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ICS-100.c & ICS-200.b Questions and Correct Answers Updated 2025 Graded A
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a formal transfer of command is unnecessary when the Deputy Incident Commander is relieving the Incident Commander for an extended rest period - ANSfalse A resources unit may be activated without activating the planning section chief - ANStrue An ___ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency - ANSagency representative An agency or organization providing personnel, searches, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management is called a(n): - ANSAssisting agency An ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives - ANStrue Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives (ie, food services, incident facilities, support transportation, medical services to support) - ANSLogistics Branches - ANS~functional or geographical
~established when # divisions or groups exceeds recommended span of control Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and detects all operational resources - ANSOperations Demobilization Unit - ANSassists in ensuring that an orderly, safe and cost effective movement of personnel is made when they are no longer required Divisions - ANSdivide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation Documentation Unit - ANSprepares the IAP, maintains all incident related documentation, provides duplication services Field-Level Briefing - ANSdelivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site Finance/Administration Units - ANS~Time Unit ~Procurement Unit ~Compensation/Claims Unit ~Cost Unit Groups - ANSdivide the incident into functional areas of operation ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary - ANSTrue
~Medical Unit ~Food Unit Logistics Section: Support Branch - ANS~Supply Unit ~Facilities Unit ~Ground Support Unit Monitors cost related to the incident. Provides accounting procurement, time recording, and cost analyses - ANSFinance/Administration Number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident (typically 1:5) - ANSSpan of Control Operational Period Briefing - ANS~conducted at the beginning of each operation period ~presents the IAP for upcoming period ~Should be concise Operations Section - ANS~directs & coordinates all incident tactical operations ~typically one of the first organizations to be assigned ~expands from the bottom up ~has most incident resources ~may have staging areas & special organizations Operations Section Chief - ANS~responsible for direct management of all incident-related operational activities
~establishes tactical objectives for each operational period ~has direct involvement in the preparation of the IAP Planning Section - ANS~maintain resource status ~maintain and simply situation status ~preparing IAP ~developing alternate strategies ~providing documentation services ~preparing the demobilization plan ~providing a primary location for technical specialists assigned to an incident Planning section units - ANS~Resources Unit ~Situtation Unit ~Demobilization Unit ~Documentation Unit Possible locations for the Intelligence/Investigations function - ANS~Command Staff ~Operations Section ~Intelligence/Investigations Section Resource Management - ANS~resource identification & typing ~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel ~planning for resources ~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources
the effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to all personnel who need to know, both at the scene and elsewhere - ANStrue The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably - ANSFalse the transfer should take place face-to-face and include a complete briefing - ANStrue To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations? - ANSIncident Action Plan Type 1 - ANS~national resources required, all command & general staff activated/branches needed ~multiple operational periods Type 2 - ANS~Regional and/or national resources required ~multiple operational periods Type 3 - ANS~Some or all command & general staff activated, significant # resources ~extend into multiple operational periods, IAP required Type 4 - ANS~command staff & general staff activated, several single resources required ~one operational period in control phase
Type 5 - ANS~1 or 2 single resources ~contained w/in first operational period. no IAP required Unified Command - ANSevery individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan? - ANSIt focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned (IAP is proactive not reactive) Who interfaces with the public and media and/or its other agencies with incident-related information requirements - ANSPublic Information Officer Who monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all matters relating to safety, including the health and safety or incident management personnel - ANSSafety Officer Who serves as the Incident Commanders POC for representatives of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations - ANSLiaison Officer