NIMS ICS-300 Final Exam Questions and Answers-Graded A

NIMS ICS-300 Final Exam Questions and Answers-Graded A /. What NIMS component focuses on the Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Center, Multiagency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information Systems? a) Resource Management b) Communications and Information Management c) Command and Coordination d) Preparedness - Answer-c) Command and Coordination /.When there is an orderly line of authority and reporting relationships within the ranks of an organization, the organization is said to have a ___. a) Chain of Command b) Unity of Command c) Unified Command d) Preparedness - Answer-a) Chain of Command /.What Incident Management role provides strategic direction and delegates the authority needed to accomplish the incident objectives? a) Operations Section Chief b) Incident Commander c) Liaison Offficer d) Agency Executives/Senior Officials - Answer-d) Agency Executives/Senior Officials /.Module expansion at an incident is based on ___. a) increasing span of control to 8:1 b) decreasing span of control to 2:1 c) matching an organization's structure to the task d) the person in charge - Answer-c) matching an organization's structure to the task /.What is one of the primary features of Unified Command? a) The inclusion of Multiple Incident Commands under one management team. b) The use of an Incident Management Team. c) Multi-Point ordering d) A single IAP for the incident in question - Answer-d) A single IAP for the incident in question /.What is one of the initial factors in response to an incident that has the potential to affect the outcome of the response? a) apply immediate organizing actions b) request the Governor to declare state of emergency c) notify the media d) open the EOC - Answer-a) apply immediate organizing actions /.When planning for an event, such as a parade or concert, what should be considered that is similar to when planning for an incident, such as a hurricane? a) time is of the essence b) use the ICS planning process c) expect expansion of incident d) unavailable communications - Answer-b) use the ICS planning process /.When determining the complexity of an incident, what is one assessment factor used? a) time of year incident occurs b) long-term recovery issues c) community and responder safety d) determine common operating picture - Answer-c) community and responder safety /.Of the documents listed, what agency policy influences incident management? a) Continuity of Operations Plan b) IAP c) Performance Evaluation d) National Response Framework - Answer-a) Continuity of Operations Plan /.Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives, while ___ specify how the strategies will be executed. a) orders b) objectives c) meetings d) tactics - Answer-d) tactics /.When transferring command, what is the next step the IC should do after assessing the situation with the incoming IC? a) notify others of change in command b) accept new assignment or demob c) deliver briefing from the ICS 201 Form d) determine appropriate time for change in command - Answer-c) deliver briefing from the ICS 201 Form /.In addition to logistical concerns, strategies, and tactics in meeting incident objectives, what other operational factor should be considered? a) incident location b) cost analysis c) political atmosphere d) weather forecast - Answer-b) cost analysis /.What is the scope of the Tactics Meeting? a) to review the proposed strategy and tactics developed by the Operations Section b) to review the strategy and tactics developed by the IC c) write the IAP d) identify incident risks and hazards - Answer-a) to review the proposed strategy and tactics developed by the Operations Section /.For what is the ICS Form 215 Operational Planning Worksheet used? a) communicate decisions made during the Tactics Meeting concerning resource assignments to the Resources Unit b) elicit feedback from support staff members about the proposed incident objectives c) serve as a legal basis to order resources through mission assignments to other agencies d) identify resources that are no longer supported and need to be demobilized during the next Operational Period - Answer-a) communicate decisions made during the Tactics Meeting concerning resource assignments to the Resources Unit /.During the Planning Meeting, what form or document sometimes reveals that a proposed tactic is too hazardous to attempt and another tactic should be developed? a) IAP b) Contingency Plan c) ICS Form 215, Operation Planning Worksheet d) ICS Form 215A, IAP Safety Analysis - Answer-d) ICS Form 215A, IAP Safety Analysis /.What is the purpose of the Planning Meeting? a) Present the IAP b) Determine incident objectives, strategies, and tactics c) Review and validate the Operational Plan and resource assignments d) Assess general morale and ensure group communication - Answer-c) Review and validate the Operational Plan and resource assignments