Questions and Answers
Which incident type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
Type 5
Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
Supervisor
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?
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Which of the following is not part of the NIMS management characteristic of chain of command?
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When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
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An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool.
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?
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An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan.
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Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?
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When an incident expands ________________________________.
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Mutual aid agreements ________________________________.
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An important feature of emergency operation plans is that they ________________________.
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
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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?
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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?
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To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
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NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident.
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An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ____.
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
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When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told
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Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources?
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Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?
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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?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is
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Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?
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Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?
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Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?
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Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
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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?
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Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
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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?
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Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives?
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Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
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Study Notes
Incident Command System (ICS) Overview
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Incident Types differentiate by complexity and resource needs:
- Type 1: Regional/national resources, >500 personnel, requires disaster declaration.
- Type 2: Regional/national resources, up to 200 personnel per operational period.
- Type 3: Command and General Staff activated, spans multiple operational periods, written IAP required.
- Type 4: Single operational period, minimal structure, Command and General Staff only if needed.
- Type 5: One or two resources with up to six personnel.
Command Structure
- Supervisory Title at Division/Group level is Supervisor.
- Incident Commander's authority comes from the Incident Action Plan and existing laws, agency policies, or Delegation of Authority.
- Transfer of Command requires a briefing to ensure a smooth transition.
Incident Management Objectives
- Effective incident objectives must not be stated broadly; they should be specific for clarity.
- Management by Objectives involves creating tasks and protocols to achieve incident goals.
- Operational Period Briefing presents the IAP for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel, generally facilitated by the Planning Section Chief.
NIMS Management Characteristics
- Chain of Command and Unity of Command maintain order and eliminate confusion from conflicting directives.
- Manageable Span of Control refers to the number of subordinates reporting directly to a supervisor; exceeding this ratio prompts structure expansion through Teams or Branches.
- Modular Organization allows for adaptable response structures based on incident needs.
Resources and Operations
- Mutual Aid Agreements support responding agencies when local resources are insufficient.
- Field-level briefings are delivered to crews assigned to operational tasks on-site.
- Complexity Analysis assesses an incident's resource needs to determine appropriate management structures.
Important Tools and Plans
- An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) provides a uniform response framework for various hazards.
- ICS Forms, such as Form 201, provide crucial status information for incoming resources.
Leadership and Commitment
- Demonstrated commitment to duty includes stepping out of tactical roles to assume leadership as necessary.
- Every personnel involved in a command transfer must be informed of the effective time and date of the transfer to maintain clarity.
Additional Key Points
- The ICS is applicable to both large and small incidents, debunking the myth that it is suitable only for complex scenarios.
- Incident objectives and action plans must be detailed and coordinated to ensure effective incident management.
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