ICS-200b – Leadership – Flashcards

1. _ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor. A. Unity of Command B. Unified Command C. Supervisor Authority D. Span of Control

2. Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate through: A. Operations Section Chief B. Logistics Section Chief C. Public Information Officer D. Liaison Officer

3. A delegation of authority: A. Relieves the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident B. Specifies the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander C. Is required even if the Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities D. May be needed when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities

4. Resources within the Staging Areas: A. Are awaiting operational assignment B. Include those being made ready for demobilization and return to their jurisdictions C. Include out-of-service resources that are being made ready for deployment D. Are managed by the Logistics Section

5. Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: A. Indicating how the resource can be used when deployed at the incident site B. Providing detailed information about the best sources for procuring a needed resource C. Linking resources needed to execute typical response and recovery activities D. Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific resource

6. Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident? A. Operations Section B. Planning Section C. Finance/Administration Section D. Logistics Section

7. Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? A. Encouraging creativity and risk taking B. Ensuring safe work practices C. Enhancing partnerships with Agency Representatives D. Establishing agency policies for future incidents

8. Select the TRUE statement: A. Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party B. Transfer of command procedures are implemented at the Emergency Operations Center before the Incident Commander arrives at the scene C. A lower ranking but more qualified person may not be designated as the Incident Commander D. When a new Incident Commander assumes command, the outgoing Incident Commander should be demobilized to avoid confusion

9. Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Chris Smith report to? A. Public Information Officer B. Incident Commander C. No Direct Supervisor D. Operations Section Chief

10. The Operational Period Briefing: A. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel B. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff C. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments D. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments

11. The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical aid, and: A. Coordination with public health service to determine where critical resources are deployed B. Authorization prior to purchases of any medical supplies and services C. Provision of emergency services to injured victims at the accident scene D. Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel

12. Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident? A. The Operations Section B. The Deputy Incident Commander C. The Planning Section D. The Safety Officer

13. Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing? A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Public Information Officer

14. Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources? A. Logistics Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Operations Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

15. Select the TRUE statement: A. ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency B. ICS recognizes that an Incident Commander may not be necessary if an Operations Section Chief is assigned C. ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific incident needs D. ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives

These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: -Branch -Incident Commander- A. Group B. Section C. Division D. Staging Area

17. An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must: A. Have served as a Branch Director within the current organization B. Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role C. Have prior experience predicting workloads and potential staffing needs D. Be a representative of the jurisdiction at the incident

18. Select the TRUE statement: A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections B. Span of control is less of a factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial operational period C. Span of control should be established without consideration of factors such as the type of incident, nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors D. Span of control may be extended beyond 1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on complex, large incidents

19. When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: A. The limits of the Incident Commander's scope of authority B. The Incident Commander's cell phone number C. The effective time and date of the transfer D. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander

20. Branches within the ICS organization can be established: A. Geographically or functionally B. Under the supervision of a Leader C. Within Groups to organize resources D. Along agency jurisdictional lines

21. Select the TRUE statement: A. Formal communication requires the use of written reports to document all interactions B. Informal communication is the preferred method for communicating resource needs C. Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks D. Informal communication is prohibited within the Incident Command System

22. ICS Form 201: A. Allows a Single Resource Boss to track major activities during each operational period B. Lists all resources and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period C. Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources D. Is completed by the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures