FEMA 200: Lesson 6

What is a guiding principle of NIMS?

• Flexibility

• Rigidity

• Exclusivity

• Inflexibility

What does the ICS organization allow for in terms of size?

• Expansion from small to large

• Only small size

• Only large size

• No change in size

What is the main focus of standardization within ICS?

• It does not limit flexibility

• It restricts organization size

• It only works for large events

• It prevents routine operations

Which of the following is NOT a result of flexibility in ICS?

• Using non-standard position titles

• Expanding organization size

• Handling catastrophic events

• Adapting to routine operations

What is NOT an example of flexibility in ICS?

• Using non-standard organizational structures

• Expanding to handle large events

• Adapting to routine operations

• Working within standard structure

What does FEMA stand for?

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• Federal Environmental Management Agency

• Federal Emergency Medical Association

• Federal Education Management Agency

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a basis for incident command structure?

• Incident planning process

• Size and complexity of the incident

• Specifics of the hazard environment

• Number of computers

What does the incident command organizational structure depend on?

• Size and complexity of the incident

• Number of chairs in the room

• Color of the uniforms

• Type of refreshments

What must each activated element in ICS have?

• A person in charge

• A written report

• A backup plan

• A financial officer

Which organization is associated with the provided learning material?

• FEMA

• NASA

• CDC

• EPA