Establishing and Transferring Command Practice Test

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• Which entity is credited with the development of the first standard incident command system?
• Which NFPA standard is titled Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety?
• Which statement best describes the concept of unified command?
• Which ICS section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to the incident?
• Which is a location near the incident scene where resources are held, ready to be assigned if needed?
• Which of the following is part of the command staff?
• Which method of communication for sharing transfer-of-command information is most effective?
• In Unified Command, what is shared among agency representatives?
• Which role is commonly responsible for setting the strategic objectives of the incident?
• What is a key characteristic of the incident command system that facilitates understanding among responders?
• How does Unified Command coordinate with multiple jurisdictions?
• Which role coordinates external communications to stakeholders?
• What does the 'C' stand for in 'RECEO-VS'?
• Unified command is used to address which situation?
• Which is a key characteristic of the incident command system?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) in ICS?
• Who serves as the command's point of contact for representatives from outside agencies?
• When is command terminated?
• What is the role of the incident command post?
• Which decade marks the start of standardized ICS development?
• Which statement best describes the impact of unified command on incident efficiency?
• What does the 'S' stand for in 'RECEO-VS'?
• The first-arriving officer at the scene of a serious incident should __________ command.
• What are the four primary Section Chiefs (General Staff) in ICS?
• What is the recommended practice for establishing a transfer-of-command time?
• Span of Control refers to what, and what is the typical range?
• Under which condition might command be transferred from a high-ranking officer to an officer with lower rank?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the Organization Assignment List (ICS-207/204) in terms of accountability?
• In which decade did efforts begin to establish a standardized incident command system?
• What should be included in a communications plan to support command transfer?
• How are resources ordered and deployed in ICS?
• What is the purpose of a transfer-of-command checklist?
• Initial size-up of an emergency incident is conducted by the:
• Who developed the SLICE-RS mnemonic?
• Which term correctly identifies the group collectively described as the general staff?
• What is the ICS term for companies/crews working within the same geographical area?
• Which phrase best summarizes the smallest operations for which an ICS should be established?
• What is the ICS Check-In process and its purpose?
• What ensures a common operational picture across agencies?
• As an incident progresses, what is an additional factor to be evaluated in the ongoing size-up?
• Which ICS concept ensures that all responders use a common language and definitions?
• The SLICE-RS mnemonic helps guide which aspect of incident management?
• Who typically leads a risk assessment in ICS?
• What is the primary role of the Public Information Officer in ICS?
• Which factor most influences Span of Control in a given incident?
• During size-up, which concept evaluates the viability and survivability of potential fire victims under current structural conditions?
• What would be the ICS designation for each floor in a high-rise building?
• What is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire?
• Why is time-stamped documentation important in command transfer?
• What does the 'A' stand for in 'IAP'?
• Which is an ICS single resource?
• Where should the command post be located?
• What should a transfer of command briefing include?
• What is the concept of "check-in by incident type" and why is it used?
• Which is a key ICS characteristic?
• What is the purpose of the ICS-205 form?
• Which statement about unity of command is true?
• Which ICS organizational level is established when the number of divisions and groups exceeds the operations section chief's span of control?
• Which Incident Type would require the most extensive ICS structure and resources?
• Which element is documented on the ICS-205 form?
• Which characteristic is an advantage of unified command?
• What is the purpose of an "Organization Assignment List" (ICS-207/204)?
• What is an 'Incident Type' and how does it influence incident command?
• Why is the age of a building relevant during size-up?
• In ICS, what is the term for an assembly of two or more single resources of different types assembled to accomplish a specific task?
• What are typical Command Staff positions in ICS?
• If there is no officer on the first-arriving unit, who assumes initial command?
• What is the role of the Public Information Officer (PIO)?
• Which ICS element is primarily responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan?
• What is the purpose of a Command Post location safety assessment?
• What is demobilization and when should it be initiated?
• What is a critical factor to consider when evaluating the potential for collapse of a burning structure?
• The goal of the crew resource management concept is to encourage communication and input from all crew members to assess the situation and to develop the safest and most effective method to complete the assignment.
• What is the role of the Liaison Officer?
• Which of the following best describes the transfer-of-command documentation?
• What is the term for a group composed of two or more units of the same type that operates under a single leader?
• Which items are typically included in a transfer-of-command briefing?
• Who is the designated point of contact for coordinating with external organizations during a response?
• What is the purpose of a safety message during transfer of command?
• Which term describes representatives from several different agencies working together to manage a multijurisdictional incident in a coordinated manner?
• In ICS, when the number of divisions and groups exceeds the operations section chief's span of control, which level is established?
• Which document provides the incident objectives and guides incident operations, and is typically updated throughout the incident?
• In Unified Command, who participates in the command decisions?
• Where should the command post be located relative to the incident perimeter?
• How is accountability maintained for personnel and resources in ICS?
• What is a risk assessment in ICS and who performs it?
• How does ICS ensure safety during transfer of command?
• Under which circumstances does the first-arriving officer assume command?
• What is the primary purpose of establishing command at an incident?
• Which is the subject of the SLICE-RS mnemonic?
• Which is the term for areas adjacent to a burning building?
• Which is a key characteristic of the Incident Command System?
• Which function is performed by the Planning Section in ICS?
• Which incident management element is primarily responsible for ensuring that the right personnel and resources are in the right place at the right time?
• What is the first step in making plans to manage an emergency incident?
• What is the role of the Incident Commander in risk management?
• How should transfers be communicated to affected personnel?
• An exposure on the left side of the fire building would be designated as exposure:
• During a transfer of command, how should sensitive information be handled?
• How should continuity of command be maintained during shift changes or replacements?
• Which is the primary factor to take into account when selecting personnel to fill a position within the ICS?
• The modular organization of the ICS enables agencies to do what as incidents scale?
• Which principle requires each person to have only one direct supervisor?
• In ICS, which term describes a group of two or more resources of different types assembled to achieve a common objective?
• Which statement best defines a strike team?
• As more companies are deployed at an incident, why must the incident management structure expand?
• What approach ensures consistent command across multiple incidents or agencies?
• What is the ICS organizational title for a member of the general staff?
• What is the ICS term for a group of fire fighters with an assigned leader who are working without an apparatus?
• Which action is typically performed to ensure accountability on scene?
• When should you transfer command?
• Who has the authority to establish initial Incident Command at the scene?
• What is a basic ICS "organization chart" and why is it important during initial command?
• When multiple agencies share responsibility for an incident, the ICS arrangement is known as:
• Which statement best reflects a key benefit of unified command?
• Which statement about command transfer is accurate?
• Unity of Command means:
• Why is "check-in by incident type" used?
• What is the difference between direct and delegated command decisions?
• Which statement best summarizes the type of incident for which ICS is applicable?
• Unified Command is used when?
• Which statement describes the end of command in ICS?
• What should be included in the Incident Objectives section of the IAP?
• Who first developed the RECEO tactical model?
• What is the title for the individual in charge of a company?
• Which process is the first step in making plans to bring a situation under control?
• What form is commonly used to provide the incoming Incident Commander with a concise incident briefing?
• The ICS title of director is applied to the supervisor of a:
• Which organization developed the first standard incident command system?
• In ICS, the title used for a member of the general staff is:
• What is 'common terminology' in ICS and why is it important?
• Who serves as the command's liaison to outside jurisdictions?
• When should the Incident Commander involve the Liaison Officer?
• In ICS, which position is used for the supervisor of a branch?
• In ICS, what mechanism confirms a successful transfer of command?
• The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was developed by which organization?
• How should incident information be distributed to stakeholders?
• The command staff reports directly to the:
• What practice maintains continuity of command during transfer?
• What is the Incident Commander’s role in resource ordering and deployment?
• Within the ICS organizational structure, the leader of a group has rank equal to the leader of a:
• Which ICS section is responsible for the financial and accounting aspects of an incident?
• What is the difference between resource management and demobilization in ICS transfer?
• What is the purpose of the ICS-207 "Incident Organization Chart"?
• Which ICS section is responsible for providing needed services and supplies?
• What is a Command Post, and how is its location determined?
• What is the ICS term for an assembly of two or more units of the same type with an assigned leader?
• Which term represents one of the two basic categories of information on which size-up is based?
• What is the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and how is it used?
• What is the ICS term for companies or crews working on the same task or function?
• Where are resources held near the incident and ready for deployment?
• Which NFPA standard number is associated with Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety?
• Who is responsible for determining the strategic incident objectives?
• Which statement correctly describes unity of command?
• Which of the following statements best describes when an ICS should be activated?
• Which role is explicitly included in the command staff?
• During size-up, which term describes the viability and survivability of potential fire victims under current conditions in the structure?
• Who has overall responsibility for managing an incident in the ICS framework?
• Which is a key characteristic of the incident command system?
• In unified command, which arrangement describes the sharing of authority?
• Which ICS section is responsible for developing the IAP?
• Which position is part of the command staff?
• FIRESCOPE is associated with which development in ICS history?
• Which ICS section is responsible for taking direct action to control the incident?
• What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a branch?
• In an incident with multiple agencies, what term describes the coordinated command structure?
• What is the difference between a Command Post and a Base in ICS?
• Which statement best describes the modular organization in ICS?
• Which term describes a group of firefighters with a leader operating without an apparatus?
• What should a safety message during transfer of command ensure?
• In ICS, which term describes a temporary team formed to perform a defined function with a single objective?
• Which concept ensures that every member reports to one supervisor in ICS?
• When is it appropriate to establish Unified Command at the onset of an incident?
• What is the difference between incident objectives and operational objectives in ICS?
• Which of the following is an example of a single resource within ICS?
• What is the purpose of a formal transfer of command documentation?
• What is the commonly used mnemonic for reporting a mayday?
• What best defines a strike team within ICS?
• Which description best summarizes the 'modular organization' of the ICS?
• What is the ICS term for the headquarter location of an incident?
• The first-arriving officer assumes command in which situation?
• What is 'Management by Objectives' in ICS?
• What is the primary role of the Safety Officer within ICS command staff?
• In the ICS structure, who is responsible for all aspects of managing an incident?
• What is the primary purpose of the Incident Action Plan in ICS?
• What does IAP stand for in incident management?
• The modular organization of the ICS allows it to do what as incidents scale?
• What safety information should be addressed during command transfer?
• Who announces the declaration of command once it is established?
• What is the ICS title for the person in charge of a task force?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the Command Post and the Base in ICS?
• Which organization developed the SLICE-RS mnemonic?