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When an incident expands ________________________________.

A. all functions of the Command and General Staff must be filled.
B. all functions of the Command and General Staff are filled and the entire list of elements within each Section.
C. functions and positions remain the same throughout the incident regardless of expansion.
D. only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
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When an incident expands ________________________________.

A. all functions of the Command and General Staff must be filled.
B. all functions of the Command and General Staff are filled and the entire list of elements within each Section.
C. functions and positions remain the same throughout the incident regardless of expansion.
D. only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
ONLY THE FUNCTIONS AND POSITIONS NECESSARY ARE FILLED
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?

A. Modular Organization
B. Manageable Span of Control
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Management by Objectives
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander.

A. Transfer of Command Briefing
B. List of personnel staffing each Section
C. Situational Analysis Document
D. Lessons Learned Report
TRANSFER OF COMMAND BRIEFING
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?

A. It is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures.
B. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
C. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period
D. It allows a Single Resource Unit Leader to track major activities during each operational period.
IT CONTAINS STATUS INFORMATION FOR BRIEFING THE INCOMING INCIDENT COMMANDER OR OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources?

A. Type 2
B. Type 4
C. Type 5
D. Type 3
TYPE 4
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?

A. Officer
B. Leader
C. Supervisor
D. Chief
SUPERVISOR
Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site?

A. Field-level briefing
B. Section-level briefing
C. Operational Period Briefing
D. Staff-level briefing
FIELD-LEVEL BRIEFING
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?

A. To relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident
B. If the Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities
C. To specify the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander
D. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
WHEN THE INCIDENT SCOPE IS COMPLEX OR BEYOND EXISTING AUTHORITIES
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?

A. Type 1
B. Type 4
C. Type 5
D. Type 2
TYPE 2
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?

A. Type 2
B. Type 4
C. Type 5
D. Type 3
TYPE 5
Mutual Aid Agreements ________________________________. A. are mandated in state and county emergency management budgets. B. base their assistance on the equivalent monetary value of shared resources. C. are limited to the exchange of resources between neighboring states. D. assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.ASSIST AGENCIES AND JURISDICTIONS WHEN EXISTING RESOURCES ARE INADEQUATE.When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told: A. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander B. The effective time and date of the transfer C. The Incident Commander's cell phone number D. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authorityTHE EFFECTIVE TIME AND DATE OF THE TRANSFERA right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined as? A. Recovery Operation B. Contingency Plan C. Authority D. Response OperationAUTHORITYWhich of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing? A. Resources ordered and en route B. Situation Status C. Special requests from agency representatives D. Current organizationSPECIAL REQUESTS FROM AGENCY REPRESENTATIVESWho generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief? A. Public Information Officer B. Logistics Section Chief C. Planning Section Chief D. Operations Section ChiefPLANNING SECTION CHIEFWhich of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? A. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments B. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel C. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff D. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignmentsPRESENTS THE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN (IAP) FOR THE UPCOMING PERIOD TO SUPERVISORY PERSONNELAn important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ________________________________. A. are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident. B. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face. C. are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans. D. may be used in place of the National Incident Management System.PROVIDE A UNIFORM RESPONSE TO ALL HAZARDS THAT A COMMUNITY MAY FACEWhen the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management characteristic does this describe? A. Comprehensive Resource Management B. Formal Communication C. Management by Objectives D. Modular OrganizationMODULAR ORGANIZATIONWhich Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources? A. Incident Commander B. Public Information Officer C. Liaison Officer D. Safety OfficerINCIDENT COMMANDERWhen a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens? A. The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident Commander and assumes command. The outgoing Incident Commander demobilizes to avoid confusion. B. The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational period. C. The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command. D. The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander.THE MORE QUALIFIED PERSON HAS OPTIONSBASE ON THE AGENCY GUIDELINES; THESE CAN INCLUDE ASSUMING COMMAND, MAINTAINING COMMAND AS IS, OR REQUESTING A MORE QUALIFIED INCIDENT COMMANDERWhich of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident? A. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) B. Maps of the affected area C. Exercise Plan D. Agency Procedures ManualEXERCISE PLANWhich major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions? A. Resource Management B. Communications and Information Management C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command D. Command and CoordinationCOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENTWhich of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? A. Measurable and attainable B. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility C. Includes a standard and timeframe D. In accordance with the Incident Commander's authoritiesSTATED IN BROAD TERMS TO ALLOW FOR FLEXIBILITYWhich of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command? A. Allows the Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision. B. Details how authority flows through the incident management organization. C. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors. D. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.RESTRICTS PERSONNEL FROM SHARING INFORMATION WITH EACH OTHERThe Incident Command System (ICS) is: A. A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations. B. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources. C. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days. D. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey disaster operations.A STANDARDIZED MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR MEETING THE DEMANDS OF SMALL OR LARGE EMERGENCY OR NONEMERGENCY SITUATIONS