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A quiz to review the Incident Command System
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1
After-action reports from ineffective incident responses find response problems result from:
Lack of needed resources
Failure to develop an Emergency Operations Plan
Reluctance of neighboring communities to provide assistance
Inadequate management
2
All of the following are true about NIMS, EXCEPT:
NIMS was called for in HSPD-5 in February of 2003.
A consistent, nationwide approach for all levels of govt
A core set of concepts, principles for command/coordination.
Requires that ICS be activated as a last resort
3
This section tracks the status of all resources assigned to the incident
Logistics Section
Operations Section
Planning Section
Finance/Administration Section
4
The Incident Command System (ICS) does all of the following, EXCEPT:
Avoids duplication of efforts / Uses resources efficiently
Requires that a minimum number of personnel be deployed
Personnel from diff. agencies meld into a common structure
Meets the needs of incidents of any kind or size
5
Which of the following is responsible for compensation for injury or damage to property?
Operations Section
Logistics Section
Planning Section
Finance/Administration Section
6
This section ensures all incident personnel have the supplies, equipment, and support they need
Logistics Section Chief
Finance/Administration Section Chief
Operations Section Chief
Planning Section Chief
7
TRUE/FALSE: During a multiagency response, ICS is superseded by the National Response Framework
False
True
8
Homeland Security Directive 5 (HSPD-5) requires Federal departments and agencies to:
Test and credential response personnel on ICS
Establish standardized org. structures for all-hazards
Require NIMS by local organizations to get Federal grants
Measure if communities are using proper response resources
9
When communicating, ICS requires that responders DO NOT use:
Agency or radio codes
Common terminology
Clear text
Plain English
10
Which Section is responsible for providing communication planning and resources?
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Operations Section
Finance/Administration Section
11
Transfer of command is defined as the process of:
Moving the responsibility for command from one IC to another
Abdicating responsibility to another jurisdiction
Blending ICs from multiple responding agencies into 1 team
Abiding by institutional policies, guidelines, rules & regs
12
ICS facilitates the ability to communicate by using:
Common terminology
Acronyms
NIMS lexicon
ICS-specific codes.
13
Select the TRUE statement about Unified Command below.
Each agency establishes its own objectives and IAPs
The Unified Command makes joint decisions & speak as one
Multiple Operations Section Chiefs may be assigned
The most senior Incident Commander has seniority
14
IC's representing multiple jurisdictions working together to establish incident objectives.
Multiple Command
Area Command
Mutual Command
Unified Command
15
When implemented properly, Unified Command:
Involves multiple IAPs under the direction of each IC
Requires separate Operations Sections from each agency
Is managed away from the incident scene at an EOC
Enables multiple agencies to coord. & interact effectively
16
What command creates a single ICS structure with a process for effective multiagency approach?
Multiple Command
Area Command
Unified Command
Mutual Command
17
When communicating, ICS requires the use of:
Agency-specific codes
Technical language
Radio codes
Plain English
18
Transfer of command may take place for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:
A more senior but less qualified person arrives on scene
The incident changes in complexity.
A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command
The current Incident Commander needs to rest
19
The reports this Section develops will be very useful during the after-action review process
Planning Section Chief
Finance/Administration Section Chief
Operations Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
20
Where would you go to get a map and a copy of the current Incident Action Plan?
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Operations Section
Finance/Administration Section
21
Historically, the reason for most incident responses failures is due to:
Insufficient resources
Poor management
Lack of volunteers
Fraudulent activity
22
Select the FALSE statement below about the Incident Command System (ICS)
Used to manage both emergency and non-emergency situations
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event
Identical org chart is used for every incident.
A standardized, all-hazards incident management approach
23
TRUE/FALSE: Under a UC, there are mult. IC's who work together to establish incident objectives
True
False
24
TRUE/FALSE: One problem that ICS helps to address is lack of accountability and supervision.
False
True
25
The Incident Command System (ICS) is defined as:
Guide for Federal agencies to follow when directing response
Standardized approach to incident mgmt by all levels of govt
Organizational approach used primarily for complex incidents
Command and control structure used by the military