NIMS and Incident Management Knowledge Check ICS-100 Part 1
A set of 20 flashcards covering key concepts related to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) for incident management.
An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
True
Key Terms
An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
True
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.
False
Manageable Span of Control refers to:
The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident.
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
Briefing
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident. | True |
Which of the following are typical incident facilities? | Point-of-distribution sites, Camps, Incident Command Post (All of the above) |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems? | Dispatch/ Deployment |
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed. | False |
Manageable Span of Control refers to: | The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident. |
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander. | Briefing |
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n): | Briefing |
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? | Operations |
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks. | False |
To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of: | Common Technology |
The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include: | Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. |
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. | False |
Integrated Communications includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links. | True |
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? | Incident Commander |
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the: | Command staff |
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? | Public Information Officer |
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? | Finance/Administration Section Chief |
Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: | Incident Commander |
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? | Planning Section Chief |
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements? | Planning |