Unit 2b

Question 1

NIMS defines standardized mechanisms and established the ______ process to identify requirements, order and acquire, mobilize, track and report, recover and demobilize, reimburse and inventory resources.

Answer 1

resource management

Question 2

The ______ component within NIMS is designed to enable effective and efficient incident management and coordination by providing flexible, standardized incident management structures.

Answer 2

Command and Management

Question 3

Command and Management structure is based on three key organizational constructs:

Answer 3

ICS
multiagency coordination systems
public information

Question 4

______ manages the development and maintenance of NIMS

Answer 4

DHS/FEMA

Question 5

Incident commander’s role: (2)

Answer 5

manage the incident at the scene

keep the EOC informed on all important matters pertaining to the incident.

Question 6

These officials provide the following to the incident commander: policy, mission, strategic direction and authority

Answer 6

Agency executives/Senior officials

Question 7

What kind of communication is used when receiving and giving work assignments?

Answer 7

formal communication

Question 8

What kind of communication is used when requesting support or additional resources?

Answer 8

formal communication

Question 9

What kind of communication is used when reporting progress of assigned work tasks?

Answer 9

formal communication

Question 10

What kind of communication is used when exchanging incident or event information only

Answer 10

informal communication

Question 11

What kind of communication is used when the food unit leader has to contact the resources unit leader to find out how many persons require feeding?

Answer 11

informal communication

Question 12

Incident command organizational structure is based on:

1. _____, _____ and ______ of the incident
2. specifics of the ______ created by the incident
3. incident ______ and ______

Answer 12

1. size, type and complexity
2. hazard environment
3. planning process and objectives

Question 13

ics span of control for supervisors is between _____ and _____ with it optimally being ______

Answer 13

3 and 7

5

Question 14

_______: the organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographical area:

Answer 14

division

Question 15

Division level is organizationally between the _____ and _____

Answer 15

branch and strike team

Question 16

______ is assigned to carry out staff functions needed to support the incident commander.

Answer 16

Command Staff

Question 17

_______ represent and is responsible for the functional aspects of the incident command structure

Answer 17

General Staff

Question 18

the Incident management team is comprised of _____, _____ and ______

Answer 18

IC, Command Staff, General Staff

Question 19

General staff positions have ______ where command staff positions have ______

Answer 19

deputies

assistants

Question 20

who is responsible for managing all tactical operations at an incident?

Answer 20

OSC operations section chief

Question 21

who develops the operations sections of the IAP?

Answer 21

OSC

Question 22

who supervises preparation of the IAP?

Answer 22

Planning Section Chief

Question 23

a ______ branch can be established if Tactical air support is needed

Answer 23

air operations branch

Question 24

______ can be activated as a 5th section, as an element within the ops or planning sections or as a part of the command staff

Answer 24

intelligence/investigations function

Question 25

Incident Commander’s title support position

Answer 25

deputy

Question 26

command staff title

Answer 26

officer

Question 27

command staff support position

Answer 27

assistant

Question 28

branch level supervisor

Answer 28

director

Question 29

branch level supervisor assistant

Answer 29

deputy

Question 30

division/group supervisor

Answer 30

supervisor

Question 31

unit supervisor

Answer 31

leader

Question 32

unit supervisor support position

Answer 32

manager

Question 33

strike team/task force supervisor

Answer 33

leader

Question 34

strike team/task force support position

Answer 34

single resource boss

Question 35

General staff (sections) supervisor

Answer 35

chief

Question 36

General staff support

Answer 36

deputy

Question 37

the IC can have how many deputies?

Answer 37

One or more

Question 38

A deputy must be capable of _____

Answer 38

assuming the primary role

Question 39

_____ is a standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or non-emergency situations

Answer 39

ICS

Question 40

_____ represents best practices and has become the standard for emergency management across the country

Answer 40

ICS