ICS-100/200

Question 1

ICS allows its users to adopt an integrated ______ _______ to match the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.

Answer 1

organizational structure

Question 2

ICS emphasizes ____________, including management by objectives and reliance on an Incident action plan.

Answer 2

effective planning

Question 3

The ICS features related to command structure include:
______ of command and ______ of command as well as, Unified command and transfer of command. Formal transfer of command occurs when ______ _______

Answer 3

Chain, unity, Leadership Changes

Question 4

the ability to communicate within the ICS is absolutely critical. an essential method for ensuring the ability to communicate is by using ______ _______ and ______ _______

Answer 4

Common Terminology, Clear Text

Question 5

The ICS organizational structure develops in a ___________, Modular fashion that is based on the size and the complexity of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident.

Answer 5

Top-Down

Question 6

An __________ is an oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident.

Answer 6

Incident Action Plan

Question 7

An ____includes the identification of operational resources and assignments and may include attachments that provide additional direction.

Answer 7

IAP

Question 8

Incident action plans include the measurable strategic operations to be achieved and are prepared around a time frame called

Answer 8

Operational Period

Question 9

_______ ________ incidents require a written IAP.

Answer 9

Hazardous Materials

Question 10

Effective Span of Control on incidents may vary from __ to ___, and a ratio of ___ supervisor to ____reporting elements is recommended.

Answer 10

3,7
1 to 5

Question 11

The _________ is the location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations. There is generally only one _____for each incident or event, but it may change locations during the event.

Answer 11

Incident Command Post, ICP

Question 12

The ICP will be positioned outside of the _______ and potential hazard but ______ ______ to the incident to maintain command.

Answer 12

present, close enough

Question 13

Temporary locations at an incident where personnel and equipment area kept while waiting for tactical assignments.

Answer 13

Staging Area

Question 14

The resources in the staging area are always in ______ status

Answer 14

available

Question 15

the location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered.

Answer 15

Base

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Unity of Command

Question 17

in which responding agencies and/or jurisdictions with responsibility for the incident sheared incident management.

Answer 17

Unified Command

Question 18

What are the 4 sections of the general staff?

Answer 18

operations section, planning section, logistics section and Finance/administration section