ICS-100 EXAM GUIDE (SET)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incidents resources by - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control 2. Establishing predesignated incident locations and
facilites 3. Implementing resource management practices 4. Ensuring integrated
communications
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - ANSWER -provides a systematic,
proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government,
nongovermental organiztions and the private sector to work seamlessly to pervent
protect and mitigate the effects of incidents
National Response Framework (NRF) - ANSWER -is a guide to how the Nation
conducts all-hazards reponse
Command definition - ANSWER -The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of
explicit statuatory, regulatory or delegated authority.
Chain of Command - ANSWER -Allows an incident commander to direct and control the
actions of all personnel under his supervision. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders
flow from supervisors
Unity of Command - ANSWER -Report to only one ICS supervisorReceive work
assignments only from their ICS supervisor
A transfer of command may take place when? - ANSWER -1. A more qualified incident
commander arrives and assumes command. 2. A jurisdiction or agency is legally
required to take command. 3. The incident changes in complexity
The transfer of command process always includes.... - ANSWER -a briefing
ICS is a component of what? - ANSWER -the national incident management system
(NIMS), which guides governmental and nongovernmental prevention, mitigation,
response, and recovery from incidents
What are the 5 components of NIMS? - ANSWER -1. Preparedness 2. Communications
and Information Management 3. Resource Management 4. Command and Management
5. Ongoing Management and Maintenance
ICS is a standardized approach to incident management that - ANSWER -1.Enables a
coordinated response among various jurisdictions and agencies 2. Established common
processes for planning and managing resources 3. Allows for the integration of facilities,
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incidents resources by - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control 2. Establishing predesignated incident locations and
facilites 3. Implementing resource management practices 4. Ensuring integrated
communications
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - ANSWER -provides a systematic,
proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government,
nongovermental organiztions and the private sector to work seamlessly to pervent
protect and mitigate the effects of incidents
National Response Framework (NRF) - ANSWER -is a guide to how the Nation
conducts all-hazards reponse
Command definition - ANSWER -The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of
explicit statuatory, regulatory or delegated authority.
Chain of Command - ANSWER -Allows an incident commander to direct and control the
actions of all personnel under his supervision. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders
flow from supervisors
Unity of Command - ANSWER -Report to only one ICS supervisorReceive work
assignments only from their ICS supervisor
A transfer of command may take place when? - ANSWER -1. A more qualified incident
commander arrives and assumes command. 2. A jurisdiction or agency is legally
required to take command. 3. The incident changes in complexity
The transfer of command process always includes.... - ANSWER -a briefing
ICS is a component of what? - ANSWER -the national incident management system
(NIMS), which guides governmental and nongovernmental prevention, mitigation,
response, and recovery from incidents
What are the 5 components of NIMS? - ANSWER -1. Preparedness 2. Communications
and Information Management 3. Resource Management 4. Command and Management
5. Ongoing Management and Maintenance
ICS is a standardized approach to incident management that - ANSWER -1.Enables a
coordinated response among various jurisdictions and agencies 2. Established common
processes for planning and managing resources 3. Allows for the integration of facilities,
