Introduction to the Incident Command
System Questions And Answers
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
A. Incident Facilities and Locations B. Management by Objectives C. Information and Intelligence Management D. Integrated Communications CORRECT ANSWERS C. Information and Intelligence Management
The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include: A. Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. B. Establishing a manageable span of control. C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. D. Selecting personnel to serve on the Incident Management Team. CORRECT ANSWERS C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives.
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by: A. the Logistics Section B. Incident Command C. the Planning Section D. Local Authorities CORRECT ANSWERS B. Incident Command
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: A. Resource Allocations B. Shared Agency Authority C. Situational Awareness D. Incident Objectives CORRECT ANSWERS C. Situational Awareness
To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of: A. Technical language B. Acronyms C. Common terminology D. Agency-specific codes CORRECT ANSWERS C. Common terminology To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander. A. Incident Action Plan B. Situational Analysis Document C. Lessons Learned Report D. Briefing CORRECT ANSWERS D. Briefing
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? A. Logistics B. Finance/Administration C. Planning D. Operations CORRECT ANSWERS C. Planning
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? A. Operations Section Chief B. Safety Officer C. Public Information Officer D. Incident Commander CORRECT ANSWERS D. Incident Commander
Who designates the process for transferring command? A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident B. The Command Staff C. The Section Chiefs D. The Incident Commander for previous operational period CORRECT ANSWERS A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? A.
Planning Section Chief B. Finance/Administration Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Operations Section Chief CORRECT ANSWERS B. Finance/Administration Section Chief
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person: A. May be assigned to multiple jurisdictions. B. Reports to only one ICS supervisor. C. Continues to report directly to their day-to-day supervisor. D. May receive work assignments from multiple supervisors in the organization. CORRECT ANSWERS D. May receive work assignments from multiple supervisors in the organization.
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? A. Incident Facilities and Locations B. Information and Intelligence Management