FEMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FEMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who are assigned to only one supervisor ? - Answer--unity of command Who is the primary person in charge at the incident? - Answer--Incident commander /Unified command Designating subordinate command and general staff supervisors allows the incident commander to - Answer--maintain a manageable span of control. Unified command organization: - Answer--determines the incident objectives and tactics. What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident with the incident crosses political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? - Answer--Unified command When planning for events, what is an important preparation consideration? - Answer--Logistical requirements, such as communications, food and medical. When planning a complex incident, such as terrorist attack, what should be considered that differs when planning for an event such as championship basketball game? - Answer--Immediately organize management control and actions. What is a cascading incident? - Answer--occurs as a direct or indirect result of an initial incident. Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's policy that influences the way the incidents are managed? - Answer--Standard Operating Procedures Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be written? - Answer--Incident objectives