ICS 1-2 Incident Command System Components

Question 1

Responsibility for establishment and expansion of the ICS structure rest with the IC. This modular concept is based on the following considerations except.
A. The ICS organization established matches the functions or task to be performed
B. Staffing is made only for those funtions elements required to perform the task spand of control guidlines are maintined
C. The Function of any non-activeted organizational element is performed at the next highest level
D. Organizational elements are activated if the are no longer required

Answer 1

D. Organizational elements are activated if the are no longer required
(Deactivated)

Question 2

The span of control of any individual with incident management supervisory responsibility should range from ____ to ____ subordinates with ____ being optimal.
A. 7 to 8, 10
B. 3 to 7, 5
C. 1 to 5, 2
D. 2 to 9, 3

Answer 2

B. 3 to 7, 5

Question 3

What factors may influence span of control include all of the following except?
A. Training/experience of subordinates
B. Nature and complexity of the incident
C. Nature of the tasks, Hazards, and safety factors
D. Time of day

Answer 3

D. Time of day
(Timeframe of the incident)

Question 4

____ such as individual engines, trucks, watertenders, crews etc.
A. Task force
B. Strike team
C. Single resources
D. none of the above

Answer 4

C. Single resources

Question 5

A ____ is a group of any type or kind of resources with common communications and leader.
A. Task force
B. Strike team
C. Single resources
D. none of the above

Answer 5

A. Task force

Question 6

A ____ is a specified number of the same kind and type of resources, with common communications and a leader.
A. Task force
B. Strike team
C. Single resources
D. none of the above

Answer 6

B. Strike team

Question 7

When command is transferred, the process must include a ____.
A. Incident action plan
B. Briefing
C. No Face to face
D. Higher rank to transfer too

Answer 7

B. Briefing