INTRO TO INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM (FEMA 100) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness - ANSWER
-true
because incident details are often unknown at the start command should not be
established until after the incident action plan has been developed - ANSWER -false
Unity of Command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor - ANSWER -true
chain of command restricts personnel form communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units - ANSWER -false
to promote accountability which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations - ANSWER -incident action plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - ANSWER -planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - ANSWER -incident command
ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations are activities are properly
managed coordinated and directed - ANSWER -intelligence/investigations
the incident command system ICS and NIMS are the same and these terms can be
used interchangeably - ANSWER -false
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary -
ANSWER -true
ICS is a standardized on scene widely applicable approach to incident management -
ANSWER -true
"THIS IS UNIT 1 WE HAVE A 10-37, CODE 2" Does this statement comply with the
NIMS management characteristic of common terminology - ANSWER -no
this is not a characteristic of an incident action plan (IAP) - ANSWER -it focuses on
previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned
, span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources - ANSWER -false
in part comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire mobilize track and demobilize resources - ANSWER -
true
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - ANSWER -operations
monitors cost related to the incident. provides accounting procurement time recording
and cost analyses - ANSWER -finance/ administration
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - ANSWER -logistics
the current incident commander should - ANSWER -provide a transfer-of-command
briefing to the new commander
I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing
appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. - ANSWER -
safety officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address
their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene
to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. - ANSWER -liaison officer
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our
response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience
including incident staff and agency personnel. - ANSWER -public information officer
establish objectives make assignments and order resources - ANSWER -incident
command
collect analyze and disseminate information, synchronize public information messages,
establishing priorities among incidents - ANSWER -incident coordinaton
In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications
equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility
to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. - ANSWER -logistics
section chief
As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the
response. - ANSWER -Planning Section Chief
SYSTEM (FEMA 100) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness - ANSWER
-true
because incident details are often unknown at the start command should not be
established until after the incident action plan has been developed - ANSWER -false
Unity of Command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor - ANSWER -true
chain of command restricts personnel form communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units - ANSWER -false
to promote accountability which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations - ANSWER -incident action plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - ANSWER -planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - ANSWER -incident command
ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations are activities are properly
managed coordinated and directed - ANSWER -intelligence/investigations
the incident command system ICS and NIMS are the same and these terms can be
used interchangeably - ANSWER -false
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary -
ANSWER -true
ICS is a standardized on scene widely applicable approach to incident management -
ANSWER -true
"THIS IS UNIT 1 WE HAVE A 10-37, CODE 2" Does this statement comply with the
NIMS management characteristic of common terminology - ANSWER -no
this is not a characteristic of an incident action plan (IAP) - ANSWER -it focuses on
previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned
, span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources - ANSWER -false
in part comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire mobilize track and demobilize resources - ANSWER -
true
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - ANSWER -operations
monitors cost related to the incident. provides accounting procurement time recording
and cost analyses - ANSWER -finance/ administration
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - ANSWER -logistics
the current incident commander should - ANSWER -provide a transfer-of-command
briefing to the new commander
I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing
appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. - ANSWER -
safety officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address
their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene
to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. - ANSWER -liaison officer
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our
response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience
including incident staff and agency personnel. - ANSWER -public information officer
establish objectives make assignments and order resources - ANSWER -incident
command
collect analyze and disseminate information, synchronize public information messages,
establishing priorities among incidents - ANSWER -incident coordinaton
In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications
equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility
to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. - ANSWER -logistics
section chief
As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the
response. - ANSWER -Planning Section Chief
