BC Quiz 7

Question 1

1. When all 5 parts of the ICS model are functioning, which point below would be incorrect?
   Select one:
   a. Staging falls under Operations
   b. Resources Unit Leader falls under planning
   c. Communications Unit falls under Logistics
   d. Public Information falls under Administration

Answer 1

(Ch 1—Pg 2—PIO is under Command)

The correct answer is: Public Information falls under Administration

Question 2

02. The ideal span of control is?
Select one:
a. 5
b. 7
c. 4
d. 6
e. 3

Answer 2

(CH 1—3.2.2)

The correct answer is: 5

Question 3

03. The Command Staff includes which of the following?
Select one or more:
a. Liaison Officer
b. Public Information Officer
c. Rehab Group Manager
d. Safety Officer

Answer 3

(Ch 1—Pg 2 chart, 4.1.7)

The correct answers are: Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer

Question 4

4. When combining resources, it would be incorrect to state that?
   Select one:
   a. Group Supervisors manage resources formed to address specific functional tasks
   b. When a group is assigned a task or function that overlaps sector boundaries, that sector is still not relieved of that responsibility
   c. Groups may cross sector boundaries to accomplish a function
   d. Sector Supervisors manage resources within an assigned geographical area

Answer 4

(Ch 1—Page 11 Sector is relieved of that responsibility)
The correct answer is: When a group is assigned a task or function that overlaps sector boundaries, that sector is still not relieved of that responsibility

Question 5

5. Which point is incorrect concerning a Task Force?
   Select one:
   a. Combination of the same type of resources
   b. An Officer will be designated as the Task Force Leader
   c. Generally, the number of resources should be limited to five
   d. Must have communications capability

Answer 5

(Ch 1—4.3.1C Combination of resources of different types—engines and ladders)
The correct answer is: Combination of the same type of resources

Question 6

06. Branches may be formed for what reasons?
Select one or more:
a. Functional—Fire / Medical
b. Span of control
c. Multi-agency—Fire / NYPD
d. Geographical

Answer 6

(Ch 1—4.3.2)

The correct answers are: Span of control, Functional—Fire / Medical, Multi-agency—Fire / NYPD, Geographical

Question 7

7. Which title is incorrectly indicated?
   Select one:
   a. Sectors / Groups are managed by “Supervisors”
   b. Sections are managed by “Chiefs”
   c. Branches are managed by “Managers”
   d. Command Staff is managed by an “Officer”

Answer 7

(Ch 2—1.1.5 Branches are managed by Directors, Areas have managers)
The correct answer is: Branches are managed by “Managers”

Question 8

8. A “Deputy” must have the same qualifications as the person for whom they work, and must be ready to take over that position at any time. Which point below is not stated correctly?
   Select one:
   a. Section Chiefs may have a “Deputy”
   b. Sector / Group Supervisors may have a “Deputy”
   c. Branch Directors may have a “Deputy”
   d. Incident Commanders may have a “Deputy”, who may be from the same or assisting agency

Answer 8

(Ch 2—2.1.2)

The correct answer is: Sector / Group Supervisors may have a “Deputy”

Question 9

9. The General Staff of an Incident Commander consists of what positions?
   Select one or more:
   a. Finance / Administration Section Chief
   b. Logistics Section Chief
   c. Planning Section Chief
   d. Operations Section Chief(s)
   e. Intelligence / Investigation

Answer 9

(Ch 2—2.4)
The correct answers are: Operations Section Chief(s), Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance / Administration Section Chief, Intelligence / Investigation

Question 10

10. Investigative operations may be conducted?
Select one or more:
a. Within the Planning Section
b. Within the Operations Section
c. Within the Logistics Section
d. As a Command Staff position
e. As a Separate Investigative Section

Answer 10

(Ch 2 2.4 Logistics not mentioned)
The correct answers are: Within the Operations Section, Within the Planning Section, As a Separate Investigative Section, As a Command Staff position

Question 11

11. A Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, or Liasion Officer may have an?
    Select one:
    a. Assistant
    b. Deputy

Answer 11

(Ch 2 3.1.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.1)

The correct answer is: Assistant

Question 12

12. Regarding the Operations Section, it would be incorrect to state that?
    Select one:
    a. In a Unified Operations Post Section, each Operations Section Chief will collate to a single Operations Post
    b. If all agencies in the Unified Operations Section agree, a single Operations Section Chief may be designated to manage the section
    c. In a Unified Operations Section, each primary agency with a core competency may designate an Operations Chief
    d. Operations Section Chiefs may have a Deputy, who may be from the same or an assisting agency

Answer 12

(Ch 2—4.1 If all agencies in the Unified COMMAND agree…)
The correct answer is: If all agencies in the Unified Operations Section agree, a single Operations Section Chief may be designated to manage the section

Question 13

13. Operations Sections Chief may approve the release of resources from?
    Select one:
    a. The incident
    b. An assigned status

Answer 13

(Ch 2 4.1.3 F—Not from the incident)

The correct answer is: An assigned status

Question 14

14. Staging Area Managers report to the Incident Commander(s) or Operations Section Chief(s) when staffed.
    Select one:
    a. Disagree
    b. Agree

Answer 14

(Ch 2—4.6.1)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 15

15. Regarding ICS vests, it would be correct to state that?
    Select one:
    a. Fire members equipped with vest shall not be required to wear bunker coats unless the IC determines they are required for safety or weather conditions
    b. They are not to be worn within any fire building
    c. They are carried by Mobile Command Centers
    d. They are carried by Communications Units

Answer 15

(Ch 2 Add 1—2.1, 2.2, 3.1.1—Field Communications Units)

The correct answer is: They are carried by Communications Units

Question 16

16. ICS Vests should be used at?
    Select one or more:
    a. Mass Casualty Incidents
    b. Large scale Fire/EMS drills
    c. Any NON-FIRE operation or drill where 3 or more ICS positions are activated
    d. Large scale EMS operation at the discretion of the Medical Branch Director as coordinated through the IC
    e. Large scale drills with other agencies
    f. Extended complex operations

Answer 16

(Ch 2 Add 1—4.2 E—5 or more positions)
The correct answers are: Mass Casualty Incidents, Extended complex operations, Large scale Fire/EMS drills, Large scale drills with other agencies, Large scale EMS operation at the discretion of the Medical Branch Director as coordinated through the IC

Question 17

17. Regarding the Resource Unit Leader, it would be incorrect to state that?
    Select one:
    a. The RUL supervises the maintenance of the Command Board and will contact units by HT to insure their correct location is listed on the Command Board
    b. The Resource Unit is a functional unit within the Planning section
    c. The RUL supervises the duties of the Communications Unit Leader
    d. If there is no Planning Section Chief, the RUL reports directly to the IC

Answer 17

(Ch 2—Add 2 1.1, 2.1 D—Supervise Comm Unit til relieved by Comm Unit Leader)
The correct answer is: The RUL supervises the duties of the Communications Unit Leader

Question 18

18. Resources Unit Leaders will be automatically assigned by the dispatcher to?
Select one or more:
a. 10-76
b. 10-60
c. 10-80 Code 1
d. 10-77
e. 2nd alarm

Answer 18

(Ch 2—Add 2—3)

The correct answers are: 2nd alarm, 10-60

Question 19

19. Which positions may be assigned by the dispatcher when there is an ABC working?
Select one or more:
a. Communications Unit Leader
b. Fast Group Supervisor
c. Safety Officer
d. Firefighter Locater Officer
e. Resource Unit Leader

Answer 19

(Ch 2—Add 2—3, Add 3—5.3, Add 5—4.1, Comm 8—10-66)

The correct answers are: Resource Unit Leader, Communications Unit Leader

Question 20

20. The Resource Unit Leader is responsible for which duties?
    Select one or more:
    a. Determines level of resources needed at Staging
    b. Maintains level of resources at Staging, in conjunction with Staging Area Manager, until incident is Under Control
    c. Stationed at the location of the Command Board
    d. Responsible to maintain the Command Board
    e. Designates an area where unassigned units remain intact until assigned

Answer 20

(Ch 2—Add 2—4.2) IC Determines level of resources needed at Staging)
The correct answers are: Stationed at the location of the Command Board, Responsible to maintain the Command Board, Designates an area where unassigned units remain intact until assigned, Maintains level of resources at Staging, in conjunction with Staging Area Manager, until incident is Under Control

Question 21

21. The Resource Unit Leader calls each Chief Officer that is a Sector or Group Supervisor on the _________ channel to determine where the Chief is operating and what units are in their sector or group?
    Select one:
    a. Command
    b. Tactical

Answer 21

(Ch 2—Add 2—4.3)

The correct answer is: Tactical

Question 22

22. The Resource Unit Leader operates on the ______ channel?
    Select one:
    a. Command
    b. Tactical

Answer 22

(Ch 2—Add 2—4.3)

The correct answer is: Tactical

Question 23

23. The Resource Unit Leader is responsible to continue to monitor the HT for emergency transmissions ____________________ the arrival of a dedicated Communications Unit Leader?
    Select one:
    a. After
    b. Until

Answer 23

(Ch 2—Add 2—4.3)

The correct answer is: After

Question 24

24. If the Resource Unit Leader is unable to contact a unit or member that is equipped with a HT, she should?
    Select one:
    a. Notify the FAST Unit and have them investigate
    b. Transmit a Mayday to the IC
    c. Contact a member or unit in that area and have them investigate and report
    d. Notify the IC of a possible missing member

Answer 24

(Ch 2—Add 2—4.3)

The correct answer is: Contact a member or unit in that area and have them investigate and report

Question 25

25. A Resource Unit Leader, Communications Unit Leader, or Safety Officer should not be used for firefighting.
    Select one:
    a. Disagree
    b. Agree

Answer 25

(Ch 2—Add 2—5.1, Add 3—5.6, Add5—6)

The correct answer is: Agree