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What NIMS component focuses on the Incident Command System, Emergency
Operation Centers, Multiagency Coordination Groups, and the Joint Information
System - Answer Command and Coordination
When there is an orderly line of authority and reporting relationships within the
ranks of an organization, the organization is said to have a _____________. -
Answer Chain of command
What incident management role provides strategic direction and delegates the
authority needed to accomplish the incident objectives to the Incident
Commander? - Answer Agency Executive/ Senior Officials
Modular expansion at an incident is based on ___________. - Answer Matching
an organizational structure to the function or task
What is one of the primary features of unified command? - Answer A single
Incident-Action Plan for the incident in question
During a multijurisdictional and multiagency incident, comprised of response
agencies from federal, state, and local government authorities, how might the
unified command be structured? - Answer Representatives from local, state, and
federal agencies comprise the Unified Command and share responsibility for
incident management
,Complex incidents require the applications of immediate response actions. What is
one example of a planning consideration for complex incidents? - Answer
Communications and information may be incomplete
When planning for an event, what consideration reinforces ICS concepts and is
similar to planning for an incident? - Answer Use the incident action planning
process
When determining the complexity of an incident what is a key personal
assessment factor used? - Answer Community and Responder safety
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an agency guideline? - Answer
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan
Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident
objectives while __________ specify how the strategies will be executed - Answer
Tactics
When transferring incident command, what step should the outgoing Incident
Commander do with the Incident Commander do with the incoming Incident
Commander directly assessing the situation? - Answer Delivered incident briefing
There are many things to consider in determining the Cost-Benefit Analysis to
accomplish the selected tactics. In addition to benefits of alternatives, time
variables, and estimated cost, what else should be considered? - Answer Safety
factors of alternatives
,What meeting reviews the proposed strategy and tactics developed by the
Operations Section and identifies resources needed? - Answer Tactics Meeting
For what is the ICS Form 215, Operating Planning Worksheet used? - Answer
Communication decisions made during the Tactics meeting concerning resource
assignments to the Resources unit
During the Planning Meeting, what form or document sometimes reveals that a
proposed tactic is too hazardous to attempt, and another tactic should be
developed? - Answer ICS Form 215A, Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis
What is the purpose of the Planning Meeting? - Answer Review and validate the
operational plan and identify resource requirements
As part of the Incident Action Plan, what ICS Form includes incident information,
a listing of the incident objectives for the Operational Period, and a summary of the
command emphasis/priorities? - Answer Incident Objectives, ICS Form 202
During what meeting/briefing is the Incident Action Plan presented to the tactical
resources supervisors that will be employed during the upcoming period? - Answer
Operations Briefing
What is the goal of demobilization in the Incident Resource Management Process?
- Answer Orderly, safe, and efficient return of resources
While the Incident Commander orders and approves resource orders, who else has
authority to order incident resources? - Answer Logistics Section Chief
, Multipoint ordering occurs when the incident orders resources from several
different ordering points. What is an example of when multipoint ordering is used?
- Answer Agency policy requires direct ordering
A/An__________ is a rostered group of ICS-qualified personnel, consisting of an
Incident Commander, other incident leadership, and personnel qualified for other
key ICS positions. - Answer Incident Management Team
When should evaluation of personnel resources occur? - Answer Ongoing
throughout the incident
Understanding that management actions may contribute to poor performance,
what is an example of such actions? - Answer Unrealistic incident objectives,
strategies, or tactics
During what phase of the Incident Resource Management Process are resources
rehabilitated replenished, and/ or returned - Answer Demobilize
When releasing resources upon demobilization, which one of the following
agency-related factors must be considered? - Answer Agency policies, procedures,
and agreements
Which member of the Incident Management Team identifies terms of agreements
with assisting agencies regarding the release of the resources and special needs? -
Answer Liaison officer
The Demobilization Plan should contain general information, responsibilities for
the implementation of the demobilization plan, release priorities, specific release