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The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
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Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
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Major activities of the Logistics Section include:
Major activities of the Logistics Section include:
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Major activities of the Planning Section include:
Major activities of the Planning Section include:
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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 objective?
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 objective?
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Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
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Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
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Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
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Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
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Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:
Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:
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When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
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Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
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Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT
Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT
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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:
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:
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Which one of the following activities is an example of incident coordination?
Which one of the following activities is an example of incident coordination?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
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The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
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To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe.
To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe.
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The Liaison Officer:
The Liaison Officer:
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To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:
To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:
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At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
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To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) __________ to the new Incident Commander.
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) __________ to the new Incident Commander.
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Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?
Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?
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The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person:
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person:
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Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by:
Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by:
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Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
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Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
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Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:
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An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
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The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include:
The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include:
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The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as
The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as
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Manageable Span of Control refers to:
Manageable Span of Control refers to:
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In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
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Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?
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Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
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Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:
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Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
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Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?
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Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
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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?
When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used?
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To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).
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One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process.
One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process.
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Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
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Command is:
Command is:
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The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.
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Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
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Study Notes
NIMS Overview
- The Whole Community approach utilizes various federal organizations to address incidents.
- The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized method for managing incidents across various types and scopes.
NIMS Management Characteristics
- Integrated Communications is vital for situational awareness and information sharing.
- Dispatch/Deployment refers to personnel requested through proper authorities and resource management systems.
- Comprehensive Resource Management includes Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing of personnel.
- Information and Intelligence Management may involve data collection on weather and disease outbreaks.
Accountability and Coordination
- Accountability in incident management includes mechanisms such as Check-In/Check-Out of personnel.
- The Public Information Officer handles media inquiries at incident scenes.
- Incident coordination involves resolving critical resource issues during operations.
General Staff Responsibilities
- Logistics Section Chief ensures personnel have necessary support (food, medical, communication).
- Finance/Administration Section Chief is responsible for contract monitoring and timekeeping.
- Planning Section Chief prepares Incident Action Plans and maintains situational awareness.
- Operations Section Chief directs operational resources to achieve incident objectives.
- Incident Commander holds overall responsibility for on-scene incident management.
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
- The IAP captures and communicates operational and support activities and must address a specified timeframe.
- Incident objectives are outlined by the Incident Commander or Unified Commander.
Command Structure
- Unified Command involves multiple jurisdictions working together to establish incident objectives.
- Chain of Command ensures that each personnel reports to a single ICS supervisor to maintain order.
- Manageable Span of Control refers to the optimal number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively oversee.
Communication and Documentation
- Common terminology is recommended for clear and efficient communication during incidents.
- Documentation of mutual aid agreements is handled by the Finance/Administration functional area.
- The outgoing Incident Commander must conduct a thorough briefing for the incoming Commander for effective transition.
Resource Management
- Resources should not self-dispatch to prevent overwhelming the command structure.
- Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources fall under Comprehensive Resource Management.
ICS Applications
- ICS is applicable to incidents of all types, including planned events, and is not limited to large-scale or complex scenarios.
- Effective incident management requires an orderly, systematic planning process.
True/False Highlights
- The Whole Community approach aims to serve the affected community and leverage a variety of resources.
- Each person involved in ICS has only one direct report to streamline communication and command structure.
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Description
This quiz covers the National Incident Management System (NIMS), focusing on the Whole Community approach and the Incident Command System (ICS). It includes key management characteristics such as Integrated Communications, Resource Management, and Accountability in incident situations. Test your knowledge on essential concepts and practices related to incident management.
