Module 12 - NIMS Incident Command System

Question 1

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, NICS is the abbreviation for:
A. National Incident Communications System
B. National Incident Command System
C. National Information Coordination System
D. National Information Command System

Answer 1

B. National Incident Command System

Question 2

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, a system that provides a consistent, flexible and adjustable national framework within which government and private entities at all levels can work together to manage domestic incidents, regardless of their cause,
size, location or complexity is know as:

A. Incident Communications System
B. Information Coordination System
C. Incident Command System
D. Information Command System

Answer 2

C. Incident Command System

Question 3

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, the ICS provides a set of standardized organizational structures as well as requirements for processes, procedures and
systems to improve interoperability among jurisdictions and disciplines in various areas.
A. True
B. False

Answer 3

A. True

Question 4

As stated in the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, under ICS, the location of the on-scene incident command is the:
A. Incident Staging Post
B. Incident Command Post
C. Incident Operations Post
D. Incident Logistics Post

Answer 4

B. Incident Command Post

Question 5

According to the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, under ICS, a temporary location for available resources not immediately assigned is the:

A. Triage Area
B. Logistics Area
C. Command Area
D. Staging Area

Answer 5

D. Staging Area

Question 6

According to the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, within ICS Command Staff, the person who is the point of contact for representatives from other agencies is the:
A. Public Information Officer
B. Safety Officer
C. Liaison Officer
D. Duty Officer

Answer 6

C. Liaison Officer

Question 7

According to the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 textbook, within ICS General Staff, the section responsible for ordering resources, and providing facilities, supplies and equipment maintenance is the:

A. Operations Section
B. Facilities Section
C. Administration Section
D. Logistics Section

Answer 7

D. Logistics Section