Emergency Management Terminology Quiz

Questions and Answers

Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by?

Local Authorities

The Logistics Section

The Planning Section

Incident Command (correct)

The Whole Community ensures solutions that serve the entire community are implemented, while ensuring resources are used efficiently. What does this mean?

It means that the solutions are inclusive and utilize the diverse resources available within the community.

What is Incident Command System?

It is a standardized approach to incident management.

What is Incident Command System used for?

All kinds of incidents by all types of organizations and at all levels of government. Signup and view all the answers

What are other ways Incident Command System is explained?

Enables a coordinated response Signup and view all the answers

What does NIMS stand for?

National Incident Management System Signup and view all the answers

What is NIMS?

It is a systematic, proactive approach to guide all levels of government, NGOs, and the private sector to work together. Signup and view all the answers

NIMS provides a consistent foundation for what?

All incidents, ranging from daily occurrences to those requiring a coordinated federal response. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major components of NIMS?

Resource management, command and coordination, communications and information management Signup and view all the answers

What does ICS stand for?

Incident Command System Signup and view all the answers

How has ICS impacted incident management efforts?

By clarifying chain of command and supervision responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

ICS helps to ensure?

The efficient use of resources, the safety of responders, and the achievement of incident objectives. Signup and view all the answers

Is NIMS the same as ICS?

False Signup and view all the answers

The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

The incident command system can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System?

Command and Coordination Signup and view all the answers

The NIMS management characteristic of information and intelligence management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.

True Signup and view all the answers

Within the National Incident Management System characteristics, the concept of common terminology includes all of the following EXCEPT?

Technical Specifications Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS management characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities who establish resource management systems?

Dispatch/Deployment Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS management characteristic may include gathering and analyzing weather information?

Information and Intelligence Management Signup and view all the answers

To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System characteristics include the use of?

Common Terminology Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of solutions are used as needed.

False Signup and view all the answers

To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch.

False Signup and view all the answers

Integrated communication includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS management characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitates information sharing?

Integrated Communications Signup and view all the answers

An incident action plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities.

True Signup and view all the answers

Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.

False Signup and view all the answers

To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?

Directing, Ordering, or Controlling Signup and view all the answers

Major activities of the planning section include?

Preparing and Documenting Incident Action Plans Signup and view all the answers

When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together, what type of command is being used?

Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

The liaison officer?

Is the Point of Contact for Other Response Organizations Signup and view all the answers

The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.

False Signup and view all the answers

Major activities of the logistics section include?

Ordering, Obtaining, Maintaining and Accounting for Essential Personnel, Equipment, and Supplies Signup and view all the answers

Which general staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have support?

Logistics Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which general staff member negotiates contracts and maintains documentation for reimbursement?

Finance/Administration Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which general staff member prepares incident action plans and maintains situational awareness?

Planning Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which general staff member directs all responses and tactical actions?

Operations Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Check-in, incident action planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking are all components of:

Accountability Signup and view all the answers

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

Briefing Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area tracks, collects, and analyzes information?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?

Resolving Critical Resource Issues Signup and view all the answers

To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.

True Signup and view all the answers

Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by?

Incident Commander or Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

Selection of incident commanders is done by the?

Jurisdiction or Organization with Primary Responsibility Signup and view all the answers

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as?

Manageable Span of Control Signup and view all the answers

Manageable span of control refers to:

The Number of Individuals or Resources One Supervisor Can Manage Signup and view all the answers

Command is:

Directing, Ordering, or Controlling by Authority Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Command System (ICS) Overview

ICS is a standardized approach to incident management applicable to all types of incidents across various organizations and government levels.
Utilizes a modular organization permitting adaptability in response to incidents of differing complexity.
Is suitable for both emergencies and planned events, facilitating coordinated responses among jurisdictions and agencies.

Components of ICS

Incident Command: Responsible for establishing command, managing on-scene activities, and ensuring operational objectives are met.
Operations Section: Directs all incident tactical operations to achieve objectives and deploys resources effectively.
Planning Section: Develops and documents the Incident Action Plan, tracks resources, and evaluates incident progress.
Logistics Section: Provides essential personnel, equipment, and supplies while maintaining facilities for response efforts.
Finance/Administration Section: Monitors costs, manages contracts, and conducts financial analysis related to the incident.

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

NIMS is a comprehensive framework for guiding all stakeholders to work collaboratively during incidents.
It includes key components: resource management, command and coordination (ICS), and communications/information management.
NIMS utilizes common terminology for clear communication and establishes systems for personnel requests and resource management.

Whole Community Approach

Ensures that solutions implemented serve the entire community and effectively use resources provided by various community members.
Engages both governmental and non-governmental organizations for comprehensive incident management.

Key Definitions

Chain of Command: Establishes clear leadership and supervision structures to enhance accountability.
Command: Authority directing incident management, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.
Unified Command: Allows coordination among multiple agencies or jurisdictions to achieve common incident objectives.

Management Characteristics

Accountability: Essential for effective incident response, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear, complete, and tracked.
Integrated Communications: Includes interoperable communication systems for sharing voice and data amongst agencies to improve situational awareness.
Information and Intelligence Management: Involves collecting, analyzing, and sharing critical information during incidents.

Success Factors

Incident Action Plans should specify time frames and encompass overall operational and support activities.
Leadership roles, such as Public Information Officers and Incident Commanders, are crucial for media relations and overall incident management.

Functional Areas and Responsibilities

Planning: Prepares Incident Action Plans and manages situational awareness.
Logistics: Orders, maintains, and tracks resources necessary for incident responses.
Finance/Administration: Negotiates contracts, oversees timekeeping, and handles reimbursement processes.

Additional Important Points

Use of common terminology enhances communication clarity; technical specifications outside of common language may hinder understanding.
Command transfer during incidents requires effective briefings to maintain situational awareness.
Incident coordination involves various activities but does not include directing or controlling resources, which falls under operations.

True/False Statements

The whole community approach refers to federal organizations only: FALSE.
ICS is only for large incidents: FALSE.
Integrated communications includes interoperable systems for effective information sharing: TRUE.
Incident Action Plans should cover specified time frames: TRUE.

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Emergency Management Terminology Quiz

Questions and Answers

Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by?

The Whole Community ensures solutions that serve the entire community are implemented, while ensuring resources are used efficiently. What does this mean?

What is Incident Command System?

What is Incident Command System used for?

What are other ways Incident Command System is explained?

What does NIMS stand for?

What is NIMS?

NIMS provides a consistent foundation for what?

What are the three major components of NIMS?

What does ICS stand for?

How has ICS impacted incident management efforts?

ICS helps to ensure?

Is NIMS the same as ICS?

The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?

The incident command system can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.

Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources?

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the?

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System?

The NIMS management characteristic of information and intelligence management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.

Within the National Incident Management System characteristics, the concept of common terminology includes all of the following EXCEPT?

Which NIMS management characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities who establish resource management systems?

Which NIMS management characteristic may include gathering and analyzing weather information?

To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System characteristics include the use of?

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

The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of solutions are used as needed.

To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch.

Integrated communication includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.

Which NIMS management characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitates information sharing?

An incident action plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities.

Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.

To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?

Major activities of the planning section include?

When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together, what type of command is being used?

The liaison officer?

The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.

Major activities of the logistics section include?

Which general staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have support?

Which general staff member negotiates contracts and maintains documentation for reimbursement?

Which general staff member prepares incident action plans and maintains situational awareness?

Which general staff member directs all responses and tactical actions?

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Check-in, incident action planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking are all components of:

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

Which ICS functional area tracks, collects, and analyzes information?

Which of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?

To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.

Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by?

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?

Selection of incident commanders is done by the?

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as?

Manageable span of control refers to:

Command is:

Study Notes

Incident Command System (ICS) Overview

Components of ICS

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Whole Community Approach

Key Definitions

Management Characteristics

Success Factors

Functional Areas and Responsibilities

Additional Important Points

True/False Statements

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