Chapter 9 Information Management and Resource Coordination

Question 1

The reliability of the information used in by the incident commander’s decision is based on the quality of the data and facts used to compile that information, not ___________.
A) media reports
B) assumptions
C) research
D) observations

Answer 1

B) assumptions

Question 2

What is known to be statements or observations about something verified or validated as true?
A) Data
B) Clues
C) Facts
D) Reports

Answer 2

C) Facts

Question 3

When does information management begin in order to have answers to all of the questions that could arise?
A) Well in advance
B) During dispatch
C) During the initial size-up
D) After command establishment

Answer 3

A) Well in advance

Question 4

Which of the following is not a basic group of information sources that should be immediately accessible from the incident scene?
A) Facility emergency response plans
B) Pre-incident tactical plans
C) Shipping documents
D) Bystander observations

Answer 4

D) Bystander observations

Question 5

What typically does not have much tactical application in the field, but is a good beginning point to identify target hazards for which a more detailed pre-incident plan could be developed?
A) Pre-fire plan
B) Incident action plan
C) Emergency response plan
D) Entry objective plan

Answer 5

C) Emergency response plan

Question 6

All of the following are criteria for developing special pre-plans based on the hazard analysis process EXCEPT:
A) Critical infrastructure.
B) Economically sensitive sites.
C) Poor water supply requirements.
D) Fire brigade training.

Answer 6

D) Fire brigade training.

Question 7

Which of the following NFPA standards is for pre-incident planning?
A) 1520
B) 1620
C) 1020
D) 1720

Answer 7

B) 1620

Question 8

Which of the following information sources provides responders with data via smart phones, computers, and published references?
A) Facility emergency response plans
B) Pre-incident tactical plans
C) Published emergency response references
D) Shipping documents

Answer 8

C) Published emergency response references

Question 9

Which of following is not a category for references that can be used by responders at a hazmat incident?
A) Reference manual
B) Technical information center
C) Hazmat databases
D) Dispatch centers

Answer 9

D) Dispatch centers

Question 10

What is the key to successfully managing and retrieving hazmat information under emergency conditions besides good organization?
A) Cost
B) Usability
C) Simplicity
D) Speed

Answer 10

C) Simplicity

Question 11

Which of the following primary hazmat group functions ensures that safe and accepted practices are followed throughout the course of the incident?
A) Hazmat group supervisor
B) Hazmat group safety officer
C) Entry/backup
D) Site-access control

Answer 11

B) Hazmat group safety officer

Question 12

Which of the following hazmat group functions is responsible for research and development of an effective area capable of handling all potential exposures?
A) Information/research
B) Entry/backup
C) Decontamination
D) Site-access control

Answer 12

C) Decontamination

Question 13

Which of the hazmat group functions is responsible for gathering, compiling, coordinating, and disseminating all data and information relevant to the incident?
A) Resource
B) Information and research
C) Site-access control
D) Safety

Answer 13

B) Information and research

Question 14

Which of the following secondary support functions is responsible for pre- and post-entry medical monitoring and evaluation of all entry personnel, and provides technical medical
guidance to the hazmat group?
A) Resource
B) Medical
C) Information/research
D) Group supervisor

Answer 14

B) Medical

Question 15

The person designated in this role will play a key part in the successful mitigation of the incident based on his/her ability communicate, comprehend, and manage information.
A) Group supervisor
B) Information leader
C) Safety officer
D) Planning officer

Answer 15

B) Information leader

Question 16

Major incidents involving ___________ create demands for information across a wide spectrum of local, state, and federal agencies?
A) weapons of mass destruction
B) multiple hazardous chemicals
C) multiple jurisdictions
D) long-term incidents

Answer 16

A) weapons of mass destruction

Question 17

Which of the following external agencies supplies assistance other than direct operational or support functions, or resources to the incident management effort?
A) Assisting agency
B) Cooperating agency
C) Non-governmental organization
D) Mutual-aid organization

Answer 17

B) Cooperating agency

Question 18

Within the incident command organization, who is responsible for gathering, verifying, coordinating, and disseminating accurate and timely information on the incident?
A) News media
B) Public information officer
C) Liaison officer
D) Incident commander

Answer 18

B) Public information officer (PIO)

Question 19

What is considered the makeup of the people, equipment, and supplies required to manage a hazardous materials emergency?
A) Assets
B) Departments
C) Agencies
D) Resources

Answer 19

D) Resources

Question 20

Which resources are items that are reusable, such as hand tools, generators, pumps, monitoring instruments, and fire apparatuses?
A) Human resources
B) Equipment resources
C) Supply resources
D) Purchased resources

Answer 20

B) Equipment resources

Question 21

In major hazmat incidents, who will the incident commander appoint to manage the resources required?
A) Operations section chief
B) Finance section chief
C) Staging section chief
D) Logistics section chief

Answer 21

D) Logistics section chief

Question 22

Special resource requirements funnel through the chain of command, and are coordinated by which section that coordinates the requirements through the overall command structure and gets
needed resources to the incident scene?
A) Finance section chief
B) Logistics section chief
C) Operations section chief
D) Staging section chief

Answer 22

B) Logistics section chief

Question 23

Which of the following is not an important item that should be addressed by the IC or liaison officer during initial check-in of external agencies?
A) All players understand use of ICS structure.
B) Physically identify each arriving agency.
C) Establish ground rules for safety.
D) Number of qualified personnel.

Answer 23

D) Number of qualified personnel.

Question 24

Which of the following techniques involve paying attention to others as they communicate?
A) Listening
B) Clarifying
C) Summarizing
D) Empathizing

Answer 24

A) Listening

Question 25

25. Which of the following is a useful technique that can be applied to stressful situations that involves restating where you are in the process of the incident?
    A) Listening
    B) Clarifying
    C) Summarizing
    D) Empathizing

Answer 25

C) Summarizing