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1. _ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor. |
A. Unity of Command |
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2. Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate through: |
D. Liasion Officer |
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3. A delegation of authority: A. Relieves the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident |
D. May be needed when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities |
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4. Resources within the Staging Areas: A. Are awaiting operational assignment |
A. Are awaiting operational assignment |
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5. Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: A. Indicating how the resource can be used when deployed at the incident site |
D. Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific resource |
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6. Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident? A. Operations Section |
C. Finance/Administration Section |
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7. Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? A. Encouraging creativity and risk taking |
D. Establishing agency policies for future incidents |
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8. Select the TRUE statement: A. Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party B. Transfer of command procedures are implemented at the Emergency Operations Center before the Incident Commander arrives at the scene C. A lower ranking but more qualified person may not be designated as the Incident Commander D. When a new Incident Commander assumes command, the outgoing Incident Commander should be demobilized to avoid confusion |
A. Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party |
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9. Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Chris Smith report to? A. Public Information Officer |
B. Incident Commander |
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10. The Operational Period Briefing: A. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel B. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff C. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments D. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments |
A. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel |
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11. The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical aid, and: A. Coordination with public health service to determine where critical resources are deployed B. Authorization prior to purchases of any medical supplies and services C. Provision of emergency services to injured victims at the accident scene D. Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel |
D. Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel |
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12. Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident? A. The Operations Section |
A. The Operations Section |
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13. Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing? A. Operations Section Chief |
B. Planning Section Chief |
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14. Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources? A. Logistics Section Chief |
C. Operations Section Chief |
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15. Select the TRUE statement: A. ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency B. ICS recognizes that an Incident Commander may not be necessary if an Operations Section Chief is assigned C. ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific incident needs D. ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives |
D. ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives |
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These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: A. Group |
B. Section |
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17. An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must: A. Have served as a Branch Director within the current organization B. Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role C. Have prior experience predicting workloads and potential staffing needs D. Be a representative of the jurisdiction at the incident |
B. Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander Role |
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18. Select the TRUE statement: A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections B. Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period C. Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors D. Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on complex, large incidents |
A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections |
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19. When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: A. The limits of the Incident Commander’s scope of authority B. The Incident Commander’s cell phone number C. The effective time and date of the transfer D. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander |
D. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander |
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20. Branches within the ICS organization can be established: A. Geographically or functionally B. Under the supervision of a Leader C. Within Groups to organize resources D. Along agency jurisdictional lines |
A. Geographically or functionally |
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21. Select the TRUE statement: A. Formal communication requires the use of written reports to document all interactions B. Informal communication is the preferred method for communicating resource needs C. Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks D. Informal communication is prohibited within the Incident Command System |
C. Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks |
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22. ICS Form 201: A. Allows a Single Resource Boss to track major activities during each operational period B. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period C. Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources D. Is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures |
C. Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources |
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