A. It allows a Single Resource Unit Leader to track major activities during each operational period.
B. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
C. It is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures.
D. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period
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It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response answers
IS 200c Which of the following best describes the operational period briefing
A: Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
B: Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments
C: Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff
D: Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments
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The Operational Period Briefing: Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool.
An emergency operations plan from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS tool
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ 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
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Transfer of Command Briefing
which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that the incident decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions?
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?
A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
C. Communications and Information Management
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C. Communications and Information Management
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?
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional teams, divisions, groups, branches, or sections can be established. Which NIMS characteristic dose this describe?
A. Management by Objectives
B. Comprehensive Resource Management
C. Formal Communication
D. Modular Organization
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Modular Organization
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Modular Organization
B. Management by Objectives
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Manageable Span of Control
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Management by Objectives
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan.
A: TRUE
B: False
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False
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed? FEMA, ICS, NIMS
A: To relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident
B: When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
C: If the Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities
D: To specify the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander
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When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
15. which of the following would not typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
A: Situation Status
B: Current organization
C: Resources ordered and end route
D: Special requests from agency representatives
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Special requests from agency representatives
FEMA An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ________________________________.
A: are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident.
B: provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.
C: are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans.
D: may be used in place of the National Incident Management System.
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provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?
A. Allows the Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision.
B. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
C. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.
D. Details how authority flows through the incident management organization.
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Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
True or false The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE.
ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP)
A: TRUE
B: False
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False
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
A. Modular Organization
B. Management by Objectives
C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
D. Manageable Span of Control
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D. Manageable Span of Control
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?
A: It allows a Single Resource Unit Leader to track major activities during each operational period.
B: It is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures.
C: It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
D: Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period
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It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
A. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
B. Agency Procedures Manual
C. Exercise Plan
D. Maps of the affected area
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Exercise Plan
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 3
C. Type 5
D. Type 4
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D. Type 4
Incident Type 4 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.
Incident Type 4 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.
Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by the:
A. Agency Administrator
B. Planning Section Chief
C. Operations Section Chief
D. Incident Commander or Unified Command
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D. Incident Commander or Unified Command
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
A. Operations Section Chief
B. Planning Section Chief
C. Planning Division Director
D. Tactics Section Chief
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Operations Section Chief
What is defined as enabling the continuous operation of critical government and business functions?
A. nongovernmental organizations
B. the National Response Framework
C. a community lifeline
D. the private sector
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a community lifeline
An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______.
A. Delegation of Authority
B. Outgoing Incident Commander
C. IMT Position Description
D. Incident Action Plan
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Delegation of Authority
TRUE/FALSE: An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan.
An incident commanders scope of authority comes from incident action plan.
A: TRUE
B: False
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FALSE
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
A. Public Information Officer
B. Incident Commander
C. Operations Section Chief
D. Safety Officer
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Incident Commander
Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?
A. Developing subordinates for the future.
B. Ensuring tasks are understood.
C. Stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed.
D. All of the above.
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D. All of the above.
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
A. The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command.
B. The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational period.
C. The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident Commander and assumes command. The outgoing Incident Commander demobilizes to avoid confusion.
D. 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.
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C. 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 ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to achieve the incident objectives?
A. Planning
B. Operations
C. Logistics
D. Finance/Administration
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B. Operations
EXPLANATION: Operations: Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources. Planning: Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. Logistics: Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives (resources can include personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities). Finance/Administration: Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.
EXPLANATION: Operations: Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources. Planning: Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. Logistics: Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives (resources can include personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities). Finance/Administration: Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.
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.
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE.
True or false. The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incident
The Incident Command System is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
A: TRUE
B: False
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FALSE
True or false. To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe.
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE.
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident.
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE.
Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept?
A. Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period
B. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
C. Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on complex, large incidents
D. Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors
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B. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing?
A. Logistics Section Chief
B. Operations Section Chief
C. Planning Section Chief
D. Public Information Officer
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Planning Section Chief
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
A: Maintain an accurate inventory of resources
B: Conduct briefings as part of transfer of command
C: Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel
D: Establish specific, measurable objectives
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Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel
Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
A. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
B. Exercise Plan
C. Maps of the affected area
D. Agency Procedures Manual
Show or Reveal the Answer
Exercise Plan
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? FEMA
A: Includes a standard and timeframe
B: Measurable and attainable
C: Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
D: In accordance with the Incident Commander's authorities
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Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
A. Situation Status
B. Current organization
C. Resources ordered and end route
D. Special requests from agency representatives
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D. Special requests from agency representatives
An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or:
A. IMT Position Description
B. Delegation of Authority
C. Incident Action Plan
D. Outgoing Incident Commander
Show or Reveal the Answer
B. Delegation of Authority
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?
A. Community and responder safety
B. Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations
C. Cost considerations of responding agencies
D. Potential hazardous materials
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Cost considerations of responding agencies
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?
Which major nims component describes and methods that help to ensure the incident personnel and other decision maker have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions?
A: Command and Coordination
B: Communications and Information Management
C: Resource Management
Show or Reveal the Answer
Communications and Information Management
Communications and Information Management 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 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.
TRUE/FALSE: The first duty of ICS leadership is the safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event.
The first duty of ICS leader ship is the safety of all personnel in an incident or planned event.
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE.
Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position.
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE.
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE.
Communities apply NIMS principles to integrate response plans and resources across jurisdictions and departments, as well as with the private sector and NGOs.
A: TRUE
B: False
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TRUE
When an incident expands ________________________________.
A. all functions of the Command and General Staff must be filled.
B. only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
C. functions and positions remain the same throughout the incident regardless of expansion.
D. all functions of the Command and General Staff are filled and the entire list of elements within each Section.
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A. all functions of the Command and General Staff must be filled.
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?
ANS: Type 3 - Incident Type
Which incident type is limited to one operational. Does not require a written incident action plan involves command and general staff only if needed and requires several single resources?
ANS: Type 4
All agencies with jurisdictional authority and/or functional responsibility for the incident provide joint support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies. This is an example of:
ANS: Unified Command
Which Response core capability includes conducting appropriate measures to ensure the protection of the health and safety of the public and workers, as well as the environment, from all hazards in support of the responder operations and the affected community?
ANS: Environmental Response/Health and Safety
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
A: Situational Awareness
B: Incident Objectives
C: Resource Allocations
D: Shared Agency Authority
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Incident Objectives
ics form 201 is completed by the safety officer
ics form 201 weegy
when a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
when command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told:
which incident type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
which of the following is not part of the nims management characteristic of chain of command
which nims component includes the incident command system (ics)?
which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?
integrated communications includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.
which item is included in the nims management characteristic of accountability?
the nims management characteristic of chain of command and unity of command means that each person:
incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by the
which statement best describes ics form 201
expansion of the ics modular organization is the responsibility of the
what is not included in transfer of command briefing
which of the following would not typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
using specific position titles in ics helps to describe the responsibilities of the position.
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?
the incident command system (ics) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
who generally facilitates the operational period brief?
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