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A series of multiple choice questions and answers related to the incident command system (ics) 100c course. It covers key concepts such as incident coordination, command structure, nims management characteristics, and the role of different ics functional areas. A valuable resource for students preparing for their ics 100c final exam.
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When command is transferred, the process should include a(n): - ✔ ✔ C. Briefing
Which one of the following activities is an example of incident coordination? - ✔ ✔ A. Resolving critical resource issues.
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command? - ✔ ✔ D. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on- scene incident - ✔ ✔ D. Incident Commander
Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of
common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT - ✔ ✔ C. Technical Specifications
When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish
the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used? - ✔ ✔ D. Unified Command
One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process. - ✔ ✔ C. Planning
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS
Management Characteristic? - ✔ ✔ C. Comprehensive Resource Management
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the: - ✔ ✔ C. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
incident is referred to as - ✔ ✔ A. Manageable Span of Control
needed to meet the operational objective? - ✔ ✔ C. Logistics Section Chief
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains
documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?. - ✔ ✔ D. Finance/Administration Section Chief
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and
maintains situational awareness for the incident? - ✔ ✔ A. Planning Section Chief
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident,
including planned event - ✔ ✔ A. TRUE
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. - ✔ ✔ B. FALSE
The Incident Command System (ICS) is: - ✔ ✔ C. A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards
The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that
include: - ✔ ✔ C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives.
The Liaison Officer - ✔ ✔ D. Is the point of contact for other response organizations
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command
means that each person: - ✔ ✔ C. Reports to only one ICS supervisor.
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may
include surveillance of disease outbreaks. - ✔ ✔ A. TRUE
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch
(spontaneously deploy). - ✔ ✔ A. TRUE
To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe - ✔ ✔ A. TRUE
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n)
___________ to the new Incident Commander. - ✔ ✔ A. Briefing
To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System
Characteristics recommend the use of: - ✔ ✔ C. Common terminology
Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to
reach the incident objectives? - ✔ ✔ A. Operations
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides
Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are
all necessary to ensure: - ✔ ✔ C. Accountability
Command is: - ✔ ✔ A. Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory regulatory, or delegated authority.
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be
established by: - ✔ ✔ C. Incident Command
Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: - ✔ ✔ C. Incident Commander
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety,
and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the: - ✔ ✔ B. Command Staf
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and
maintains documentation? - ✔ ✔ A. Planning
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability? - ✔ ✔ C. Check- In/Check-Out of incident personnel
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet
incident-related information requirements? - ✔ ✔ D. Public Information Officer
Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)? - ✔ ✔ D. Command and Coordination
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness
and facilitating information sharing? - ✔ ✔ B. Integrated Communications
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing
weather service data from technical specialists? - ✔ ✔ A. Information and Intelligence Managemen
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through
appropriate authorities and established resource management systems? - ✔ ✔ A. Dispatch/ Deployment