ICS for Expanding
Incidents with
complete verified
solutions 2024
1. The National Incident Management System (NIMS):
(a) Is limited in applicability to incidents managed by the Federal
Government.
(b) Includes the use of ICS standardized features and structures.
(c) Establishes a nationwide plan for resource allocation.
(d) Requires the implementation of specific operational incident
management tactics.
(p. 2.2 SM, 2.6 IG) - answer (b) Includes the use of ICS standardized
features and structures.
2. _________________ means that each individual involved in incident
operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.
(a) Span of Control
(b) Unity of Command
(c) Supervisor Authority
(d) Unified Command
(p. 2.7 SM; 2.14 IG) - answer (b) Unity of Command
3. Agency Executives/Senior Officials:
, (a) Conduct an assessment of the incident and direct the tactical
operations at the incident scene.
(b) Establish the incident objectives and write the incident action plan.
(c) Identify potential safety hazards and develop strategies to mitigate the
hazards.
(d) Provide strategic direction and delegate the authority needed to
accomplish the incident objectives.
(p. 2.10 SM, 2.19 IG) - answer (d) Provide strategic direction and delegate
the authority needed to accomplish the incident objectives.
4. The organizational elements at the incident that can order resources
include the:
Incident Commander
Logistics Section Chief
____________________
(a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
(b) Group Supervisor (Operations Section)
(c) Resources Unit Leader (Planning Section)
(d) Liaison Officer (Command Staff)
(p. 6.8 SM, 6.18 IG) - answer (a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
5. These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions:
Branch
Incident Commander
___________
(a) Section
(b) Staging Area
(c) Group
(d) Division
(p. 2.25 SM, 2.54 IG) - answer (a) Section