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IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Exam Complete Questions And Answers
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IS-200.C: Basic Incident CommandSystem for Initial Response Exam
Complete Questions And Answers
_______ major components make up the NIMS systems approach. CORRECT ANSWERS Five
Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are based on three key organizational systems: CORRECT ANSWERS ICS, Multiagency Coordination Systems, Public Information
. ______ defines the operating characteristics, interactive management components, and structure of incident management and emergency response organizations engaged
throughout the life cycle of an incident. CORRECT ANSWERS ICS
________________, These systems define the operating characteristics, interactive management components, and organizational structure of supporting incident management entities engaged at the Federal, State, local, tribal, and regional levels through mutual aid agreements and other assistance arrangements. CORRECT ANSWERS Multiagency Coordination Systems
________________ refers to processes, procedures, and systems for communicating timely and accurate information to the public during crisis or emergency situations. CORRECT ANSWERS Public Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as follows: CORRECT ANSWERS (1)Command and Management, (2)Preparedness, (3)Resource Management, (4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and Maintenance.
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? CORRECT ANSWERS to only one
supervisor.
Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by: CORRECT ANSWERS multiple, conflicting directives.
Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains __________ communication relationship only with his or her immediate supervisor. CORRECT ANSWERS a formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. CORRECT ANSWERS No they are different concepts.
Unified Command enables all responsible agencies to manage an incident together by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies, additionally is allows what? CORRECT ANSWERS Allows Incident Commanders to make joint decisions by establishing a single command structure at one Incident Command Post (ICP).
Maintains unity of command. Each employee reports to only one supervisor.
Advantages of using Unified Command include: CORRECT ANSWERS A single set of objectives. A collective approach to develop strategies. Improved Information flow and coordination.
All agencies understand joint priorities and restrictions. No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected. Agencies' efforts are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a single Incident Action Plan.
Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, how can information concerning incident or event can be passed? CORRECT ANSWERS Information can be
passed horizontally or vertically within the organization without restriction.
__________ communication must be used when: Receiving and giving work assignments, Requesting support or additional resources, Reporting progress of assigned tasks. CORRECT ANSWERS Formal
__________________ Communication: Is used to exchange incident or event information only. Is NOT used for: Formal requests for additional resources, Tasking work assignments. CORRECT ANSWERS Informal
The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to determine the number of persons requiring communications devices. This is a form of what type of communication? CORRECT ANSWERS Informal Communication
Receiving and giving work assignments; Requesting support or additional resources; Reporting progress of assigned tasks, are all example of what type of communication ? CORRECT ANSWERS Formal Communication
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