UPTP TEST 4 ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND
SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ Officer ICS Responsibility.
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.
Answer: ICS, Multiagency Coordination System, Public Information
System
◉ Incident Command System (ICS).
Answer: defines operational characteristics, management
components, & structure of incident management organizations
throughout incident's life
◉ Multiagency Coordination System.
Answer: defines operational characteristics, management
components, & organizational structure of supporting entities
◉ Public Information System.
,Answer: includes processes, procedures, & systems for
communication of timely & accurate information to the public
during emergency situations
◉ Components of NIMS.
Answer: command & management, preparedness, resource
management, communication & information management,
supporting technologies, ongoing management & maintenance
◉ Core Concept of NIMS.
Answer: ICS
◉ ICS Organizational Structure.
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).
, 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.
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.
Answer: monitors safety conditions & develops measures for
assuring the safety of all assigned personnel
◉ Liaison Officer.
Answer: serves as primary contact for supporting partner agencies
assisting at an incident
◉ Operations Functions.
Answer: conducts tactical operations to carry out, plan, and develop
tactical objectives & organization, & directs all tactical resources
◉ Planning Functions.
Answer: prepares & documents the Incident Action Plan to
accomplish the objectives, collects & evaluates information,
SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ Officer ICS Responsibility.
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.
Answer: ICS, Multiagency Coordination System, Public Information
System
◉ Incident Command System (ICS).
Answer: defines operational characteristics, management
components, & structure of incident management organizations
throughout incident's life
◉ Multiagency Coordination System.
Answer: defines operational characteristics, management
components, & organizational structure of supporting entities
◉ Public Information System.
,Answer: includes processes, procedures, & systems for
communication of timely & accurate information to the public
during emergency situations
◉ Components of NIMS.
Answer: command & management, preparedness, resource
management, communication & information management,
supporting technologies, ongoing management & maintenance
◉ Core Concept of NIMS.
Answer: ICS
◉ ICS Organizational Structure.
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).
, 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.
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.
Answer: monitors safety conditions & develops measures for
assuring the safety of all assigned personnel
◉ Liaison Officer.
Answer: serves as primary contact for supporting partner agencies
assisting at an incident
◉ Operations Functions.
Answer: conducts tactical operations to carry out, plan, and develop
tactical objectives & organization, & directs all tactical resources
◉ Planning Functions.
Answer: prepares & documents the Incident Action Plan to
accomplish the objectives, collects & evaluates information,
