NIMS ICS 400 REVIEWED EXAM

NIMS ICS 400 REVIEWED EXAM What type of structure may be established when 2 or more individual incidents located in the same general area, are assigned to a single IC or US? A: Incident Command Post B: Unified Command C: Incident Complex D: Unity of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-C- Incident Complex In the context of incident management, complex incidents generally: A- Involve multijurisdictional efforts of more than 1 agency B- Involve 1 centralized agency a&/or political jurisdiction C- Have few casualties D- Span a single operational control - CORRECT ANSWER-A- Involve multijurisdictional efforts of more than 1 agency ____ is an organization that is activated to address competition for resources among multiple ICPs based on the complexity of the incident. Examples include 2 or more hazmat spills, fires, etc. A- Emergency Operations Center B- Incident Management Team C- Unified Command D- Area Command - CORRECT ANSWER-D- Area Command How does the use of Area Command facilitate the job of the IC and agency officials? a) Much of the Coordination between incidentss that is typically performed by the IC is accomplished at the Area Command level b) Area Command determines the incident tactics, objectives, and strategies. c) Establishing Area Command eliminates the need for a written delegation of authority. d) Area Command replaces the incident-level ICS organizations and streamlines Incident Commander functions and tasks. - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Much of the Coordination between incidentss that is typically performed by the IC is accomplished at the Area Command level What is an advantage of activating an Area Command? A- The role of the Incident Commander is shared by 2 or more persons B-Allows different agencies to work together C- Coordination Between Incidents D- Incident Tactics, objectives, and strategies are not necessary - CORRECT ANSWER-C- Coordination Between Incidents What is one scenario when Area Command should be established? A- When 1 major or complex incident is occurring B- When there are several active incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical resources C- When there are issues with critical resources, but incidents are expected to conclude in Operational Period D- When life and proprty values are not at risk - CORRECT ANSWER-B- When there are several active incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical resources Which Responsibility outlines one of Area Command's primary function? A- Establish Facility use between various incidents B- Ensure that Unified Command personnel assignments and organizations are appropirate C- Maintain contact with the President D- Develop broad objectives for the affected area - CORRECT ANSWER-D- Develop broad objectives for the affe