IFSTA Incident Command Systems 2

Question 1

When multiple agencies share incident command responsibilities, the appropriate command structure is:

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Unified Command

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Area Command

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Single Command

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Branch Command

Question 2

In ICS, what is the term for a geographic designation that divides the incident for the purpose of assigning resources?

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Division

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Group

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Branch

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Sector

Question 3

Which ICS section is responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials in support of incident operations?

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Logistics Section

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Planning Section

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Finance/Administration Section

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Operations Section

Question 4

What resource status is assigned to a unit that is available and ready for assignment?

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Available

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Staged

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Assigned

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Out of Service

Question 5

The ICS principle of 'common terminology' requires that:

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Standard titles and terms are used for all organizational elements

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All agencies use the same radio frequencies

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Personnel must speak the same language

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Only NIMS-approved equipment is used

Question 6

Which ICS facility is the location where the Incident Commander and command staff direct incident operations?

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Incident Command Post

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Staging Area

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Base Camp

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Operations Center

Question 7

In ICS, a 'Task Force' differs from a 'Strike Team' because a Task Force:

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Consists of unlike resources combined to accomplish a specific mission

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Has a larger span of control

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Only operates during wildland incidents

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Is always led by a Section Chief