a formal transfer of command is unnecessary when the Deputy Incident Commander is relieving
the Incident Commander for an extended rest period - ANS - false
\A resources unit may be activated without activating the planning section chief - ANS - true
\An ___ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency - ANS -
agency representative
\An agency or organization providing personnel, searches, or other resources to the agency with
direct responsibility for incident management is called a(n): - ANS - Assisting agency
\An ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to
achieve the incident objectives - ANS - true
\Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives
(ie, food services, incident facilities, support transportation, medical services to support) - ANS -
Logistics
\Branches - ANS - ~functional or geographical
~established when # divisions or groups exceeds recommended span of control
\Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and detects all
operational resources - ANS - Operations
\Demobilization Unit - ANS - assists in ensuring that an orderly, safe and cost effective
movement of personnel is made when they are no longer required
\Divisions - ANS - divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation
\Documentation Unit - ANS - prepares the IAP, maintains all incident related documentation,
provides duplication services
\Field-Level Briefing - ANS - delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site
\Finance/Administration Units - ANS - ~Time Unit
~Procurement Unit
~Compensation/Claims Unit
~Cost Unit
\Groups - ANS - divide the incident into functional areas of operation
\ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary - ANS -
True
\ICS encourages the use of unique position titis in order to better meet the specific incident
needs - ANS - false
\ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management - ANS -
True
\ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of
efficiency - ANS - false
\Incident Command - ANS - ~Establish objectives, make assignments and order resources
\Incident Coordination - ANS - ~Collect, analyze, and disseminate info
~Synchronize public information messages
~Establish priorities among incidents