NIMS FEMA Flashcards
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That section of the general staff responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident and the status of resources.
A. Logistics section.
B. Operations section.
C. Plans section.
D. Support section.
A
C. Plans section.
1
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The following functions report directly to the incident commander… the exception is:
A. Safety.
B. Liaison.
C. Planning.
D. Public information officer.
A
C. Planning.
2
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There are a number of units which operate within the incident command system. A functional unit within the _____ section is responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to an incident.
A. Operations.
B. Command staff.
C. Plans.
D. Logistics.
A
C. Plans.
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The organizational level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations such as: operations, plans, logistics and finance is known as:
A. Division.
B. Branch.
C. Group.
D. Section.
A
D. Section.
4
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The facilities unit in a functional unit within the support branch of the _____ responsible for providing fixed facilities at an incident.
A. Logistics section.
B. Operation section.
C. Planning section.
D. Finance section.
A
A. Logistics section.
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The demobilization unit is a functional unit within the _____ responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to an incident.
A. Longistic section.
B. Plans section.
C. Finance section.
D. Operations section.
A
B. Plans section.
6
Q
Although they may be assigned to other positions as the incident evolves, technical specialists will initially be assigned to:
A. Finance section.
B. Planning section.
C. Operations section.
D. Logistics section.
A
B. Planning section.
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The analysis and sharing of information and intelligence are important elements of ICS. In this context, intelligence includes not only national security or other types of classified information but also other operational information from a variety of different sources. The intelligence and information function may be organized in one of a number of ways. When organized as “The option may be most appropriate in an incident with some need for tactical intelligence and when no law enforcement entity is a member of the UC” the intelligence function will be:
A. Within the command staff.
B. As a branch within the operation section.
C. As a unit within the planning section.
D. As a separate general staff position.
A
C. As a unit within the planning section.
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Facilitating the development of data standards for the functions described below, including secure communications when required, is the responsibility of the NIMS Integration Center. All levels of government initiate status reports and then disseminate them to other jurisdictions. A situation report may be designated as:
A. SR.
B. POLREPS.
C. STRP.
D. SITREPS.
A
D. SITREPS.
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Sound timely planning provides the foundation for effective domestic incident management. The NIMS Planning process described below represents a template for strategic, operational, and tactical planning that includes all steps and IC and other members of the command and general staffs should take to develop and disseminate an incident action plan. Five primary phases must be followed, in sequence, to ensure a comprehensive IAP. The general responsibilities associated with the planning meeting and the development of the IAP are shared between a number of section chiefs. The _____ “determines division work assignments and resource requirements”.
A. Planning section chief.
B. Incident commander.
C. Operations section chief.
D. Logistics section chief.
A
C. Operations section chief.
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“That section of the general staff responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident and status of resources” is known as the:
A. Operation section.
B. Plans section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Finance section.
A
B. Plans section.
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_____ described activities that can be taken prior to, during, or after an incident to reduce or eliminate risks to persons or property or to lessen the actual or potential effects or consequences of an incident.
A. Preparedness plans.
B. Emergency operation plans.
C. Recovery plans.
D. Mitigation plans.
A
D. Mitigation plans.
12
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The NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. It observes five key principles. The principal _____ is achieved through the use of such tools as common communications and data standards, digital data formats, equipment standards and design standards.
A. Interoperability.
B. Technology support.
C. Technology standards.
D. Strategic planning for R&D.
A
A. Interoperability.
13
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The ICS organization comprises five major functional areas. There are certain distinctive titles assigned to each element of the ICS organization at each corresponding level, as well as the leadership title corresponding to each individual element. The term “supervisor” would only be used in the _____ .
A. Finance section.
B. Planning section.
C. Operations section.
D. Logistics section.
A
C. Operations section.
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The Supply Unit provides the support required to receive, process, store, and distribute all supply orders. The unit also handles tool operations, which includes storing, dispersing, and servicing of all tools and portable, nonexpendable equipment. This unit is located within the _____ .
A. Operation section.
B. Planning section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Finance section.
A
C. Logistics section.
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The demobilization unit is a functional unit within the _____ responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to an incident.
A. Logistics section.
B. Plans section.
C. Finance section.
D. Operation section.
A
B. Plans section.
16
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Although they may be assigned to other positions as the incident evolves, technical specialists will initially be assigned to:
A. Finance section.
B. Planning section.
C. Operations section.
D. Logistics section.
A
B. Planning section.
17
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Facilitating the development of data standards for the functions described below, including Shakira communications when required, is the responsibility of the NIMS Integration Center. All levels of government initiate status reports and then disseminate them to other jurisdictions. A situation report may be designated as:
A. SR.
B. POLREPS.
C. STRP.
D. SITREPS.
A
D. SITREPS.
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Sound timely planning provides the foundation for effective domestic incident management. The NIMS planning process described below represents a template for strategic, operational, and tactical planning that includes all steps of an IC and other members of the command and general staffs should take to develop and disseminate an incident action plan (IAP). Five primary phases must be followed, in sequence, to ensure a comprehensive IAP. The general responsibilities associated with the planning meeting and the development of the IAP are shared between a number of section chiefs. The _____ “Determines division work assignments and resource requirements.”
A. Planning section chief.
B. Incident commander.
C. Operations section chief.
D. Logistics section chief.
A
C. Operations section chief.
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Individual jurisdictions establish programs that address the requirements for each step of the preparedness cycle. Preparedness plans describe how personnel, equipment, and other governmental and nongovernmental resources will be used to support the incident management requirements. The principal type of plan described as “Described actions beyond rapid damage assessment and those necessary to provide immediate life-support for victims. This type of planning long-term involves identifying strategic priorities for restoration, improvement, and growth” is known as:
A. Recovery planning.
B. Emergency operation planning.
C. Preparedness planning.
D. Mitigation planning.
A
A. Recovery planning.
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The NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. The key principles known as _____ is best described as: “Achieved through the use of such tools as common communications and data standards, digital data formats, equipment standards, and design standards.”
A. Technology standards.
B. Interoperability.
C. Strategic planning for R&D.
D. Broad-based requirements.
A
B. Interoperability.
21
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The planning section chief should review with the general staff, the general responsibilities associated with the planning meeting prior to the planning meeting. Which of the following responsibilities is associated with the logistics section chief?
A. Provide overall control of objectives and strategy.
B. Evaluate facilities being used to determine if any special arrangements are needed.
C. Ensure that the incident facilities are adequate.
D. Determine division work assignments and resource requirements.
A
C. Ensure that the incident facilities are adequate. (Logistics)
________________________________
A. Provide overall control of objectives and strategy. (IC)
B. Evaluate facilities being used to determine if any special arrangements are needed. (Plans?)
D. Determine division work assignments and resource requirements. (Ops)
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The NIMS includes standardized procedures, methodologies, and functions in its resource management process. These processes reflect functional considerations, geographic factors, and validated practices within and across disciplines and are continually adjusted as new lessons are learned. The process described as “Categorizing by capability the resources that incident managers commonly request, deploy, and employ” is known as:
A. Tracking and reporting resources.
B. Ordering and acquiring resources.
C. Identifying and typing resources.
D. Mobilizing resources.
A
C. Identifying and typing resources.
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Sound, timely planning provides the foundation for effective domestic incident management. The NIMS planning process represents a template for strategic, operational, and tactical planning that includes all steps an IC and other members of the command and general staffs should take to develop and disseminate an incident action plan. The general responsibilities of the incident commander include:
A. Determine division work assignments and resource requirements.
B. Develop a transportation system to support operational needs.
C. Establish procedures for on-site resource ordering.
D. Provide overall control objectives and strategy.
A
D. Provide overall control objectives and strategy.
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Procedures and protocols to detail the specific actions to implement a plan or system. All emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations should develop procedures and protocols that translate into specific, action oriented checklists for use during incident response operations. There are four standard levels of procedural documents. _____ is described as: "Reference document used by agencies/organizations outlining agreements, processes, and procedures used by all participating organizations for activating, assembling, and transporting resources".
A. Operations manual.
B. Mobilization guide.
C. Field operations guide.
D. Job aid.
B. Mobilization guide.
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The situation unit is responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of incident status information, and for analysis of the situation as it progresses. The situation unit is found within the _____ of the general staff.
A. Operations section.
B. Planning section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Finance/administration section.
B. Planning section.
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The collection, analysis, and sharing of incident related intelligence are important elements of ICS. ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so the intelligence/investigations function can be embedded in several different places within the organizational structure. _____ is the traditional placement for this function and is appropriate for incidents with little or no investigative information requirements nor a specific amount of specialized information.
A. Within the planning section.
B. As a separate general staff section.
C. Within the operations section.
D. Within the command staff.
A. Within the planning section.
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NIMS integrates existing best practices into a consistent, nationwide, systemic approach to incident management that is applicable at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO's), and the private sector, and across functional disciplines in all hazards context. Of the five major components in the system approach, _____ is described as: "Effective emergency management and incident response activities include a host of activities conducted on an ongoing basis, in advance of any potential incident. It involves an integrated combination of assessment, planning, procedures, and protocols; training exercises; personal qualifications, licensure and certification, equipment certification, and evaluation and revision".
A. Resource management.
B. Ongoing management and maintenance.
C. Command and management.
D. Preparedness.
D. Preparedness.
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The underlining concepts and principles of communications and information management reinforce the use of a flexible communications and information system in which emergency management/response personnel can maintain a constant flow of information during an incident. The concept of _____ is the ability of Communications Systems to withstand and continue to perform after damage or loss of infrastructure. This may include hardened dispatch centers, and transmission systems or infrastructure that can withstand known risks.
A. Common operating picture.
B. Interoperability.
C. Resiliency and redundancy.
D. Reliability, scalability, and portability.
C. Resiliency and redundancy.
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The incident command system comprises five major functional areas: command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration. The _____ is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating operational information pertaining to the incident. This section maintains information and intelligence critical to the incident.
A. Command.
B. Operations.
C. Planning.
D. Logistics.
C. Planning.
30
The purpose of an area command is either to oversee the management of multiple incidents that are each being handled by a separate ICS organization or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving incident that has multiple incident management teams engaged. The following statements are TRUE regarding area command... the exception is:
A. Develop broad objectives for the impacted areas.
B. Maintains operational responsibilities.
C. Allocates/reallocates resources as the established priorities change.
D. Ensure effective communications.
B. Maintains operational responsibilities. (FALSE)
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One type of communication that is described as: "Coordination in support of strategic and tactical communications" is known as:
A. Public address communications.
B. Support communications.
C. Tactical communications.
D. Strategic communications.
B. Support communications.
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Divisions and Groups are established when the number of resources exceeds the manageable span of control of Incident Command and the Operations Section Chief. The following statement is TRUE regarding Divisions and Groups.
A. Divisions are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation.
B. Additional levels of supervision do not exceed below the Division level.
C. Groups are established to divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation.
D. Operationally, division supervisors and group supervisors have the same level of authority.
D. Operationally, division supervisors and group supervisors have the same level of authority.
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Sound, timely planning provides the foundation for effective incident management. One primary phase in the planning process is described as: "Determining the tactical direction and the specific resources, reserves, and support requirements for implementing the selected strategies and tactics for the operational period". This phase is:
A. The first phase, understanding the situation.
B. The second phase, establish incident objectives and strategy.
C. The third phase, develop the plan.
D. The fourth phase, prepare and disseminate the plan.
C. The third phase, develop the plan.
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The command staff are specially designated, and report directly to the incident commander. Which of the following choices is NOT part of the command staff?
A. Public information officer.
B. Liaison officer.
C. Safety officer.
D. Air operations chief.
D. Air operations chief.
35
In incidents involving multiple jurisdictions, a single jurisdiction with multiagency involvement, or multiple jurisdictions with a multiagency involvement, _____ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
A. Incident commander.
B. Unified command.
C. Area command.
D. MACS.
B. Unified command.
36
Depending on the requirements of the incident, and incident specific JIC is typically established at a single on scene location in coordination with federal, state, and local agencies or at the country level if the situation warrants. A _____ JIC is established for incidents lasting several months, to support federal response activities, and staffed by numerous federal departments and/or agencies.
A. Incident.
B. National.
C. Virtual.
D. Area.
B. National.
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The Situation Unit collects, processes, and organizes ongoing situation information; prepares situation summaries; and develops projections and forecasts for future events related to the incident. What general staff position does the situation unit report to?
A. Operations section.
B. Plans section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Finance section.
B. Plans section.
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A number of radio networks are used for large incidents. The network established primarily "to handle changes in resource status but also to handle logistical requests and other functions", is known as the:
A. Support Net.
B. Command Net.
C. Air-to-air Net.
D. Tactical Net.
A. Support Net.
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Successful communications and information management require that emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations use standardize communications types. _____ is described as: "High levels directions, including resource priority decisions, roles and responsibilities determinations, and overall incident response courses of action".
A. Public address communications.
B. Support communications.
C. Tactical communications.
D. Strategic communications.
D. Strategic communications.
40
Assistance agreements are agreements between agencies, organizations, and jurisdictions, that provide a mechanism to quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials and other associated services. _____ is defined as: "Agreements between neighboring jurisdictions or organizations that involve a formal request for assistance and generally cover a larger geographic area than automatic mutual aid."
A. Regional mutual aid.
B. Statewide/intrastate mutual aid.
C. Interstate agreements.
D. Local mutual aid.
D. Local mutual aid.
41
Individual jurisdictions establish preparedness programs that address the requirements for each step of the preparedness cycle. These programs should adopt relevant NIMS standards, guidelines, processes, and protocols. The following are steps of the preparedness cycle... the exception is:
A. Planning, organizing, equipping, evaluating.
B. Planning, organizing, training, evaluating.
C. Training, equipping, evaluating, taking corrective action.
D. Taking corrective action, exercising, training, evaluating.
D. Taking corrective action, "exercising", training, evaluating. (FALSE)
42
Resource management involves coordinating and overseeing the application of tools, processes, and systems that provide incident managers with timely and appropriate resources during an incident. Generally, resource management coordination activities take place within EOC's. Resources include... the exception is:
A. Personnel, facilities, equipment.
B. Communications, facilities, equipment.
C. Supplies, facilities, equipment.
D. Personnel, teams, supplies.
C. Supplies, facilities, equipment. (FALSE)
________________________________
Resources = Personnel, teams, facilities, equipment, and supplies.
43
In an incident command organization, the command staff consists of the incident commander and various special staff positions. The ultimate responsibility for the safe conduct of incident management operations rests with the:
A. Safety officer.
B. Operations chief.
C. Liaison officer.
D. Incident commander.
D. Incident commander.
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The Incident Command System consists of an Incident Commander (IC), Command Staff and General Staff. The following are considered Command Staff... the exception is:
A. Public Information Officer.
B. Safety Officer.
C. Liaison Officer.
D. Operations Section Chief.
D. Operations Section Chief. (General Staff)
45
The Incident Command System consists of an Incident Commander (IC), Command Staff and General Staff. The following are considered General Staff... the exception is:
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A. Operations Section Chief.
B. Planning Section Chief.
C. Logistics Section Chief.
D. Liaison Officer.
E. Finance/Administration Section Chief.
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D. Liaison Officer. (Command Staff)
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The planning section, collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and intelligence to the IC or UC. The section prepares status reports, displays situation information, maintains status or resources assigned to the incident, and develops and documents the IAP based on guidance from the IC. The planning section consists of four primary units. the exception is:
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A. Demobilization unit.
B. Public information unit.
C. Situation unit.
D. Documentation unit.
E. Resource unit.
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B. Public information unit. (FALSE)
47
Area command is established either to oversee the management of multiple incidents that are each being handled by separate ICS organization or to oversee the management of a very large incident that involves multiple ICS organizations. For incidents under its authority, an Area Command has the responsibility to... the exception is:
A. Ensure that long-term emergency recovery is coordinated to assist in the transition to full recovery operations.
B. Reallocate resources as the establish priorities change.
C. Identify critical resource needs and report them to EOC/MAC Groups.
D. Ensure that incidents are properly managed.
E. Develop broad objectives for the impacted area(s).
F. Coordinate the development of individual incident objectives and strategies.
G. Ensure effective communication.
H. Ensure that incident management objectives are met and do not conflict with each other or with agency policies.
A. Ensure that "long-term" emergency recovery is coordinated to assist in the transition to full recovery operations. (FALSE - "short-term")
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The General Staff is responsible for the following functional aspect of the incident command structure... the exception is:
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A. Planning.
B. Finance.
C. Safety.
D. Operations.
E. Logistics.
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C. Safety. (FALSE)
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The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situational control, and restoring normal operations. There are four major organizational elements of the Operations Section: _____ is responsible to incident command for the direct management of all incident related tactical activities. He will established tactics for the assigned operational period. He should be designated for each operational period, and responsibilities include direct involvement and development of the IAP.
A. Operations Section Chief.
B. Branches.
C. Divisions and Groups.
D. Resources.
A. Operations Section Chief.
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The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situational control, and restoring normal operations. There are four major organizational elements of the Operations Section: _____ may be functional, geographic, or both, depending on the circumstances for the incident. In general, blank are established when the number of Divisions or Groups exceed the recommended span of control. They identified by the use of's or by functional area.
A. Operations Section Chief.
B. Branches.
C. Divisions and Groups.
D. Resources.
B. Branches.
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The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situational control, and restoring normal operations. There are four major organizational elements of the Operations Section: _____ are established when the number of resources exceeds the manageable span of control of Incident Command and the Operations Section Chief.
A. Operations Section Chief.
B. Branches.
C. Divisions and Groups.
D. Resources.
C. Divisions and Groups.
________________________________
Divisions are established to divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation.
Groups are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation.
52
Divisions and/or Groups are established when the number of resources exceeds the manageable span of control of Incident Command and the Operations Section Chief. _____ are established to divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation.
A. Branches.
B. Divisions.
C. Groups.
D. Resources.
B. Divisions.
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Divisions and/or Groups are established when the number of resources exceeds the manageable span of control of Incident Command and the Operations Section Chief. _____ are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation.
A. Branches.
B. Divisions.
C. Groups.
D. Resources.
C. Groups.
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Resources may be organized and managed in three different ways, depending on the requirements of the incident. _____ are individual personnel or equipment and any associated operators.
A. Single resources.
B. Task forces.
C. Strike teams.
D. Divisions.
A. Single resources.
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Resources may be organized and managed in three different ways, depending on the requirements of the incident. _____ are any combination of resources assembled in support of a specific mission or operational need. All resource elements within a _____ must have common communications and a designated leader.
A. Single resources.
B. Task forces.
C. Strike teams.
D. Divisions.
B. Task forces.
56
Resources may be organized and managed in three different ways, depending on the requirements of the incident. _____ are a set number of resources of the same kind and type that have an established minimum number of personnel. All resource elements within a _____ must have common communications and a designated leader.
A. Single resources.
B. Task forces.
C. Strike teams.
D. Divisions.
C. Strike teams.
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The incident management system uses a number of distinctive titles assigned to each element of the ICS organization at each corresponding level as well as the leadership title corresponding to each individual elements. The leadership position associated with "Branch" is:
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A. Incident Commander.
B. Officer.
C. Chief.
D. Director.
E. Supervisors.
F. Unit leader.
G. Leader.
H. Boss.
I. Specialist.
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D. Director.
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A. Incident Commander. (IC)
B. Officer. (Command staff)
C. Chief. (Section)
D. Director. (Branch)
E. Supervisors. (Divisions & Groups)
F. Unit leader. (Unit)
G. Leader. (Strike Team/Task Force)
H. Boss. (Single Resource Boss)
I. Specialist. (Technical Specialist)
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Branches maybe established to serve several purposes. If for example, a large aircraft crashes within a city, various departments within the city (including ____ ) would each have a functional branch under the direction of a single operations section chief. In this example, the operations section chief is from the fire department.
A. Police, fire, DPW.
B. Emergency services, and airport authority.
C. Police, DPW, corner.
D. Fire, emergency services, public health.
D. Fire, emergency services, public health.
59
The _____ is a functional unit within the planning sections of ICS. This unit collects, processes, and organizes ongoing situational information; prepares situation summaries; and develops projections and forecasts of future events related to the incident.
A. Resources unit.
B. Situation unit.
C. Demobilization unit.
D. Documentation unit.
B. Situation unit.
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The _____ is a functional unit within the logistics section of ICS. This unit maintains and repairs primary tactical equipment, vehicles, and mobile ground support equipment.
A. Supply unit.
B. Ground support unit.
C. Facilities unit.
D. Food unit.
B. Ground support unit.
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The Medical Unit is a functional unit within the logistics section of ICS. The primary responsibilities of the Medical Units are... the exception is:
A. Develop the incident medical plan.
B. Provide continuity of medical care.
C. Provide transportation for injured civilians.
D. Ensure that incident patients are tracked.
C. Provide transportation for injured "civilians". (FALSE - "personnel")
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An Area Command is established when the complexity of an incident and incident management span of control considerations so dictate. The following statement is FALSE regarding guidelines to be followed in locating Area Command.
A. To the extent possible, the area command should be established in close proximity to the incidents under its authority.
B. Area commands must establish effective, efficient communications and coordination processes and protocols with subordinate ICPs.
C. The facility used to house the organization should be large enough to accommodate a full area command staff.
D. It is best to co-locate an area command with an individual ICP.
D. It is best to co-locate an area command with an individual ICP. (FALSE)
63
Several kinds and types of facilities maybe established in and around the incident area. The requirements of the incident and the desires of the IC/UC will determine the specific times and locations of facilities. Camps are described as:
A. The location at which primary support activities are conducted.
B. Located as satellites, where they can best support incident operations.
C. The temporary location of available resources.
D. Location of tactical level, on scene incident command organization.
B. Located as satellites, where they can best support incident operations.
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There are five primary phases in the planning process. The "Develop the Plan"phase is best described as:
A. Determining the tactical direction and the specific resources, reserves, and support requirements for implementing the selected strategies and tactics for the operational period.
B. Gathering, recording, analyzing, and displaying situation, resource, and incident potential information in a manner that will facilitate increased situational awareness and ability to determine the resources required to develop and implement an effective IAP.
C. The requirement to execute and evaluate planned activities and check the accuracy of information to be used in planning for subsequent operational periods.
D. Formulating and prioritizing measurable incident objectives and identifying inappropriate strategy.
A. Determining the tactical direction and the specific resources, reserves, and support requirements for implementing the selected strategies and tactics for the operational period. (Develop the plan phase)
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B. Gathering, recording, analyzing, and displaying situation, resource, and incident potential information in a manner that will facilitate increased situational awareness and ability to determine the resources required to develop and implement an effective IAP. (Understand the situation)
C. The requirement to execute and evaluate planned activities and check the accuracy of information to be used in planning for subsequent operational periods. (Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan)
D. Formulating and prioritizing measurable incident objectives and identifying inappropriate strategy. (Establish incident objectives and strategy)
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The planning meeting is normally conducted by the planning section chief. There are a number of steps with the planning section chief follows to aid in developing the IAP. _____ is described as: Accomplished by the operations section chief, in conjunction with the planning section's chief, will establish division and branch boundaries for geographical divisions and determine the need for functional group assignments for the next operational period.
A. Getting a briefing on situation, resource status, and incident potential.
B. Plot operational lines.
C. Specify resources needed by divisions/groups.
D. Developed resource order.
B. Plot operational lines.
66
The underlining concepts and principles of communications and information management, reinforce the use of flexible communications and information system management in which personnel can maintain a constant flow of information during an incident. A "Common Operating Picture" is described as:
A. The ability of Communications Systems to withstand and continue to perform after damage or loss of infrastructure.
B. Gathering, collating, synthesizing, and disseminating incident information to all appropriate parties.
C. Able to function in any type of incident, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity.
D. Allows emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations to communicate within and across agencies and jurisdictions via voice, data, or video in real-time, when needed, and when authorized.
B. Gathering, collating, synthesizing, and disseminating incident information to all appropriate parties.
67
NIMS includes standardized procedures, methodologies, and functions and it's seven step resource management process. The first step in the process is "Identify Requirements", the third step is:
A. Inventory.
B. Tracking report.
C. Mobilize.
D. Reimburse.
C. Mobilize.
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1. Identify requirements
2. Order and acquire
3. Mobilize
4. Track and report
5. Recover/demobilize
6. Reimburse
7. Inventory
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The communications unit develops the communications plan. Most complex incidents will require a communications plan. The communications unit is responsible for planning the use of radio frequencies; establishing networks for:
A. Operations, tactical, facilities, and air units.
B. Command, tactical, support, and air units.
C. Command, strategic, communications, and ground units.
D. Operations, logistics, and air units.
B. Command, tactical, support, and air units.
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The incident command system is a management system designed to control _____ throughout an emergency operation.
A. Personnel, facilities, communications, equipment.
B. Personnel, communications, equipment.
C. Facilities, personnel, communications.
D. Facilities, equipment, communications.
A. Personnel, facilities, communications, equipment.
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A specific number of personnel not to exceed the recommended span of control of _____ assembled for an assignment. This is most often used when company assignments are not available.
A. 3.
B. 4.
C. 5.
D. 6.
C. 5.
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The section of the general staff responsible directly to the incident command for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident. The section described above is:
A. Finance section.
B. Planning section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Liaison section.
C. Logistics section.
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The _____ of the general staff is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of an incident, in the status of resources.
A. Logistics section.
B. Operations section.
C. Plans section.
D. Command.
C. Plans section.
73
That section of the general staff responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident and the status of resources. According to IMS, the above statement best describes:
A. Logistics section.
B. Operations section.
C. Plans section.
D. Support section.
C. Plans section.
74
There are a number of units which operate within the incident command system. A functional unit within the _____ section is responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to an incident.
A. Operations.
B. Command staff.
C. Plans.
D. Logistics.
C. Plans.
75
The organizational level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations such as: Operations, Plans, Logistics, and Finance is known as:
A. Division.
B. Branch.
C. Group.
D. Section.
D. Section.
76
The facilities unit is a functional unit within the support branch of the _____ responsible for providing fixed facilities at an incident.
A. Logistics section.
B. Operations section.
C. Planning section.
D. Finance section.
A. Logistics section.
77
The demobilization units is a functional unit within the _____ responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to an incident.
A. Logistics section.
B. Plans section.
C. Finance section.
D. Operations section.
B. Plans section.
78
Although they may be assigned to other positions as the incident evolves, technical specialists will initially be assigned to:
A. Finance section.
B. Planning section.
C. Operations section.
D. Logistics section.
B. Planning section.
79
The analysis and sharing of information and intelligence are important elements of ICS. In this context, intelligence includes not only national security or other types of classified information but also other operational information from a variety of different sources. The intelligence and information function may be organized in one of a number of ways. When organized as "This option may be most appropriate in an incident with some need for tactical intelligence and when no law-enforcement entity is a member of the UC" the intelligence function will be:
A. Within the command staff.
B. As a branch within the operations section.
C. As a unit within the planning section.
D. As a separate general staff position.
C. As a unit within the planning section.
80
Facilitating the development of data standards for the functions described below, including secure communications when required, is the responsibility of the NIMS Integration Center. All levels of government initiate status reports and then disseminate them to other jurisdictions. This situation report may be designated as:
A. SR.
B. POLREPS.
C. STRP.
D. SITREPS.
D. SITREPS.
81
Sound timely planning provides the foundation for effective domestic incident management. The NIMS planning process described below represents a template for strategic, operational, and tactical planning that includes all steps an IC and other members of the command and Gen. staff should take to develop and disseminate an incident action plan (IAP). Five primary phases must be followed, in sequence, to ensure a comprehensive IAP. The general responsibilities associated with the "planning meeting" and the development of the IAP are shared between a number of section chiefs. The _____ "Determines division work assignments and resource requirements."
A. Planning section chief.
B. Incident commander.
C. Operations section chief.
D. Logistics section chief.
C. Operations section chief.
82
The five primary phases in the planning process in correct order are:
1. Understanding the situation.
2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
3. Develop the plan.
4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
Which phase includes gathering, recording, analyzing, and displaying situation, resource, and incident-potential information in a manner that will facilitate: Increased situational awareness of the magnitude, complexity, and potential impact of the incident; & The ability to determine the resources required to develop and implement an effective IAP.
A. 1. Understanding the situation.
B. 2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
C. 3. Develop the plan.
D. 4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
E. 5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
A. 1. Understanding the situation.
83
The five primary phases in the planning process in correct order are:
1. Understanding the situation.
2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
3. Develop the plan.
4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
The _____ phase includes formulating and prioritizing measurable incident objectives and identifying an appropriate strategy. The incident objectives and strategy must conform to the legal obligations and management objectives of all affected agencies, and may need to include specific issues relevant to critical infrastructure.
Reasonable alternative strategies that will accomplish overall incident objectives identified, analyze, and evaluated to determine the most appropriate strategy for the situation at hand. Evaluation criteria include public health and safety factors, estimated costs, and various environmental, legal, and political considerations.
A. 1. Understanding the situation.
B. 2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
C. 3. Develop the plan.
D. 4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
E. 5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
B. 2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
84
The five primary phases in the planning process in correct order are:
1. Understanding the situation.
2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
3. Develop the plan.
4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
The _____ phase involves determining the tactical direction and the specific resources, reserves, and support requirements for implementing the selected strategies and tactics for the operational period.
Before the formal "planning meetings", each member of the command and Gen. staffs is responsible for gathering certain information to support the proposed plan.
A. 1. Understanding the situation.
B. 2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
C. 3. Develop the plan.
D. 4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
E. 5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
C. 3. Develop the plan.
85
The five primary phases in the planning process in correct order are:
1. Understanding the situation.
2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
3. Develop the plan.
4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
The _____ phase involves preparing the plan in a format that is appropriate for the level of complexity of the incident. For the initial response, the format is a well-prepared outline for an oral briefing. For most incidents that will span multiple operational periods, the plan will be developed in writing according to ICS procedures.
A. 1. Understanding the situation.
B. 2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
C. 3. Develop the plan.
D. 4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
E. 5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
D. 4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
86
The five primary phases in the planning process in correct order are:
1. Understanding the situation.
2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
3. Develop the plan.
4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
The planning process includes the requirement to execute and evaluate planned activities and check the accuracy of information to be used in planning for subsequent operational periods. The general staff should regularly compare planned progress with the actual progress. When deviations occur and when new information emerges, it should be included in the first step of the process used for modifying the current plan or developing the plan for the subsequent operational period. This phase is _____ in the planning process.
A. 1. Understanding the situation.
B. 2. Establish incident objectives and strategy.
C. 3. Develop the plan.
D. 4. Prepare and disseminate the plan.
E. 5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
E. 5. Execute, evaluate, and revise the plan.
87
Individual jurisdictions establish programs that address the requirements for each step of the preparedness cycle. Preparedness plans describe how personnel, equipment, and other governmental and nongovernmental resources will be used to support incident management requirements. The principal type of plan described as "Describe actions beyond rapid damage assessment and those necessary to provide immediate life-support for victims. This type of planning long-term involves identifying strategic priorities for restoration, improvement, and growth" is known as:
A. Recovery planning.
B. Emergency operations planning.
C. Preparedness planning.
D. Mitigation planning.
A. Recovery planning.
88
The NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. The key principles known as _____ is described as: "Achieved through the use of such tools as common communications and data standards, digital data formats, equipment standards, and design standards."
A. Technology standards.
B. Interoperability.
C. Strategic planning for R&D.
D. Broad-based requirements.
B. Interoperability.
89
The Planning section chief should review with the general staff, the general responsibilities associated with the planning meeting prior to the planning meeting. Which of the following responsibilities is associated with the Logistics section chief?
A. Provide overall control of objectives and strategy.
B. Evaluate facilities being used to determine if any special arrangements are needed.
C. Ensure that the incident facilities are adequate.
D. Determine division work assignments and resource requirements.
C. Ensure that the incident facilities are adequate.
90
The NIMS includes standardized procedures, methodologies, and functions in its resource management processes. These processes reflect functional considerations, geographic factors and validated practices within and across disciplines and are continually adjusted as new lessons are learned. The process described as "Categorizing by capability the resources that incident managers commonly request, deploy, and employ" is known as:
A. Tracking and reporting resources.
B. Ordering and acquiring resources.
C. Identifying and typing resources.
D. Mobilizing resources.
C. Identifying and typing resources.
91
Facilitating the development of data standards for the functions described below, including secure communications when required, is the responsibility of the NIMS integration center. The design goal described as "Used to integrate assessments, situation reports, and incident information into a coherent common operating picture. The use of _____ must be tied to consistent standards because of the potential for coordinates to be transformed incorrectly or otherwise misapplied, causing inconspicuous, yet serious, errors" is known as:
A. Wireless communications.
B. Geospatial information.
C. Analytical data.
D. Status reporting.
B. Geospatial information.
92
Successful communications information management requires that the emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations use standardize communication types. The standardized communications types described as: "High-level directions, including resource priority decisions, roles and responsibilities determination, and overall incident response courses of action" is known as:
A. Tactical communications.
B. Support communications.
C. Strategic communications.
D. Public address communications.
C. Strategic communications.
93
Successful communications information management requires that the emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations use standardize communication types. The standardized communications types described as: "Communications between command and support elements and, as appropriate, cooperating agencies and organizations" is known as:
A. Tactical communications.
B. Support communications.
C. Strategic communications.
D. Public address communications.
A. Tactical communications.
94
Successful communications information management requires that the emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations use standardize communication types. The standardized communications types described as: "Coordination in support of strategic and tactical communications (for example, communications among hospitals concerning the resource ordering, dispatching, and tracking from logistics centers; traffic and public works communications)" is known as:
A. Tactical communications.
B. Support communications.
C. Strategic communications.
D. Public address communications.
B. Support communications.
95
Successful communications information management requires that the emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations use standardize communication types. The standardized communications types described as: "Emergency alerts and warnings, press conferences, etc." is known as:
A. Tactical communications.
B. Support communications.
C. Strategic communications.
D. Public address communications.
D. Public address communications.
96
NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. It observes the five key principles defined below. The key principle _____ is described as: "Identifies future technologies that can improve or lower the cost of existing incident management capabilities".
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A. Interoperability and compatibility.
B. Strategic R&D planning.
C. Technology standards.
D. Technology support.
E. Broad-based requirements.
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B. Strategic R&D planning.
97
NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. It observes the five key principles defined below. The key principle _____ is described as: "Systems operating in an incident management environment must be able to interact smoothly across disciplines and jurisdictions. This is achieved through the use of tools such as common communications and data standards, digital data formats, equipment standards, and design standards".
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A. Interoperability and compatibility.
B. Strategic R&D planning.
C. Technology standards.
D. Technology support.
E. Broad-based requirements.
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A. Interoperability and compatibility.
98
NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. It observes the five key principles defined below. The key principle _____ is described as: "is the use and incorporation of new and existing technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness and all aspects of incident management. This permits organizations using NIMS to enhance all aspects of emergency management and incident response. This facilitates incident operations and sustains the R&D programs that underpin the long-term investment in the nation's future incident management capabilities".
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A. Interoperability and compatibility.
B. Strategic R&D planning.
C. Technology standards.
D. Technology support.
E. Broad-based requirements.
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D. Technology support.
99
NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. It observes the five key principles defined below. The key principle _____ is described as: "Supporting systems and technologies are based on requirements developed in collaboration with federal, state, tribal, and local governments, as well as NGOs, the private sector, international professional organizations. National standards may be required to facilitate the interoperability and capability of key systems across jurisdictions and/or disciplines".
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A. Interoperability and compatibility.
B. Strategic R&D planning.
C. Technology standards.
D. Technology support.
E. Broad-based requirements.
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C. Technology standards.
100
NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. It observes the five key principles defined below. The key principle _____ is described as: "Needs for new technologies, procedures, protocols, and standards to facilitate incident management are identified before, during, and after an incident. As these needs could exceed available resources, NIMS provides a mechanism for aggregating and prioritizing needs and resources. These needs will be met by coordinating testing and evaluation activities for basic, applied, developmental, and demonstration-based research".
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A. Interoperability and compatibility.
B. Strategic R&D planning.
C. Technology standards.
D. Technology support.
E. Broad-based requirements.
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E. Broad-based requirements.
101
NIMS leverages science and technology to improve capabilities and lower costs. It observes the five key principles defined below. The key principle _____ is described as: "Planning that identifies future technologies that can improve or lower the cost of existing incident management capabilities. To ensure effectiveness, the NIC, incoordination with the DHS under secretary for science and technology, will integrate into the national agenda for incident management science and technology needs of all emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations".
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A. Interoperability and compatibility.
B. Strategic R&D planning.
C. Technology standards.
D. Technology support.
E. Broad-based requirements.
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B. Strategic R&D planning.
102
The incident command system comprises five major functional areas. The functional area _____ directly manages all incident tactical activities and implements the IAP.
A. Operations section chief.
B. Planning section chief.
C. Logistics section chief.
D. Finance/administration section chief.
A. Operations section chief.
103
The incident command system comprises five major functional areas. _____ oversees all incident related data gathering and analysis regarding incident operations and assigned resources, conducts planning meetings, and prepares the IAP for each operational period. This individual will normally come from the jurisdiction with primary incident responsibility and may have one or more deputies from other participating jurisdictions.
A. Operations section chief.
B. Planning section chief.
C. Logistics section chief.
D. Finance/administration section chief.
B. Planning section chief.
104
The incident command system comprises five major functional areas. The _____ provides for all the support needs for the incident, such as ordering resources and providing facilities, transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance and fuel, food service, communications, and medical services for incident personnel.
A. Operations section chief.
B. Planning section chief.
C. Logistics section chief.
D. Finance/administration section chief.
C. Logistics section chief.
105
The incident command system comprises five major functional areas. The _____ must track and report to the IC/UC the accrued cost as the incident progresses. This allows the IC/UC to forecast the need for additional funds before operations are affected negatively, and it is particularly important significant operational resources are under contract from the private sector.
A. Operations section chief.
B. Planning section chief.
C. Logistics section chief.
D. Finance/administration section chief.
D. Finance/administration section chief.
106
Successful communications and information management requires that emergency management/ response personnel and their affiliated organizations use standardize communication types. _____ is described as: "High-level directions, including resource priority decisions, roles and responsibilities determinations, and overall incident response courses of action".
A. Public address communications.
B. Tactical communications.
C. Strategic communications.
D. Support communications.
C. Strategic communications.
107
ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so that intelligence/ investigations function can be embedded in several places within the organizational structure. _____ option may be appropriate when there is a significant intelligence/investigations component to the incident for criminal or epidemiological purposes or when multiple investigative agencies are involved. A separate intelligence/ investigations section may be needed when highly specialized information requiring technical analysis is both critical and time sensitive to life-saving operations (e.g., Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incidents) or when there is a need for classified intelligence.
A. Within the planning section.
B. Within the command staff.
C. As a separate general staff section.
D. Within the operations section.
C. As a separate general staff section.
108
Divisions and groups are established when the number of resources exceeds the manageable span of control. Functional groups are used to describe areas of like activity. Suppression, rescue, medical and mass care group would be located within the:
A. Operations section.
B. Planning section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Finance/administration section.
A. Operations section.
109
Effective emergency management and incident response activities begin with a host of preparedness activities conducted on an ongoing basis, in advance of any potential incident. Preparedness involves an integrated combination of assessment; planning; procedures and protocols; training exercises; and _____ .
A. Licensure, and certification.
B. Vendor certification and integration.
C. Equipment certification and organizational planning.
D. Threats of vulnerability to the jurisdiction.
A. Licensure, and certification.
110
Jurisdictions should work together in advance of an incident to develop plans for identifying, ordering, managing, and employing resources. The planning process should include:
A. Developing and maintaining standing agreements and contracts for services and supplies that may be needed during an incident.
B. Identify and activate backup systems to manage resources in the event that the primary service management information system is disrupted or unavailable.
C. Identifying resource needs based on the threats to the vulnerabilities of the jurisdiction and developing alternative strategies to obtain the needed resources.
D. Develop standard protocols to include tracking systems that identify the location and status of mobilized or dispatched resources.
C. Identifying resource needs based on the threats to the vulnerabilities of the jurisdiction and developing alternative strategies to obtain the needed resources.
111
The Area Command does not have operational responsibilities. The following statement is TRUE regarding area command:
A. Develops narrow objectives for the impacted area(s).
B. Identifies critical resource needs and reports them to the established EOCs/MAC groups.
C. Ensures that a long-term recovery is coordinated to assist in the transition to emergency recovery operations.
D. Coordinate the development of overall incident objectives and strategies.
B. Identifies critical resource needs and reports them to the established EOCs/MAC groups. (TRUE)
________________________________
A. Develops "narrow" objectives for the impacted area(s). (FALSE - "broad")
C. Ensures that a "long-term" recovery is coordinated to assist in the transition to emergency recovery operations. (FALSE - "short-term")
D. Coordinate the development of "overall" incident objectives and strategies. (FALSE - "individual")
112
_____ is an organization to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled individually by separate ICS organizations.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MAC group.
D. IMT's.
B. Area command.
113
An _____ is an incident command organization made up of the command and general staff members and other appropriate personnel in an ICS organization and can be deployed or activated, as needed. National, state, and some local _____ have formal certification and qualification, notification, deployment, and operational procedures in place. In other cases, they are formed at an incident or for specific events. The level of training and expertise of the _____ members, coupled with the their identified formal response requirements and responsibilities, are factors in determining _____ type, or level.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MAC group.
D. IMT's.
D. IMT's. (Incident Management Teams)
114
An _____ refers to two or more individual incidents located in the same general area that are assigned to a single IC or a UC. When an _____ is established over several individual incidents, the general guideline is that the previously identified incidents become branches within the operations section of the IMT. This provides greater potential for future expansion if required.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MAC group.
D. IMT's.
A. Incident complex.
115
The following are examples where a _____ maybe appropriate: An earthquake, tornado, flood, or other situation where many separate incidents are occurring in close proximity ; Several similar incidents are occurring in close proximity to one another ; One incident underway with an IMT assigned, with other smaller incidents occurring in the same area.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MAC group.
D. IMT's.
A. Incident complex.
116
_____ is an organization to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled individually by separate ICS organization or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving incident engaging multiple IMTs. An Agency Administrator/Executive or other public official with the jurisdictional responsibility for the incident usually makes the decision to establish an _____ . An _____ is activated only if necessary, depending on the complexity of the incident and incident management span of control considerations.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MAC group.
D. IMT's.
B. Area command.
117
When incidents are of different types and/or do not have similar resource demands, they are usually handled as separate incidents or are coordinated through an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or _____ .
Area Command should not be confused with the functions performed by _____ : Area Command oversees management coordination of the incident(s), while a _____ element, such as a communications/dispatch center, EOC, or coordinates support.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MAC group.
D. IMT's.
C. MAC group. (Multiagency Coordination Group)
118
Primary function of _____ is to coordinate activities above the field level and to prioritize the incident demands for critical or competing resources, thereby assisting the coordination of the operations in the field. They consist of a combination of elements: personnel, procedures, protocols, business practices, and communications integrated into a common system. For the purpose of coordinating resources and support between multiple jurisdictions, _____ can be implemented from a fixed facility or by other arrangements outlined within the system.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MACS.
D. IMT's.
C. MACS. (Multiagency Coordination Systems)
119
Typically, Agency Administrators/ Executives, or their designees, who are authorized to represent or commit agency resources and funds are brought together to form _____ . They may also be known as multiagency committees, emergency management committees, or as otherwise defined by the system. Personnel assigned to the EOC who meet the criteria for participation in a _____ may be asked to fill that role.
A. Incident complex.
B. Area command.
C. MAC groups.
D. IMT's.
C. MAC groups. (Multiagency Coordination Group)
120
Several kinds and types of facilities maybe established in and around the incident area. _____ are located where they can best support incident operations. _____ provide support, such as food, sleeping areas, and sanitation. _____ may also provide minor maintenance and servicing of equipment.
A. Incident Command Post (ICP).
B. Incident Base.
C. Camps.
D. Staging Areas.
C. Camps.
121
The _____ signifies location of the tactical level, on-scene incident command organization. It typically comprises the incident command and the command and General staff, but may include other designated incident personnel from federal, state, tribal, and local departments and agencies, as well as NGOs and the private sector. Typically, it is located at or in the immediate vicinity of the incident site and is the location for the conduct of direct, on-scene control of tactical operations. Incident planning is conducted here; an incident communications center also would normally be established at this location.
A. Incident Command Post (ICP).
B. Incident Base.
C. Camps.
D. Staging Areas.
A. Incident Command Post (ICP).
122
A(n) _____ is the location at which primary support activities are conducted. A single _____ is established to house equipment and personnel support operations. It should be designed to be able to support operations at multiple incident sites.
A. Incident Command Post (ICP).
B. Incident Base.
C. Camps.
D. Staging Areas.
B. Incident Base.
123
_____ are separate from the Incident Base and are located as satellites to the Incident Base, where they can best support incident operations. They provide support, such as food, sleeping areas, and sanitation. They may also provide minor maintenance and servicing of equipment. They may be relocated to meet changing operational requirements.
A. Incident Command Post (ICP).
B. Incident Base.
C. Camps.
D. Staging Areas.
C. Camps.
124
_____ are established for the temporary location of available resources. They will be established by the operations section chief to enable positioning of and accounting for resources not immediately assigned. A _____ can be any location in which personnel, supplies, and equipment can be temporarily housed or parked while awaiting operational assignment. They may include temporary feeding, fueling, and sanitation services. The operations section chief assigns a manager for each _____, who checks in all incoming resources, dispatches resources at the operation section chiefs request, and requests the logistics section support, as necessary, for resources located in the _____ .
A. Incident Command Post (ICP).
B. Incident Base.
C. Camps.
D. Staging Areas.
D. Staging Areas.
125
The section of the general staff responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident and the status of resources is known as the _____ section.
A. Logistics.
B. Finance.
C. Plans.
D. Operations.
C. Plans.
126
A functional element of up to five units of mixed types under common communications designation and a common leader, would be known as a:
A. Crew.
B. Task force.
C. Group.
D. Strike team.
B. Task force.
127
The Documentation unit is a functional unit within the _____ responsible for recording and protecting all documentations to an incident.
A. Operations section.
B. Plans section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Support branch.
B. Plans section.
128
"That organizational level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations such as: Operations, Plans, Logistics, and Finance" is known as:
A. Section.
B. Division.
C. Branch.
D. Group.
A. Section.
129
The incident command system is a management system designed to control _____ throughout an emergency operation.
A. Personnel, facilities, communications, equipment.
B. Personnel, communications, equipment.
C. Facilities, personnel, communications.
D. Facilities, equipment, communications.
A. Personnel, facilities, communications, equipment.
130
A specific number of personnel not to exceed the recommended span of control of _____ assembled for an assignment. This is most often used when company assignments are not available.
A. 3.
B. 4.
C. 5.
D. 6.
C. 5.
131
The section of the general staff responsible directly to the incident command for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident. The section described above is:
A. Finance section.
B. Planning section.
C. Logistics section.
D. Liaison section.
C. Logistics section.
132
The _____ of the general staff is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident, and the status of resources.
A. Logistics section.
B. Operations section.
C. Plans section.
D. Command.
C. Plans section.
133
The following functions report directly to the incident commander... the exception is:
A. Safety.
B. Liaison.
C. Planning.
D. PIO.
C. Planning.
134
There are a number of units which operate within the incident command system. A functional unit within the _____ section is responsible for sharing orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to an incident.
A. Operations.
B. Command staff.
C. Plans.
D. Logistics.
C. Plans.
135
The organizational level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations such as: Operations, Plans, Logistics, and Finance is known as:
A. Division.
B. Branch.
C. Group.
D. Section.
D. Section.
136
The facilities unit is a functional unit within the support branch of the _____ responsible for providing fixed facilities at an incident.
A. Logistics section.
B. Operation section.
C. Planning section.
D. Finance section.
A. Logistics section.
137
ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so the Intelligence/ Investigations Function can be embedded in several different places within the organizational structure: This is the traditional placement for this function and is appropriate for incidents with little or no investigative information requirements, nor a significant amount of specialized information.
A. Within the Planning Section.
B. As a Separate General Staff Section.
C. Within the Operations Section.
D. Within the Command Staff.
A. Within the Planning Section.
138
ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so the Intelligence/ Investigations Function can be embedded in several different places within the organizational structure: This option may be appropriate when there is an intelligence/ investigative component to the incident or when multiple investigative agencies are part of the investigative process and/or there is a need for classified intelligence.
A. Within the Planning Section.
B. As a Separate General Staff Section.
C. Within the Operations Section.
D. Within the Command Staff.
B. As a Separate General Staff Section.
139
ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so the Intelligence/ Investigations Function can be embedded in several different places within the organizational structure: This option may be appropriate for incidents that require a high degree of linkage and coordination between the investigative information and the operational tactics that are being employed.
A. Within the Planning Section.
B. As a Separate General Staff Section.
C. Within the Operations Section.
D. Within the Command Staff.
C. Within the Operations Section.
140
ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so the Intelligence/ Investigations Function can be embedded in several different places within the organizational structure: This option may be appropriate for incidents with little need for tactical information or classified intelligence and where supporting Agency Representatives are providing the real-time information to the Command Element.
A. Within the Planning Section.
B. As a Separate General Staff Section.
C. Within the Operations Section.
D. Within the Command Staff.
D. Within the Command Staff.
141
ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so the Intelligence/ Investigations Function can be embedded in several different places within the organizational structure: Is appropriate for incidents with little or no investigative information requirements, nor a significant amount of specialized information.
A. Within the Planning Section.
B. As a Separate General Staff Section.
C. Within the Operations Section.
D. Within the Command Staff.
A. Within the Planning Section.
