EMT FEMA Exam 100c Questions with
Correct Answers
Incident Command system - Answer--applicable to both small and large complex
incidents
-establishes common processes for incident-level planning and resource management
-allows integration of resources
When is Incident Command system used? - Answer--provide organizational structure
for incident management
-guides process for planning, building, and adapting the structure
The ICS and NIMS are the same, and these terms are used interchangeably - Answer-
False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary -
Answer-true
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management -
Answer-true
What system uses standardized management approach to ensure that incidents are
properly managed and communications are effectively coordinated? - Answer-ICS
Modular organization - Answer--responsibility for establishment of expansion rests with
Incident Commander
Management by Objectives - Answer--establish specific, measurable incident objectives
-identify tactics, strategies, tasks and activities to achieve objectives
-develops and issues assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols
-document results for incident objectives
Incident action planning - Answer--concise, coherent means of capturing and
communicating overall incident priorities, objectives, strategies, tactics, and
assignments in both operational and support activities
-cover a specified timeframe
-identify needed resources and specify communication protocols
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an IAP? - Answer-D. it focuses on previous
operational periods in order to provide lessons learned
Manageable Span of Control - Answer-refers to the number of individuals or resources
that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident
Correct Answers
Incident Command system - Answer--applicable to both small and large complex
incidents
-establishes common processes for incident-level planning and resource management
-allows integration of resources
When is Incident Command system used? - Answer--provide organizational structure
for incident management
-guides process for planning, building, and adapting the structure
The ICS and NIMS are the same, and these terms are used interchangeably - Answer-
False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary -
Answer-true
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management -
Answer-true
What system uses standardized management approach to ensure that incidents are
properly managed and communications are effectively coordinated? - Answer-ICS
Modular organization - Answer--responsibility for establishment of expansion rests with
Incident Commander
Management by Objectives - Answer--establish specific, measurable incident objectives
-identify tactics, strategies, tasks and activities to achieve objectives
-develops and issues assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols
-document results for incident objectives
Incident action planning - Answer--concise, coherent means of capturing and
communicating overall incident priorities, objectives, strategies, tactics, and
assignments in both operational and support activities
-cover a specified timeframe
-identify needed resources and specify communication protocols
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an IAP? - Answer-D. it focuses on previous
operational periods in order to provide lessons learned
Manageable Span of Control - Answer-refers to the number of individuals or resources
that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident
