NIMS ICS 400 Test/Pretest Study Questions and verified Solutions | A+
GRADED.
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 - 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 - answer > D- Develop broad
objectives for the affected area
Assessing incidents and allocating resources are two of the three most critical
responsibilities of the Area Commander. What is the third?
a) Directing operations
b) Establishing resource priorities
c) Writing the IAP
, d) Communicating with the media - answer > B- Establishing Resource Priorities
What is defined by NIMS as "the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue
of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated?
A- Resource Allocation
B- Coordination
C- Command
D- Joint Information System - answer > C- Command
What term is a NIMS guiding principle that states everyone involved in incident
management reports to and takes direction from only one person?
a) unity of command
b) unity of effort
c) chain of command
d) area command - answer > A- Unity of Command
MAC Groups are frequently defined ___, especially when an emergency crosses
jurisdictional boundary.
a) functionally
b) geographically
c) nationally
d) federally - answer > B- Geographically
MAC Groups may be established by a/an ___ as part of its EOC function.
GRADED.
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 - 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 - answer > D- Develop broad
objectives for the affected area
Assessing incidents and allocating resources are two of the three most critical
responsibilities of the Area Commander. What is the third?
a) Directing operations
b) Establishing resource priorities
c) Writing the IAP
, d) Communicating with the media - answer > B- Establishing Resource Priorities
What is defined by NIMS as "the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue
of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated?
A- Resource Allocation
B- Coordination
C- Command
D- Joint Information System - answer > C- Command
What term is a NIMS guiding principle that states everyone involved in incident
management reports to and takes direction from only one person?
a) unity of command
b) unity of effort
c) chain of command
d) area command - answer > A- Unity of Command
MAC Groups are frequently defined ___, especially when an emergency crosses
jurisdictional boundary.
a) functionally
b) geographically
c) nationally
d) federally - answer > B- Geographically
MAC Groups may be established by a/an ___ as part of its EOC function.
