NIMS Command & Management 4

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Planning Section during an incident?

Accepted Answer

Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident information to support the IAP

Answer

The Planning Section collects and analyzes incident data, maintains resource status, and prepares the IAP and other planning products.

Question 2

The Finance/Administration Section is activated when:

Accepted Answer

There is a specific need to monitor incident costs or administer contracts

Answer

Finance/Administration is established when there are significant financial, reimbursement, or administrative requirements beyond normal agency capacity.

Question 3

Under ICS, 'branches' are used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce span of control when the number of divisions or groups exceeds manageable limits

Answer

Branches are established when the number of divisions or groups exceeds the Operations Section Chief's span of control.

Question 4

Which concept requires that all incident facilities, resources, and communications use common terminology and identifiers?

Accepted Answer

Common Terminology

Answer

Common Terminology ensures that all personnel use the same names for facilities, resources, and positions to prevent confusion.

Question 5

A 'strike team' in ICS is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications and a leader

Answer

A Strike Team consists of a specified number of same-type resources with common communications and a designated leader.

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

(NIMS) National Incident Management System Certification Practice Test

NIMS Command & Management 4