ICS 200

Question 1

Actions to institutionalize the use of ICS takes place at the following two levels:

Answer 1

1. Policy

2. Organizational/Operational

Question 2

In ICS, formal communication must be used when: (3)

Answer 2

1. Receiving and giving work assignments.
2. Requesting support or additional resources.
3. Reporting progress of assigned tasks.

Question 3

In ICS, informal communication can be used when:

Answer 3

1. Is used to exchange incident or event information only.

Question 4

What is the “First duty of ICS Leadership”?

Answer 4

The safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event.

Question 5

In ICS, as a leader, complete briefings should be provided that include the clearly stated objectives and the following elements:

Answer 5

1. Task- What is to be done?
2. Purpose - Why it is to be done?
3. End State - How it should look when done.

Question 6

In ICS, the process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called…

Answer 6

…the delegation of authority.

Question 7

In ICS, what is the purpose of the “delegation of authority”?

Answer 7

1. Grants authority to carry out specific functions.
2. Is issued by the chief executive official, Chief executive officer or agency administrator in writing or verbally.
3. Allows the Incident Commander to assume command.
4. Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident.

Question 8

In ICS, when is a “delegation of authority” needed?

Answer 8

1. If the incident is outside the Incident Commander’s jurisdiction.
2. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities.
3. If required by law or procedures.

Question 9

Within his or her scope of authority, the Incident Commander establishes INCIDENT OBJECTIVES, then determines the following, (3)

Answer 9

1. Strategies
2. Resources
3. ICS Structure

Question 10

In ICS, throughout the incident, objectives are established based on the following priorities, (3)

Answer 10

1. Life Safety
2. Incident Stabilization
3. Property Preservation

Question 11

In ICS, in an initial incident, a “size-up” is done to set the immediate objectives. The first responder to arrive must assume command and size up the situation by determining, (5)

Answer 11

1. Nature and magnitude of the incident
2. Hazards and safety concerns (injuries and casualties, need to secure and isolate the area)
3. Initial priorities and immediate resource requirements
4. Location of the Incident Command Post and Staging Area
5. Entrance and exit routes for responders

Question 12

In ICS, what are three (3) fundamental pieces of a successful incident response?

Answer 12

1. INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: state what will be accomplished.
2. STRATEGIES: establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives.
3. TACTICS: specify how the strategies will be executed.

NOTE: The Incident Commander is responsible for establishing objectives and selecting strategies. The Operations Section, if established, is responsible for determining appropriate tactics for the incident.

Question 13

In ICS, an Incident Action Plan (IAP) covers an operational period and includes: (4)

Answer 13

1. What must be done
2. Who is responsible
3. How much information will be communicated
4. What should be done if some is injured

Question 14

In ICS, what is the operational period?

Answer 14

The operational period is the period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of tactical actions as specified in the IAP.

Question 15

In ICS, the Incident Commander performs all major ICS Command and General Staff responsibilities unless…

Answer 15

…these functions are activated.

Question 16

In ICS, the only requirement regarding the use of a Deputy is that the Deputy must be…

Answer 16

…fully qualified and equally capable to assume the primary role.

Question 17

In ICS, what is the difference between an “Assisting Agency” and a “Cooperating Agency”?

Answer 17

An “Assisting Agency” is defined as an agency or organization providing personnel, services or other resources tot he agency with direct responsibility for incident management. Whereas, a “Cooperating Agency” is an agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort.

In other words, an “Assisting Agency” has direct responsibility for incident response, whereas a “Cooperating Agency” is simply offering assistance.

Question 18

In ICS, Branches within the Operational Section can be either functional or geographic in nature. True or False?

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

In ICS, what are the three (3) types of briefings/meetings used:

Answer 19

1. Staff-Level Briefing
2. Field-Level Briefing
3. Section-Level Briefing

Question 20

In ICS, an important concept is that many organizational elements may be activated in various Sections without activating the Section Chief. True or False?

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

In ICS, to ensure that responders get the right personnel and equipment, ICS resources are categorized by the following: (2)

Answer 21

1. Kind of Resource - What’s needed?

2. Type of Resource - Qualifications? Capacities?

Question 22

In ICS, what is the difference between Resource Typing and Incident Typing?

Answer 22

Resource Typing rates resources from Type I (most capable) to Type IV (least capable). Whereas, Incident Typing, rates incidents from Type I (most complex) to Type IV (least complex).

Question 23

In ICS, what is the purpose of Incident Typing?

Answer 23

1. To make decisions about resource requirements
2. To order Incident Management Teams (IMTs). An IMT is made up of the Command and General Staff members in an ICS organization.

Question 24

In ICS, whenever possible, transfer of command should: (2)

Answer 24

1. Take place face-to-face
2. Include a complete briefing.

NOTE: The effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to personnel.