ICS 200

Question 1

What are the three major components of NIMS?

Answer 1

Resource Management
Command and Coordination
Communication and Information Management

Question 2

Define Unity of Command

Answer 2

Each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of the incident.

Question 3

Chain of Command

Answer 3

Refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization.

Question 4

Unified Command

Answer 4

Allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively, without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.

Question 5

When should formal communication be used?

Answer 5

Receiving and giving work assignments
Requesting support or additional resources
Reporting progress of assigned tasks

Question 6

When is informal communication used?

Answer 6

When exchanging incident or event information only.

Question 7

What are core leadership values?

Answer 7

Duty, respect, and integrity

Question 8

What factors can influence span of control?

Answer 8

Type of incident
Nature of task
Hazards and safety factors
Experience of supervisors and subordinates
Communication access between supervisors and subordinates.