ICS 200
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
Transfer of Command Briefing
An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ________________________________.
provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.
Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions?
Communications and Information Management
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (a):
Complexity Analysis
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?
Cost considerations of responding agencies
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?
Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?
Stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed. Developing subordinates for the future. Ensuring tasks are understood.
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
Supervisor
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.
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?
Type 5
When an incident expands ________________________________.
only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
Operations Section Chief
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 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?
Type 4
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
Type 5
24. Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________.
assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?
. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined as?
Authority
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives?
Information and Intelligence Management
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?
Planning Section Chief
The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?
A. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives?
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______.
Delegation of Authority
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 NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
Management by Objectives
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe?
Modular Organization
Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept?
Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
Special requests from agency representatives
When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told:
The effective time and date of the transfer
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 Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources?
Incident Commander
Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?
Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?
Type 2
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?
When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________.
assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
