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What does ICS stand for? |
Incident command system |
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A basic ICS principle is that the first Incident Commander is responsible until the: 1. Five management functions are activated 2. Next operational period Has begun 3. Event or incident has demobilized 4. Authority is delegated to another person |
4. Authority is delegated to another person |
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Expansion of incidents may require the delegation of Authority for the performance of operations, planning, Logistics, and finance/Administration functions. The people who perform these four management functions are designated as the: A. Deputy staff B. Director staff C. Command Staff D. General staff |
D. General staff |
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At which incident facility are primary Logistics and administrative functions coordinated and administered? A. Base B. Camp C. Incident Command Post D. Staging area |
A. Base |
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Which position is the only one that is always staffed in ICS applications? A. Operations section chief B. Incident commander C. Public information officer D. Safety officer |
B. Incident commander |
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ICS has been used to manage incidents such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and acts of terrorism. Which of the following situations represent another viable application for the use of ICS? A. The planning and operation of the Central City annual Labor Day celebration, including a parade and fair. B. The oversight of safety issues associated with mrs. Butler 10th grade chemistry class throughout the school year. C. The management of nursing staff at the city General Hospital during weekend shifts. D. The oversight of the annual fiscal budget for the Brownsville Library, including the procurement of new books. |
A. The planning and operation of the Central City annual Labor Day celebration, including a parade and fair. |
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Depending upon the size and type of incident or event, it may be necessary for The Incident Commander to designate personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services for the entire organization. In ICS, these Personnel make up the: A. Deputy staff B. Director staff C. Command staff D. General staff |
C. Command staff |
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Every incident must have a verbal or written incident Action Plan. The purpose of this plan is to provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for: A. Taking actions based on the objectives identified in the plan during the operational period. B. Maintaining documentation and tracking resources assigned to the incident. C. Monitoring the number of resources that report to anyone supervisor. D. Obtaining and maintaining essential Personnel, equipment, and supplies. |
A. Taking actions based on the objectives identified in the plan during the operational period. |
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The ability to communicate with ICS is absolutely critical. To ensure efficient, clear communication, ICS requires the use of: A. Agency specific codes B. Common terminology C. Radio codes D. Technical language |
B. Common terminology |
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There is no correlation between the ICS organization and the administrative structure of any single agency or jurisdiction. This is deliberate because: A. Every incident or event requires that different management functions be performed. B. On small incidents and events, one person, The Incident Commander, May accomplish all five management functions. C. In ICS, the person at the top of the organization can act with less political pressure. D. Confusion over different position titles and organizational structures has been a significant stumbling block to effective Incident Management in the past. |
D. Confusion over different position titles and organizational structures has been a significant stumbling block to effective Incident Management in the past. |
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Which general staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the Tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources? A. Finance/Administration section chief B. Logistics section chief C. Operations section chief D. Planning section chief |
C. Operations section chief |
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Which Command Staff position serves as the conduit between internal and external stakeholders, including the media, or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event? A. Public information officer B. Liaison officer C. Resource officer D. Safety officer |
A. Public information officer |
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At each level of the ICS organization, individuals in positions of primary responsibility have distinct titles. Using specific ICS position titles serves three important purposes: • The use of distinct titles allows for filling ICS positions with the most qualified individuals rather than by rank. • Standard position titles are useful when requesting qualified personnel. • _________________________________. A. Titles provide a common standard for all users. B. Distinct titles help clarify the activities undertaken by specific personnel. C. Position titles help to maintain the normal lines of authority within agencies. D. Prestige associated with certain titles helps to motivate responders. |
A. Titles provide a common standard for all users. |
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Which general staff position prepares and documents the incident Action Plan, collects and evaluates information, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for incident records? A. Finance/Administration section chief B. Logistics section chief C. Operations section chief D. Planning section chief |
D. Planning section chief |
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One ICS principle relates to the supervisory structure of the organization and pertains to the number of individuals or resources one incident supervisor can manage effectively. This operating guideline is referred to as: A. Delegation of authority B. Span of control C. Form follows function D. Unity of command |
B. Span of control |
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Which general staff position is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident Personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objectives? A. Finance/ Administration section chief B. Logistics section chief C. Operations section chief D. Planning section chief |
B. Logistics section chief |
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Which Command Staff position monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel? A. Public information officer B. Liaison officer C. Resource officer D. Safety officer |
D. Safety officer |
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Which of the following would you expect to see in an incident Action Plan? A. Detailed cost estimates for implementing the proposed activities. B. Listing of all staff members currently deployed to the incident. C. Measurable strategic operations to be achieved within the specific period. D. A schematic showing all communication equipment in use at the incident. |
C. Measurable strategic operations to be achieved within the specific period. |
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Which incident facility is the location where personnel and Equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments? A. Base B. Camp C. Incident command post D. Staging area |
D. Staging area |
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Which general staff position manages costs related to the incident, and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? A. Finance/Administration section chief B. Logistics section chief C. Operations section chief D. Planning section chief |
A. Finance/Administration section chief |
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Which incident facility is positioned outside of the present and potential Hazard area, but close enough to the incident to maintain command? A. Base B. Camp C. Incident command post D. Staging area |
C. Incident command post. It is the location from which The Incident Commander oversees all incident operations. Every incident must have some form of an incident command post. |
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Check-in officially logs you in at the incident. The check-in process and information help to: • Ensure Personnel accountability • track resources • prepare Personnel for assignments and reassignments • organize the demobilization process • _____________________________. A. Determine procedures for reimbursing your headquarters. B. Identify purchasing Authority and procedures. C. Determine how food and lodging will be provided. D. Locate Personnel in case of an emergency. |
D. Locate Personnel in case of an emergency. |
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Which Command Staff position serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assigned to an incident? A. Public information officer B. Liaison officer C. Resource officer D. Safety officer |
B. Liaison officer |
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After check-in, you should: A. Locate your incident supervisor and obtain your initial briefing. B. Determine your return mode of transportation. C. Arrange personal items needed for your estimated length of stay. D. Report to the command post. |
A. Locate your incident supervisor and obtain your initial briefing. |
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Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must: • meet the needs of incidents of any kind of size. • provide logistical and administrative support to ensure that operational staff can meet tactical objectives. • be cost-effective by avoiding duplication of efforts. • _____________________________. A. Require that a minimum number of personnel be deployed to perform administrative and Logistics functions. B. Use certified emergency responders to serve as incident commanders and section Chiefs. C. Allow Personnel from a priority of agencies to meld rapidly into a common management structure. D. Compensate for incident response failures likely to result from a lack of resources. |
C. Allow Personnel from a variety of agencies to meld rapidly into a common management structure. |
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At which incident facility are resources kept to support incident operations if a base is not accessible to all resources? A. Incident Command Post B. Camp C. Helibase D. Staging area |
B. Camp. Camps are equipped and staffed to provide food, water, sleeping areas, and sanitary services. |
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When ICS is used to manage an incident, an __________ __________ is assigned. He/she will have the authority to establish objectives, make assignments, and Order resources. |
Incident commander |
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T/F An incident commanders qualifications should be based on rank, grade, or technical expertise. |
False The Incident Commander should have the level of training, experience, and expertise to serve in this capacity. |
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Incident objectives are established based on the following priorities: (which order) • Property preservation • Incident stabilization • Life Safety |
1. Life Safety 2. Incident stabilization 3. Property preservation |
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T/F All Incident action plans (IAP) may be oral or written? |
False Hazardous material incidents must be written. |
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____ __ _______ pertains to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident. |
Span of control |
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The span of control ratio recommended for one supervisor is ____ subordinates. |
3 to 7 with 5 being optimal |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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T/F? The incident command system ICS is only applicable to large, complex incidents. |
False |
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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 chief |
B. Operations section chief |
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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 |
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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 |
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The liaison officer: A. 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. |
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Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of: A. Operations section B. Local authorities C. Incident commander D. Logistics section |
C. Incident commander |
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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 |
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T/F? The whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government. |
False |
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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 |
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Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for Mutual Aid agreements? A. Planning B. Incident command C. Operations D. Finance/administration |
D. Finance/administration |
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T/F? The incident command system ICS can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events. |
True |
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T/F? To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy). |
True |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? A. Planning B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/administration |
A. Planning |
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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 |
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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 |
B. Incident objectives |
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At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? A. Media relations specialist B. Public information officer C. Liaison officer D. Communication officer |
B. Public information officer |
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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 |
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Which section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? A. Planning B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/administration |
B. Operations |
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Which ICS functional area monitors costs 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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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T/F? An incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident. |
True |
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Selection of incident commanders is done by the: A. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident B. Emergency operations manager C. Public information officer D. Planning officer |
A. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident |
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Which NIMS management characteristic refers to Personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established Resource Management Systems? A. Dispatch/Deployment B. Incident facilities and locations C. Management by objectives D. Manageable span of control |
A. Dispatch/Deployment |
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One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ________ process. A. Deployment B. Safety C. Recovery D. Planning |
D. Planning |
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Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources are part of which NIMS management characteristic? A. Accountability B. Incident facilities and locations C. Comprehensive resource management D. Unified command |
C. Comprehensive resource management |
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When Partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of command is being used? A. Mutual command B. Area command C. Unified command D. Multiple command |
C. Unified command |
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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. |
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Which general staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident Personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational of objective? A. Logistics section chief B. Safety officer C. Public information officer D. Planning section chief |
A. Logistics section chief |
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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 |
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Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives? A. Planning B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/administration |
B. Operations |
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The Incident Commander or unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include: A. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. B. Selecting Personnel to serve on the incident management team. C. Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. D. Establishing a manageable span of control. |
A. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. |
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Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident? A. Finance/administration B. Logistics C. Operations D. Command |
D. Command |
