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FEMA IS 200.C Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Test with Solutions
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FEMA IS 200.C Basic Incident Command System forInitial Response Test with Solutions
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly
report to a supervisor -Answer manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene
of
the incident -Answer unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and
responsibilities
to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or
accountability -Answer unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management
organization
-Answer chain of command`
the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When
command is transferred the process must include: -Answer a briefing that captures all
essential information to 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. Is the situation
consistent with the NIMS management characteristic of manageable span of control -
Answer
no
accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident action
planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principle -Answer true
an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address tactics and
support activities for the planned operational period -Answer true
in a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested -Answer false
read all of the statements below and then select the true statement -Answer resources
include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to
incident
select who would be responsible for the task described below:
who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities -Answer liaison officer
which section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and
intelligence -Answer planning section
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents -Answer identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal
governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness -Answer directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop
a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the
preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic
terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, -Answer describes the
Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all
levels
of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
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