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FEMA IS-200.C: BASIC INCIDENT
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RESPONSE, ICS-200 2025 LATEST
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HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents CORRECT ANSWER>>>> identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness CORRECT ANSWER>>>> directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, CORRECT ANSWER>>>> describes
the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial) which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures,
and protocols to accomplish tasks? CORRECT ANSWER>>>> management by objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives CORRECT
ANSWER>>>> stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
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 CORRECT ANSWER>>>> field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends into
multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type 3
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to the new incident
commander CORRECT ANSWER>>>> transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of
the cause, size, or complexity of the incident CORRECT ANSWER>>>> true
which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident CORRECT ANSWER>>>> cost
considerations of responding agencies an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/ or ----
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> delegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a
supervisor CORRECT ANSWER>>>> manageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene of the
incident CORRECT ANSWER>>>> unity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> unified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> chain of command`
which section would perform cost analysis and contracting services CORRECT
ANSWER>>>> finance/administration section
who handles media and public inquires, emergency public information and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring, and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate
and timely manner CORRECT ANSWER>>>> public information officer
who is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the incident commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> safety officer
which organizational structure for the general staff uses correct ICS principles, position titles, and
features CORRECT ANSWER>>>> two branches that manage medical (EMS and Life support) and
Investigative (police) resources under the supervision of a director
when command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told CORRECT
ANSWER>>>> the effective time and date of the transfer
when a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> 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 which command staff member approves the incident action plan and all requests pertaining to the
ordering and releasing of incident resources CORRECT ANSWER>>>> incident commander
which incident type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational
period CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type 2
which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty CORRECT ANSWER>>>> all of
the above
which incident type requires regional or national resources, all command and general staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster
declaration may occur CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type 1
the ICS is only applicable to large, complex incidents CORRECT ANSWER>>>> false
which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident CORRECT ANSWER>>>> exercise
plan
which ICS supervisory position title is used at the division/group organizational level CORRECT
ANSWER>>>> supervisor
mutual aid agreements CORRECT ANSWER>>>> assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing
resources are inadequate
the ICS is CORRECT ANSWER>>>> a standardized management tool for meeting the demands of
small or large emergency or nonemergency situations
select the true statement from below CORRECT ANSWER>>>> a delegation of authority is needed
when an incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities Review the situation below and select the tactics that support the objective and strategy. Heavy rains are threatening to cause a dam break. One incident objective and its strategy and tactics are as follows: Objective: Decrease the probability of flooding by reducing the reservoir level to 35 feet by 0800 tomorrow. Strategy: Pump water from reservoir.
Tactics: _____________________________ CORRECT ANSWER>>>> Use truck-mounted pumps
working from the road into spillway, and portable pumps on the east side discharging into Murky Creek Emergency Operations Plans should be consistent with the National Incident Management System
(NIMS). CORRECT ANSWER>>>> true
You have been asked to assist Emerald City in its response to increasing flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports it has been raining heavily for the past 7 days, averaging 1.3 inches of rain each 24 - hour period. The areas of concerns are as follows: The Rapid River, which runs north and south through Emerald City, is experiencing slow-rise flooding. The flooding is being aggravated by debris catching on the low bridge downstream from lower Lake Emerald. Located near the bridge is the Lake Emerald Independent Living Complex, which includes a skilled nursing facility. Residents are being asked to evacuate their homes in anticipation of the rising floodwaters. It is 1200 hours, and the NWS has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. It is expected that this flood crest will cause flooding as
indicated on the projected floodplain map. CORRECT ANSWER>>>> divide the operations section
into three divisions, each assigned to a different geographical area to evacuate Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. Rain is continuing and response resources are being ordered to address the needs of flood victims and restore essential services.
Select the best course of action: CORRECT ANSWER>>>> assign a staging area manager who will
report to the operations section chief Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. With the addition of the Staging Area, the Operations Section Chief has the following subordinate leaders reporting directly to him: Staging Area Manager, Division A Supervisor, Division B Supervisor, Division C Supervisor, Flood Control Group Supervisor, and Nursing Home Task Force Leader. After the river crests, the Operations Section will need to perform additional functions such as control the perimeter, perform search and rescue operations, and restore utilities.
The Operations Section Chief should: CORRECT ANSWER>>>> add branches to allow for another
level of supervision for the expanding resources Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. As predicted, the river crested at 3 feet above flood level. Search and rescue operations are underway. There is increasing concern about the nuclear power plant in the downstream area. Three people lost their lives and numerous people suffered injuries. Mutual aid resources are arriving from three surrounding jurisdictions. Incident response is expected to continue for the next 36 hours.
After expanding the Operations Section, what addition to the organization would you make?
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> establish a planning section and begin producing written incident action
plans additional resources are reporting to the incident. who is responsible for tracking the status of the
resources CORRECT ANSWER>>>> planning section resources unit
a decision is made to add a logistics section. Select the responsibility that would be assigned to the
logistics section CORRECT ANSWER>>>> ensuring that responders can communicate with one
another the incident commander or unified command can place the intelligence/investigations function in which
of the following organizational locations. CORRECT ANSWER>>>> operations section
Instructions: Review the scenario below and select the best course of action. Before establishing the Planning Section, the Incident Commander did not have sufficient resources to develop a written Incident Action Plan.
What should the Incident Commander do? CORRECT ANSWER>>>> Use the Incident Briefing, ICS
Form 201, as the initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) until a Planning Section has been established It's the beginning of an operational period. The Operations Section Chief is meeting with all tactical
resources to present the plan for the next operational period to all tactical resources CORRECT
ANSWER>>>> section level briefing
A supervisor within the Logistics Section is meeting with personnel to clarify tasks and scope of the work as well as define the reporting schedule, subordinate responsibilities and delegated authority, and the
supervisor's expectations CORRECT ANSWER>>>> staff level briefing
A Task Force Leader is meeting with team members at a work site to discuss tactics and safety issues
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> field level briefing
Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."First, a brief overview of our incident. It is 1200 hours, and the National Weather Service has just informed the
A Resources Unit may be activated without activating the Planning Section Chief. CORRECT
ANSWER>>>> true
Instructions: Select the correct response below. Pat Jones is the Resources Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Pat Jones report
to? CORRECT ANSWER>>>> incident commander
Instructions: Review the statement below. Click to indicate if the resource being ordered is a kind or type.Ordering a bus with seating for more than 40 adults is an example of a resource __________.
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type
instructions: Review the statement below. Click to indicate if the resource being ordered is a kind or
type.Ordering a canine team is an example of a resource ______. CORRECT ANSWER>>>> kind
Instructions: The tactical resources below and on the following two screens have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary!
Five Type I ambulances and crew complements with a leader. CORRECT ANSWER>>>> strike team
Instructions: The tactical resources below have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary!
One Type I ambulance and crew complement. CORRECT ANSWER>>>> single resource
Instructions: The tactical resources below have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! One Type III Helicopter, one Urban Search & Rescue Team, and one Emergency Medical Technician with a
leader CORRECT ANSWER>>>> task force
Instructions: Read the scenario below and then select the appropriate incident type. Remember, Type 5 is the least complex and Type 1 the most complex. Scenario:A multivehicle accident has occurred with fatalities and numerous critical injuries, and there are possible structural integrity concerns with the road. Local resources are on the scene. The rescue, investigation, and engineering operations are expected to go into multiple operational periods. Operational briefings are being documented; a written Incident Action Plan has been developed.
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type 3 incident
Scenario: Ongoing flooding is occurring in a tri-State area. Local and regional resources are overwhelmed, and there are numerous missing and injured persons. Additional rain and wind is forecasted for the tri-State area. The President has declared all counties in the affected region as disaster areas under the Stafford
Act. CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type 1 incident
Scenario: A cargo jet has crashed with injuries onboard and on the ground. Additionally, possible hazardous materials are aboard the jet. State and local resources are managing the incident. All Command positions
are filled and the Operations and Planning Sections have been activated. CORRECT
ANSWER>>>> type 2 incident
Scenario: A three-car accident has occurred in a small residential area. Two of the drivers and several passengers have sustained minor injuries. The response will be completed within a single operational period.
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type 5 incident
Scenario: A bank robber is holding staff and patrons hostage. An Operations Section has been activated with a Perimeter Control Group, Investigation Group, and SWAT Unit. The Command Staff includes the Incident Commander and a Public Information Officer, and the incident may extend into multiple operational
periods CORRECT ANSWER>>>> type 3 incident
The arrival of a more qualified person means that a change in incident command must occur
CORRECT ANSWER>>>> false
