ICS FOR SINGLE RESOURCES AND INITIAL ACTION

FINAL EXAM FOR: IS-200.B: ICS FOR SINGLE RESOURCES AND INITIAL ACTION IN IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents | FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) 1/4 Display All Final Exam for: IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action In Privacy Act Statement (Public Law 93 579) Each time that this test is loaded, you will receive a unique set of questions and answers. The test questions are scramb of the exam. 1. Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident? A. The Planning Section B. The Safety Officer C. The Operations Section D. The Deputy Incident Commander 2. Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or fataliti A. Finance/Administration Section B. Logistics Section C. Operations Section D. Planning Section 3. Branches within the ICS organization can be established: A. Within Groups to organize resources B. Along agency jurisdictional lines C. Geographically or functionally D. Under the supervision of a Leader 4. Select the TRUE statement: A. Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of th safety factors B. Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on com C. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections D. Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents | FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) 2/4 5. These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: Branch Incident Commander A. Division B. Staging Area C. Group D. Section 6. Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing? A. Logistics Section Chief B. Public Information Officer C. Operations Section Chief D. Planning Section Chief 7. Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Chri A. No Direct Supervisor B. Operations Section Chief C. Public Information Officer D. Incident Commander 8. Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: A. Linking resources needed to execute typical response and recovery activities B. Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific resource C. Indicating how the resource can be used when deployed at the incident site D. Providing detailed information about the best sources for procuring a needed resource 9. Select the TRUE statement: A. A lower ranking but more qualified person may not be designated as the Incident Commander B. When a new Incident Commander assumes command, the outgoing Incident Commander should be demobiliz C. Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, a third party D. Transfer of command procedures are implemented at the Emergency Operations Center before the Incident C scene 10. When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: A. The effective time and date of the transfer B. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander C. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority D. The Incident Commander's cell phone number IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents | FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) 3/4 11. Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? A. Enhancing partnerships with Agency Representatives B. Establishing agency policies for future incidents C. Encouraging creativity and risk taking D. Ensuring safe work practices 12. The Operational Period Briefing: A. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments B. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments C. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel D. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff 13. Resources within the Staging Areas: A. Include out-of-service resources that are being made ready for deployment B. Are managed by the Logistics Section C. Are awaiting operational assignment D. Include those being made ready for demobilization and return to their jurisdictions 14. The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical aid A. Provision of emergency services to injured victims at the accident scene B. Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel C. Coordination with public health service to determine where critical resources are deployed D. Authorization prior to purchases of any medical supplies and services 15. An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must: A. Have prior experience predicting workloads and potential staffing needs B. Be a representative of the jurisdiction at the incident C. Have served as a Branch Director within the current organization D. Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role 16. Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate throug A. Public Information Officer B. Liaison Officer C. Operations Section Chief D. Logistics Section Chief 17. Select the TRUE statement: A. Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks B. Informal communication is prohibited within the Incident Command System C. Formal communication requires the use of written reports to document all interactions D. Informal communication is the preferred method for communicating resource needs 18. Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and Thisd st i u r de yc so t us rcea wl a l s t da owc n t l i oc ada ed l b r ye 1s 00o 0u 00 r 8c 28e 83s 7? IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents | FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) 4/4 A. Operations Section Chief B. Finance/Administration Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Planning Section Chief 19. A delegation of authority: A. Is required even if the Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities B. May be needed when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities C. Relieves the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident D. Specifies the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander 20. ICS Form 201: A. Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources B. Is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures C. Allows a Single Resource Boss to track major activities during each operational period D. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period 21. Select the TRUE statement: A. ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific incident needs B. ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident obj C. ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency D. ICS recognizes that an Incident Commander may not be necessary if an Operations Section Chief is assigned 22 means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigne supervisor. A. Supervisor Authority B. Span of Control C. Unity of Command D. Unified Command Print Continue