DRI Emergency Operations & Response 5

Question 1

An 'Area Command' is established when there are:

Accepted Answer

Multiple incidents in close proximity that are each managed by their own Incident Commander

Answer

Area Command is activated to oversee multiple incidents occurring in the same geographic area that are each managed by separate ICS organizations.

Question 2

During an EOC activation, the Planning 'P' model in ICS represents:

Accepted Answer

The cyclical planning process used to develop each operational period's IAP

Answer

The Planning 'P' describes the cyclical ICS planning process that guides development of Incident Action Plans through initial response and subsequent operational periods.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a 'Type 1' incident under the ICS typing system?

Accepted Answer

The most complex incidents requiring national resources and extensive organization

Answer

Type 1 incidents are the most complex, involving national-level resources, multiple operational periods, and a fully activated ICS organization.

Question 4

The Safety Officer in ICS has the authority to:

Accepted Answer

Halt or modify any operation that poses an imminent threat to responder safety

Answer

The Safety Officer has emergency authority to stop or alter unsafe operations and is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous conditions.

Question 5

In ICS, 'branches' are used within the Operations Section primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Manage span of control when the number of divisions or groups exceeds recommended limits

Answer

Branches are established to maintain manageable span of control when the number of divisions, groups, or functional units exceeds ICS guidelines.

(DRI) Disaster Recovery Institute International Certification Practice Test

(DRI) Disaster Recovery Institute International Certification Practice Test

DRI Emergency Operations & Response 5