DRI Emergency Operations & Response 2

Question 1

Which ICS position is responsible for the overall management of an incident and has authority over all personnel?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

Answer

The Incident Commander holds overall responsibility and authority for managing all aspects of an incident.

Question 2

During an EOC activation, the 'unified command' structure is BEST used when:

Accepted Answer

Multiple agencies share incident jurisdiction or responsibility

Answer

Unified command is established when multiple agencies with overlapping jurisdictions or different functional responsibilities must coordinate on a single incident.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) in emergency operations?

Accepted Answer

Communicate objectives and tactics for a specific operational period

Answer

An IAP specifies the incident objectives, strategies, tactics, and assignments for a defined operational period.

Question 4

A company's Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been activated. The FIRST priority in life-safety situations is:

Accepted Answer

Accounting for all personnel and ensuring evacuation

Answer

Life safety is always the first priority in emergency response, requiring personnel accountability and safe evacuation before addressing other concerns.

Question 5

Which NIMS component establishes standardized resource management practices such as typing, credentialing, and inventorying?

Accepted Answer

Resource Management

Answer

NIMS Resource Management establishes standard mechanisms to identify, acquire, allocate, and track resources during incidents.

(DRI) Disaster Recovery Institute International Certification Practice Test

(DRI) Disaster Recovery Institute International Certification Practice Test

DRI Emergency Operations & Response 2