CERT CERT Team Organization & ICS 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does ICS stand for in emergency management?
- Incident Command System (Correct answer)
- Integrated Control Structure
- Internal Communication Service
- Incident Coordination Support
Correct answer: Incident Command System
ICS stands for Incident Command System, the standardized on-scene emergency management system used during disasters.
Question 2: Who is at the top of the ICS command structure?
- Operations Section Chief
- Incident Commander (Correct answer)
- CERT Team Leader
- Safety Officer
Correct answer: Incident Commander
The Incident Commander is at the top of the ICS command structure and is responsible for overall management of the incident.
Question 3: What is the recommended span of control in ICS?
- 1 to 3 people
- 3 to 7 people (Correct answer)
- 10 to 15 people
- 20 to 25 people
Correct answer: 3 to 7 people
The recommended ICS span of control is 3 to 7 people, with 5 being optimal for effective management.
Question 4: Which ICS section is responsible for tactical operations?
- Logistics Section
- Finance/Administration Section
- Operations Section (Correct answer)
- Planning Section
Correct answer: Operations Section
The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical operations at the incident site.
Question 5: What is a CERT team's primary role in the ICS structure?
- Command all emergency operations
- Support professional first responders (Correct answer)
- Replace professional emergency services
- Manage all media communications
Correct answer: Support professional first responders
CERT teams support professional first responders by providing immediate assistance until professionals arrive or take over.
Question 6: What document defines the overall strategy and objectives for an incident?
- After Action Report
- CERT Activation Form
- Incident Action Plan (Correct answer)
- Resource Request Form
Correct answer: Incident Action Plan
The Incident Action Plan (IAP) defines overall strategy, objectives, and tactics for managing an incident.
CERT CERT Team Organization & ICS 1
What does ICS stand for in emergency management?