Incident Command System | Practice
Questions & Comprehensive Exam Review
Command and Coordination is the NIMS component that
focuses on__________, Emergency Operations Center,
Multiagency Coordination Groups,and Joint Information
System. - Precise Answer ✔✔Incident Command System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel
who report to only one supervisor? - Precise Answer ✔✔Unity
of Command
Who is the primary person/persons in charge at the incident?* -
Precise Answer ✔✔Maintain a manageable span of control.
Unified Command organization: - Precise Answer ✔✔shares
facilities and coordinates a process for resource
What type of command structure may be used for managing an
incident with the incident crosses political boundaries and
involves multiple functional authorities? - Precise Answer
✔✔Unified Command
When planning for events, what is a personnel preparation
consideration? - Precise Answer ✔✔Logistical requirements,
such as communications, food, and medical
, What is a cascading event or incident? - Precise Answer
✔✔Occurs as a direct or indirect result if an initial incident.
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual
agency's guideline that influences the way incidents are
managed? - Precise Answer ✔✔Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be
developed? - Precise Answer ✔✔incident Objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the
incoming Incident Commander should do prior to receiving the
briefing? - Precise Answer ✔✔Assess situation with current
Incident Commander.
13. When determining tactical operations, what is a personnel
and logistical support factor? - Precise Answer ✔✔The lack of
logistical support can mean the difference between success and
failure
In what meeting are the proposed incident strategies and tactics
developed by the Operations Section? - Precise Answer
✔✔Tactics Meeting
What ICS form is a planning tool used to assist in establishing
resource needs for an Operational Period? - Precise Answer
✔✔ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
For what does the Safety Officer use ICS Form 215A, Incident
Action Plan Safety Analysis? - Precise Answer ✔✔Aid the