grants ics 100 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) correct answer: Multiagency coordination entity that provides support and coordination to the on scene responders. Uses ICS management principles it DOES NOT manage on scene operations. Incident Command System (ICS) correct answer: Occurrence that requires actions to prevent or minimize loss of life or damage to property/environment. Standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident mgmt. concept. Flexibility to grow or shrink to meet different needs. National Incident Management System (NIMS) correct answer: HSPD-5 called for NIMS and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal, state, local response to incidents. Nims requires the use of ICS for all domestic responses. ICS Features correct answer: use common terminology and clear text/ Modular organizational structure. Emphasizes effective planning, management by objectives and reliance on Incident Actions Plans. ICS ensures full utilization of all incident resources by: correct answer: Maintaining a manageable span of control, Establishing predestinated incident locations, resource management practices, ensuring integrated communications. ICS Command structure features: correct answer: Chain of command, Unity of Command, Unifies Command, and Transfer of command. Through ____ and ____, ICS helps ensure that resources are on hand and ready correct answer: Accountability, Mobilization Common Terminology and Clear Text correct answer: Critical part of an effective multiagency incident management system is for all communications to be in plain English. Modular Organization correct answer: ICS organizational structure develops a top-down modular fashion based on the size and complexity of the incident. (in ICS, only those functions or positions for a particular incident will be filled Management by Objectives correct answer: used to communicate functional actions throughout the entire ICS organization. Accomplished through Incident Action planning process. Management by Objectives Steps 1-6 correct answer: 1. Understand agency policy and direction 2. Assess incident situation 3. Establish incident objectives 4. select strategies to achieve objectives 5. Perform tactical direction 6. Provide necessary follow-up Reliance on an Incident Action Plan (IAP) correct answer: In ICS considerable emphasis is placed on developing effective IAPs.