NIMS ICS- 100 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
T/F The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably. - ANSWER -False
T/F ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign
dignitary. - ANSWER -True
T/F ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management. - ANSWER -True
Number of NIMS management characteristics - ANSWER -14
NIMS Management Characteristics - ANSWER --Common terminology
-Modular Organization
-Management of objectives
-Incident action planning
-Manageable span of control
-Incident facilities and locations
-Comprehensive resource management
-Integrated communications
-Establishment and Transfer of command
-Unified Command
-Chain of command and unity of command
-Accountability
-Dispatch /deployment
-Information and intelligence management
Common terminology subtypes - ANSWER --Organizational functions
-Resource descriptions
-Incident facilities
Incident facilities - ANSWER -Facilities in the designated incident area
Resource descriptions - ANSWER -personnel, equipment and supply items are given
common names to avoid confusion and to enhance interoperability
Organizational functions - ANSWER -The functions and functional units as named and
defined
Tips for Common terminology - ANSWER -Use common terms, avoid acronyms, jargon,
and radio codes
ANSWERS
T/F The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably. - ANSWER -False
T/F ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign
dignitary. - ANSWER -True
T/F ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management. - ANSWER -True
Number of NIMS management characteristics - ANSWER -14
NIMS Management Characteristics - ANSWER --Common terminology
-Modular Organization
-Management of objectives
-Incident action planning
-Manageable span of control
-Incident facilities and locations
-Comprehensive resource management
-Integrated communications
-Establishment and Transfer of command
-Unified Command
-Chain of command and unity of command
-Accountability
-Dispatch /deployment
-Information and intelligence management
Common terminology subtypes - ANSWER --Organizational functions
-Resource descriptions
-Incident facilities
Incident facilities - ANSWER -Facilities in the designated incident area
Resource descriptions - ANSWER -personnel, equipment and supply items are given
common names to avoid confusion and to enhance interoperability
Organizational functions - ANSWER -The functions and functional units as named and
defined
Tips for Common terminology - ANSWER -Use common terms, avoid acronyms, jargon,
and radio codes
