ICS 100 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Every incident must have a verbal or written incident action plan. The purpose of this
plan is to provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for - ANSWER -
Taking actions based on the objectives identified in the plan during the operational
period
The ability to communicate with ICS is absolutely critical. To ensure efficient, clear
communication, ICS requires the use of - ANSWER -Common terminology
There is no correlation between the ICS organization and the administrative structure of
any single agency or jurisdiction. This is deliberate because - ANSWER -Confusion over
different position titles and organizational structures has been a significant stumbling
block to effective incident management in the past
Which general staff position conducts tactical operations, develops a tactical objectives
an organization, and directs all tactical resources? - ANSWER -Operations section chief
Which command staff position serves as a conduit between internal and X ternal
stakeholders, putting the media, or the organization seeking information directly from
the incident her event? - ANSWER -Public information officer
At each level of the ICS organization, individuals in positions of primary responsibility of
the stink titles. Using specific hi seehis position titles serves three important purposes -
ANSWER -The use of distinct titles allows for filling ICS positions with the most qualified
individuals rather than by rank. Standard position titles are useful when requesting
qualified personnel. How does provide a common standard for all users.
Which general staff position Prepares and document the incident action plan, collection
evaluate information, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for
incident records? - ANSWER -Planning section chief
One ICS principle relates to the supervisory structure of the organization and pertains to
the number of individuals or resources when incident supervisor can manage
effectively. This operating guideline is referred to as - ANSWER -Span of control
Which general staff position is responsible for ensuring that the signed incident
personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as
needed to meet the operational objectives? - ANSWER -Logistics section chief
A basic ICS principle is that the first incident commander is responsible until the -
ANSWER -Authority is delegated to another person
ANSWERS
Every incident must have a verbal or written incident action plan. The purpose of this
plan is to provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for - ANSWER -
Taking actions based on the objectives identified in the plan during the operational
period
The ability to communicate with ICS is absolutely critical. To ensure efficient, clear
communication, ICS requires the use of - ANSWER -Common terminology
There is no correlation between the ICS organization and the administrative structure of
any single agency or jurisdiction. This is deliberate because - ANSWER -Confusion over
different position titles and organizational structures has been a significant stumbling
block to effective incident management in the past
Which general staff position conducts tactical operations, develops a tactical objectives
an organization, and directs all tactical resources? - ANSWER -Operations section chief
Which command staff position serves as a conduit between internal and X ternal
stakeholders, putting the media, or the organization seeking information directly from
the incident her event? - ANSWER -Public information officer
At each level of the ICS organization, individuals in positions of primary responsibility of
the stink titles. Using specific hi seehis position titles serves three important purposes -
ANSWER -The use of distinct titles allows for filling ICS positions with the most qualified
individuals rather than by rank. Standard position titles are useful when requesting
qualified personnel. How does provide a common standard for all users.
Which general staff position Prepares and document the incident action plan, collection
evaluate information, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for
incident records? - ANSWER -Planning section chief
One ICS principle relates to the supervisory structure of the organization and pertains to
the number of individuals or resources when incident supervisor can manage
effectively. This operating guideline is referred to as - ANSWER -Span of control
Which general staff position is responsible for ensuring that the signed incident
personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as
needed to meet the operational objectives? - ANSWER -Logistics section chief
A basic ICS principle is that the first incident commander is responsible until the -
ANSWER -Authority is delegated to another person
