FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Questions And Answers HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - correct answer ✅identified steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - correct answer ✅directed DHS to lead a national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System —a common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, - correct answer ✅describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels
of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing
assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - correct answer ✅management by objective FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Questions And Answers which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives - correct answer ✅stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
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 - correct answer ✅field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the
command and general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required - correct answer ✅type 3
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the new incident commander - correct answer ✅transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - correct answer ✅true FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Questions And Answers which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident - correct answer ✅cost considerations of responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/ or ---- - correct answer ✅delegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor - correct answer ✅manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene of the incident - correct answer ✅unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability - correct answer ✅unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization - correct answer ✅chain of command`
system for initial response, ICS-200 Questions And Answers HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - correct answer ✅identified steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - correct answer ✅directed DHS to lead a national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System —a common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, - correct answer ✅describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels
of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing
assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - correct answer ✅management by objective FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Questions And Answers which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives - correct answer ✅stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
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 - correct answer ✅field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the
command and general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required - correct answer ✅type 3
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the new incident commander - correct answer ✅transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - correct answer ✅true FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Questions And Answers which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident - correct answer ✅cost considerations of responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/ or ---- - correct answer ✅delegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor - correct answer ✅manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene of the incident - correct answer ✅unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability - correct answer ✅unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization - correct answer ✅chain of command`
