FEMA IS 700B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATED EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents. Answer: identified
steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It required
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with
other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal
governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF)
and a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
◉ HSPD-8, National Preparedness. Answer: directed DHS to lead a
national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System--a
common, unified, approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the
United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual
domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies"
◉ Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness.
Answer: describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that
involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses,
community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all
levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial)
,◉ National Incident Management System (NIMS). Answer: provides
a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional
levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident
◉ Major Components of NIMS. Answer: -resource management
-command and coordination
-communications and information management
◉ Unity of Command. Answer: each individual involved in incident
operations will be assigned - and will report - to only one supervisor
◉ Unified Command. Answer: there is no one "commander", the
unified command can allocate resources regardless of ownership or
location
◉ Formal Communication. Answer: must be used when receiving
and giving work assignments, requesting support or additional
resources, and reporting progress of assigned tasks
◉ informal communication. Answer: other information concerning
the incident or event can be passed horizontally or vertically within
in the organization without restriction
◉ common leadership responsiblities. Answer: -communicates
,-supervises
-evaluates
-understands and accepts
-ensures
-takes command
-motivates
-demonstrates
◉ first duty of ICS leadership. Answer: the safety of all personnel
involved in an incident or a planned event
◉ leadership values. Answer: commitment to duty, respect, and
integrity
◉ commitment to duty. Answer: -take charge within your scope of
authority
-be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role
-be proficient in your job
-make sound and timely decisions
-ensure tasks are understood
-develop your subordinates for the future
, ◉ communication responsibilities. Answer: -brief others as needed
-debrief their actions
-communicate hazards to others
-acknowledge messages
-ask if they do not know
◉ Incident Management Assessment Methods. Answer: -corrective
action report/After-Action Review (AAR)
-debriefing
-post-incident critique
-mitigation plans
◉ use of position titles. Answer: -provides a common standard
-ensures qualified individuals fill positions
-ensures that requested personnel are qualified
-standardizes communication
-describes the responsibilities of the position
◉ Authority. Answer: a right or obligation to act on behalf of a
department, agency, or jurisdiction
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATED EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents. Answer: identified
steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It required
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with
other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal
governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF)
and a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
◉ HSPD-8, National Preparedness. Answer: directed DHS to lead a
national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System--a
common, unified, approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the
United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual
domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies"
◉ Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness.
Answer: describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that
involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses,
community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all
levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial)
,◉ National Incident Management System (NIMS). Answer: provides
a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional
levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident
◉ Major Components of NIMS. Answer: -resource management
-command and coordination
-communications and information management
◉ Unity of Command. Answer: each individual involved in incident
operations will be assigned - and will report - to only one supervisor
◉ Unified Command. Answer: there is no one "commander", the
unified command can allocate resources regardless of ownership or
location
◉ Formal Communication. Answer: must be used when receiving
and giving work assignments, requesting support or additional
resources, and reporting progress of assigned tasks
◉ informal communication. Answer: other information concerning
the incident or event can be passed horizontally or vertically within
in the organization without restriction
◉ common leadership responsiblities. Answer: -communicates
,-supervises
-evaluates
-understands and accepts
-ensures
-takes command
-motivates
-demonstrates
◉ first duty of ICS leadership. Answer: the safety of all personnel
involved in an incident or a planned event
◉ leadership values. Answer: commitment to duty, respect, and
integrity
◉ commitment to duty. Answer: -take charge within your scope of
authority
-be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role
-be proficient in your job
-make sound and timely decisions
-ensure tasks are understood
-develop your subordinates for the future
, ◉ communication responsibilities. Answer: -brief others as needed
-debrief their actions
-communicate hazards to others
-acknowledge messages
-ask if they do not know
◉ Incident Management Assessment Methods. Answer: -corrective
action report/After-Action Review (AAR)
-debriefing
-post-incident critique
-mitigation plans
◉ use of position titles. Answer: -provides a common standard
-ensures qualified individuals fill positions
-ensures that requested personnel are qualified
-standardizes communication
-describes the responsibilities of the position
◉ Authority. Answer: a right or obligation to act on behalf of a
department, agency, or jurisdiction
