NIMS-IS 200.c Final TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Mutual Aid Agreements - ANSWER -Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing
resources are inadequate.
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command? - ANSWER -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives? - ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers, clarify
tasks, define the scope of work, describe sources of work supplies, and present the
work schedule. - ANSWER -True
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by
multiple, conflicting directives? - ANSWER -Chain of Command and Unity of Command
ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP). - ANSWER
-False
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and
General Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is
required? - ANSWER -Type 3
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called - ANSWER -
Delegation of Authority
Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the
modular concept? - ANSWER -Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources
into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - ANSWER -Management by
Objectives
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel? -
ANSWER -Type 5
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Mutual Aid Agreements - ANSWER -Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing
resources are inadequate.
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command? - ANSWER -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives? - ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers, clarify
tasks, define the scope of work, describe sources of work supplies, and present the
work schedule. - ANSWER -True
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by
multiple, conflicting directives? - ANSWER -Chain of Command and Unity of Command
ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP). - ANSWER
-False
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and
General Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is
required? - ANSWER -Type 3
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called - ANSWER -
Delegation of Authority
Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span of control using the
modular concept? - ANSWER -Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources
into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - ANSWER -Management by
Objectives
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel? -
ANSWER -Type 5
