#1
What does ICS stand for in the context of emergency management?
International Communication System
Integrated Crisis Strategy
Incident Command System
Interagency Coordination System
#2
What is the key principle of the Chain of Command in ICS?
Unity of Command
Directing personnel
Establishing communication channels
Hierarchical structure
#3
Which ICS principle focuses on the number of individuals or resources one supervisor can manage effectively?
Unity of Command
Span of Control
Chain of Command
Resource Management
#4
Which ICS principle focuses on ensuring that personnel report only to one supervisor?
Span of Control
Chain of Command
Unity of Command
Unified Coordination
#5
Who is responsible for overall management of an incident in the ICS?
Safety Officer
Incident Commander
Public Information Officer
Liaison Officer
#6
What is the purpose of the ICS Planning Section?
To manage financial resources
To develop the Incident Action Plan
To provide medical support
To coordinate logistics
#7
Which ICS section is responsible for documenting mutual aid agreements and coordinating resources?
Logistics Section
Planning Section
Finance/Administration Section
Operations Section
#8
In ICS, what is the purpose of the Liaison Officer?
Provide legal support
Coordinate with outside agencies
Manage communication within the organization
Handle financial matters
#9
What is the primary purpose of the ICS Finance/Administration Section?
Manage public relations
Coordinate financial resources
Develop the Incident Action Plan
Handle personnel issues
#10
Who is responsible for establishing an Incident Command Post and managing the overall response strategy?
Public Information Officer
Operations Section Chief
Incident Commander
Safety Officer
#11
Which ICS principle involves assembling the necessary personnel and resources?
Chain of Command
Span of Control
Unity of Command
Resource Management
#12
In ICS, what is the primary function of the Operations Section?
Developing the Incident Action Plan
Managing information flow
Directing and coordinating response efforts
Providing public information
#13
What is the role of the Safety Officer in ICS?
Enforce rules and regulations
Coordinate medical services
Monitor and assess safety hazards
Handle public relations
#14
Which ICS principle emphasizes that an individual should only report to one supervisor?
Span of Control
Chain of Command
Unity of Command
Unified Coordination
#15
In ICS, what is the primary function of the Logistics Section?
Managing information flow
Coordinating resources and support
Providing public information
Developing the Incident Action Plan
#16
What does the ICS principle of Unified Command involve?
Combining resources from different jurisdictions to share command
Streamlining communication channels
Centralizing financial management
Ensuring unity within a single agency