Which is the next level of government that responds to an incident when it has the potential to expand beyond the capability of local jurisdiction? state government

How do individuals and families play an important role in emergency preparedness? (Select all that apply) reduce hazards around the house, prepare emergency supply kits, volunteer with an established organization

Critical infrastructure such as utilities and hospitals are which partners responsibility? private sector

Which of the following are characteristics of the core capabilities? (Select all that apply.) are distinct critical elements necessary to meet the National Preparedness goal, are essential for the execution of each mission area: Prevention, Mitigation, response, and Recovery, provide ...

Which of the following is a benefit of implementing NRF structures and procedures? scaled response, level of appropriate coordination, delivering specific resources

The National Response Framework is intended to provide guidance to the whole community. This enables whole communities to benefit from national preparedness. In this context, whole community includes? (select all that apply): children, religious leaders, disabled individuals, pet owners

Why is it important to engage communities in preparedness efforts? Provide opportunities for sharing information

Ensures all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of the incident Establishes an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization Enables efficient, clear communications and standard titles for functions, ...

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? A. Public Information Officer B. Communications Officer C. Media Relations Specialist D. Liaison Officer

Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to get incident-related information requirements? A. Commander B. Liaison Officer C. Safety Officer D. Public Information Officer

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems? A. Dispatch/Deployment B. Incident Facilities and Locations C. Management by Objectives D. Manageable Span of Control

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems? A. Dispatch/Deployment B. Incident Facilities and Locations C. Management by Objectives D. Manageable Span of Control

Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? A. Liaison Officer B. Safety Officer C. Public Information Officer D. Commander

Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objective? A. Logistics Section Chief B. Safety Officer C. Public Information Officer D. ...

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? A. Command B. Operations C. Logistics D. Finance/Administration

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as: A. Management by Objectives B. Unity of Command C. Modular Organization D. Manageable Span of Control

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems? A. Dispatch/Deployment B. Manageable Span of Control C. Management by Objectives D. Incident Facilities and Locations

Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to achieve the incident objectives? A. Planning B. Finance/Administration C. Logistics D. Operations

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: A. Incident Commander B. Logistics Section Chief C. Operations Section Chief D. Agency Administrator

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Finance/Administration Section Chief D. Logistics Section Chief

The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include: A. Selecting personnel to serve on the Incident Management Team. B. Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. C. Establishing a manageable span of control. D. Identifying strategies, tactics, ...

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as: A. Manageable Span of Control B. Modular Organization C. Unity of Command D. Management by Objectives

When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used? A. Unified Command B. Mutual Command C. Multiple Command D. Area Command

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) __________ to the new Incident Commander. A. Briefing B. Situational Analysis Document C. Incident Action Plan D. Lessons Learned Report

How many NIMS Management Characteristics are there? A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15

When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used? A. Area Command B. Multiple Command C. Unified Command D. Mutual Command

Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? A. Accountability B. Incident Facilities and Locations C. Unified Command D. Comprehensive Resource Management

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Major activities of the Planning Section include:

Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT: