Study Notes

depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by: a)the planning section b)the logistics section c)incident command d)local authorities

The Whole Community ensures solutions that... what?

what is incident command system?

what is incident command system used for?

what is another other ways incident command system is explained?

what does NIMS stand for?

what is NIMS?

NIMS provides a consisent foundation for... what?

NIMS three major components are?

what does ICS stand for?

what does ICS impacted incident management efforts by....?

ICS helps to ensure?

is NIMS the same as ICS?

The whole community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government TRUE or FALSE

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? a)operations b)command c)logistics d)finance/aministration

the incident command system can used to manage any type of incident, including planned events TRUE or FALSE

which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives? a)operations b)planning c)logistics d)finance/administration

establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the ? a)local authorities b)operations seciton c)incident commander d)logistics section

which NIMS component includes the incident command system? a)resource management b)communiations and information management c)command and coordination d)joint information system

the NIMS management characteristic of information and intelligence management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks TRUE or FALSE

Within the national incident management system chaaracteristics, the concept of common teminology include all of the following EXPECT: a)incident facilites b)resources descriptions c)organizational functions d)technical specifications

which NIMS management characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropruate authorities who establish resources management systems? a)manageable span of control b)management by objectives c)dispatch/deployment d)incident facilities and locations

which NIMS management characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather technical specialists? a)management by objectives b)incident facilities and locations c)information and intelligence management d)integrated communications

to ensure efficient,clear,communication, the national incident management system characteristics include the use of: a)acronyms b)technical language c)common terminology d)agency-specific codes

the incident command system is only applicable to large, complex incidents. TRUE or FALSE

The whole community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of solution used as need. TRUE or FALSE

to avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch. TRUE or FALSE

integrated communication includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links. TRUE or FALSE

Which NIMS management characteristics is necessary for achieving situational awareness facilitates information sharing? a)accountability b)chain of commmand and unity of command c)integrated communications d)comprehensive resource management

an incident action plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activites. TRUE or FALSE

chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information. TRUE or FALSE

to effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe TRUE or FALSE

which position is always staffed in ICS applications? a)public information officer b)operations section chief c)safety officer d)incident commander

which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination? a)resolving critical resource issues b)synchronzing public information messages c)directing ordering, or controlling d)establishing priorities among incidents

major activities of the planning section include: a)preparing and documenting incident action plans b)providing technology to ensure efficient incident commmunication c)compensating for injury or damage to property d)setting up and maintaining incident facilities

when partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident plan what type of command is being used? a)mutual command b)unified command c)multiple command d)area command

the liaison officer: a)provides information to the public b)arranges for resources and needed services to support the incident objectives c)traces resources and maintains incident documentation d)is the point of contact for other response organizations

the whole community approach refers to different organzations within the federal government true or false

major activities of the logistics section include: a)setting up and maintaining incident facilities b)providing technology to ensure efficient incident communications c)ordering, obtaining, maintainng and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies d)coordinates communication between all responding agencies

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? a)safety officer b)logistics section chief c)public information officer d)planning section chief

which general staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? a)logistics section chief b)planning section chief c)finance/administrations section chief d)operations section chief

which general staff member prepares incident action plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? a)operations section chief b)planning section chief c)logistics section chief d)finance/administration section chief

which general staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives? a)operations section chief b)planning section chief c)tactics section chief d)operations division director

who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? a)agency executive b)emergency operations center director c)incident commander d)operations section chief

check-in, incident action planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking are all necessary components of: a)redundancy b)sustainability c)flexibility d)accountability

when command transferred , the process should include a(n): a)briefing b)award ceremony c)detailed lesson learned report d)intelligence report

which ICS functional area tracks, resources, collects and analyzes information and maintains documents? a)logistics b)planning c)operations d)finance/administration

which of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination? a)resolving critical resource issues b)synchronizing public information messages c)directing, ordering, or controlling d)establishing priorities among incidents

to be effective the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe true or false

incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by: a)incident commander or unified command b)operations section chief c)planning section chief d)agency administrator

at the incident scene, who handles media inquires? a)public information officer b)media relations specialist c)liaison officer d)communications officer

expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: a)operations section chief b)incident commander c)agency administrator d)logistics section chief

which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? a)logistics b)command c)operations d)finance/administration

selection of incident commanders is done by the: a)emergency operatiojns manager b)jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident c)public information officer d)planing officer

the number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as? a)modular organization b)management by objectives c)manageble span of control d)unity of command

manageble span of control refers to: a)the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explict statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority b)an orderly line of authority that exists within the ranks of the incident command management organization c)the process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one incident commander to another d)the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident

command is: a)directing,ordering or controling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority b)based on the number of indiviuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident c)the ability to control information exchange pwithin and across organizations involved in an incident d)assumed by the individual who is the highest-ranking person on the scene regardless of experience or training level