Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel? -
answer Type 5
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command
briefing? - answer Special requests from agency representatives
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan. -
answer False
Which Incident Type requires or national resources with up to 200 personnel per
operational period? - answer Type 2
Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? - answer Helps
keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational
accomplishments.
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief? - answer Planning Sectional
Chief
Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that
incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they
need to make and communicate decisions? - answerCommunications and Information
Management
Mutual Aid Agreements - answerAssist agencies and jurisdictions when existing
resources are inadequate.
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command? - answerRestricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives? - answerOperations Section Chief
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. - answerTrue
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by
multiple, conflicting directives? - answerChain of Command and Unity of Command
, ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP). -
answerFalse
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and
General Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is
required? - answerType 3
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called -
answerDelegation of Authority
Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the
modular concept? - answerSpan of control is accomplished by organizing resources into
Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - answerManagement by
Objectives
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what
happens? - answerThe Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of
Command
Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written
Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General staff only if needed, and requires
several single resources? - answerType 4
When an incident expands - answerOnly the functions and positions necessary are
filled.
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan -
answerFalse
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to Six personnel? -
answerType 5
Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written
incident Action Plan, Involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires
several single resources? - answerType 4
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: Some or All of the command
and General staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit
Leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written
IAP is required? - answerType 3
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Dreamer252. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.