CH 27

Question 1

Which NIMS-ICS term describes the organizational level between Section and Division that has functional/geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations? (1386) [4.1]

A. Unit
B. Group
C. Branch
D. Task force

Answer 1

C. Branch

Question 2

To help avoid confusion at an incident, responders should address each other by their at the scene. (1386) [4.1]

A. ranks
B. job titles
C. last names
D. designations

Answer 2

D. designations

Question 3

Establishing the Command Post and coordinating incident resources is the duty of the: (1387) [4.1]

A. Incident Commander.
B. Incident Safety Officer.
C. Public Information Officer.
D. Deputy Incident Commander.

Answer 3

A. Incident Commander.

Question 4

Which task is generally performed by the Incident Safety Officer? (1387-1388) [4.1]

A. Marking scene safety zones
B. Monitoring health of entry team personnel
C. Establishing location of the Incident Command Post
D. Facilitating communication between IC and supporting agencies

Answer 4

B. Monitoring health of entry team personnel

Question 5

Which Section directly manages tactical activities and oversees the staging area? (1390) [4.1]

A. Logistics
B. Planning
C. Operations
D. Information

Answer 5

C. Operations

Question 6

The _____ Section is responsible for providing support services such as organizing transportation and meal needs. (1390) [4.1]

A. Logistics
B. Planning
C. Operations
D. Administration

Answer 6

A. Logistics

Question 7

The Intelligence and Information section is established: (1391) [4.1]

A. at incidents where criminal activities are suspected.
B. for all incidents where at least three companies respond.
C. when the Incident Commander requires help doing research.
D. any time that information must be gathered about an incident.

Answer 7

A. at incidents where criminal activities are suspected.

Question 8

Who is in charge of establishing Command at an incident? (1391) [4.1]

A. Fire Chief
B. Assistant Fire Chief
C. First person or ranking individual of the first company on scene
D. Person of the first company on scene who has been a firefighter the longest

Answer 8

C. First person or ranking individual of the first company on scene

Question 9

Before transferring Command of an incident, the initial IC must: (1391) [4.1]

A. create a written Incident Action Plan.
B. have been on scene for at least one hour.
C. ensure that all incident objectives have been met.
D. be sure that the new IC is qualified to assume Command.

Answer 9

D. be sure that the new IC is qualified to assume Command.

Question 10

What must take place when transferring Command? (1392) [4.1]

A. The Command channel must be moved to a different radio channel.
B. All operations must cease while the transfer of Command is taking place.
C. The initial IC must provide a report on the incident and the person assuming Command repeats it back.
D. The initial IC and person assuming Command must both sign a Memorandum of Understanding.

Answer 10

C. The initial IC must provide a report on the incident and the person assuming Command repeats it back.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a Unified Command? (1392) [4.1]

A. Ensure that no one is freelancing at an incident
B. Control an incident involving multiple jurisdictions
C. Provide a way for multiple individuals to assume Command
D. Control incidents that have a verbal, rather than written, IAP

Answer 11

B. Control an incident involving multiple jurisdictions

Question 12

Which statement describes a Memorandum of Understanding? (1392) [4.1]

A. Written agreement that defines roles within a Unified Command structure
B. Verbal agreement that defines roles of personnel at smaller incidents
C. Planning document that helps the IC develop the incident goals and objectives
D. ICS worksheet that provides personnel with a description of their role in an incident

Answer 12

A. Written agreement that defines roles within a Unified Command structure

Question 13

In order to be an effective leader at an emergency incident, someone must: (1393) [5.1.1]

A. have many years of experience.
B. be willing to work alone to accomplish the task.
C. be able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
D. have a higher rank than all other personnel on the scene.

Answer 13

C. be able to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Question 14

When commanding a scene or leading a crew, an effective leader: (1394) [5.1.1]

A. avoids delegating tasks to others whenever possible.
B. personally helps crew members and personnel complete tasks.
C. expects personnel to understand instructions without clarification.
D. allows crew members and personnel to complete tasks independently.

Answer 14

D. allows crew members and personnel to complete tasks independently.

Question 15

A leader who is ethical: (1394) [5.1.1]

A. values his or herself above all other personnel on scene.
B. does the right thing, even when it is not the easiest option.
C. does not have to worry about the consequences of a decision.
D. chooses the quickest action to take, even if it could have negative effects.

Answer 15

B. does the right thing, even when it is not the easiest option.

Question 16

Firefighters have the authority to protect the public, (1395) [5.1]

A. but they must still follow laws and SOPs while doing so.
B. and they can do anything necessary to make that happen.
C. so they cannot be held responsible for their actions during an incident.
D. which sometimes requires them to break laws or violate procedure.

Answer 16

A. but they must still follow laws and SOPs while doing so.

Question 17

A supervisor’s _____ refers to how many personnel he or she can effectively manage. (1396) [5.1.1]

A. span of control
B. unity of command
C. available resources
D. organizational flexibility

Answer 17

A. span of control

Question 18

The NIMS-ICS structure was created so that it: (1396) [5.1.1]

A. is applicable only to larger incidents.
B. is applicable only to smaller incidents.
C. can be modified based on the incident.
D. must be used exactly the same at all incidents.

Answer 18

C. can be modified based on the incident.

Question 19

Which action is accomplished during the size-up portion of incident planning? (1398) [5.1.1]

A. Identify incident hazards
B. Establish tactical objectives
C. Analyze available resources
D. Communicate personnel assignments

Answer 19

A. Identify incident hazards

Question 20

Which is a strategic goal at every type of emergency incident? (1398) [5.1.1]

A. Life safety
B. Search and rescue
C. Prosecution of guilty individuals
D. Containment of hazardous materials

Answer 20

A. Life safety

Question 21

A _____ is a group of resources assembled to meet a specific mission that is disbanded once the assignment is complete. (1399) [5.1.1]

A. group
B. division
C. task force
D. strike team

Answer 21

C. task force

Question 22

A group of the same type of resource, such as engines or ladder trucks, that functions as a team throughout an incident is known as a: (1399) [5.1.1]

A. crew.
B. group.
C. task force.
D. strike team.

Answer 22

D. strike team.

Question 23

Mutual aid agreements: (1399) [5.1.1]

A. must always be verbal.
B. allow jurisdictions to share specialized resources.
C. allow firefighters to be hired and paid by multiple jurisdictions.
D. determine how much public funding an organization will receive.

Answer 23

B. allow jurisdictions to share specialized resources.

Question 24

Which statement describes the general need for resources at most incidents? (1400) [5.1.1]

A. It is always better to have too few resources than too many resources.
B. Having too many resources increases the risk of inefficient operations.
C. Complex incidents do not require a staging area for their resources.
D. Having too many resources increases the risk of firefighter injuries and fatalities.

Answer 24

B. Having too many resources increases the risk of inefficient operations.

Question 25

According to NIMS-ICS, which type of incident is the least complex and could be mitigated using only local resources? (1400) [5.1.1]

A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type IV
D. Type V

Answer 25

D. Type V

Question 26

All responders at an incident scene are responsible for communicating: (1400) [5.1.1]

A. directly with the IC.
B. hazards and updates of their actions.
C. with their supervisor at least every 10 minutes.
D. their opinions about the mistakes of other personnel.

Answer 26

B. hazards and updates of their actions.

Question 27

Which is an example of a type of informal communication at an incident? (1402) [5.1.1]

A. IC giving assignments to crews
B. IC requesting mutual aid resources
C. Two crew members discussing their assigned duty
D. A crew leader providing a personnel accountability report

Answer 27

C. Two crew members discussing their assigned duty

Question 28

Briefings are a form of communication that is intended to: (1402) [5.1.1]

A. change the scope of an incident.
B. quickly pass along vital information.
C. be held after the incident is complete.
D. provide information used to create the IAP.

Answer 28

B. quickly pass along vital information.

Question 29

The IAP is based on information gathered during size-up and: (1403) [5.1.1]

A. may be written or verbal.
B. cannot change once operations begin.
C. is created by the Incident Safety Officer.
D. is used to create the tactical worksheets.

Answer 29

A. may be written or verbal.

Question 30

When using the NIMS Planning “P” approach, a written IAP: (1404) [5.1.1]

A. can only be used for small-scale events.
B. can only be used for multijurisdictional events.
C. uses unique forms created specifically for the jurisdiction.
D. uses standardized forms to record different plan elements.

Answer 30

D. uses standardized forms to record different plan elements.

Question 31

Which information is generally contained within an IAP? (1404) [5.1.1]

A. Budget for the incident
B. Names of victims or witnesses
C. Apparatus inspection documentation
D. Incident objectives and assignments

Answer 31

D. Incident objectives and assignments

Question 32

At the end of an incident, the IAP is: (1404) [5.1.1]

A. sent to the NFPA for review.
B. used as part of the postincident analysis.
C. thrown away because it is no longer necessary.
D. filed away in case another incident occurs at the same location.

Answer 32

B. used as part of the postincident analysis.