Chapter 18 - Incident Scene Communications Flashcards

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The ability of a system to work with and use the parts or equipment of another system and is part of requirements for national incident system is?

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Interoperability

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The preferred method of communication it’s on scene is?

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Direct, face-to-face voice communication

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What was the purpose of project 25

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To improve interoperability between multiple agencies increase the number of communication frequencies that are available to major emergencies

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In order for the system to function as design what must be where each unit status at all times?

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Telecommunication center

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Transmitting power of portable and then mobile radios.

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1-5 watts

100-150 watts

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What type of radio system receives a signal from a portable radio, boots its power, and then transmits the signal to the receiver?

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a repeater system.

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IC should never attempt to manage an operation solely from portable radios. Why?

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the transmission is more prone to interference that a mobile or base radio.

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What is the difference between mobile data terminal and a mobile data computer?

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They are the same, except the MDC has a keyboard which allows for two-way communication between the involved parties. This procedure allows for communications that are not appropriate for transmission over radio.

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What is designed to provide a computer readable description of geographic features in a particular area?

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A GIS, geographic information system

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