Multiple Choice Questions
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Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers, clarify tasks, define the scope of work, describe sources of work supplies, and present the work schedule. A. TRUE B. FALSE
2. Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel? A. Type 3 B. Type 2 C. Type 4 D. Type 5
3. An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS Tool. A. TRUE B. FALSE
4. An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______. A. Outgoing Incident Commander B. Delegation of Authority C. Incident Action Plan D. IMT Position Description
5. An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ________________________________. A. may be used in place of the National Incident Management System. B. are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident. C. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face. D. are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans.
6. The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. A. TRUE B. FALSE
7. Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur? A. Type 2 B. Type 1 C. Type 3 D. Type 4
8. The Incident Command System (ICS) is: A. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey disaster operations. B. A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations. C. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources. D. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days.
9. The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called__________. A. Incident Complexity Analysis B. Incident Situational Analysis C. Contingency Plan D. Delegation of Authority
10. Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? A. In accordance with the Incident Commander's authorities B. Measurable and attainable C. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility D. Includes a standard and timeframe
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11. Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command? A. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other. B. Allows the Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision. C. Details how authority flows through the incident management organization. D. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.
12. The first duty of ICS leadership is the safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event. A. TRUE B. FALSE
13. Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor? A. Management by Objectives B. Modular Organization C. Manageable Span of Control D. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
14. Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources? A. Safety Officer B. Incident Commander C. Public Information Officer D. Liaison Officer
15. Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period? A. Type 2 B. Type 1 C. Type 4 D. Type 5
16. Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________. A. assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate. B. are mandated in state and county emergency management budgets. C. base their assistance on the equivalent monetary value of shared resources. D. are limited to the exchange of resources between neighboring states.
17. When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens? A. The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander. B. The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident Commander and assumes command. The outgoing Incident Commander demobilizes to avoid confusion. C. The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational period. D. The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command.
18. An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan. A. TRUE B. FALSE
19. Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site? A. Staff-level briefing B. Field-level briefing C. Section-level briefing D. Operational Period Briefing
20. Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing? A. Current organization B. Resources ordered and end route C. Situation Status D. Special requests from agency representatives
