NIMS-IS 200.c Final Exam

The Incident Command System (ICS) is:

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

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

ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP)

FALSE

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

FALSE

An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan

False

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

False

ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP).

False

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 statement best describes ICS FORM 201?

It contains status information for briefing the incoming incident Commander or other incoming resources

Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?

Operations Section Chief

Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objects?

Operations Section Chief

Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?

Planning Section Chief

Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?

Planning Sectional Chief

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 statement blew 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 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

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 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 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

Mutual Aid Agreements

Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.

Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives?

Chain of Command and Unity of Command

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

The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called

Delegation of Authority

The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called _____________________.

Delegation of Authority

Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?

Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.

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

When an incident expands

Only the functions and positions necessary are filled.

Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?

Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations

Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?

Presents the Incident Action Pan (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 ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?

Supervisor

An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS tool.

TRUE

The first duty of ICS leadership is the safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event.

TRUE

Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position.

TRUE

When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?

The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command

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

Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers, clarify tasks, define the scope of work, describe sources of work supplies, and present the work schedule.

True

Which Incident Type requires or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?

Type 2

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 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

Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?

Type 5

Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?

When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities.

Mutual Aide Agreements ________________________________________?

assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate

An Important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ___________________?

provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face