Which NIMS management characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by
multiple, conflicting directives? - answer Chain of Command & Unity of Command
What is ICS form 201? - answer It provides an Incident Command/Unified Command
with status information that can be used for briefing incoming resources, an incoming IC
or team, or an immediate supervisor. It includes incident situation, objectives, summary
of current actions & status of resources assigned or ordered for he incident or event.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is: - answer Is a standardized management tool
for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations
Which is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
A) Agency procedures manual
B) Exercise plan
C) Maps of affected area
D) Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) – answer B) Exercise plan
Logistical Analysis - answer Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine
the appropriate management structure
Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position -
answerTRUE
The first duty of ICS leadership is the safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a
planned event. - answerTRUE
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional
levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident. - answerTRUE
ICS form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP). -
answerFALSE
Which major NIMS Component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that
incident personnel & other decision makers have the means and information then need
to make & communicate decisions?
A) Command & Coordination
B) Communications & Information Management
C) Resource Management - answerB) Communications & Information management
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