S-203 Pre-Course Test (2007)

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1. Choose the five major functions around which the Incident Command System (ICS) is organized

(Choose 5)

A) Command
B) Operations
C) Safety
D) Briefings
E) Planning
F) Communications
G) Logistics
H) Finance/Administration

2. Group supervisor has responsibility for:

A) Authorization of information released to the media
B) Conducting a planning meeting
C) Supervising branch operations
D) Functional area assigned

3. Name the three major activities of the Command Staff:

A) Medical, Food, Supply
B) Information, Safety, Liaison
C) Helibase operations, Ground support, Base/Camp management

4. The General Staff consists of:

A) Ground Support Unit Leader, Facilities Unit Leader, Resource Unit Leader, Demobilization Unit Leader
B) Security Manager, Staging Area Manager, Base/Camp Manager, Helibase Manager
C) Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance/Administration Section Chief

5. Listed below are the names of various organizational elements found within the ICS organization. Which ICS function do the following elements belong to?
-Cost Unit
-Time Unit

A) Command
B) Logistics
C) Finance
D) Operations
E) Planning

6. Listed below are the names of various organizational elements found within the ICS organization. Which ICS function do the following elements belong to?

-Situation Unit
-Resources Unit

A) Operations
B) Finance
C) Logistics
D) Command
E) Planning

7. Listed below are the names of various organizational elements found within the ICS organization. Which ICS function do the following elements belong to?
-Supply Unit
-Food Unit

A) Operations
B) Finance
C) Logistics
D) Command
E) Planning

8. Listed below are the names of various organizational elements found within the ICS organization. Which ICS function do the following elements belong to?
-Operations Branch
-Staging Area(s)

A) Finance
B) Operations
C) Command
D) Planning
E) Logistics

9. Prior to mobilization to an incident assignment, you would want to?

A) Bring an IAP for the assignment
B) Obtain travel instructions
C) Obtain complete listing of all assigned resources to the incident
D) Establish division boundaries

10. Match the appropriate facility to the purposes listed below by selecting from the drop down list. Each item number in the list corresponds to an item number in the drop down.

List:
Item 1: Base
Item 2: Incident Command Post (ICP)
Item 3: Staging Area(s)
Item 4: Helibase
Item 5: Camp(s)
Item 6: Helispot(s)

-- Item 1 -- Location for helicopter refueling Temporary location within the general incident area Temporary location to safely load/unload helicopters Location for the Incident Commander Temporary location for available resources Primary location for logistics functions
-- Item 2 -- Location for helicopter refueling Temporary location within the general incident area Temporary location to safely load/unload helicopters Location for the Incident Commander Temporary location for available resources Primary location for logistics functions
-- Item 3 -- Location for helicopter refueling Temporary location within the general incident area Temporary location to safely load/unload helicopters Location for the Incident Commander Temporary location for available resources Primary location for logistics functions
-- Item 4 -- Location for helicopter refueling Temporary location within the general incident area Temporary location to safely load/unload helicopters Location for the Incident Commander Temporary location for available resources Primary location for logistics functions
-- Item 5 -- Location for helicopter refueling Temporary location within the general incident area Temporary location to safely load/unload helicopters Location for the Incident Commander Temporary location for available resources Primary location for logistics functions
-- Item 6 -- Location for helicopter refueling Temporary location within the general incident area Temporary location to safely load/unload helicopters Location for the Incident Commander Temporary location for available resources Primary location for logistics functions

11. Some of the information you should receive about your incident assignment before departing:

(Choose 4)

A) Incident name or project
B) Name/rank of Incident Commander
C) Status check-in recorder locations
D) Reporting, date/time, and location
E) List of other agencies assigned
F) Travel instructions
G) Communication instructions
H) IAP

12. The first step to take when arriving at an incident is to?

A) Meet with the Finance Section Chief
B) Check in
C) Contact the Planning Section Chief
D) Obtain an IAP

13. Which of the following are common responsibilities associated with an assignment to an incident?

(Choose 4)

A) Prepare personal items needed for your estimated length of stay, including medications, cash, credit cards, etc
B) Prepare an information release for your agency through the local public information officer
C) Establish a clear understanding of your decision making authority
D) Upon arrival, follow the check-in procedure for the incident
E) Ensure that all personnel assigned to you are from the same agency/jurisdiction
F) Know the names of all general and command staff
G) Identify your specific job responsibilities and location of work area
H) Report directly to a staging area

14. When entering time on forms, you should?

A) Use 24-hour military time
B) Use standard time (a.m. and p.m.)
C) Only fill out date, time is unnecessary
D) Use standard time from your home unit

15. For each of the organizational elements listed below on the left, designate the number for the appropriate ICS title.
Item 1: Branch
Item 2: Section
Item 3: Division/Group
Item 4: Information

-- Item 1 -- Officer Supervisor Chief Director
-- Item 2 -- Officer Supervisor Chief Director
-- Item 3 -- Officer Supervisor Chief Director
-- Item 4 -- Officer Supervisor Chief Director