Ics-200B

Front 1

These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: Branch Incident Commander___________

Back 1

Section

Front 2

Resources within the Staging Areas:

Back 2

Are awaiting operational assignment

Front 3

_________________ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.

Back 3

Unity of Command

Front 4

Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident?

Back 4

Finance/Administration Section

Front 5

Select the TRUE statement:

(a) When a new Incident Commander assumes command, the outgoing Incident Commander should be demobilized to avoid confusion

(b) Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party

(c) A lower ranking but more qualified person may not be designated as the Incident Commander

(d) Transfer of command procedures are implemented at the Emergency Operations Center before the Incident Commander arrives at the scene

Back 5

Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party

Front 6

Branches within the ICS organization can be established:

Back 6

Geographically or functionally

Front 7

ICS Form 201:

Back 7

Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources

Front 8

Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources?

Back 8

Operations Section Chief

Front 9

Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing?

Back 9

Planning Section Chief

Front 10

Select the TRUE statement:

(a) ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives

(b) ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency

(c) ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific incident needs

(d) ICS recognizes that an Incident Commander may not be necessary if an Operations Section Chief is assigned

Back 10

ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives

Front 11

When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told:

Back 11

The effective time and date of the transfer

Front 12

Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Chris Smith report to?

Back 12

Incident Commander

Front 13

An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must:

Back 13

Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role

Front 14

Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident?

Back 14

The Operations Section

Front 15

Select the TRUE statement:

(a) Informal communication is prohibited within the Incident Command System

(b) Formal communication requires the use of written reports to document all interactions

(c) Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks

(d) Informal communication is the preferred method for communicating resource needs

Back 15

Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks

Front 16

The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical aid, and:

Back 16

Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel

Front 17

Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate through:

Back 17

Liaison Officer

Front 18

Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by:

Back 18

Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific resource

Front 19

A delegation of authority:

Back 19

May be needed when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities

Front 20

The Operational Period Briefing:

Back 20

Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel

Front 21

Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities?

Back 21

Ensuring safe work practices

Front 22

The information and intelligence function may be organized in one of the following ways: Within the Command Staff As a Unit Within the Planning Section As a Branch Within the Operations Section____________________________________

Back 22

As a separate General Staff Section

Front 23

Select the TRUE statement:

(a) Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on complex, large incidents

(b) Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections

(c) Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors

(d) Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period

Back 23

Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections