And Answers
/.An Important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they
___________________? - Answer-provide a uniform response to all hazards that a
community may face
/.An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan -
Answer-False
/.An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency
policies, and/or ______________________? - Answer-Delegation of Authority
/.ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) - Answer-
FALSE
/.Mutual Aid Agreements - Answer-Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing
resources are inadequate.
/.Mutual Aide Agreements ________________________________________? -
Answer-assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate
/.Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate
management structure is referred to as (A) - Answer-Complexity Analysis
/.Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers, clarify
tasks, define the scope of work, describe sources of work supplies, and present the
work schedule. - Answer-True
/.The first duty of ICS leadership is the safety of all personnel involved in an incident or
a planned event. - Answer-TRUE
/.The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. -
Answer-FALSE
/.The Incident Command System (ICS) is: - Answer-A standardized management tool
for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations
/.The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called
_____________________. - Answer-Delegation of Authority
, /.The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called - Answer-
Delegation of Authority
/.To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a
________________________ to the new incident Commander. - Answer-Transfer of
Command Briefing
/.Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position.
- Answer-TRUE
/.When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what
happens? - Answer-The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer
of Command
/.When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what
happens? - Answer-The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines;
these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a
more qualified Incident Commander
/.When an incident expands _____________________________________________ -
Answer-Only the functions and positions necessary are filled
/.When an incident expands - Answer-Only the functions and positions necessary are
filled.
/.When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be
told - Answer-The effective time and date of the transfer
/.Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests
pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources? - Answer-Incident
Commander
/.Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? - Answer-Political
sensitivity, external influences, and media relations
/.Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives? - Answer-Operations Section Chief
/.Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objects? - Answer-Operations Section Chief
/.Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
- Answer-Supervisor
/.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