ICS 100 EXAM GUIDE Q&A
Inadequate Management - ANSWER -Surprisingly, studies found that response
problems were far more likely to result from _____________ than from any other single
reason.
Weakness in incident management were often due to: - ANSWER -Lack of
accountability, including unclear chains of commands and supervision.
Poor Communication due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems
and conflicting codes and terminology.
Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process.
No common, flexible, predesigned management structure that enables commanders to
delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently.
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) - ANSWER -In response to attacks on
9/11, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) in
Feb. 2003.
HSPD-5 called for a NIMS and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal,
State, local, and private industry responds to incidents and derived the way these
agencies will prepare for such a response.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of
NIMS in March 2004. One of the key features of NIMS is the ICS.
ICS is: - ANSWER -A proven management system based on successful business
practices.
The result of decades of lessons learned in the organization and management of
emergency incidents.
ICS and the Emergency Operations Center - ANSWER -The EOC is a mutli-agency
coordination entity that provides support and coordination to the on-scene responders.
Although the EOC uses ICS management principles it does not manage on-scene
operations. Therefore, not ll aspects of ICS taught in they course may apply to the EOC
operations,
The Incident Command System (ICS) - ANSWER -An Incident in an occurrence, either
caused by humans or natural phenomena, that requires response actions to prevent or
minimize loss of life or damage to property and.or environment.
, The ICS... - ANSWER -is a standard, on-scene, all-hazard incident management
concept. ICS allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match
the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by
jurisdictional boundaries.
ICS has considerable internal flexibility. - ANSWER -It can grow or shrink to meet
different needs. This flexibility makes it a very cost effective and efficient management
approach for both small and large situations.
NIMS/ICS - ANSWER -represents organizational "best practices," and as a comment of
NIMS has become the standard for emergency management across the country.
ICS consists fo procedures for controlling the following: - ANSWER -personnel,
facilities, equipment, and communications.
ICS Features - ANSWER -ICS is based on proven management principled, which
contribute to the strength and efficient of the overall system.
ICS principles are implemented through: - ANSWER -a wide-range of management
features including the use of common terminology and clear text, and a modular
organizational structure.
ICS emphasizes effective: - ANSWER -planning, including management by objectives
and reliance on an IAP.
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident recourses by: - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control.
2. Establishing a predestinated incident locations and facilities.
3. Implementing resource management practices.
4. Ensuring integrated communications.
The ICS features - ANSWER -related to command structure include chain of command
and unity of command as well as, unified command and transfer of command. Formal
transfer of command occurs whenever leadership changes.
Common Terminology and Clear Text - ANSWER -ICS supports responders and
decision makers by providing the data they need through effective information and
intelligence management.
The ability to communicate within the ICS... - ANSWER -is absolutely critical. An
essential method for ensuring the ability to communicate is by using common
terminology and clear text.
That is, use clear text. Do not use radio codes, agency-specific codes, or jargon. (Pg. 6)
Inadequate Management - ANSWER -Surprisingly, studies found that response
problems were far more likely to result from _____________ than from any other single
reason.
Weakness in incident management were often due to: - ANSWER -Lack of
accountability, including unclear chains of commands and supervision.
Poor Communication due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems
and conflicting codes and terminology.
Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process.
No common, flexible, predesigned management structure that enables commanders to
delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently.
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) - ANSWER -In response to attacks on
9/11, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) in
Feb. 2003.
HSPD-5 called for a NIMS and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal,
State, local, and private industry responds to incidents and derived the way these
agencies will prepare for such a response.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of
NIMS in March 2004. One of the key features of NIMS is the ICS.
ICS is: - ANSWER -A proven management system based on successful business
practices.
The result of decades of lessons learned in the organization and management of
emergency incidents.
ICS and the Emergency Operations Center - ANSWER -The EOC is a mutli-agency
coordination entity that provides support and coordination to the on-scene responders.
Although the EOC uses ICS management principles it does not manage on-scene
operations. Therefore, not ll aspects of ICS taught in they course may apply to the EOC
operations,
The Incident Command System (ICS) - ANSWER -An Incident in an occurrence, either
caused by humans or natural phenomena, that requires response actions to prevent or
minimize loss of life or damage to property and.or environment.
, The ICS... - ANSWER -is a standard, on-scene, all-hazard incident management
concept. ICS allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match
the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by
jurisdictional boundaries.
ICS has considerable internal flexibility. - ANSWER -It can grow or shrink to meet
different needs. This flexibility makes it a very cost effective and efficient management
approach for both small and large situations.
NIMS/ICS - ANSWER -represents organizational "best practices," and as a comment of
NIMS has become the standard for emergency management across the country.
ICS consists fo procedures for controlling the following: - ANSWER -personnel,
facilities, equipment, and communications.
ICS Features - ANSWER -ICS is based on proven management principled, which
contribute to the strength and efficient of the overall system.
ICS principles are implemented through: - ANSWER -a wide-range of management
features including the use of common terminology and clear text, and a modular
organizational structure.
ICS emphasizes effective: - ANSWER -planning, including management by objectives
and reliance on an IAP.
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident recourses by: - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control.
2. Establishing a predestinated incident locations and facilities.
3. Implementing resource management practices.
4. Ensuring integrated communications.
The ICS features - ANSWER -related to command structure include chain of command
and unity of command as well as, unified command and transfer of command. Formal
transfer of command occurs whenever leadership changes.
Common Terminology and Clear Text - ANSWER -ICS supports responders and
decision makers by providing the data they need through effective information and
intelligence management.
The ability to communicate within the ICS... - ANSWER -is absolutely critical. An
essential method for ensuring the ability to communicate is by using common
terminology and clear text.
That is, use clear text. Do not use radio codes, agency-specific codes, or jargon. (Pg. 6)
