilities and Locations D. Management by Objectives

A. Information and Intelligence Management

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

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. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration 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. 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.

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

The Incident Command System (ICS) is: A. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days. B. A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations. C. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources. D. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey disaster operations.

B. A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations.

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

B. Accountability

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

B. Briefing

Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (a): A. Logistical Analysis B. Complexity Analysis C. Pre-incident Operations Plan D. Incident Action Planning

B. Complexity Analysis

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

B. Comprehensive Resource Management

Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? A. Community and responder safety B. Cost considerations of responding agencies C. Potential hazardous materials D. Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations

B. Cost considerations of responding agencies

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

B. Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority

The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government. A. TRUE B. FALSE

B. FALSE

An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan A. TrueB. False

B. False

Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? A. Planning B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/Administration

B. Operations

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

B. Public Information Officer

Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level? A. Officer B. Supervisor C. Leader D. Chief

B. Supervisor

Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written incident Action Plan, Involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources? A. TYPE 2 B. TYPE 4 C. TYPE 5 D. TYPE 6

B. TYPE 4

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

B. Technical Specifications

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

C. 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

C. Incident Commander

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

C. Logistics

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

C. Public Information Officer

Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? A. Measurable and attainable B. Includes a standard and time frame C. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility D. In accordance with the Incident Commander's authorities

C. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to Six personnel? A. TYPE 2 B. TYPE 3 C. TYPE 5 D. TYPE 6

C. TYPE 5

When the command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told: A. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander B. The Incident Commander's cell phone number C. The effective time and date of the transfer D. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority

C. The effective time and date of the transfer

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 Staff

C. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident

Which of the following are typical incident facilities? A. Point-of-distribution sites B. Camps C. Incident Command Post D. All of the Above

D. All of the above

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

D. Command Staff

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

D. Finance/Administration

Which ICS functional area monitors cost related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? A. Command B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/Administration

D. 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

D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

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

D. Integrated Communications

"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

D. Is the point of contact for other response organizations

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Manageable Span of Control D. Management by Objectives

D. Management by Objectives

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

D. Operations Division Director

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.

D. The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident.

Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?A. Type 1 B. Type 5 C. Type 4 D. Type 2

D. 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? A. Type 2 B. Type 5 C. Type 4 D. Type 3

D. Type 3

The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events. True False

True

To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy). True False

True