IS-0200.C BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE, ICS
200 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Chain of command - ANSWER -refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of
the incident management organization.
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident.
When command is transferred, the process must include: - ANSWER -A briefing that
captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
The optimal span of control for incident management is - ANSWER -one supervisor to
five subordinates; however, the 1:5 ratio is only a guideline and effective incident
management often calls for different ratios.
When a supervisor's span of control becomes unmanageable, they can assign
subordinate supervisors or redistribute subordinates to manage portions of the
organization in order to regain a manageable span of control.
Which of the following is true:
A. The ICS intelligence function is limited to national security or other types of classified
information.
IB. n ICS, modular organization means that the Incident Commander must activate
complete, intact teams to staff the different functional areas.
C. Resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available,
for assignment to incidents.
D. The use of radio codes (10-codes) is the most efficient means of communicating
within an ICS organization. - ANSWER -C. Resources include personnel, tools, and
equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incidents.
Describe the course objectives and summarize basic information about the Incident
Command System (ICS) - ANSWER -standardized management tool for meeting the
demands of emergency or nonemergency situations
Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS). - ANSWER -Resource
Management
Command and Coordination
Communications and Information Management
Unity of Command - ANSWER -means that each individual has a designated supervisor
to whom they report to at the scene of the incident
Unified command - ANSWER -When no one jurisdiction, agency, or organization has
primary authority and/or the resources to manage an incident on its own, Unified
, Command may be established. There is no one "Commander." The Unified Command
can allocate resources regardless of ownership or location.
formal communication - ANSWER -assignments, resources and progress checks
informal communication - ANSWER -info about incident
qualities in a good leader - ANSWER -Take command.
Balance response initiatives with safety concerns.
Motivate responders.
Communicate clear directions.
Size up the situation and make rapid decisions.
Assess the effectiveness of tactics/strategies.
Be flexible and modify plans as necessary.
ICS organization five major functional areas: - ANSWER -Command, Operations,
Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration
Liaison Officer - ANSWER -the point of contact for representatives of other
governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities
Planning Section - ANSWER -collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation
information and intelligence
Logistics Section - ANSWER -responsible for all support requirements needed to
facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from
off-incident locations
Finance/Administration Section - ANSWER -perform cost analysis and contracting
services
Public Information Officer - ANSWER -handles media and public inquiries, emergency
public information and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring,
and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate and timely manner
Safety Officer - ANSWER -responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising
the Incident Commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the
health and safety of emergency responder personnel
Strike Team - ANSWER -composed of specified combinations of the same kind and
type of resources, with common communications and a Leader
Task Force - ANSWER --is a group of resources with common communications and a
leader that may be preestablished and sent to an incident, or formed at an incident.
- are mixed resources assigned for specific tasks rather than divided by areas
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE, ICS
200 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Chain of command - ANSWER -refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of
the incident management organization.
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident.
When command is transferred, the process must include: - ANSWER -A briefing that
captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
The optimal span of control for incident management is - ANSWER -one supervisor to
five subordinates; however, the 1:5 ratio is only a guideline and effective incident
management often calls for different ratios.
When a supervisor's span of control becomes unmanageable, they can assign
subordinate supervisors or redistribute subordinates to manage portions of the
organization in order to regain a manageable span of control.
Which of the following is true:
A. The ICS intelligence function is limited to national security or other types of classified
information.
IB. n ICS, modular organization means that the Incident Commander must activate
complete, intact teams to staff the different functional areas.
C. Resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available,
for assignment to incidents.
D. The use of radio codes (10-codes) is the most efficient means of communicating
within an ICS organization. - ANSWER -C. Resources include personnel, tools, and
equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incidents.
Describe the course objectives and summarize basic information about the Incident
Command System (ICS) - ANSWER -standardized management tool for meeting the
demands of emergency or nonemergency situations
Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS). - ANSWER -Resource
Management
Command and Coordination
Communications and Information Management
Unity of Command - ANSWER -means that each individual has a designated supervisor
to whom they report to at the scene of the incident
Unified command - ANSWER -When no one jurisdiction, agency, or organization has
primary authority and/or the resources to manage an incident on its own, Unified
, Command may be established. There is no one "Commander." The Unified Command
can allocate resources regardless of ownership or location.
formal communication - ANSWER -assignments, resources and progress checks
informal communication - ANSWER -info about incident
qualities in a good leader - ANSWER -Take command.
Balance response initiatives with safety concerns.
Motivate responders.
Communicate clear directions.
Size up the situation and make rapid decisions.
Assess the effectiveness of tactics/strategies.
Be flexible and modify plans as necessary.
ICS organization five major functional areas: - ANSWER -Command, Operations,
Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration
Liaison Officer - ANSWER -the point of contact for representatives of other
governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities
Planning Section - ANSWER -collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation
information and intelligence
Logistics Section - ANSWER -responsible for all support requirements needed to
facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from
off-incident locations
Finance/Administration Section - ANSWER -perform cost analysis and contracting
services
Public Information Officer - ANSWER -handles media and public inquiries, emergency
public information and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring,
and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate and timely manner
Safety Officer - ANSWER -responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising
the Incident Commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the
health and safety of emergency responder personnel
Strike Team - ANSWER -composed of specified combinations of the same kind and
type of resources, with common communications and a Leader
Task Force - ANSWER --is a group of resources with common communications and a
leader that may be preestablished and sent to an incident, or formed at an incident.
- are mixed resources assigned for specific tasks rather than divided by areas
