FEMA certifications FEMA Emergency Management 2

Question 1

Under the Incident Command System (ICS), what is the recommended span of control for one supervisor?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 subordinates

Answer

ICS recommends a span of control of three to seven subordinates, with five being optimal.

Question 2

Which NIMS component provides standardized resource management concepts such as typing and inventorying?

Accepted Answer

Resource Management

Answer

Resource Management standardizes how resources are identified, typed, inventoried, and tracked.

Question 3

In ICS, who is responsible for the overall management of an incident?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

Answer

The Incident Commander has overall responsibility for managing the incident.

Question 4

What document records the incident objectives and strategies for a specified operational period?

Accepted Answer

Incident Action Plan

Answer

The Incident Action Plan (IAP) documents objectives and strategies for an operational period.

Question 5

Which ICS general staff section is responsible for tracking costs and processing claims?

Accepted Answer

Finance/Administration

Answer

The Finance/Administration Section handles costs, procurement, claims, and compensation.

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