FLETC WRITTEN EXAM #3
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Critical Incident - Correct Answers -An event requiring an extraordinary degree of
adaptation by the individual who experiences the event
Crisis - Correct Answers -An event is sudden, arbitrary, and unpredictable
Critical Incident Stress - Correct Answers -Stress experienced at any level resulting
from exposure to a critical incident
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Correct Answers -The development of
characteristic symptoms following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the
range of usual human experience.
The duration of the disturbance is at least one month and must be diagnosed by a
mental health professional.
Psychological Effects of a Delayed Critical Incident Response - Correct Answers -Denial
Isolation
Preoccupation with the event
Heightened Sensitivity to Others' Reactions
Coping Strategies for Critical Incident Exposure - Correct Answers -Resilience
Rituals or Maintaining Schedule
Agency Policy
Training
Talking to Other Officers
Resilience - Correct Answers -Process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma,
tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress
Cognitive Restructuring - Correct Answers -Changing a perception from a negative
interpretation to a neutral or positive one, making it less stressful
Incident Commander - Correct Answers -Initial responding officer; initiates the Incident
Command System (ICS)
,Crisis Incident - Correct Answers -Extraordinary event, either caused by human or
natural phenomena, which may require the response of multiple emergency personnel
to prevent loss of life, damage to property, and protection of the environment
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - Correct Answers -Provides a
consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private sector, and non-
governmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents
Intent of NIMS - Correct Answers -Be a consistent nationwide approach for all levels of
government to work effectively and efficiently
Establish core set of principles, concepts, and terminology for incident command
Manage national response to crisis incident
Incident Command System (ICS) - Correct Answers -Operational characteristics,
management components, and structure of incident management organizations
throughout the life cycle of an incident
Multiagency Coordination System - Correct Answers -Operational characteristics,
management components, and organizational structure of supporting entities
Public Information System - Correct Answers -Processes, procedures, and systems for
communicating timely and accurate information to the public during emergency
situations
Components of NIMS - Correct Answers -Command and Management
Preparedness
Resource Management
Communications and Information Management
Supporting Technologies
Ongoing Management and Maintenance
ICS Organizational Structure - Correct Answers -Incident Commander
v
Command Staff: Public Info Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
v
General Staff: Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance & Administration
Command Post - Correct Answers -Location from which IC oversees all incident
operations
Staging Areas - Correct Answers -Temporary locations at an incident where personnel
and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments
, Base - Correct Answers -Location from which primary logistics and administrative
functions are coordinated and administered
Camp - Correct Answers -Location where resources may be kept to support incident
operations if base is not accessible
Helibase - Correct Answers -Location from which helicopter-centered air operations are
conducted
Helispot - Correct Answers -Temporary location at incident where helicopters can safely
land and take off
Inner Perimeter - Correct Answers -Containment of the immediate incident site to
prevent further spread of potential dangers
Outer Perimeter - Correct Answers -Allows for the controlled ingress and egress of
personnel into the incident site
Hazardous Substance - Correct Answers -Any substance that has the potential to pose
either a physical hazard or a health hazard to either persons, the environment, or
property
Hazardous Materials 302 List - Correct Answers -Failure to immediately notify NRC of
release of hazardous substances in quantities greater than the RQ is a felony
Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) - Correct Answers -
Provides wide range of information on hazardous substances, including identification,
human health information, and containment
Guide 111 - Correct Answers -HAZMAT Guide for when you have no info/mixed loads
RAIN - Correct Answers -Recognize
Avoid
Isolate
Notify
CHALET - Correct Answers -Casualties
Hazards
Access
Location
Emergency Services
Type
Unified Training Principles - Correct Answers -Position of Advantage
Threat Perception/Assessment
Response
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Critical Incident - Correct Answers -An event requiring an extraordinary degree of
adaptation by the individual who experiences the event
Crisis - Correct Answers -An event is sudden, arbitrary, and unpredictable
Critical Incident Stress - Correct Answers -Stress experienced at any level resulting
from exposure to a critical incident
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Correct Answers -The development of
characteristic symptoms following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the
range of usual human experience.
The duration of the disturbance is at least one month and must be diagnosed by a
mental health professional.
Psychological Effects of a Delayed Critical Incident Response - Correct Answers -Denial
Isolation
Preoccupation with the event
Heightened Sensitivity to Others' Reactions
Coping Strategies for Critical Incident Exposure - Correct Answers -Resilience
Rituals or Maintaining Schedule
Agency Policy
Training
Talking to Other Officers
Resilience - Correct Answers -Process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma,
tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress
Cognitive Restructuring - Correct Answers -Changing a perception from a negative
interpretation to a neutral or positive one, making it less stressful
Incident Commander - Correct Answers -Initial responding officer; initiates the Incident
Command System (ICS)
,Crisis Incident - Correct Answers -Extraordinary event, either caused by human or
natural phenomena, which may require the response of multiple emergency personnel
to prevent loss of life, damage to property, and protection of the environment
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - Correct Answers -Provides a
consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private sector, and non-
governmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents
Intent of NIMS - Correct Answers -Be a consistent nationwide approach for all levels of
government to work effectively and efficiently
Establish core set of principles, concepts, and terminology for incident command
Manage national response to crisis incident
Incident Command System (ICS) - Correct Answers -Operational characteristics,
management components, and structure of incident management organizations
throughout the life cycle of an incident
Multiagency Coordination System - Correct Answers -Operational characteristics,
management components, and organizational structure of supporting entities
Public Information System - Correct Answers -Processes, procedures, and systems for
communicating timely and accurate information to the public during emergency
situations
Components of NIMS - Correct Answers -Command and Management
Preparedness
Resource Management
Communications and Information Management
Supporting Technologies
Ongoing Management and Maintenance
ICS Organizational Structure - Correct Answers -Incident Commander
v
Command Staff: Public Info Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
v
General Staff: Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance & Administration
Command Post - Correct Answers -Location from which IC oversees all incident
operations
Staging Areas - Correct Answers -Temporary locations at an incident where personnel
and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments
, Base - Correct Answers -Location from which primary logistics and administrative
functions are coordinated and administered
Camp - Correct Answers -Location where resources may be kept to support incident
operations if base is not accessible
Helibase - Correct Answers -Location from which helicopter-centered air operations are
conducted
Helispot - Correct Answers -Temporary location at incident where helicopters can safely
land and take off
Inner Perimeter - Correct Answers -Containment of the immediate incident site to
prevent further spread of potential dangers
Outer Perimeter - Correct Answers -Allows for the controlled ingress and egress of
personnel into the incident site
Hazardous Substance - Correct Answers -Any substance that has the potential to pose
either a physical hazard or a health hazard to either persons, the environment, or
property
Hazardous Materials 302 List - Correct Answers -Failure to immediately notify NRC of
release of hazardous substances in quantities greater than the RQ is a felony
Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) - Correct Answers -
Provides wide range of information on hazardous substances, including identification,
human health information, and containment
Guide 111 - Correct Answers -HAZMAT Guide for when you have no info/mixed loads
RAIN - Correct Answers -Recognize
Avoid
Isolate
Notify
CHALET - Correct Answers -Casualties
Hazards
Access
Location
Emergency Services
Type
Unified Training Principles - Correct Answers -Position of Advantage
Threat Perception/Assessment
Response
