IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and
Initial Action Incidents
major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - correct answer-a. Five
Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are based on
three key organizational systems: - correct answer-a. ICS, Multiagency Coordination
Systems, Public Information
defines the operating characteristics, interactive management components, and structure of
incident management and emergency response organizations engaged throughout the life
cycle of an incident. - correct answer-a. ICS
These systems define the operating characteristics, interactive management components,
and organizational structure of supporting incident management entities engaged at the
Federal, State, local, tribal, and regional levels through mutual aid agreements and other
assistance arrangements. - correct answer-a. Multiagency Coordination Systems
refers to processes, procedures, and systems for communicating timely and accurate
information to the public during crisis or emergency situations. - correct answer-a. Public
Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as follows: -
correct answer-(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - correct 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: - correct 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. - correct answer-a. a
formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - correct 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?
- correct 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: - correct 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? - correct 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. - correct 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. -
correct answer-Informal
Within the ICs organization, critical information must do what? - correct 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? - correct 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 ? -
correct 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? - correct
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
Initial Action Incidents
major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - correct answer-a. Five
Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are based on
three key organizational systems: - correct answer-a. ICS, Multiagency Coordination
Systems, Public Information
defines the operating characteristics, interactive management components, and structure of
incident management and emergency response organizations engaged throughout the life
cycle of an incident. - correct answer-a. ICS
These systems define the operating characteristics, interactive management components,
and organizational structure of supporting incident management entities engaged at the
Federal, State, local, tribal, and regional levels through mutual aid agreements and other
assistance arrangements. - correct answer-a. Multiagency Coordination Systems
refers to processes, procedures, and systems for communicating timely and accurate
information to the public during crisis or emergency situations. - correct answer-a. Public
Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as follows: -
correct answer-(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - correct 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: - correct 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. - correct answer-a. a
formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - correct 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?
- correct 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: - correct 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? - correct 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. - correct 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. -
correct answer-Informal
Within the ICs organization, critical information must do what? - correct 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? - correct 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 ? -
correct 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? - correct
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
