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Question :Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an
Incident Action Plan?
Correct answer:It focuses on previous operational periods in
order to provide lessons learned (IAP is proactive not reactive)
Question :The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are
the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably
Correct answer:False
Question :ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event
or a visit from a foreign dignitary
Correct answer:True
Question :ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable
approach to incident management
Correct answer:True
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Question :An ICS organizational structure should include only
the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives
Correct answer:true
Question :ICS positions may be combined in order to save on
staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency
Correct answer:false
Question :ICS encourages the use of unique position titis in
order to better meet the specific incident needs
Correct answer:false
Question :A resources unit may be activated without
activating the planning section chief
Correct answer:true
Question :The arrival of a more qualified person means that a
change in incident command must occur
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Correct answer:false
Question :the effective time and date of the transfer should be
communicated to all personnel who need to know, both at the scene and elsewhere
Correct answer:true
Question :the transfer should take place face-to-face and
include a complete briefing
Correct answer:true
Question :a formal transfer of command is unnecessary when
the Deputy Incident Commander is relieving the Incident Commander for an extended rest period
Correct answer:false
Question :Number of individuals or resources that one
supervisor can manage effectively during an incident
(typically 1:5)
Correct answer:Span of Control
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Question :Resource Management
Correct answer:~resource identification & typing
~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel ~planning for resources ~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources
Question :Integrated Communications
Correct answer:~maintain connectivity
~achieve situational awareness ~facilitate information sharing
Question :Unified Command
Correct answer:every individual is accountable to and reports
to only one designated supervisor
Question :To promote accountability, which document
outlines the method for coordinating response operations?