FEMA IS-200.C: BASIC INCIDENT
COMMAND SYSTEM FOR INITIAL
RESPONSE
An ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions
needed to achieve the incident objectives - ANSWERS-true
ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher
level of efficiency - ANSWERS-false
ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the
specific incident needs - ANSWERS-false
A Resources Unit may be activated without activating the Planning Section Chief. -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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 __________. - ANSWERS-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
______. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-task force
, HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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, - ANSWERS-
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? - ANSWERS-
management by objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives
- ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-
field-level briefing
COMMAND SYSTEM FOR INITIAL
RESPONSE
An ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions
needed to achieve the incident objectives - ANSWERS-true
ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher
level of efficiency - ANSWERS-false
ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the
specific incident needs - ANSWERS-false
A Resources Unit may be activated without activating the Planning Section Chief. -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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 __________. - ANSWERS-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
______. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-task force
, HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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, - ANSWERS-
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? - ANSWERS-
management by objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives
- ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-
field-level briefing
