ICS 200 test review
What is ICS? - correct answer-ICS:
Is a standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or
nonemergency situations
Represents "best practices," and has become the standard for emergency management
across the country
May be used for planned events, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism
Is a part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
ICS is not just a standardized organizational chart, but an entire management system.
What is NIMS? - correct answer-NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident
management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the
incident.
NIMS provides the Nation's first responders and authorities with the same foundation for
incident management for terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Major NIMS components - correct answer--Resource management
-Command and coordination
-Communications and information management
Most essential element of ICS? - correct answer-Communication
ICS employs what type of structure? - correct answer-ICS employs a modular organizational
structure that can be tailored based on the size, complexity and hazards of an incident.
Command of this organization is established under a single Incident Commander or a
Unified Command.
ICS features related to command structure? - correct answer-The ICS features related to
command structure include chain of command and unity of command.
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident resources by? - correct answer-Maintaining a
manageable span of control
Establishing designated incident facilities and locations
Implementing comprehensive resource management practices
Defining clear processes for dispatch/ deployment of resources
Ensuring integrated communications
What factor does not impact complex incidents? - correct answer-Political Sensitivity.
What type of plans do not help you? - correct answer-Exercise Plans.
Type 4 incidents include a lot of? - correct answer-Single Resources
, When expanding an incident, what would you add to the ICS structure? - correct answer-You
could add resources only as needed.
When transferring command what fulfillment needs wouldn't be appropriate? - correct
answer-Requests from agencies.
If an incident requires regional and national resources, what type of incident would it be
categorized as? - correct answer-Type 2.
You're at an incident and you're not sure if a delegation of authority is needed. What
elements would require it to be necessary? - correct answer-If the incident is outside the
Incident Commander's jurisdiction
When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
If required by law or procedures
The operations section does what? - correct answer-The Operations Section is responsible
for all tactical operations at the incident.
True/False? ICS is applicable to all incidents? - correct answer-True
Leaders commitment to duty? - correct answer-An effective leader should try to:
Take charge within his or her scope of authority.
Be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a
leadership role.
Be proficient in his or her job.
Make sound and timely decisions.
Ensure tasks are understood.
Develop subordinates for future events.
Who in the ICS structure approves the IAP? - correct answer-The Incident Commander.
When a transfer of command takes place, what should be told to everyone? - correct
answer-Effective time and date of the transfer.
What is the NIMS management tool is used when developing plans? - correct
answer-Management by objectives.
Is the Emergency Operations Plan considered an ICS tool? - correct answer-Yes
Incident Commander (IC)? - correct answer-The individual responsible for all incident
activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and the
release of resources. The IC has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident
operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident
site.
Command Staff consists of: - correct answer-safety officer, liaison officer, and public
information officer
What is ICS? - correct answer-ICS:
Is a standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or
nonemergency situations
Represents "best practices," and has become the standard for emergency management
across the country
May be used for planned events, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism
Is a part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
ICS is not just a standardized organizational chart, but an entire management system.
What is NIMS? - correct answer-NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident
management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the
incident.
NIMS provides the Nation's first responders and authorities with the same foundation for
incident management for terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Major NIMS components - correct answer--Resource management
-Command and coordination
-Communications and information management
Most essential element of ICS? - correct answer-Communication
ICS employs what type of structure? - correct answer-ICS employs a modular organizational
structure that can be tailored based on the size, complexity and hazards of an incident.
Command of this organization is established under a single Incident Commander or a
Unified Command.
ICS features related to command structure? - correct answer-The ICS features related to
command structure include chain of command and unity of command.
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident resources by? - correct answer-Maintaining a
manageable span of control
Establishing designated incident facilities and locations
Implementing comprehensive resource management practices
Defining clear processes for dispatch/ deployment of resources
Ensuring integrated communications
What factor does not impact complex incidents? - correct answer-Political Sensitivity.
What type of plans do not help you? - correct answer-Exercise Plans.
Type 4 incidents include a lot of? - correct answer-Single Resources
, When expanding an incident, what would you add to the ICS structure? - correct answer-You
could add resources only as needed.
When transferring command what fulfillment needs wouldn't be appropriate? - correct
answer-Requests from agencies.
If an incident requires regional and national resources, what type of incident would it be
categorized as? - correct answer-Type 2.
You're at an incident and you're not sure if a delegation of authority is needed. What
elements would require it to be necessary? - correct answer-If the incident is outside the
Incident Commander's jurisdiction
When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
If required by law or procedures
The operations section does what? - correct answer-The Operations Section is responsible
for all tactical operations at the incident.
True/False? ICS is applicable to all incidents? - correct answer-True
Leaders commitment to duty? - correct answer-An effective leader should try to:
Take charge within his or her scope of authority.
Be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a
leadership role.
Be proficient in his or her job.
Make sound and timely decisions.
Ensure tasks are understood.
Develop subordinates for future events.
Who in the ICS structure approves the IAP? - correct answer-The Incident Commander.
When a transfer of command takes place, what should be told to everyone? - correct
answer-Effective time and date of the transfer.
What is the NIMS management tool is used when developing plans? - correct
answer-Management by objectives.
Is the Emergency Operations Plan considered an ICS tool? - correct answer-Yes
Incident Commander (IC)? - correct answer-The individual responsible for all incident
activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and the
release of resources. The IC has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident
operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident
site.
Command Staff consists of: - correct answer-safety officer, liaison officer, and public
information officer
