ICS-200

Select the TRUE Statement. Effective incident objectives must be: a. Specific and state what's to be accomplished. b. Measurable and include a standard and timeframe. c. Attainable and reasonable. d. All of the above.

Technical Specialists at an incident are initially assigned to: a. Operations Section b. Logistics Section c. Planning Section d. Resources Unit

The Food Unit does NOT supply food to which of the following? a. Resources in the field b. The Incident Base c. Camps d. At an evacuee reception centre

Which one of the following is correct ICs terminology? a. Branch Leaders b. Group Supervisors c. General Staff Officers d. Division Managers

Select the TRUE statement: a. Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks. b. Informal communication is prohibited within the Incident Command System. c. Formal communication requires the use of written reports to document all interactions. d. Informal communication is the preferred method for communicating resource needs.

Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? a. Establishing agency policies for future incidents. b. Ensuring safe work practices. c. Encouraging creativity and risk taking. d. Enhancing partnerships with Agency Representatives.

Select the TRUE statement: a. Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on complex, large incidents. b. Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors. c. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections. d. Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period.

Branches within the ICS organization can be established: a. Geographically or functionally. b. Along agency jurisdictional lines. c. Within Groups to organize resources. d. Under the supervision of a Leader.

These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: Branch Incident Commander ___________ a. Division b. Staging Area c. Group d. Section

Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident? a. The Safety Officer b. The Operations Section c. The Planning Section d. The Deputy Incident Commander

An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must: a. Be a representative of the jurisdiction at the incident. b. Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role. c. Have served as a Branch Director within the current organization. d. Have prior experience predicting workloads and potential staffing needs.

Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate through: a. Liaison Officer b. Operations Section Chief c. Information Officer d. Logistics Section Chief

The use of Task Forces and Strike Teams: a. Maximizes effective use of resources b. Reduces span of control c. Reduces communications traffic d. All of the above

Resources within the Staging Areas: a. Are managed by the Logistics Section. b. Include out-of-service resources that are being made ready for deployment. c. Are available and should be ready for immediate deployment. d. Include those being made ready for demobilization and return to their jurisdictions

ICS Form 201: a. Is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures. b. Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources. c. Allows a Single Resource Boss to track major activities during each operational period. d. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period.

The Operational Period Briefing: a. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel. b. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments. c. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff. d. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.

Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing? a. Public Information Officer b. Planning Section Chief c. Agency Representative d. Logistics Section Chief

Select the TRUE statement: a. ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency. b. ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific incident needs. c. ICS recognizes that an Incident Commander may not be necessary if an Operations Section Chief is assigned. d. ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives.

An individual is the Facilities Unit Leader. No Logistics Section Chief is assigned. Who does the individual report to? a. Operations Section Chief b. Public Information Officer c. Incident Commander d. No Direct Supervisor

What type of incident is the most complex? a. Type 1 b. Type 2 c. Type 3 d. Type 4 e. Type 5

Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: a. Indicating how the resource can be used when deployed at the incident site. b. Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific resource. c. Providing detailed information about the best sources for procuring a needed resource. d. Linking resources needed to execute typical response and recovery activities.

When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: a. The effective time and date of the transfer. b. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander. c. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority. d. The Incident Commander's cell phone number

Select the TRUE statement: a. A lower ranking but more qualified person may not be designated as the Incident Commander. b. Transfer of command procedures are implemented at the Emergency Operations Centre before the Incident Commander arrives at the scene. c. When a new Incident Commander assumes command, the outgoing Incident Commander should be demobilized to avoid confusion. d. Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party.

The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical aid, and: a. Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel. b. Provision of emergency services to injured victims at the accident scene. c. Coordination with public health service to determine where critical resources are deployed. d. Authorization prior to purchases of any medical supplies and services.

Select the way(s) that resources assigned to an incident can be managed. a. Single Resources b. Task Forces c. Strike Teams d. All of the above