Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

Refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident

The optimal span of control is one supervisor to 15 subordinates (1:15)

Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited amount of resources.

As an incident grows more complex, the ICS organization may expand as functional responsibilities are delegated.

Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information outside their organizational units.

Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor.

To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations?

Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident.

Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives

Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.

Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements.

Within the NIMS characteristics, the concept of "common terminolgy" covers all the following except:

Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.

Has the overall responsibility for managing the on scene incident.

Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies with incident-related information

Serves as the Incident Commander’s point of contact for representatives of govt agencies, non-govt organizations, and private-sector organizations.

EOC stands for

Check in, Incident Action Planning, and Resource Tracking are part of

One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic __________ process

This person develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve incident objectives

In an expanding incident, the Incident Commander first establishes the

The only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the _________________

Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans, managing information, and maintaing situational awareness are major activities of

How many NIMS management characteristics are there?

Selection of the Incident Commander is done by

Acquiring, Storing and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS characteristic

Who designates the process for transferring command?

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

Defined as the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority

Organizations should use radio codes, agency-specific codes, acronyms, or jargon when communicating during an incident

Common Terminology is used to promote understanding among all parties involved in managing an incident

Qualificattion, Certification, and Credentialing Personnnel are part of which NIMS characteristic