IS-200.C: BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
_______ major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - ANSWERFive
Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are
based on three key organizational systems: - ANSWERICS, Multiagency
Coordination Systems, Public Information
. ______ defines the operating characteristics, interactive management components,
and structure of incident management and emergency response organizations
engaged throughout the life cycle of an incident. - ANSWERICS
________________, These systems define the operating characteristics, interactive
management components, and organizational structure of supporting incident
management entities engaged at the Federal, State, local, tribal, and regional levels
through mutual aid agreements and other assistance arrangements. -
ANSWERMultiagency Coordination Systems
________________ refers to processes, procedures, and systems for
communicating timely and accurate information to the public during crisis or
emergency situations. - ANSWERPublic Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as follows:
- ANSWER(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - ANSWERto only one
supervisor.
Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting
relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by: - ANSWERmultiple,
conflicting directives.
Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems
encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains
__________ communication relationship only with his or her immediate supervisor. -
ANSWERa formal
__________ communication must be used when: Receiving and giving work
assignments, Requesting support or additional resources, Reporting progress of
assigned tasks. - ANSWERFormal
, __________________ Communication: Is used to exchange incident or event
information only. Is NOT used for: Formal requests for additional resources, Tasking
work assignments. - ANSWERInformal
The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to
determine the number of persons requiring communications devices. This is a form
of what type of communication? - ANSWERInformal Communication
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - ANSWERNo they are
different concepts.
Unified Command enables all responsible agencies to manage an incident together
by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies, additionally is
allows what? - ANSWERAllows Incident Commanders to make joint decisions by
establishing a single command structure at one Incident Command Post (ICP).
Maintains unity of command. Each employee reports to only one supervisor.
Advantages of using Unified Command include: - ANSWERA single set of
objectives.
A collective approach to develop strategies.
Improved Information flow and coordination.
All agencies understand joint priorities and restrictions.
No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected.
Agencies' efforts are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a
single Incident Action Plan.
Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, how can information
concerning incident or event can be passed? - ANSWERInformation can be passed
horizontally or vertically within the organization without restriction.
Receiving and giving work assignments; Requesting support or additional resources;
Reporting progress of assigned tasks, are all example of what type of
communication ? - ANSWERFormal Communication
While not always possible, the most effective form of communication is: -
ANSWERface-to-face
Briefing Elements: Provide complete briefings that include clearly stated objectives
and the following elements: - ANSWERTask, Purpose, End State
Assessment is an important leadership responsibility, and is conducted after a major
activity in order to allow employees and leaders to discover what happened and why.
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(SCORED A+)
_______ major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - ANSWERFive
Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are
based on three key organizational systems: - ANSWERICS, Multiagency
Coordination Systems, Public Information
. ______ defines the operating characteristics, interactive management components,
and structure of incident management and emergency response organizations
engaged throughout the life cycle of an incident. - ANSWERICS
________________, These systems define the operating characteristics, interactive
management components, and organizational structure of supporting incident
management entities engaged at the Federal, State, local, tribal, and regional levels
through mutual aid agreements and other assistance arrangements. -
ANSWERMultiagency Coordination Systems
________________ refers to processes, procedures, and systems for
communicating timely and accurate information to the public during crisis or
emergency situations. - ANSWERPublic Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as follows:
- ANSWER(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - ANSWERto only one
supervisor.
Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting
relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by: - ANSWERmultiple,
conflicting directives.
Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems
encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains
__________ communication relationship only with his or her immediate supervisor. -
ANSWERa formal
__________ communication must be used when: Receiving and giving work
assignments, Requesting support or additional resources, Reporting progress of
assigned tasks. - ANSWERFormal
, __________________ Communication: Is used to exchange incident or event
information only. Is NOT used for: Formal requests for additional resources, Tasking
work assignments. - ANSWERInformal
The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to
determine the number of persons requiring communications devices. This is a form
of what type of communication? - ANSWERInformal Communication
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - ANSWERNo they are
different concepts.
Unified Command enables all responsible agencies to manage an incident together
by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies, additionally is
allows what? - ANSWERAllows Incident Commanders to make joint decisions by
establishing a single command structure at one Incident Command Post (ICP).
Maintains unity of command. Each employee reports to only one supervisor.
Advantages of using Unified Command include: - ANSWERA single set of
objectives.
A collective approach to develop strategies.
Improved Information flow and coordination.
All agencies understand joint priorities and restrictions.
No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected.
Agencies' efforts are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a
single Incident Action Plan.
Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, how can information
concerning incident or event can be passed? - ANSWERInformation can be passed
horizontally or vertically within the organization without restriction.
Receiving and giving work assignments; Requesting support or additional resources;
Reporting progress of assigned tasks, are all example of what type of
communication ? - ANSWERFormal Communication
While not always possible, the most effective form of communication is: -
ANSWERface-to-face
Briefing Elements: Provide complete briefings that include clearly stated objectives
and the following elements: - ANSWERTask, Purpose, End State
Assessment is an important leadership responsibility, and is conducted after a major
activity in order to allow employees and leaders to discover what happened and why.
