CERT CERT Team Organization & ICS

Question 1

What does ICS stand for in emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System

Answer

Integrated Control Structure

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Internal Communication Service

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Incident Coordination Support

Question 2

Who is at the top of the ICS command structure?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

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Operations Section Chief

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CERT Team Leader

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Safety Officer

Question 3

What is the recommended span of control in ICS?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 people

Answer

1 to 3 people

Answer

10 to 15 people

Answer

20 to 25 people

Question 4

Which ICS section is responsible for tactical operations?

Accepted Answer

Operations Section

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Logistics Section

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Finance/Administration Section

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Planning Section

Question 5

What is a CERT team's primary role in the ICS structure?

Accepted Answer

Support professional first responders

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Command all emergency operations

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Replace professional emergency services

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Manage all media communications

Question 6

What document defines the overall strategy and objectives for an incident?

Accepted Answer

Incident Action Plan

Answer

After Action Report

Answer

CERT Activation Form

Answer

Resource Request Form