SEMS/ICS/NIMS

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SEMS/ICS/NIMS

• Examination

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Question 1

• One of the chief benefits of NIMS is that it is
• Accompanied by Federal funding.
• Applicable across jurisdictions and functions.
• Based on an entirely new concept of response.

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Question 1

• One of the chief benefits of NIMS is that it is
• Applicable across jurisdictions and functions.

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Question 2

• The NIMS provides a _______________ framework
  that applies to all phases of incident management
  regardless of cause, size, location, or
  complexity.
• Rigid
• Complicated
• Straightforward
• Flexible

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Question 2

• The NIMS provides a _______________ framework
  that applies to all phases of incident management
  regardless of cause, size, location, or
  complexity.
• Flexible

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Question 3

• The Incident Command System (ICS) is a proven
  incident management system that is based on
  organizational
• Best practices.
• Strengths.
• Structures.

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Question 3

• The Incident Command System (ICS) is a proven
  incident management system that is based on
  organizational
• Best practices.

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Question 4

• Span of control may vary from ______.
• Two to eight
• Four to nine
• Three to seven
• Five to ten

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Question 4

• Span of control may vary from ______.
• Three to seven

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Question 5

• The use of common terminology for ICS position
  titles helps to reduce confusion between a
  persons position on an incident and his/her
• Day-to-day position.
• Level of authority.
• Chain of command.
• On-scene responsibilities.

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Question 5

• The use of common terminology for ICS position
  titles helps to reduce confusion between a
  persons position on an incident and his/her
• Day-to-day position.

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Question 6

• Incident Action Plans (IAPs) depend on
  _________________ to accomplish response tactics.
• Integrated communications
• Organizational resources
• Management by objectives
• Common terminology

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Question 6

• Incident Action Plans (IAPs) depend on
  _________________ to accomplish response tactics.
• Management by objectives

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Question 7

• A hazardous materials spill in which more than
  one agency has responsibility for the response is
  a good use for a(n)
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Area Command.
• Multi-agency Coordination System.
• Unified Command.

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Question 7

• A hazardous materials spill in which more than
  one agency has responsibility for the response is
  a good use for a(n)
• Unified Command.

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Question 8

• Public health emergencies that are not site
  specific are a good use for a(n)
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Area Command.
• Multi-agency Coordination System.
• Unified Command.

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Question 8

• Public health emergencies that are not site
  specific are a good use for a(n)
• Area Command.

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Question 9

• An Area Command organization does not include an
  Operations Section because
• Operations are conducted on-scene.
• Area Commands are not really commands.
• Its authority is limited to obtaining resources.
• The Planning Section handles operations in an
  Area Command.

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Question 9

• An Area Command organization does not include an
  Operations Section because
• Operations are conducted on-scene.

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Question 10

• One key responsibility of Multi-agency
  Coordination Systems is to
• Direct tactical operations for the incident.
• Make resource allocation decisions based on
  incident priorities.
• Control large-scale incidents from a common
  location.
• Facilitate operations at incidents where there is
  no incident site.

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Question 10

• One key responsibility of Multi-agency
  Coordination Systems is to
• Make resource allocation decisions based on
  incident priorities.

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Question 11

• ____________ may support multi-agency
  coordination and joint information activities.
• Incident Command structures
• Area Commands
• Unified Commands
• Emergency Operations Centers

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Question 11

• ____________ may support multi-agency
  coordination and joint information activities.
• Emergency Operations Centers

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Question 12

• Public Information Officers operate within the
  parameters of a(n) __________________, which
  establishes policies, procedures, and protocols
  for gathering and disseminating information.
• Multi-agency Coordination System
• Incident Command structure
• Joint Information System
• Emergency Operations Center

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Question 12

• Public Information Officers operate within the
  parameters of a(n) __________________, which
  establishes policies, procedures, and protocols
  for gathering and disseminating information.
• Joint Information System

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Question 13

• When a Joint Information Center is established as
  part of a Unified Command, agencies or
  organizations contributing to joint public
  information management
• Work independently.
• Clear all information with the Incident
  Commander.
• Retain their organizational independence.
• Report to the chief elected official.

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Question 13

• When a Joint Information Center is established as
  part of a Unified Command, agencies or
  organizations contributing to joint public
  information management
• Retain their organizational independence.

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Question 14

• When multiple JICs are established, all JICs must
  communicate and coordinate with each other on an
  ongoing basis using
• Joint Information System protocols.
• Agency protocols.
• Area Command protocols.
• Multiagency Coordination System protocols.

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Question 14

• When multiple JICs are established, all JICs must
  communicate and coordinate with each other on an
  ongoing basis using
• Joint Information System protocols.

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Question 15

• National-level preparedness standards related to
  NIMS will be maintained and managed through the
  NIMS
• Integration Center.
• Policy document.
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive.
• Presidential Decision Directive.

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Question 15

• National-level preparedness standards related to
  NIMS will be maintained and managed through the
  NIMS
• Integration Center.

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Question 16

• One responsibility of preparedness organizations
  at all levels is to
• Specify response requirements for every type of
  incident.
• Determine the role and responsibilities of
  Incident Commanders.
• Delegate preparedness to responsible agencies.
• Establish guidelines and protocols for resource
  management.

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Question 16

• One responsibility of preparedness organizations
  at all levels is to
• Establish guidelines and protocols for resource
  management.

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Question 17

• A plan based on lessons learned from actual
  incidents is a(n)
• Recovery Plan.
• Corrective Action Plan.
• Procedure.
• Emergency Operations Plan.

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Question 17

• A plan based on lessons learned from actual
  incidents is a(n)
• Corrective Action Plan.

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Question 18

• One area of focus for the NIMS Integration Center
  is to
• Track all resources on a regional basis.
• Ensure compliance with all NIMS requirements.
• Facilitate the definition of general training
  requirements and approved courses.
• Maintain a database of personnel meeting
  credentialing requirements.

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Question 18

• One area of focus for the NIMS Integration Center
  is to
• Facilitate the definition of general training
  requirements and approved courses.

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Question 19

• To help ensure that equipment performs to certain
  standards and is interoperable with equipment
  used by other jurisdictions, the NIMS Integration
  Center will
• Review and approve lists of equipment meeting
  national standards.
• Require jurisdictions to purchase equipment only
  if it meets established specifications.
• Work directly with equipment suppliers to ensure
  interoperability.
• Prescribe that all response equipment be
  interoperable.

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Question 19

• To help ensure that equipment performs to certain
  standards and is interoperable with equipment
  used by other jurisdictions, the NIMS Integration
  Center will
• Review and approve lists of equipment meeting
  national standards.

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Question 20

• Mutual aid agreements and Emergency Management
  Assistance Compacts help to
• Spread the costs of emergency response.
• Facilitate the timely delivery of assistance
  during incidents.
• Coordinate full documentation of incidents.
• Establish the command structure for incidents.

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Question 20

• Mutual aid agreements and Emergency Management
  Assistance Compacts help to
• Facilitate the timely delivery of assistance
  during incidents.

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Question 21

• Resource typing involves the categorizing of
  resources based on
• Availability.
• Cost.
• Performance.
• Kind.

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Question 21

• Resource typing involves the categorizing of
  resources based on
• Performance.

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Question 22

• NIMS ensures that all personnel possess a minimum
  level of training, experience, fitness,
  capability, and currency by
• Maintaining a database of personnel who have been
  trained for specific positions.
• Providing training to personnel who will be
  assigned to Command Staff positions.
• Overseeing a national training and exercise
  program.
• Establishing certification and credentialing
  standards for key personnel.

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Question 22

• NIMS ensures that all personnel possess a minimum
  level of training, experience, fitness,
  capability, and currency by
• Establishing certification and credentialing
  standards for key personnel.

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Question 23

• Requests for items that the Incident Commander
  cannot obtain locally must be submitted through
  the
• Multi agency Coordination Entity.
• Area Commander.
• NIMS Integration Center.
• Department of Homeland Security.

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Question 23

• Requests for items that the Incident Commander
  cannot obtain locally must be submitted through
  the
• Multi agency Coordination Entity.

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Question 24

• Resource managers use established procedures to
  track resources continuously from ______________
  through demobilization.
• Mobilization
• Recovery
• Typing
• Purchase

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Question 24

• Resource managers use established procedures to
  track resources continuously from ______________
  through demobilization.
• Mobilization

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Question 25

• NIMS standards for communications and information
  management are based on the principle that a
  common operating picture is required to
• Avoid duplication of effort.
• Document the response fully.
• Maintain the command structure.
• Ensure consistency among all who respond.

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Question 25

• NIMS standards for communications and information
  management are based on the principle that a
  common operating picture is required to
• Ensure consistency among all who respond.

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SEMS Examination
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Question 1

• The Standardized Emergency Management System is
  part of the Emergency Services Act.________True
  ________False

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Question 1

• The Standardized Emergency Management System is
  part of the Emergency Services Act.____X___True
  ________False

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Question 2

• State agencies with responsibility for responding
  to emergencies involving multiple jurisdictions
  or multiple agencies must use SEMS. ______ True
  ______ False

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Question 2

• State agencies with responsibility for responding
  to emergencies involving multiple jurisdictions
  or multiple agencies must use SEMS. ___X__ True
  ______ False

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Question 3

• SEMS is a system for ________________
  emergencies.

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Question 3

• SEMS is a system for __Managing_______
  emergencies.

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Question 4

• The components of SEMS are? (check four)
  ______ The Incident Command System ______
  Hospital Emergency Act ______ Inter-agency
  Coordination System ______ The Master Mutual
  Aid agreement ______ Mobilization Centers
  ______ Operational Area Concept______ FEMA
  Response Plan

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Question 4

• The components of SEMS are? (check four)
  ___X__ The Incident Command System ______
  Hospital Emergency Act ___X__ Inter-agency
  Coordination System ___X__ The Master Mutual
  Aid agreement ______ Mobilization Centers
  ___X__ Operational Area Concept______ FEMA
  Response Plan

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Question 5

• List the five government coordination levels of
  SEMS
• _________________________
• _________________________
• _________________________
• _________________________
• _________________________

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Question 5

• List the five government coordination levels of
  SEMS
• _____Field________________
• _____Local Government_____
• _____Operational Area______
• _____Region______________
• _____State_______________

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Question 6

• The Incident Command System (ICS) was developed
  under the _________________________program in the
  1970s.

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Question 6

• The Incident Command System (ICS) was developed
  under the ____FIRESCOPE__________program in the
  1970s.

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Question 7

• Operational Areas are defined by city boundaries.
  ______ True ______ False

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Question 7

• Operational Areas are defined by city boundaries.
  ______ True ___X__ False

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Question 8

• How many Mutual Aid Regions has the state of
  California been divided into? ______ Three
  ______ Six ______ Eight ______ Ten

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Question 8

• How many Mutual Aid Regions has the state of
  California been divided into? ______ Three
  ___X__ Six ______ Eight ______ Ten

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Question 9

• Match the following terms and definitions

______ Voluntary provision of services and
facilities when existing resources prove to be
inadequate. ______ Any organization responding
to an emergency or providing mutual aid
support.______ An intermediate level of the
state emergency services organization. ______ A
location for which centralized emergency
management can be performed. ______ Agencies
and disciplines at any SEMS level working
together in a coordinated effort to facilitate
decisions.
a. Emergency Operations Center b. Emergency
Response Agency c. Inter-agency Coordination
d. Mutual Aid e. Operational Area
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Question 9

• Match the following terms and definitions

___d__ Voluntary provision of services and
facilities when existing resources prove to be
inadequate. ___b__ Any organization responding
to an emergency or providing mutual aid
support.___e__ An intermediate level of the
state emergency services organization. ___a__ A
location for which centralized emergency
management can be performed. ___c__ Agencies
and disciplines at any SEMS level working
together in a coordinated effort to facilitate
decisions.
a. Emergency Operations Center b. Emergency
Response Agency c. Inter-agency Coordination
d. Mutual Aid e. Operational Area
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Question 10

• Primary coordination with the National Incident
  Management system takes place at the local
  government level. ______ True ______ False

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Question 10

• Primary coordination with the National Incident
  Management system takes place at the local
  government level. ______ True ___X__ False

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Question 11

• List the five primary SEMS functions.

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Question 11

• List the five primary SEMS functions.
• Command/Management
• Operations
• Planning/Intelligence
• Logistics
• Finance/Administration

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Question 12

• Optimum span of control is ________ supervisor to
  no more than ________ positions.

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Question 12

• Optimum span of control is ___One__ supervisor to
  no more than __Five__ positions.

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Question 13

• Local agencies are encouraged to implement SEMS,
  but are not required to do so under law. ______
  True ______ False

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Question 13

• Local agencies are encouraged to implement SEMS,
  but are not required to do so under law. ___X__
  True ______ False

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Question 14

• Under ICS, Incident Commanders are always the
  most senior personnel at the incident. ______
  True ______ False

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Question 14

• Under ICS, Incident Commanders are always the
  most senior personnel at the incident. ______
  True ___X__ False

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Question 15

• The ________________________ activity at an
  incident ensures complete and continuous
  accountability over all assigned personnel.

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Question 15

• The _____Check-In___________ activity at an
  incident ensures complete and continuous
  accountability over all assigned personnel.

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Question 16

• Briefings should be provided to ______ All
  personnel ______ All supervisory personnel

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Question 16

• Briefings should be provided to ___X__ All
  personnel ______ All supervisory personnel

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Question 17

• Personnel working within a SEMS organization may
  be assigned to several positions, and may work
  under several supervisors at the same time.
  ______ True ______ False

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Question 17

• Personnel working within a SEMS organization may
  be assigned to several positions, and may work
  under several supervisors at the same time.
  ______ True ___X__ False

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Question 18

• Unified Command is used when more than one
  responding agency or jurisdiction has
  responsibility for an incident?
• _______ True _______False

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Question 18

• Unified Command is used when more than one
  responding agency or jurisdiction has
  responsibility for an incident?
• ____X__ True _______False

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Question 19

• Unified Command and Area Command are the same
  thing?
• ________True _______False

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Question 19

• Unified Command and Area Command are the same
  thing?
• ________True ____X__False

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Question 20

• The three Mutual Aid agreements approved under
  the Master Mutual Aid system are

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Question 20

• The three Mutual Aid agreements approved under
  the Master Mutual Aid system are
• Fire Rescue
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency Management Mutual Aid

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Question 21

• Action Plans include (check all that apply)
• _____ objectives
• _____ strategies
• _____ goals
• _____ communication activities
• _____ equipment lists
• _____ time and expenses
• _____ travel itineraries

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Question 21

• Action Plans include (check all that apply)
• __X__ objectives
• __X__ strategies
• _____ goals
• __X__ communication activities
• _____ equipment lists
• __X__ time and expenses
• _____ travel itineraries

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Question 22

• SEMS is a multi-hazard, multi-discipline system?
• ______True ______False

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Question 22

• SEMS is a multi-hazard, multi-discipline system?
• ___X__True ______False

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Question 23

• An emergency operations center is used at what
  levels of government?

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Question 23

• An emergency operations center is used at what
  levels of government?
• Local Government
• Operational Area
• Region
• State
• Federal

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Question 24

• Action Planning ensures ________________________
  and _______________

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Question 24

• Action Planning ensures ___Continuity of
  Operations____ and ___Accountability_____

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Question 25

• What is an Operational Period?

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Question 25

• What is an Operational Period?
• As established by the IC or EOC Director, the
  period of time for completion of the objectives
  in the Action Plan