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final exam for: is - 200.c: basic incident command system for initial response, ics - 200
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1. an important feature of emergency operation plans is that they

a are available electronically and may be updated throughout the incident
b may be used in place of the national incident management system
c are specifically tailored to recovery and contingency plans
d provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face

1. which nims management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?

a modular organization
b management by objectives
c comprehensive resource management
d manageable span of control

1. which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?

a to relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident
b when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
c to specify the incident action plan to be implemented by the incident commander
d if the incident commander is acting within his or her existing authorities

1. which general staff member directs management of all incident - related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?

a operations section chief
b planning section chief
c planning division director
d tactics section chief

1. when command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told:

a the qualifications of the incoming incident commander
b the limits of the incident commanders scope of authority
c the incident commanders cell phone number
d the effective time and date of the transfer

1. which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?

a measurable and attainable
b in accordance with the incident commanders authorities
c includes a standard and timeframe
d stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

1. which of the following is not part of the nims management characteristic of chain of command?

a allows the incident commander to control the actions of personnel under his or her supervision.
b restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
c avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.
d details how authority flows through the incident management organization.

Explanation:

1. Emergency Operation Plans aim to provide a consistent response to all hazards. They are not just for recovery/contingency, not a replacement for NIMS, and while electronic availability is a plus, the key is uniformity.
2. Management by Objectives involves developing and issuing assignments etc. to achieve tasks. Modular Organization is about structure, Comprehensive Resource Management is about resources, and Manageable Span of Control is about supervision levels.
3. Delegation of authority is needed when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities. The granting authority doesn't relieve ultimate responsibility, and it's not about specifying the Incident Action Plan or when the Incident Commander is acting within existing authorities.
4. The Operations Section Chief directs all incident - related operational activities to achieve objectives. The Planning Section Chief is for planning, and the other options are not the main role for this task.
5. When command is transferred, all personnel should know the effective time and date of the transfer. Qualifications, scope of authority, and cell - phone number are not the key information for all personnel at the time of transfer.
6. Incident objectives should be measurable, attainable, in - line with the Incident Commander's authorities, and have a standard and timeframe. They should not be stated too broadly.
7. The Chain of Command allows the Incident Commander to control personnel actions, requires orders to flow from supervisors, and details authority flow to avoid confusion. It is not about restricting personnel from sharing information.

Answer:

1. D. provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face
2. B. Management by Objectives
3. B. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
4. A. Operations Section Chief
5. D. The effective time and date of the transfer
6. D. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
7. B. Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other