IS-200.C: BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE
TEST Q&A
_______ major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - ANSWER -Five
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - 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: - ANSWER -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. -
ANSWER -a formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - 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? - 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: - 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.
, Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are based
on three key organizational systems: - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -
Multiagency Coordination Systems
________________ refers to processes, procedures, and systems for communicating
timely and accurate information to the public during crisis or emergency situations. -
ANSWER -Public Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as follows: -
ANSWER -(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, how can information
concerning incident or event can be passed? - 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. - ANSWER -Formal
__________________ Communication: Is used to exchange incident or event
information only. Is NOT used for: Formal requests for additional resources, Tasking
work assignments. - ANSWER -Informal
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? - ANSWER -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 ?
- ANSWER -Formal Communication
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE
TEST Q&A
_______ major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - ANSWER -Five
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - 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: - ANSWER -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. -
ANSWER -a formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - 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? - 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: - 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.
, Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are based
on three key organizational systems: - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -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. - ANSWER -
Multiagency Coordination Systems
________________ refers to processes, procedures, and systems for communicating
timely and accurate information to the public during crisis or emergency situations. -
ANSWER -Public Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as follows: -
ANSWER -(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, how can information
concerning incident or event can be passed? - 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. - ANSWER -Formal
__________________ Communication: Is used to exchange incident or event
information only. Is NOT used for: Formal requests for additional resources, Tasking
work assignments. - ANSWER -Informal
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? - ANSWER -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 ?
- ANSWER -Formal Communication
