FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - correct answer-identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal
governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - correct answer-directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the
preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic
terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, - correct answer-describes
the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all
levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - correct answer-management by
objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives - correct
answer-stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site - correct answer-field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and
general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required
- correct answer-type 3
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the
new incident commander - correct answer-transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels
regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - correct answer-true
which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident - correct answer-cost
considerations of responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies,
and/ or ---- - correct answer-delegation of authority
, which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly
report to a supervisor - correct answer-manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene
of the incident - correct answer-unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and
responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority,
responsibility, or accountability - correct answer-unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management
organization - correct answer-chain of command`
the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When
command is transferred the process must include: - correct answer-a briefing that captures
all essential information to continuing safe and effective operations
scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response
actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the operations section chief. Is the
situation consistent with the NIMS management characteristic of manageable span of control
- correct answer-no
accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident action
planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principle - correct answer-true
an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address tactics
and support activities for the planned operational period - correct answer-true
in a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested - correct answer-false
read all of the statements below and then select the true statement - correct
answer-resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available,
for assignment to incident
select who would be responsible for the task described below:
who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities - correct answer-liaison officer
which section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and
intelligence - correct answer-planning section
which section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective and
efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations -
correct answer-logistics section
system for initial response, ICS-200
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - correct answer-identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal
governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - correct answer-directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the
preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic
terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, - correct answer-describes
the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all
levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - correct answer-management by
objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives - correct
answer-stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site - correct answer-field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and
general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required
- correct answer-type 3
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the
new incident commander - correct answer-transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels
regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - correct answer-true
which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident - correct answer-cost
considerations of responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies,
and/ or ---- - correct answer-delegation of authority
, which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly
report to a supervisor - correct answer-manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene
of the incident - correct answer-unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and
responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority,
responsibility, or accountability - correct answer-unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management
organization - correct answer-chain of command`
the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When
command is transferred the process must include: - correct answer-a briefing that captures
all essential information to continuing safe and effective operations
scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response
actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the operations section chief. Is the
situation consistent with the NIMS management characteristic of manageable span of control
- correct answer-no
accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident action
planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principle - correct answer-true
an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address tactics
and support activities for the planned operational period - correct answer-true
in a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested - correct answer-false
read all of the statements below and then select the true statement - correct
answer-resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available,
for assignment to incident
select who would be responsible for the task described below:
who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities - correct answer-liaison officer
which section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and
intelligence - correct answer-planning section
which section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective and
efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations -
correct answer-logistics section
