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What type of structure may be established when two or more individual incidents, located in the
same general area, are assigned to a single IC or UC? correct answers Incident Complex
In the context of incident management, complex incidents generally: correct answers Involve
multijurisdictional efforts of more than one agency.
___________ is an organization that is activated to address competition for resources among
multiple ICPs based on the complexity of the incident. Examples include two or more hazardous
materials spills, fires, etc. correct answers Area Command
How does the use of Area Command facilitate the job of the Incident Commander and agency
officials? correct answers Much of the coordination between incidents that is typically performed
by each Incident Commander is accomplished at the Area Command level.
What is an advantage of activating an Area Command? correct answers Coordination between
incidents.
What is one scenario when Area Command should be established? correct answers When there
are several active incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical
resources.
Which responsibility outlines one of Area Command's primary functions? correct answers
Develop broad objectives for the affected area
Assessing incidents and allocating resources are two of the three most critical responsibilities of
the Area Commander. What is third?* correct answers Establishing priorities.
What is defined by NIMS as "the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit
statutory, regulatory, or delegated? correct answers Command
What term is a NIMS guiding principle that states everyone involved in incident management
reports to and takes direction from only one person? correct answers Unity of Command
MAC Groups are frequently defined_______, especially when an emergency crosses
jurisdictional boundary. correct answers geographically
MAC Groups may be established by a/an _______ as part of its Emergency Operations Center
function. correct answers Emergency Operations Center Director
The Command and Coordination component of NIMS includes four NIMS Functional Groups:
Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Centers, and Joint Information Systems.
What is the fourth? correct answers Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups)
What type of structure may be established when two or more individual incidents, located in the
same general area, are assigned to a single IC or UC? correct answers Incident Complex
In the context of incident management, complex incidents generally: correct answers Involve
multijurisdictional efforts of more than one agency.
___________ is an organization that is activated to address competition for resources among
multiple ICPs based on the complexity of the incident. Examples include two or more hazardous
materials spills, fires, etc. correct answers Area Command
How does the use of Area Command facilitate the job of the Incident Commander and agency
officials? correct answers Much of the coordination between incidents that is typically performed
by each Incident Commander is accomplished at the Area Command level.
What is an advantage of activating an Area Command? correct answers Coordination between
incidents.
What is one scenario when Area Command should be established? correct answers When there
are several active incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical
resources.
Which responsibility outlines one of Area Command's primary functions? correct answers
Develop broad objectives for the affected area
Assessing incidents and allocating resources are two of the three most critical responsibilities of
the Area Commander. What is third?* correct answers Establishing priorities.
What is defined by NIMS as "the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit
statutory, regulatory, or delegated? correct answers Command
What term is a NIMS guiding principle that states everyone involved in incident management
reports to and takes direction from only one person? correct answers Unity of Command
MAC Groups are frequently defined_______, especially when an emergency crosses
jurisdictional boundary. correct answers geographically
MAC Groups may be established by a/an _______ as part of its Emergency Operations Center
function. correct answers Emergency Operations Center Director
The Command and Coordination component of NIMS includes four NIMS Functional Groups:
Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Centers, and Joint Information Systems.
What is the fourth? correct answers Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups)
