UPTP Test 3 EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Critical Incident - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅an event requiring an extraordinary degree of adaptation
by the individual who experiences the event
Critical Incident Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. event outside the range of usual human
experience & that would be markedly distressing to almost anyone
2. fright which includes the element of surprise
3. loss of sense of control
4. disruption of beliefs & value system
Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅stress experienced at any level resulting from
exposure to a critical incident
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅development of characteristic
symptoms following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the range of usual human
experience...duration of disturbance at least one month
PTSD Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅problems with concentration & memory, nightmares,
flashbacks, tendency to be easily startled, inability to relax, anxiety, depression
Sympathetic Response to Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dilated pupils, HR &
breathing rate increase, blood shanted away from non-essential organs, blood pumped to skeletal
muscles, myocardium & liver, GI tract slowed down or stopped, body releases what it does not need,
rise in cholesterol (blood clotting agent)
Immediate Physiological Symptoms to Crtitical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅time
distortion (slow-motion, fast-motion) auditory distortion (diminished sound, intensified sound) visual
distortion (tunnel vision, heightened sense of detail)
,Delayed Physiological Responses to Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅behavioral
(activity, emotional outbursts, addictive behavior, appetite), physical (fatigue, headaches, thirst, chest
pain), cognitive (inability to concentrate, nightmares, hyper vigilance), emotional (anger, anxiety, guilt,
denial, depression)
Psychological Effects of Delayed Critical Incident Response - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅denial,
isolation, preoccupation with the event, heightened sensitivity to others' reactions
Coping Strategies to Reduce Critical Incident Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅cognitive
restructuring, mental rehearsal, mental focus, rituals or maintaining your schedule
On-scene Techniques to Reduce Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅talk to officers
coming off scene, prepare yourself for what you might see, hear, and smell
Post-Incident Techniques to Reduce Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅accept feelings
as normal, know you have choices, examine thoughts, attend agency-sponsored debriefings, encourage
peers to discuss, share openly with trusted person, seek professional assistance, do not drink alcohol,
exercise
Crisis Incident - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅an extraordinary event, either caused by human or natural
phenomena, which may require the response of multiple emergency personnel to prevent loss of life,
damage to property, and protection of the environment
NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅National Incident Management System - created by Homeland
Security Presidential Directive 5 - consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-
sector, & non-governmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents
Officer ICS Responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅initial responding officer becomes the inicident
commander & initates the incident command system (ICS) in accordance with NIMS and remains as such
until properly relieved
Basis for NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ICS, Multiagency Coordination System, Public Information
System
, Incident Command System (ICS) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅defines operational characteristics,
management components, & structure of incident management organizations throughout incident's life
Multiagency Coordination System - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅defines operational characteristics,
management components, & organizational structure of supporting entities
Public Information System - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅includes processes, procedures, & systems for
communication of timely & accurate information to the public during emergency situations
Components of NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅command & management, preparedness, resource
management, communication & information management, supporting technologies, ongoing
management & maintenance
Core Concept of NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ICS
ICS Organizational Structure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Incident Commander (IC)
Command Staff - Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
General Staff - Operations, Planning, Logistics, & Finance & Administration
Other - branches, divisions, groups, units, task forces, strike teams, single resources
Incident Commander (IC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅sets objectives, strategies, and priorities & has
overall responsibility at the incident or event. Can delegate authority to Command & General Staff. Can
create or add positions as needed
Public Infomation Officer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅serves as conduit for information to internal &
external agencies, including media or other organizations seeking information directly regarding the
incident or event
Safety Officer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅monitors safety conditions & develops measures for
assuring the safety of all assigned personnel
CORRECT ANSWERS
Critical Incident - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅an event requiring an extraordinary degree of adaptation
by the individual who experiences the event
Critical Incident Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. event outside the range of usual human
experience & that would be markedly distressing to almost anyone
2. fright which includes the element of surprise
3. loss of sense of control
4. disruption of beliefs & value system
Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅stress experienced at any level resulting from
exposure to a critical incident
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅development of characteristic
symptoms following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the range of usual human
experience...duration of disturbance at least one month
PTSD Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅problems with concentration & memory, nightmares,
flashbacks, tendency to be easily startled, inability to relax, anxiety, depression
Sympathetic Response to Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dilated pupils, HR &
breathing rate increase, blood shanted away from non-essential organs, blood pumped to skeletal
muscles, myocardium & liver, GI tract slowed down or stopped, body releases what it does not need,
rise in cholesterol (blood clotting agent)
Immediate Physiological Symptoms to Crtitical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅time
distortion (slow-motion, fast-motion) auditory distortion (diminished sound, intensified sound) visual
distortion (tunnel vision, heightened sense of detail)
,Delayed Physiological Responses to Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅behavioral
(activity, emotional outbursts, addictive behavior, appetite), physical (fatigue, headaches, thirst, chest
pain), cognitive (inability to concentrate, nightmares, hyper vigilance), emotional (anger, anxiety, guilt,
denial, depression)
Psychological Effects of Delayed Critical Incident Response - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅denial,
isolation, preoccupation with the event, heightened sensitivity to others' reactions
Coping Strategies to Reduce Critical Incident Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅cognitive
restructuring, mental rehearsal, mental focus, rituals or maintaining your schedule
On-scene Techniques to Reduce Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅talk to officers
coming off scene, prepare yourself for what you might see, hear, and smell
Post-Incident Techniques to Reduce Critical Incident Stress - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅accept feelings
as normal, know you have choices, examine thoughts, attend agency-sponsored debriefings, encourage
peers to discuss, share openly with trusted person, seek professional assistance, do not drink alcohol,
exercise
Crisis Incident - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅an extraordinary event, either caused by human or natural
phenomena, which may require the response of multiple emergency personnel to prevent loss of life,
damage to property, and protection of the environment
NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅National Incident Management System - created by Homeland
Security Presidential Directive 5 - consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-
sector, & non-governmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents
Officer ICS Responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅initial responding officer becomes the inicident
commander & initates the incident command system (ICS) in accordance with NIMS and remains as such
until properly relieved
Basis for NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ICS, Multiagency Coordination System, Public Information
System
, Incident Command System (ICS) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅defines operational characteristics,
management components, & structure of incident management organizations throughout incident's life
Multiagency Coordination System - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅defines operational characteristics,
management components, & organizational structure of supporting entities
Public Information System - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅includes processes, procedures, & systems for
communication of timely & accurate information to the public during emergency situations
Components of NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅command & management, preparedness, resource
management, communication & information management, supporting technologies, ongoing
management & maintenance
Core Concept of NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ICS
ICS Organizational Structure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Incident Commander (IC)
Command Staff - Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
General Staff - Operations, Planning, Logistics, & Finance & Administration
Other - branches, divisions, groups, units, task forces, strike teams, single resources
Incident Commander (IC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅sets objectives, strategies, and priorities & has
overall responsibility at the incident or event. Can delegate authority to Command & General Staff. Can
create or add positions as needed
Public Infomation Officer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅serves as conduit for information to internal &
external agencies, including media or other organizations seeking information directly regarding the
incident or event
Safety Officer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅monitors safety conditions & develops measures for
assuring the safety of all assigned personnel
