FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command system for initial response, ICS-200
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HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - (answers)identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to
coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments
to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System
(NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - (answers)directed DHS to lead a national initiative to develop
a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness
of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks,
major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, - (answers)describes the
Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels
of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans,
procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - (answers)management by objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives -
(answers)stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site - (answers)field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and general
staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the
incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required - (answers)type
3
, To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the new
incident commander - (answers)transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels
regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - (answers)true
which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident - (answers)cost considerations of
responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/
or ---- - (answers)delegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report
to a supervisor - (answers)manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene of the
incident - (answers)unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to
work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or
accountability - (answers)unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization -
(answers)chain of command`
the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When
command is transferred the process must include: - (answers)a briefing that captures all essential
information to continuing safe and effective operations
scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response actions
have begun with eight resources reporting to the operations section chief. Is the situation
consistent with the NIMS management characteristic of manageable span of control -
(answers)no
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HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - (answers)identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to
coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments
to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System
(NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - (answers)directed DHS to lead a national initiative to develop
a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness
of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks,
major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, - (answers)describes the
Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels
of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans,
procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - (answers)management by objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives -
(answers)stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site - (answers)field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and general
staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the
incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required - (answers)type
3
, To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the new
incident commander - (answers)transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels
regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - (answers)true
which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident - (answers)cost considerations of
responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/
or ---- - (answers)delegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report
to a supervisor - (answers)manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene of the
incident - (answers)unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to
work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or
accountability - (answers)unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization -
(answers)chain of command`
the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When
command is transferred the process must include: - (answers)a briefing that captures all essential
information to continuing safe and effective operations
scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response actions
have begun with eight resources reporting to the operations section chief. Is the situation
consistent with the NIMS management characteristic of manageable span of control -
(answers)no
