Questions and Answers
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?
It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Command or other incoming resources.
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?
Communication and Information Management
An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or?
Delegation of Authority
When 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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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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When an incident expands, _____?
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Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
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When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
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An important feature of Emergency Operations Plan is that they ____?
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Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
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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 sites?
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Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?
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Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?
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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 demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?
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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 General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
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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 to multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required?
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Mutual Aid Agreements?
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Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
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Which incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
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Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
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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, 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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Study Notes
ICS Form 201
- Contains status information for briefing incoming Incident Command or other resources.
NIMS Component
- Communication and Information Management ensures personnel have the necessary means and information for decision-making.
Incident Commander's Authority
- Derived from existing laws, agency policies, and delegation of authority.
Modular Organization
- Established when the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, allowing for further organization into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections.
Incident Type 4
- Limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and utilizes several single resources.
Incident Expansion
- Only necessary functions and positions are filled as an incident expands.
Incident Tools
- Exercise Plan is NOT a required tool at the incident.
Qualified Personnel
- More qualified personnel arriving on scene have options per agency guidelines, including assuming command or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander.
Emergency Operations Plan
- Provides a uniform response to all hazards a community might face.
Operational Period Briefing
- Communicates specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff.
Field Level Briefing
- Delivered to individual resources or crews assigned to operational tasks close to the incident sites.
Incident Complexity Factors
- Cost considerations of responding agencies do NOT impact the complexity of an incident.
Managing Span of Control
- Accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections.
Chain of Command
- Does NOT restrict personnel from sharing information with one another.
Incident Command System (ICS)
- A standardized management tool for small or large emergencies, or non-emergency situations.
Incident Objectives
- Should NOT be stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility; clarity and specificity are recommended.
Delegation of Authority
- Necessary when incident scope is complex or exceeds existing authorities.
Leader's Commitment to Duty
- Demonstrated by stepping into leadership roles when needed, developing subordinates, and ensuring understanding of tasks.
Incident Type 2
- Requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period.
Operations Section Chief
- Directs management of all incident-related operational activities to meet incident objectives.
Incident Type 5
- Involves activation of some or all Command and General Staff, Division or Group Supervisors, extends across multiple operational periods, and requires a written IAP.
Mutual Aid Agreements
- Help agencies and jurisdictions when current resources are insufficient.
Division/Group Supervisory Position
- Title used at the Division/Group organizational level is "Supervisor."
Incident Type with Limited Resources
- Requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel.
Transfer of Command Briefing
- Special requests from agency representatives are typically NOT included in this briefing.
Incident Commander
- Approves the incident Action Plan and all resource ordering or releasing requests.
Incident Type 1
- Requires regional or national resources, full activation of Command and General Staff, potential for over 500 personnel per operational period, and may include disaster declarations.
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This quiz covers essential topics related to the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Learn about the roles, authority, and structure within the ICS framework, as well as the tools and personnel involved in effective incident management. Test your knowledge on incident types and organizational strategies.
