NIMS ICS 400 Final Exam

NIMS ICS 400 Final Exam What is one scenario when Area Command should be established? A- When 1 major or complex incident is occurring B- When there are several active incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical resources C- When there are issues with critical resources, but incidents are expected to conclude in Operational Period D- When life and proprty values are not at risk - ANSWER-B- When there are several active incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical resources Which Responsibility outlines one of Area Command's primary function? A- Establish Facility use between various incidents B- Ensure that Unified Command personnel assignments and organizations are appropirate C- Maintain contact with the President D- Develop broad objectives for the affected area - ANSWER-D- Develop broad objectives for the affected area Assessing incidents and allocating resources are two of the three most critical responsibilities of the Area Commander. What is the third? a) Directing operations b) Establishing resource priorities c) Writing the IAP d) Communicating with the media - ANSWER-B- Establishing Resource Priorities What is defined by NIMS as "the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated? A- Resource Allocation B- Coordination C- Command D- Joint Information System - ANSWER-C- Command What term is a NIMS guiding principle that states everyone involved in incident management reports to and takes direction from only one person? a) unity of command b) unity of effort c) chain of command d) area command - ANSWER-A- Unity of Command MAC Groups are frequently defined ___, especially when an emergency crosses jurisdictional boundary. a) functionally b) geographically c) nationally d) federally - ANSWER-B- Geographically MAC Groups may be established by a/an ___ as part of its EOC function. a) Governor b) EOC Director c) single jurisdiction d) multiple jurisdiction - ANSWER-C- Single Jurisdiction The Command and Coordination component of NIMS includes 4 NIMS Functional Groups: Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Centers, and Joint Information Systems. What is the 4th? A- Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups) B- Area Command C- Incident Command Team D- Resource Allocation - ANSWER-A- Multiagency Coordination Groups What NIMS Functional Group integrates incident information and public affairs into a cohesive organization to provide coordinated and complete information before, during, and after incidents? a) EOCs b) Joint Information Systems c) MAC Groups d) ICS - ANSWER-B- Joint Information Systems Of the Common Coordination Organizations listed, which is a decision-making agency versus a Facilities/Operations Support element? A- Department of Operations Centers B- National Operations Center C- Dispatch Center D- Crisis action teams - ANSWER-D- Crisis action teams From the list below, what location is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and sharing incident information? A- Joint Field Office (JFO) B- Joint Information Center (JIC) C- Joint Operations Center (JOC) D- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - ANSWER-D- Emergency Operations Center What type of structure may be established when 2 or more individual incidents located in the same general area, are assigned to a single IC or US? A: Incident Command Post B: Unified Command C: Incident Complex D: Unity of Command - ANSWER-C- Incident Complex