7-Ops-1.5

Question 1

According to the BFES Operations Manual, What is emphasized in Section 1.5 on size up, regarding the success of incident commanders?

a) Random decision-making
b) Utilization of a standardized framework
c) Sole reliance on intuition
d) Freestyle strategic priorities

Answer 1

B
Utilization of a standardized framework for establishing strategic priorities is critical to the success of incident commanders

Question 2

According to the BFES Operations Manual, Which of the following is highlighted as critical to the success of incident commanders during size-up?

a) Unpredictable actions
b) Utilization of a standardized framework
c) Spontaneous decision-making
d) Ignoring strategic priorities

Answer 2

B

Utilization of a standardized framework for establishing strategic priorities is critical to the success of incident commanders

Question 3

According to the BFES Operations Manual, What role do various mnemonics play in assisting incident commanders?

a) Creating chaos
b) Confusing decision-making
c) Aiding in applying a framework
d) Restricting strategic options

Answer 3

C
Various mnemonics have been developed to assist incident commanders in applying a framework to specific individual, organizational, or geographical needs.

Question 4

According to the BFES Operations Manual, In BFES incident commands, what is a key directive for ensuring success during size-up?

a) Ignoring standardized frameworks
b) Promoting individual decision-making
c) Utilizing a standard framework
d) Overlooking organizational needs

Answer 4

C
Utilization of a standardized framework for establishing strategic priorities is critical to the success of incident commanders. Various mnemonics have been developed to assist incident commanders in applying a framework to specific individual, organizational, or geographical needs. BFES incident commands are to ensure they utilize a standard framework as part of their initial size up.

Question 5

According to the BFES Operations Manual, Where can incident commanders find additional frameworks such as RECEO-VS and SLICE-RS for reference?

a) In unrelated documents
b) At their discretion
c) See the incident command appendix
d) Through trial and error

Answer 5

C
See appendix for; RECEO-VS and SLICE-RS