EDMG230 FEMA ICS

Question 1 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a tool for:

A.Command, control, and coordination at an incident

B.Interagency responses only

C.Multi-jurisdictional responses only

D.Responses involving first-response personnel only

Answer Key: A

Question 2 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
ICS can be used to manage all types of incidents.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key: True

Question 3 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
Federal law requires that ICS be used for all natural disasters.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key: False

Question 4 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
The ICS General Staff includes:

A.Branch, Division, Group, and Unit managers

B.All managers of operational resources.

C.Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance/Administration Section Chiefs

D.Incident Commander and the Information, Safety, and Liaison Officers

Answer Key: C

Question 5 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
All incidents, regardless of size, will have an Incident Commander.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key: True

Question 6 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
In an ICS environment, the optimum span of control is:

A.Three (3) resources

B.Five (5) resources

C.Seven (7) resources

D.Ten (10) resources

Answer Key: B

Question 7 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
Which section is responsbile for providing incident facilities?

A.Planning

B.Operations

C.Logistics

D.Finance/Administration

Answer Key: C

Question 8 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
Which section is responsible for documenting the status of resources, incident response, and developing the IAP?

A.Planning

B.Operations

C.Logistics

D.Finance/Administration

Answer Key: A

Question 9 of 10
10.0/ 10.0 Points
The Incident Commander is responsible for all the following EXCEPT:

A.Protecting life and property

B.Controlling resources assigned to the incident

C.Maintaining accountability

D.Coordinating the community-wide response

Answer Key: D