1. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing
assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? – answer D.
Management by Objectives
2. Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?
– answer C. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
3. 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? – answer A. Field-level
briefing
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? – answer D. Type 3
5. To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a
___________ to the new Incident Commander. – answer A. Transfer of Command
Briefing
6. NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional
levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - answerA. TRUE
7. Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? - answerB. Cost
considerations of responding agencies
8. An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency
policies, and/or ______. - answerA. Delegation of Authority
9. Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that
directly report to a supervisor? - answerC. Manageable Span of Control
10. When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be
told: - answerC. The effective time and date of the transfer
11. When a more qualified person arrives on the scene, which statement best describes
what happens? - answer. 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.
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