FEMA IS 200.C questions with complete solutions

An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan correct answer: False Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to Six personnel? correct answer: Type 5 Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written incident Action Plan, Involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources? correct answer: Type 4 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? correct answer: Type 3 Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period? correct answer: Type 2 Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur? correct answer: Type 1 Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objects? correct answer: Operations Section Chief When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens? correct answer: The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander Which statement blew correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept? correct answer: Span of Control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed? correct answer: When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities. Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position. correct answer: TRUE