HPM 50.1 CH. 1-2

Question 1

The basis for California emergency preparedness responsibilities are contained in Executive Orders W-9-91 (Annex A) and D-67-03 (Annex B), the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Together, these form the foundation for the Department’s _________________________. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-3)

Answer 1

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Question 2

Section _____ of the California Vehicle Code (CVC)–Establishes authority for the CHP to enforce laws on all highways in which the Department holds primary jurisdictional responsibility. Accordingly, the CHP is responsible for assuming IC at any incident occurring within the Department’s jurisdiction. This section also directs the CHP to assume the duties and responsibilities of providing protection to state property and employees and to provide for the physical security of constitutional officers. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-4)

Answer 2

2400

Question 3

Section 2400 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC)–Establishes authority for the CHP to enforce laws on all highways in which the Department holds primary jurisdictional responsibility. Accordingly, the CHP is responsible for assuming IC at any incident occurring within the Department’s jurisdiction. This section also directs the CHP to assume the duties and responsibilities of providing protection to state property and employees and to provide for the physical security of ___________________. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-4)

Answer 3

constitutional officers

Question 4

All employees are required to review their command-specific EOP ________. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-5)

Answer 4

annually

Question 5

In order to maintain readiness and test the effectiveness of emergency plans, all field commands shall conduct or participate in at least ___ emergency preparedness exercises annually. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-5).

Answer 5

two

Question 6

It is the responsibility of each _________to ensure personnel meet NIMS/SEMS HPM 50.1 1-6 training requirements in accordance with departmental directives as well as those dictated by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-5)

Answer 6

command

Question 7

All communications center commanders and Area commanders overseeing a dispatch center shall complete a documented _______ inspection of all equipment designated for use in support of the command-specific EOP. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-5)

Answer 7

monthly

Question 8

The__________________ is a major component of NIMS/SEMS and continues to be the Department’s primary response tool for managing emergency incidents. Commanders shall use this manual as a guide for policy issues related to implementation of ___ as contained in Chapter 2, Emergency Incident Management and the________________, of this manual. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-6)

Answer 8

Incident Command System (ICS), ICS, Incident Command System (ICS)

Question 8

Actions taken and tasks assigned in response to emergency incidents will comply with the following departmental goals (HPM 50.1, p. 1-6):

1. Prevent loss of life and injuries.
2. Prevent property damage.
3. ________________.
4. ________________.
5. Protect public and state assets.

Answer 8

Maximize service to the public
Assist allied agencies

Question 9

California Highway Patrol Headquarters, _________________________________, will function as the Department’s statewide Department Operations Center (DOC) for coordination of departmental resources committed to major disasters. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-9)

Answer 9

Emergency Notification and Tactical Alert Center (ENTAC)

Question 10

The ICS shall be used as the response mechanism for all emergency incidents. Uniformed employees of the Department shall exercise incident command responsibilities and manage emergency incidents where the Department has _____________________. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-5)

Answer 10

primary investigative authority

Question 10

When a local jurisdiction establishes an Emergency Operations Center, the local CHP Area ______ provide a departmental representative of a rank appropriate to the severity of the incident, if requested and available. The designated representative will keep the local CHP Area informed on matters involving decisions affecting the Department. (HPM 50.1, p. 1-12).

Answer 10

should

Question 11

The __________________ replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System. This new system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector (HPM 50.1, p. 1-11).

Answer 11

National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)

Question 12

Area commanders are responsible for emergency incident planning and overall coordination of emergency incident activities occurring at all locations within their Areas where the Department has ____________________. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-4)

Answer 12

primary investigative authority

Question 13

In instances where the deployment of departmental resources may be required in support of local governments or agencies using the ICS, written memoranda of understanding and/or interagency agreements _______ be developed and may be integrated into existing local

Answer 13

should

Question 14

It is the Department’s intent that a supervisor or manager respond to and assume incident command responsibilities at all emergency incidents within the Department’s primary investigative authority involving multiagency or multijurisdictional events, incidents on state property, ____________________, situations significantly impacting traffic management, or as otherwise required by departmental policy. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-5)

Answer 14

hazardous materials spills or releases

Question 15

California Highway Patrol uniformed personnel _____ assume incident command at emergency incidents where the Department has primary investigative authority. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-6)

Answer 15

shall

Question 16

Incident command responsibility shall be assumed by the _____ CHP uniformed officer on-scene until relieved by appropriate departmental supervisory/management personnel. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-6)

Answer 16

senior

Question 17

The CHP has been assigned responsibility for emergency incident management at emergencies where the Department has primary investigative authority. The authority for these responsibilities is contained in the California Vehicle Code, _________ Code, and _______ Code (Annex B). (HPM 50.1, p. 2-9)

Answer 17

Health and Safety, Penal

Question 18

The span-of-control for CHP ICS operations should generally be limited to a maximum of ___-to-___ ratio (__ supervisor to __ subordinates). (HPM 50.1, p. 2-11)

Answer 18

one, eight, one, eight

Question 19

There are five basic ICS functions (HPM 50.1, p. 2-16):

(1) Command or Command Staff.

(2) Operations Section.

(3) Planning/Intelligence Section.

(4) _____________.

(5) _____________.

Answer 19

(4) Logistics Section.

(5) Finance Section.

Question 20

If information indicates the threat is beyond the capabilities of on-duty command personnel to manage/control, the on-duty supervisor or officer in-charge may initiate a ___________. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-19)

Answer 20

tactical alert

Question 20

California Highway Patrol personnel shall respond to “officer needs assistance” or “__________________” requests unless directed otherwise by a supervisor. The on-duty supervisor shall evaluate and determine the degree of response necessary to meet the need. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-18)

Answer 20

emergency traffic assistance

Question 21

The ranking on-duty manager/supervisor _____ ensure that a departmental representative responds to the scene to establish liaison with allied agencies. The AREP should have the authority to commit CHP resources. The CHP representative’s rank should be commensurate with the size of the incident. (HPM 50.1, p. 2-19)

Answer 21

shall