ICS 200 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident.
When command is transferred, the process must include:
A) A meeting of all Command and General Staff to communicate tactical direction.
B) A briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective
operations.
C) A revision of the incident objectives and the development of a new Incident Action
Plan.
D) A listing of preferred terminology for organizational functions, incident facilities,
resource descriptions, and position titles. - ANSWER -B) A briefing that captures all
essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
Scenario: Heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality.
Response actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the Operations Section
Chief (see the diagram). Is the situation consistent with the NIMS Management
Characteristic of Manageable Span of Control?
Operations Section Chief -----> Resources
A) Yes
B) No - ANSWER -B) No
True or False:
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident
action planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principles. - ANSWER -
True
True or False:
An Incident Action Plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address
tactics and support activities for the planned operational period. - ANSWER -True
______________ means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they
report to at the scene of the incident. - ANSWER -Unity of Command
_______________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional
authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual
agency authority, responsibility, or accountability. - ANSWER -Unified Command
, ___________refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization. - ANSWER -Chain of Command
True or False:
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested. - ANSWER -False
Instructions: Read all of the statements below and then select the TRUE statement.
A) The ICS intelligence function is limited to national security or other types of classified
information.
B) In ICS, modular organization means that the Incident Commander must activate
complete, intact teams to staff the different functional areas.
C) Resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially
available, for assignment to incidents.
D) The use of radio codes (10-codes) is the most efficient means of communicating
within an ICS organization. - ANSWER -C) Resources include personnel, tools, and
equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incidents
Who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities?
A) Public Information Officer
B) Liaison Officer
C) Safety Officer - ANSWER -B) Liaison Officer
Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and
intelligence?
A) Operations Section
B) Planning Section
C) Logistics Section - ANSWER -B) Planning Section
Which Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective
and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident
locations?
A) Operations Section
B) Finance/Administration Section
C) Logistics Section - ANSWER -C) Logistics Section
Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services?
A) Finance/Administration Section
B) Planning Section
ANSWERS
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident.
When command is transferred, the process must include:
A) A meeting of all Command and General Staff to communicate tactical direction.
B) A briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective
operations.
C) A revision of the incident objectives and the development of a new Incident Action
Plan.
D) A listing of preferred terminology for organizational functions, incident facilities,
resource descriptions, and position titles. - ANSWER -B) A briefing that captures all
essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
Scenario: Heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality.
Response actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the Operations Section
Chief (see the diagram). Is the situation consistent with the NIMS Management
Characteristic of Manageable Span of Control?
Operations Section Chief -----> Resources
A) Yes
B) No - ANSWER -B) No
True or False:
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident
action planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principles. - ANSWER -
True
True or False:
An Incident Action Plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address
tactics and support activities for the planned operational period. - ANSWER -True
______________ means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they
report to at the scene of the incident. - ANSWER -Unity of Command
_______________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional
authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual
agency authority, responsibility, or accountability. - ANSWER -Unified Command
, ___________refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization. - ANSWER -Chain of Command
True or False:
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested. - ANSWER -False
Instructions: Read all of the statements below and then select the TRUE statement.
A) The ICS intelligence function is limited to national security or other types of classified
information.
B) In ICS, modular organization means that the Incident Commander must activate
complete, intact teams to staff the different functional areas.
C) Resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially
available, for assignment to incidents.
D) The use of radio codes (10-codes) is the most efficient means of communicating
within an ICS organization. - ANSWER -C) Resources include personnel, tools, and
equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incidents
Who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities?
A) Public Information Officer
B) Liaison Officer
C) Safety Officer - ANSWER -B) Liaison Officer
Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and
intelligence?
A) Operations Section
B) Planning Section
C) Logistics Section - ANSWER -B) Planning Section
Which Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective
and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident
locations?
A) Operations Section
B) Finance/Administration Section
C) Logistics Section - ANSWER -C) Logistics Section
Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services?
A) Finance/Administration Section
B) Planning Section
