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Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management
structure is referred to as - ANSWERS -Complexity Analysis
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple,
conflicting directives? - ANSWERS -Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? - ANSWERS -Presents the
Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Which incident type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel? - ANSWERS -
Type 5
Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident? - ANSWERS -Exercise Plan
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level? -
ANSWERS -Supervisor
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? - ANSWERS -Cost considerations of
responding agencies
Which of the following is not part of the NIMS management characteristic of chain of
command? - ANSWERS -Cost considerations of responding agencies
, When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
- ANSWERS -The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can
include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified
Incident Commander.
An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool. -
ANSWERS -(True)
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? -
ANSWERS -Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan. - ANSWERS -
(True.)
Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty? - ANSWERS -Stepping out
of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed.
When an incident expands ________________________________. - ANSWERS -Only the
functions and positions necessary are filled.
Mutual aid agreements ________________________________. - ANSWERS -Assist agencies and
jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
An important feature of emergency operation plans is that they ________________________. -
ANSWERS -Provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans,
procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - ANSWERS -Management by Objectives