Exam (elaborations)
NIMS ICS 400 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
- Course
- Institution
NIMS ICS 400 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS...
[Show more]
Content preview
NIMS ICS 400 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERSWhat type of structure may be established when 2 or more individual incidents located
in the same general area, are assigned to a single IC or US?
A: Incident Command Post
B: Unified Command
C: Incident Complex
D: Unity of Command - Answer C- Incident Complex
Regarding incident management, complex incidents typically:
A- Involve multijurisdictional efforts of more than 1 agency
B- Involve 1 centralized agency a&/or political jurisdiction
C- Have few casualties
D- Span a single operational control - Answer A- Involve multijurisdictional efforts of
more than 1 agency
____ is an organization that is activated to address competition for resources among
multiple ICPs based on the complexity of the incident. Examples include 2 or more
haz-mat spills, fires, etc.
A- Emergency Operations Center
B- Incident Management Team
C- Unified Command
D- Area Command - Answer D- Area Command
How does the application of Area Command support the work of the IC and agency
officials?
a) Much of the Coordination between incidents that is traditionally done by the IC gets
, done at the Area Command level
b) Area Command determines incident tactics, objectives and strategies.
c) The use of Area Command precludes the need for a written delegation of authority.
d) Area Command replaces the incident-level ICS organizations and streamlines
Incident Commander functions and tasks. -Answer a) Much of the Coordination between
incidentss that is typically performed by the IC is accomplished at the Area Command
level
What is an advantage of establishing an Area Command?
A- The Incident Commander role is shared by 2 or more people
B- It allows several agencies to work together
C- Coordination Between Incidents
D- Incident Tactics, objectives, and strategies are not required - Answer C-
Coordination Between Incidents
Under what circumstance should Area Command be established?
A- When there is only 1 major or complex incident ongoing
B- When there are multiple incidents ongoing that are in proximity to each other, utilizing
similar critical resources which are in short supply
C- There are critical resource issues, but the incidents are expected to be resolved
within the Operational Period
D- When life and proprty values are not at risk - Answer B- When there are several active
incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical resources
Which Responsibility outlines one of Area Command's primary function?
A- Establish Facility use between various incidents
B- Ensure that Unified Command personnel assignments and organizations are
appropirate
C- Maintain contact with the President
D- Develop broad objectives for the affected area - Answer D- Develop broad objectives
for the affected area
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Easton. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now