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The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used
interchangeably - - False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary -
- True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management -
- True
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan? - - It focuses on
previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned (IAP is proactive not
reactive)
Number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an
incident (typically 1:5) - - Span of Control
Resource Management - - ~resource identification & typing
~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel
~planning for resources
~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources
Integrated Communications - - ~maintain connectivity
~achieve situational awareness
~facilitate information sharing
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Unified Command - - every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response
operations? - - Incident Action Plan
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the
incident. - - Incident Command
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and detects all
operational resources - - Operations
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing
information, and maintaining documentation - - Planning
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives (ie, food services, incident facilities, support transportation, medical services to
support) - - Logistics
Monitors cost related to the incident. Provides accounting procurement, time recording,
and cost analyses - - Finance/Administration
Possible locations for the Intelligence/Investigations function - - ~Command Staff
~Operations Section
~Intelligence/Investigations Section