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ICS 100 Flashcards

1
Q

The system or process that tracks resources at an incident scene is called?

a. staging.
b. accountability.
c. liaison.
d. procedure.

A

b. accountability.

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2
Q

True or False?

A group is a supervisory level established to divide an incident into
geographic areas of operations.

A

False

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The five major management functions of the incident command system are:
a. Incident Commander, Command Staff, General Staff, Safety Officer, Operations.
b. Commander, Incident Commander, Planning Logistics, Operations.
c. Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics,
Finance/Administration

A

c. Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics,

Finance/Administration

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Q

True or False?

Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to only one designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an incident.

A

True

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5
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A combination of different kinds of single resources assembled for a particular tactical need with a common communications and a leader is called a…

a. Strike Team
b. Resource Team
c. Task Force
d. Delta Force

A

c. Task Force

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6
Q

True or False?

The number of individuals or resources a supervisor can manage effectively
is referred to as span of control.

A

True

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7
Q

What is the one incident command system position that is always staffed?

a. Incident commander
b. Safety officer
c. Division supervision
d. Operations section chief

A

a. Incident commander

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8
Q

A deputy may be assigned to:

a. Incident Commander
b. Unit Leader
c. Section Chief
d. A and C

A

d. A and C

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9
Q

True or False?

General staff supports the incident commander by providing information, safety and liaison services.

A

False

General staff is responsible for the functional aspect of the incident command structure

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10
Q

Which position is the only one that is always staffed in ICS applications?

a. Incident Commander
b. Operations Section Chief
c. Safety Officer
d. Information Officer

A

a. Incident Commander

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11
Q

Which of these items is not a feature of ICS?

a. Span of Control
b. Group Consensus
c. Management by objectives
d. Mobilization

A

b. Group Consensus

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12
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What is required when command is transferred from one incident commander to
another?
a. Staff members are directed to develop a written incident action plan.
b. A transfer of command briefing takes place, and notification
of the transfer provided to incident staff.
c. A deputy incident commander is named.
d. All of the above.

A

b. A transfer of command briefing takes place, and notification

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13
Q

True or False?

The incident command system should be used at all types and sizes of incidents.

A

True

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14
Q

Which Command Staff position serves as the conduit between internal and external stakeholders, including the media, or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event?

a. Liaison Officer
b. Safety Officer
c. Information Officer
d. Resource Officer

A

c. Information Officer

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15
Q

True or False?

To work together effectively, partners in the incident command system must put forward a coordinated effort.

A

True

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16
Q

True or False?

Tactical resources are required to support the incident. Food, communications equipment, tents, supplies, and vehicles are examples of tactical resources

A

False

17
Q

A basic ICS principle is that the first Incident Commander is responsible until the:

a. The event or incident has demobilized
b. Next operational period has begun
c. Five management functions are activated
d. Authority is delegated to another person

A

d. Authority is delegated to another person

18
Q

If the Operations Section has not been activated, who directs tactical operations?

a. Division Supervisor
b. Incident Commander
c. Finance/Administration Section Chief
d. Liaison Officer

A

b. Incident Commander

19
Q

True or False?

The purpose of the incident action plan is to provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for actions to be implemented during the operational period identified in the plan.

A

True

20
Q

True or False?

A helispot is a location where helicopters may be parked, maintained, fuelled and equipped for incident operations.

A

False
The heli spot is where heli operations are performed

21
Q

Before leaving an incident you should:

a. complete all work assignments.
b. brief replacements, subordinates, and supervisor.
c. provide follow-up contact information.
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

22
Q

Carrying out tactical field work is a function of which section?

a. Operations Section
b. Finance/Administration Section
c. Logistics Section
d. Planning Section

A

a. Operations Section

23
Q

Resources consist of:

a. major items of equipment available for the incident.
b. financial backing of the agencies responding to the incident.
c. personnel and equipment available for the incident.
d. incident equipment and facilities.

A

c. personnel and equipment available for the incident.

24
Q

True or False?

The incident action plan must be documented in writing.

A

False

25
Q

If the incident commander does not delegate a function, it:

a. is given to the liaison officer to handle.
b. remains the incident commander’s responsibility.
c. is handled by the deputy.
d. None of the above

A

b. remains the incident commander’s responsibility.

26
Q

The incident command post should be situated to provide:

a. outside of present and potential hazard zone.
b. large enough to provide working room for personnel.
c. provide adequate lighting and/or protection from the weather.
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

27
Q

Which of the following is a principle or feature of the Incident Command System?

a. Management by objectives.
b. Common terminology used by all agencies.
c. Manageable span of control.
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

28
Q

Identify the position that is part of the command staff

a. Safety Officer
b. Planning Section Chief
c. Logistics Section Chief
d. Resource Officer

A

a. Safety Officer

29
Q

The ____ serves as the conduit for information to and from internal and external stakeholders and provides information dissemination and media relations services.

a. Information Coordinator
b. Planning Section Chief
c. Information Section Chief
d. Information Officer

A

d. Information Officer

30
Q

True or False?

Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to only one designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an incident.

A

True.

31
Q

Resources classified as “available” are:

a. working on an assignment under the direction of a supervisor
b. assembled, have been issued equipment and are ready for immediate assignment
c. waiting to be hired
d. resupplying at the Base

A

b. assembled, have been issued equipment and are ready for immediate assignment

32
Q

ICS can be used for a variety of incidents and pre-planned events, including:

a. local and Provincial natural disaster management.
b. oil spill response and recovery incidents.
c. fire and hazardous materials incidents.
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

33
Q

The General Staff consist of:

a. Ground Support Unit leader, Facilities Unit Leader, Resource Unit leader, Demobilization Unit Leader
b. Liaison Officer, Information Officer, Safety Officer
c. Operations section chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance/Administration Section Chief
d. Staging Area Manager, Base Manager, Camp Manager

A

c. Operations section chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance/Administration Section Chief

34
Q

How many command staff positions report to the Incident Commander?

a. 3
b. 4
c. 7
d. 9

A

a. 3
Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer

35
Q

Prior to demobilization from an incident all individuals should:

a. Visit the commissary
b. Complete all necessary paperwork
c. Take home more equipment than what they first arrived with
d. Submit a changed ICS Form 209, Incident Status Summary form.

A

b. Complete all necessary paperwork

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