NIMS ICS 100 LESSON- KNOWLEDGE
CHECKS
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably. - ANSWER-False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
ANSWER-True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
ANSWER-True
This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common terminology - ANSWER-No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? - ANSWER-It
focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources. - ANSWER-False
In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources -
ANSWER-True
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - ANSWER-Planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - ANSWER-Incident Command
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly
managed, coordinated, and directed. - ANSWER-Intelligence/Investigations
Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness. -
ANSWER-True
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be
established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed. - ANSWER-False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor. - ANSWER-True
, Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units. - ANSWER-False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - ANSWER-Incident Action Plan
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - ANSWER-Operations
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses. - ANSWER-Finance/Administration
Collect, analyze, and disseminate information - ANSWER-Incident Coordination
Synchronize public information messages - ANSWER-Coordination
Establishing priorities among incidents - ANSWER-Coordination
In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications
equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility
to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. - ANSWER-Logistics
As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the
response. - ANSWER-Planning
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - ANSWER-Logistics
The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander,
who needs to attend to a family emergency.
The current Incident Commander should: - ANSWER-Provide a transfer-of-command
briefing to the new Commander
I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing
appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. - ANSWER-
Safety Officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address
their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene
to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. - ANSWER-Liaison Officer
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our
response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience
including incident staff and agency personnel. - ANSWER-Public Information Officer
CHECKS
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably. - ANSWER-False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
ANSWER-True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
ANSWER-True
This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common terminology - ANSWER-No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? - ANSWER-It
focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources. - ANSWER-False
In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources -
ANSWER-True
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - ANSWER-Planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - ANSWER-Incident Command
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly
managed, coordinated, and directed. - ANSWER-Intelligence/Investigations
Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness. -
ANSWER-True
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be
established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed. - ANSWER-False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor. - ANSWER-True
, Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units. - ANSWER-False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - ANSWER-Incident Action Plan
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - ANSWER-Operations
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses. - ANSWER-Finance/Administration
Collect, analyze, and disseminate information - ANSWER-Incident Coordination
Synchronize public information messages - ANSWER-Coordination
Establishing priorities among incidents - ANSWER-Coordination
In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications
equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility
to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. - ANSWER-Logistics
As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the
response. - ANSWER-Planning
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - ANSWER-Logistics
The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander,
who needs to attend to a family emergency.
The current Incident Commander should: - ANSWER-Provide a transfer-of-command
briefing to the new Commander
I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing
appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. - ANSWER-
Safety Officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address
their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene
to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. - ANSWER-Liaison Officer
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our
response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience
including incident staff and agency personnel. - ANSWER-Public Information Officer
