Multiple Choice Questions

Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept?
  • Chain of Command and Unity of Command
  • Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.
  • Special requests from agency representatives
  • Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?
  • Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.
  • Special requests from agency representatives
  • Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
  • Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General staff only if needed, and requires several single resources?
  • Type 5
  • Type 2
  • Type 3
  • Type 4
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
  • Type 4
  • Type 5
  • Type 2
  • Type 3
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called
  • Management by Objectives
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Special requests from agency representatives
  • Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
  • Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.
  • Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
  • Chain of Command and Unity of Command
  • Special requests from agency representatives
When an incident expands
  • Only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
  • Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
  • Special requests from agency representatives
  • Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?
  • The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command
  • Operations Section Chief
  • Planning Sectional Chief
  • Delegation of Authority
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives?
  • Chain of Command and Unity of Command
  • Management by Objectives
  • Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
  • Special requests from agency representatives
Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
  • Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.
  • Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
  • Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
  • Special requests from agency representatives
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
  • Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
  • Operations Section Chief
  • Planning Sectional Chief
  • The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command
Mutual Aid Agreements
  • Only the functions and positions necessary are filled.
  • Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.
  • Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate.
  • Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
  • Management by Objectives
  • Planning Sectional Chief
  • Operations Section Chief
  • The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command
Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions?
  • Communications and Information Management
  • Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
  • Chain of Command and Unity of Command
  • Special requests from agency representatives
Which Incident Type requires or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?
  • Type 5
  • Type 4
  • Type 2
  • Type 3
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