Final Exam for: IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS- 200 | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version

Final Exam for: IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS- 200 | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources? A. Type 3 B. Type 5 C. Type 2 D. Type 4 - D. Type 4 When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe? A. Modular Organization B. Management by Objectives C. Comprehensive Resource Management D. Formal Communication - A. Modular Organization When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told: A. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority B. The Incident Commander's cell phone number C. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander D. The effective time and date of the transfer - D. The effective time and date of the transfer Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident? A. Agency Procedures Manual B. Exercise Plan C. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) D. Maps of the affected area - B. Exercise Plan Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site? A. Staff-level briefing B. Operational Period Briefing C. Field- level briefing D. Section-level briefing - C. Field-level briefing An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______. A. Outgoing Incident Commander B. IMT Position Description C. Delegation of Authority D. Incident Action Plan - C. Delegation of Authority Which statement best describes ICS Form 201? A. It allows a Single Resource Unit Leader to track major activities during each operational period. B. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period C. It is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures. D. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources. - D. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources. A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined as? A. Response Operation B. Authority C. Recovery Operation D. Contingency Plan - B. Authority Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed? A. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities B. To specify the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander C. To relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident D. If the Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities - A. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? A. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments B. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff C. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel - D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (a): A. Incident Action Planning B. Logistical Analysis C. Complexity Analysis D. Pre-incident Operations Plan - C. Complexity Analysis Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing? A. Current organization B. Special requests from agency representatives C. Resources ordered and en route D. Situation Status - B. Special requests from agency representatives Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur? A. Type 2 B. Type 4 C. Type 1 D. Type 3 - C. Type 1 Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions? A. Command and Coordination B. Chain of Command and Unity of Command C. Resource Management D. Communications and Information Management - D. Communications and Information Management