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ICS 200 GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ICS 200 GUIDENIMS - answerNational Incident Management System
ICS - answerIncident Command System
unity of command - answermeans that each individual has a designated supervisor to
whom they report to at the scene of the incident.
Unified Command - answerallows agencies with different legal, geographic, and
functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting
individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
chain of command - answerrefers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization.
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident.
When command is transferred, the process must include: - answerA briefing that
captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
Scenario: Heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality.
Response actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the Operations Section
Chief (see the diagram). Is the situation consistent with the NIMS Management
Characteristic of Manageable Span of Control? - answerno
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident
action planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principles. - answertrue
An Incident Action Plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address
tactics and support activities for the planned operational period. - answertrue
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested. - answerfalse
AAR - answerAfter Action Report
Who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities? - answerLiaison Officer
Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and
intelligence? - answerPlanning section
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