Commanding the Incident 3's

Question 1

The ___________ ___________ __________, is a standardized, on-scene, all-risk, incident management concept.

Answer 1

Incident Command System

Question 2

Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must be _________________________ and _____________________ flexible.

Answer 2

Interdisciplinary
organizationally

Question 3

(True or False) Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must be interdisciplinary and organizationally flexible to meet the following management challenges: Meet the needs of incidents of any kind and size.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

(True or False) Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must be interdisciplinary and organizationally flexible to meet the following management challenges: Be usable for routine events or complex emergency incidents.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

(True or False) Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must be interdisciplinary and organizationally flexible to meet the following management challenges: Allow personnel from a variety of agencies to meld rapidly into common management structure.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

(True or False) Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must be interdisciplinary and organizationally flexible to meet the following management challenges: Provide logistical and administrative support to ensure that operational staff can meet incident objectives.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

(True or False) Designers of the system recognized early that ICS must be interdisciplinary and organizationally flexible to meet the following management challenges: Be cost effective by avoiding duplication of efforts.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

ICS Management Function:
The 5 major management functions are?

Answer 8

Incident Command
Operations Section
Planning Section
Logistic Section
Finance/Administration Section

Question 9

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The first responsibility is to establish immediate priorities.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The third responsibility is to determine incident objectives and strategy.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The fourth responsibility is to establish an Incident Command Post.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The fifth responsibility is to establish and monitor incident organization.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The sixth responsibility is to ensure adequate safety measures.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The seventh responsibility is to schedule planning meetings as required.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The eighth responsibility is to approve request and authorize implementation of an IAP.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Incident Commander’s Major responsibility:
(True or False) The ninth is to authorize release of information to the news media.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

The ___________ _________ consist of the Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and the Finance/Administrative Section Chief.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The ___________ _________ consist of the Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and the Finance/Administrative Section Chief.

Answer 18

General Staff

Question 19

_____________ ____________ A specified combination of the same kind and type of resources with common communications and a leader.

Answer 19

Strike Team

Question 20

___________ ___________ A combination of single resources assembled for a particular tactical need with common communications and a leader

Answer 20

Task Force

Question 21

_________ The ICS title for an individual responsible for a Task Force, Strike Team, or functional Unit.

Answer 21

Leader

Question 22

_________ ____ ________ is used to communicate direction and maintain management control.

Answer 22

Chain of Command

Question 23

(True or False) A basic ICS operating guideline is that the person at the top of the organization is responsible for a task until that responsibility is delegated to a subordinate position.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

(True or False) The Incident Commander’s responsibility is the overall management of the incident. On some incidents, the command activity is carried out by a single Incident Commander.

Answer 24

False (On most incidents)

Question 25

The Incident Commander is selected by _____________ and ______________.

Answer 25

Qualification
Experience

Question 26

The first responsibility of the Incident Commander is to establish ______________ ____________.

Answer 26

immediate priorities.

Question 27

The second responsibility of the Incident Commander it incident _____________.

Answer 27

stabilization

Question 28

The third responsibility of the Incident Commander is to determine incident ____________ and ____________.

Answer 28

objectives
strategy

Question 29

The fourth responsibility of the Incident Commander is to establish an Incident _____________ ____________.

Answer 29

command post

Question 30

The fifth responsibility of the Incident Commander is to establish and monitor incident _______________.

Answer 30

organization

Question 31

The sixth responsibility of the Incident Commander is to ensure adequate _____________ measures.

Answer 31

safety

Question 32

The seventh responsibility of the Incident Commander is to schedule _____________ meetings as required.

Answer 32

planning

Question 33

The ninth responsibility of the Incident Commander is to_____________ request for additional resources or ___________ resources.

Answer 33

approve
release

Question 34

The eighth responsibility of the Incident Commander is to _____________ and __________ implementation of the IAP.

Answer 34

approve
authorize

Question 35

(True or False) The final responsibility of the Incident Commander is to authorize release of information to news media.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

(True or False) On large incidents, the Incident Commander is responsible for authorizing the release of information to the media.

Answer 36

False (On small)

Question 37

(True or False) On smaller incidents, the Incident Commander, it may be necessary to assign a Public Information Officer to help ensure that procedures are in place for managing the release of information to the media and responding appropriately to media inquiries.

Answer 37

False (On larger)

Question 38

(True or False) The addition of the Information and Intelligence Officer, as a Command Staff member, may be most appropriate in incidents with little need for tactical intelligence or classified intelligence, and where the intelligence is provided by supporting Agency Representatives, through real-time-reach-back capabilities.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

(True or False) The analysis and sharing of information and intelligence are important elements of ICS.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Only _______ Public Information Officer will be assigned for each incident.

Answer 40

One

Question 41

(True or False) Reason to designate a Public Information Officer include: The presence of an obvious high visibility or sensitive incident.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

(True or False) Reason to designate a Public Information Officer include: Media demands for information are reducing Incident Commander effectiveness.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

(True or False) Reason to designate a Public Information Officer include: Media capabilities to acquire their own information are increasing.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

(True or False) Reason to designate a Public Information Officer include: Reduces the risk of multiple sources releasing information.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

(True or False) Reason to designate a Public Information Officer include: Need to alert, warn or instruct the public.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

Only _________ Safety Officer will be assigned for each incident.

Answer 46

One

Question 47

The Safety Officer (may or may not) exercise emergency authority to directly stop unsafe acts.

Answer 47

May

Question 48

Incidents that are multi-jurisdictional, or have several agencies involved, (may or may not) require the establishment of the Liaison Officer position on the Command Staff.

Answer 48

May

Question 49

(True or False) Reasons to establish the Liaison Officer Position at an incident include: When several agencies send, or plan to send, Agency Representatives to an Incident in support of their resources.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

(True or False) Reasons to establish the Liaison Officer Position at an incident include: When IC can no longer provide the time for individual coordination with the Agency Representative.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

(True or False) Reasons to establish the Liaison Officer Position at an incident include: When it appears that two or more jurisdictions may become involved in the incident and the incident will require on-site liaison.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

An Agency Representative is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency who has been delegated __________ __________ to make decisions on all matters affecting that agency’s participation at the incident.

Answer 52

full authority

Question 53

_____________ Agency that is assisting on an incident is directly contributing tactical resources to the agency or jurisdiction that is responsible for the incident.

Answer 53

Assisting

Question 54

An agency, which supports the incident or supplies assistance other than tactical resources would be considered a ____________ agency.

Answer 54

Cooperating

Question 55

The __________ ________ Chief is responsible for managing all tactical operations at the incident.

Answer 55

Operational Section

Question 56

(True or False) The Operational Section consists of the following components: Ground, Aviation, and Staging Areas.

Answer 56

True

Question 57

There are three ways of organizing tactical resources on an incident which are?

Answer 57

Single Resources
Task Forces
Strike Teams

Question 58

(True or False) Several Staging Areas may be used on a single incident.

Answer 58

True

Question 59

The person in charge of each Staging Area is designated as a _________________.

Answer 59

Manager

Question 60

The person in charge of each Division or Group is designated as a ________________.

Answer 60

Supervisor

Question 61

The ______________ Section is responsible for managing all information relevant to an incident.

Answer 61

Planning

Question 62

The _____________ Unit is responsible for maintaining the status of all resources.

Answer 62

Resource

Question 63

The collection, processing, and organizing of all incident information takes place within the _____________ Unit.

Answer 63

Situation

Question 64

The two positions that report directly to the Situation Unit Leader:

Answer 64

Display Processor
Field Observer

Question 65

The ___________________ Unit is responsible for the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date incident files.

Answer 65

Documentation

Question 66

Planning for demobilization (should or should not) begin at the early stages of an incident.

Answer 66

should

Question 67

The _____________ Branch, when activated, is responsible for the management of all services activities at the incident, including food, communications, and medical support.

Answer 67

Service

Question 68

The ____________ Branch, when activated, is responsible for the management of all support activities at the incident, including facilities, resource ordering, and ground support.

Answer 68

Support

Question 69

(True or False) Due to the specialized nature of the Finance/Administration Section, the Finance/Administration Section Chief is usually an employee of the jurisdiction or agency requiring financial services.

Answer 69

True

Question 70

All financial matters pertaining to vendor contracts, leases, and fiscal agreements are managed by the __________________ Unit.

Answer 70

Procurement

Question 71

The ____________ Unit is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of daily personnel time, compliance with specific agency time recording policies, and managing commissary’s operations, if established at the incident.

Answer 71

Time

Question 72

The ___________ Unit provides all incident cost analyses.

Answer 72

Cost

Question 73

The ______________ Unit is responsible for administering financial matters arising from injuries, property damage or deaths occurring on an incident.

Answer 73

Compensation/Claims

Question 74

(True or False) As the incident organization grows to meet the needs of the incident, care must be taken to ensure that information transfer is handled effectively. There are essentially two principles to be followed: There is complete freedom within the organization to exchange information among and between personnel.

Answer 74

True

Question 75

(True or False) As the incident organization grows to meet the needs of the incident, care must be taken to ensure that information transfer is handled effectively. There are essentially two principles to be followed: Orders, directives, resource request, and status changes must follow the chain of command, unless otherwise directed.

Answer 75

True

Question 76

The basic resource management principles are?

Answer 76

Planning
Organizing
Supervising

Question 77

(True or False) In ICS, resource planning is ongoing, cyclical, and directed toward the operational period.

Answer 77

True

Question 78

_____________ is a continuation of the management process after planning, as the Incident Commander and other members of the Command and General Staff group resources into an organization designed to meet incident objectives.

Answer 78

Organizing

Question 79

____________ is the process of directing and controlling the efforts of resources toward the attainment of specified incident objectives.

Answer 79

Supervising

Question 80

(True or False) Directing the ICS organization hinges on delegation of authority though the ranks of the organization.

Answer 80

True

Question 81

_____________ involves evaluating the performance of an organization against changing conditions and the Incident Action Plan, making necessary corrections so that incident objectives are accomplished.

Answer 81

Controlling

Question 82

Managing resources _________ and ___________ is the most important consideration at an incident.

Answer 82

safely
effectively

Question 83

(True or False) Determining resource needs can be divided into 5 steps. One of those 5 steps steps consist of: Conducting assessment and develop incident objectives.

Answer 83

True

Question 84

(True or False) Determining resource needs can be divided into 5 steps. One of those 5 steps steps consist of: Identify strategies.

Answer 84

True

Question 85

(True or False) Determining resource needs can be divided into 5 steps. One of those 5 steps steps consist of: Develop detailed tactics.

Answer 85

True

Question 86

(True or False) Determining resource needs can be divided into 5 steps. One of those 5 steps steps consist of: Assign resources.

Answer 86

True

Question 87

(True or False) Determining resource needs can be divided into 5 steps. One of those 5 steps steps consist of: Evaluate outcomes.

Answer 87

True

Question 88

Responsibility for Ordering Resources

(True or False) if the Logistics Section Chief position has been filled, then the Logistics Section Chief has the delegated authority to place the resource order after the order has been approved by the Incident Commander.

Answer 88

True

Question 89

Responsibility for Ordering Resources

(True or False) On larger incidents, where the Logistics Section contains a Supply Unit, the Supply Unit has the authority to place the approved resource order.

Answer 89

True

Question 90

Responsibility for Ordering Resources

(True or False) Final approval for ordering additional resources, as well as releasing resources from an incident, is the responsibility of the Incident Commander.

Answer 90

True

Question 91

Incident resource orders may placed with either a ____________ or ____________ ordering points.

Answer 91

single
multiple

Question 92

(True or False) From a the standpoint of incident workload and ordering efficiency, multiple point ordering is bar far the most preferred method.

Answer 92

False (Single Point)

Question 93

(True or False) Multi-point ordering is when the incident orders resources from several different ordering points and/or the private sector.

Answer 93

True

Question 94

(True or False) Multi-point off-incident resource ordering should be done only when necessary.

Answer 94

True

Question 95

The Resources Unit will establish and conduct the check-in functional designated incident locations. If the Resource Unit has not been activated, the responsibility for ensuring check-in will be with the ________________ or ______________ Section Chief.

Answer 95

IC
Planning

Question 96

A Check-in Recorder will be assigned to each location where resources (will or will not) check-in.

Answer 96

will

Question 97

In the ICS, there is both a ____________ _____ _________ (organization) and the __________ _______ ___________ (each person reports to only one supervisor).

Answer 97

Chain of Command
Unity of Command

Question 98

Resource Assignments:

Assignments of tactical resources to the incident base or camps ( is or is not) often done when tactical resources are not scheduled for use during the current operational period.

Answer 98

IS

Question 99

Resource Assignments:

Personnel assigned to management or support positions (may or may not) be ordered to fill specific organizational assignments.

Answer 99

may

Question 100

Resource Assignments:

On fast moving or rapidly expanding incidents, tactical resources (are or are not) often assigned to report immediately to Divisions or Groups to support the current IAP.

Answer 100

ARE

Question 101

Resource Assignments:

(True or False) Incoming tactical resources may be assigned to Staging Areas for one of three reasons: Resources will be assigned during the current operational period.

Answer 101

True

Question 102

Resource Assignments:

(True or False) Incoming tactical resources may be assigned to Staging Areas for one of three reasons: Resources are needed to provide a reserve force for contingencies.

Answer 102

True

Question 103

Resource Assignments:

(True or False) Incoming tactical resources may be assigned to Staging Areas for one of three reasons: Single resources are sent to a Staging Area to be formed into Task Force and/or Strike Teams prior to assignment.

Answer 103

True

Question 104

Resource Assignments:

(True or False) The IC will decide what number, kind, and type of resources will be kept in Staging Areas.

Answer 104

False (Operations Section Chief)

Question 105

After checking into a Staging Area, single resources (will or will not) often be formed into Task Forces or Strike Teams for use on an active assignment.

Answer 105

WILL

Question 106

Tracking resources efficiently (is or is not) essential for personal safety, accountability, and fiscal control.

Answer 106

IS

Question 107

(True or False) A large percentage of accidents, injuries, and line of duty deaths on incidents can be directly attributed to the failure track resources effectively.

Answer 107

True

Question 108

Resource tracking responsibilities are shared between the _______________ and _____________ Sections

Answer 108

Planning
Operations

Question 109

____________ Section, is responsible for tracking all resources assigned to the incident and their status (assigned, available, out of service).

Answer 109

Planning

Question 110

____________ Section is responsible for tracking the movement of resources within the Operation Section itself.

Answer 110

Operations

Question 111

(True or False) Failure at the tactical level is likely to reflect a failure to appropriately manage the resource during the the planning process.

Answer 111

True

Question 112

Even at the most basic level, demobilization should take into account two factor which are __________ and _________.

Answer 112

Safety
Cost

Question 113

On large incidents, a Demobilization Unit within the Planning Section (should or should not) be established early in the life of the incident.

Answer 113

Should

Question 114

A oral demobilization plan is essential on larger incidents.

Answer 114

False (written)

Question 115

Incident - related cost (must or must not) be a major consideration.

Answer 115

MUST

Question 116

The _______________/________________ Section’s Cost Unit has the responsibility to:

1.) Obtain and record all cost information
2.) Prepare incident cost summaries
3.) Prepare resource use cost estimates for planning
4.) Make recommendations for cost savings

Answer 116

Finance/Administration

Question 117

(True or False) Unified Command is a team effort process, allowing all agencies with geographical or functional responsibility for an incident, to assign an Incident Commander to a Unified Command organization.

Answer 117

True

Question 118

(True or False) Unified Command represents an important element in increasing the effectiveness of multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency incidents.

Answer 118

True

Question 119

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: One set of objectives is developed for the entire incident..

Answer 119

True

Question 120

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: A collective approach is made to developing strategies to achieve incident objectives.

Answer 120

True

Question 121

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: All agencies with responsibility for the incident have a understanding of one another’s priorities and restrictions.

Answer 121

True

Question 122

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: Information flow and coordination is improved among all jurisdictions and agencies involved in the Incident.

Answer 122

True

Question 123

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: No agency authority or legal requirements are compromised or neglected.

Answer 123

True

Question 124

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: Each agency is fully aware of the plans, actions, and constraints of all others on the incident.

Answer 124

True

Question 125

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: The combined efforts of all agencies are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a single IAP.

Answer 125

True

Question 126

(True or False) The principle advantages of using Unified Command: Duplicative efforts are reduced or eliminated, thus reducing cost and chances for frustration and conflict.

Answer 126

True

Question 127

(True or False) By using Unified Command, participating jurisdictions and agencies can improve overall incident management and achieve goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Answer 127

True

Question 128

(True or False) Under Unified Command, jurisdictions and/or agencies are blended together into an integrated, uniied team.

Answer 128

True

Question 129

The proper mix of participants in a Unified Command organization will depend upon the _______________ and _____________ of the incident.

Answer 129

Location
Kind

Question 130

(True or False) In a multi-jurisdictional situation, a Unified Command structure could consist of one responsible official from each jurisdiction.

Answer 130

True

Question 131

In a multi-jurisdictional situation, a Unified Command structure could consist of one responsible official from each jurisdiction. In other cases, Unified Command (may or may not) consist of several functional department managers or assigned representatives from within a single jurisdiction.

Answer 131

May

Question 132

(True or False) Multiple Command Post are essential to an effective Unified Command.

Answer 132

False (A single)

Question 133

(True or False) The planning process for Unified Command is similar to that used on a single jurisdiction or agency incident.

Answer 133

True

Question 134

(True or False) Command Meeting requirements include: Prior to the meeting, the Incident Commanders must have reviewed the purposes and agenda items, and are prepared to discuss them.

Answer 134

True

Question 135

(True or False) Command Meeting requirements include: The Command Meeting should include only agency Incident Commanders.

Answer 135

True

Question 136

Incident Action Planning Meeting

(True or False) The results of the Command Meeting will be used in Incident Action Planning meeting to: Determine tactical operations for the next Operational Period.

Answer 136

True

Question 137

Incident Action Planning Meeting

(True or False) The results of the Command Meeting will be used in Incident Action Planning meeting to: Establish resource requirements and determining resource availability and sources.

Answer 137

True

Question 138

Incident Action Planning Meeting

(True or False) The results of the Command Meeting will be used in Incident Action Planning meeting to: Make resource assignments.

Answer 138

True

Question 139

Incident Action Planning Meeting

(True or False) The results of the Command Meeting will be used in Incident Action Planning meeting to: Establish integrated Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administrative functions, as needed.

Answer 139

True

Question 140

(True or False) Decisions on incident resource ordering procedures are made during the Command meeting.

Answer 140

True

Question 141

(True or False) Decisions on incident resource ordering procedures are made during the Command meeting, while the Planning Meeting determines resource requirements for all levels of the organization.

Answer 141

True

Question 142

Guidelines for the use of Unified Command

(True or False) There are six general guidelines for the use of the Unified Command: is to understand ICS Unified Command.

Answer 142

True

Question 143

(True or False) Lack of knowledge about ICS can limit the willingness of some jurisdictions or agencies to participate in a Unified Command incident organization.

Answer 143

True

Question 144

Guidelines for the use of Unified Command

(True or False) There are six general guidelines for the use of the Unified Command: is to collocate essential functions.

Answer 144

True

Question 145

Guidelines for the use of Unified Command

(True or False) There are six general guidelines for the use of the Unified Command: is to implement Unified Command at an early stage of multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency Incident.

Answer 145

True

Question 146

Unified Command should be initiated as soon as ___________ or ___________ agencies having jurisdictional or functional responsibilities come together on an incident.

Answer 146

Two or more

Question 147

Guidelines for the use of Unified Command

(True or False) There are six general guidelines for the use of the Unified Command: is to concur on an Operations Section Chief and other Command and General Staff members.

Answer 147

True

Question 148

Guidelines for the use of Unified Command

The operations Section Chief (will or will not) normally be from the jurisdiction or agency that has the greatest involvement in the incident, although that is not essential.

Answer 148

WILL

Question 149

In a Unified Command, it (should or should not) be clear that’s the Public Information Officer speaks for all agencies involved in the incident, not just for the agency of which the Public Information Officer is an employee.

Answer 149

SHOULD

Question 150

Guidelines for the use of Unified Command

(True or False) There are six general guidelines for the use of the Unified Command: Is to designate one of the Incident Commanders to be a spokesperson.

Answer 150

True

Question 151

In a Unified Command the spokesperson (does or does not) make Unified Command decisions, but (does or does not) provide a single point of contact for the Command and General Staff during each operational period.

Answer 151

Does not

Does

Question 152

Guidelines for the use of Unified Command

(True or False) There are six general guidelines for the use of the Unified Command: Is to train often as a team.

Answer 152

True

Question 153

There are two basic approaches to using ICS which are planning for ________________ event and reacting to an ____________________ incident.

Answer 153

Known

Unplanned

Question 154

Characteristics of unplanned Incidents

(True or False) Incident complexity increases as the situation deteriorates and the incident grows.

Answer 154

True

Question 155

Organizing Incident Operations

Organization is often accomplished initially by the Incident Commander establishing _______________ and/or ____________.

Answer 155

Divisions

Groups

Question 156

Organizing Incident Operations

Organization is often accomplished initially by the Incident Commander establishing Divisions and/or Groups. This (may or may not) be done before an Operations Chief is assigned.

Answer 156

May

Question 157

Organizing Incident Operations

The primary consideration when expanding to a Division and/or Group structure is usually __________ _____ __________, but _______________ considerations may also affect that decision.

Answer 157

Span of Control

Functional

Question 158

Reasons for transferring Command

(True or False) The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: A more qualified person is available to assume command.

Answer 158

True

Question 159

Reasons for transferring Command

(True or False) The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: A jurisdiction or agency is legally required to take command.

Answer 159

True

Question 160

Reasons for transferring Command

(True or False) The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: The incident complexity changes.

Answer 160

True

Question 161

Reasons for transferring Command

(True or False) The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: There is turnover of personnel on long or extended incidents.

Answer 161

True

Question 162

Reasons for transferring Command

(True or False) The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: Personnel are called home for any reason.

Answer 162

True

Question 163

Reasons for transferring Command

(True or False) The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: Agency Administrators direct a change in command.

Answer 163

True

Question 164

Reasons for transferring Command

(True or False) The initial Incident Commander will remain in charge until transfer of command is accomplished. Command may be transferred when: Changing command makes good sense.

Answer 164

True

Question 165

Transfer of Command

(True or False) There are six important steps in effectively transferring command of an incident in progress: The first step in the transfer of command is for the incoming Incident Commander.

Answer 165

True

Question 166

Transfer of Command

(True or False) There are six important steps in effectively transferring command of an incident in progress: The second step in the transfer of command is to adequately brief the incoming Incident Commander.

Answer 166

True

Question 167

Transfer of Command

(True or False) There are six important steps in effectively transferring command of an incident in progress: The third step in the transfer of command is the delegation of authority.

Answer 167

True

Question 168

Transfer of Command

(True or False) There are six important steps in effectively transferring command of an incident in progress: The fourth step in the transfer of command is for the incoming Incident Commander to determine an appropriate time for the official transfer of command.

Answer 168

True

Question 169

Transfer of Command

(True or False) There are six important steps in effectively transferring command of an incident in progress: The fifth step in the transfer of command is to notify staff and assigned personnel of the change in incident command.

Answer 169

True

Question 170

Transfer of Command

(True or False) There are six important steps in effectively transferring command of an incident in progress: The sixth and final step in the transfer of command is for the incoming Incident Commander to decide whether to giver the previous Incident Commander another assignment on the incident.

Answer 170

True

Question 171

Transfer of Command

The incoming Incident Commander (may or may not) give the previous Incident Commander another assignment on the incident.

Answer 171

MAY

Question 172

The ICS Form ________ is especially designed to assist in incident briefings.

Answer 172

201

Question 173

(True or False) The Incident Briefing Form is particularly valuable during the second operational period of an incident.

Answer 173

False - First Operational Period

Question 174

Changing the Initial IAP

(True or False) It is possible that the incoming IC will need to modify incident objectives. Changes could be required for the following reasons: Change in agency administrator goals.

Answer 174

True

Question 175

Changing the Initial IAP
(True or False) It is possible that the incoming IC will need to modify incident objectives. Changes could be required for the following reasons: Change in available resources, kinds or types.

Answer 175

True

Question 176

Changing the Initial IAP

(True or False) It is possible that the incoming IC will need to modify incident objectives. Changes could be required for the following reasons: Lack of success or completion of tactical assignments.

Answer 176

True

Question 177

Changing the Initial IAP

(True or False) It is possible that the incoming IC will need to modify incident objectives. Changes could be required for the following reasons: Improved intelligence.

Answer 177

True

Question 178

Changing the Initial IAP

(True or False) It is possible that the incoming IC will need to modify incident objectives. Changes could be required for the following reasons: Cost factors.

Answer 178

True

Question 179

Changing the Initial IAP

(True or False) It is possible that the incoming IC will need to modify incident objectives. Changes could be required for the following reasons: Political considerations.

Answer 179

True

Question 180

Changing the Initial IAP

(True or False) It is possible that the incoming IC will need to modify incident objectives. Changes could be required for the following reasons: Environmental considerations.

Answer 180

True

Question 181

The ICS is a proven management system based on successful ______________ practices.

Answer 181

Business

Question 182

Designers of the system recognized that ICS must be _____________________ and ___________________ flexible.

Answer 182

Interdisciplinary

Organizationally

Question 183

(True or False) ICS establishes lines of supervisory authority and formal reporting relationships.

Answer 183

True

Question 184

(True or False) The ICS organization (may or may not) be expanded easily from a very small operation for routine incidents into larger organization capable of handling catastrophic events.

Answer 184

MAY

Question 185

A basic ICS operating guideline is that the person at the bottom of the organization is responsible for a task until that responsibility is delegated to a subordinate position.

Answer 185

False - Top