IS-200.B - ICS FOR SINGLE
RESOURCES AND INITIAL ACTION
INCIDENTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - ANSWER -to only one supervisor.
Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting
relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by: - ANSWER -a. multiple,
conflicting directives.
Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems
encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains
__________ communication relationship only with his or her immediate supervisor. -
ANSWER -a. a formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - ANSWER -No they are
different concepts.
Unified Command enables all responsible agencies to manage an incident together by
establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies, additionally is allows
what? - ANSWER -Allows Incident Commanders to make joint decisions by establishing
a single command structure at one Incident Command Post (ICP).
Maintains unity of command. Each employee reports to only one supervisor.
Advantages of using Unified Command include: - ANSWER -A single set of objectives.
A collective approach to develop strategies.
Improved Information flow and coordination.
All agencies understand joint priorities and restrictions.
No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected.
Agencies' efforts are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a
single Incident Action Plan.
, Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, how can information
concerning incident or event can be passed? - ANSWER -Information can be passed
horizontally or vertically within the organization without restriction.
communication must be used when: Receiving and giving work assignments,
Requesting support or additional resources, Reporting progress of assigned tasks. -
ANSWER -a. Formal
__________________ Communication: Is used to exchange incident or event
information only. Is NOT used for: Formal requests for additional resources, Tasking
work assignments. - ANSWER -Informal
Within the ICs organization, critical information must do what? - ANSWER -flow freely!
The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to
determine the number of persons requiring communications devices. This is a form of
what type of communication? - ANSWER -b. Informal Communication
Receiving and giving work assignments; Requesting support or additional resources;
Reporting progress of assigned tasks, are all example of what type of communication ?
- ANSWER -Formal Communication
The Cost Unit Leader may directly discuss and share information on alternative
strategies with the Planning section Chief. This is a form of what type of
communication? - ANSWER -Informal Communication
Common Leadership Responsibilities: A person who communicates by giving specific
instructions and asking for feedback; supervises the scene of action; evaluates the
effectiveness of the plan; understands and accepts the need to modify plans or
instructions, is referred to as? - ANSWER -a good leader
What is the first duty of ICS Leadership? - ANSWER -21. The safety of all personnel
involved in an incident or a planned event.
What should you know in order to maintain leadership and respect - ANSWER -Know
your subordinates and look out for their well-being. The workers who follow you are your
greatest resource. Not all of your workers will succeed equally, but they all deserve
respect.
Keep your subordinates and supervisor informed. Provide accurate and timely briefings,
and give the reason (intent) for assignments and tasks.
Build the team. Conduct frequent briefings and debriefings with the team to monitor
progress and identify lessons learned. Consider team experience, fatigue, and physical
limitations when accepting assignments.
RESOURCES AND INITIAL ACTION
INCIDENTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - ANSWER -to only one supervisor.
Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting
relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by: - ANSWER -a. multiple,
conflicting directives.
Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems
encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains
__________ communication relationship only with his or her immediate supervisor. -
ANSWER -a. a formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - ANSWER -No they are
different concepts.
Unified Command enables all responsible agencies to manage an incident together by
establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies, additionally is allows
what? - ANSWER -Allows Incident Commanders to make joint decisions by establishing
a single command structure at one Incident Command Post (ICP).
Maintains unity of command. Each employee reports to only one supervisor.
Advantages of using Unified Command include: - ANSWER -A single set of objectives.
A collective approach to develop strategies.
Improved Information flow and coordination.
All agencies understand joint priorities and restrictions.
No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected.
Agencies' efforts are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a
single Incident Action Plan.
, Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, how can information
concerning incident or event can be passed? - ANSWER -Information can be passed
horizontally or vertically within the organization without restriction.
communication must be used when: Receiving and giving work assignments,
Requesting support or additional resources, Reporting progress of assigned tasks. -
ANSWER -a. Formal
__________________ Communication: Is used to exchange incident or event
information only. Is NOT used for: Formal requests for additional resources, Tasking
work assignments. - ANSWER -Informal
Within the ICs organization, critical information must do what? - ANSWER -flow freely!
The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to
determine the number of persons requiring communications devices. This is a form of
what type of communication? - ANSWER -b. Informal Communication
Receiving and giving work assignments; Requesting support or additional resources;
Reporting progress of assigned tasks, are all example of what type of communication ?
- ANSWER -Formal Communication
The Cost Unit Leader may directly discuss and share information on alternative
strategies with the Planning section Chief. This is a form of what type of
communication? - ANSWER -Informal Communication
Common Leadership Responsibilities: A person who communicates by giving specific
instructions and asking for feedback; supervises the scene of action; evaluates the
effectiveness of the plan; understands and accepts the need to modify plans or
instructions, is referred to as? - ANSWER -a good leader
What is the first duty of ICS Leadership? - ANSWER -21. The safety of all personnel
involved in an incident or a planned event.
What should you know in order to maintain leadership and respect - ANSWER -Know
your subordinates and look out for their well-being. The workers who follow you are your
greatest resource. Not all of your workers will succeed equally, but they all deserve
respect.
Keep your subordinates and supervisor informed. Provide accurate and timely briefings,
and give the reason (intent) for assignments and tasks.
Build the team. Conduct frequent briefings and debriefings with the team to monitor
progress and identify lessons learned. Consider team experience, fatigue, and physical
limitations when accepting assignments.
