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Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? A. Planning B. Operations C. Finance/Administration D. Logistics planning The Opera... tions Section Chief: A. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives. B. Coordinates communication between all responding agencies. C. Sets up and maintains all incident facilities and food services. D. Prepares and implements the Incident Communication Plan. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives. When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used? A. Mutual Command B. Area Command C. Multiple Command D. Unified Command Unified Command 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. Manageable Span of Control D. Management by Objectives Dispatch/ Deployment Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? A. Planning Section Chief B. Operations Section Chief C. Finance/Administration Section Chief D. Logistics Section Chief Logistics Section Chief The Liaison Officer: A. Arranges for resources and needed services to support the incident objectives. B. Tracks resources and maintains incident documentation. C. Is the point of contact for other response organizations. D. Provides information to the public. Is the point of contact for other response organizations. Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by: A. the Planning Section B. Local Authorities C. Incident Command D. the Logistics Section Incident 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 Comprehensive Resource Management The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as: A. Management by Objectives B. Manageable Span of Control C. Unity of Command D. Modular Organization Manageable Span of Control Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT: Technical Specifications. Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? The Incident Commander Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? Finance/Administration The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include: Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: the incident objectives Command is: Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. 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? Logistics Section Chief To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander. command briefing To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of: standard or common terminology Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to achieve the incident objectives? operations Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? the finance/administrations section Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? Integrated Communications If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the: Command Staff Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? public Information Officer One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process. planning How many NIMS Management Characteristics are there? 14 EOCs receive senior level guidance from: MAC Groups Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner? Reimburse and Restock Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? incident Action Planning Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together? Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Group) Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations? standardization The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles? Interoperability Which Resource Management Task Includes Activating Local Resource Requirements, If Available? Order and Acquire Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity ? Planning for Resources EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely. true Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? Management by Objectives Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position? credentialing In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process? When transitioning between operational periods Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization? ICS or ICS-like EOC structure Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data? Information and Intelligence Management follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data. THE MAC GROUP DOES NOT REPLACE THE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF EOCS OR OTHER DISPATCH ORGANIZATIONS true Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command. section chief Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies? Comprehensive Resource Management Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information? agreements Which of the following is an EOC function? (A) Collecting, analyzing, and sharing information (B) Coordinating plans and determining resource needs (C) Providing coordination and policy direction (D) All of the above all of the above ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel. on-scene Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information. true Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions? Chain of command and unity of command Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard? Technology Use and Procedures Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle? Resilience and redundancy The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function. command staff The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section? planning section Emergency management assistance compact (emac) is a state to state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster. true [Show More]

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