SHHS HOMELAND SECURITY ICS 100
LESSONS 1&2 KNOWLEDGE CHECK
EXAM REVIEW SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - ANSWER -Provides a systematic,
proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government,
nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work seamlessly to prevent,
protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents,
regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life and
property and harm to the environment.
This often happens when ICS is not used - ANSWER -Lack of accountability, unclear
chains of command, poor communications, no standard organizational structure.
Common Terminology - ANSWER -Communication used within ICS to promote
understanding among all parties involved in managing an incident.
Incident Commander - ANSWER -This person has the authority to establish objectives,
make assignments, and order resources. This person works closely with staff and
technical experts to analyze the situation and consider alternative strategies.
Chain of Command - ANSWER -An orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization.
Unity of Command - ANSWER -This is the term used when personnel report to only one
ICS supervisor and receive work assignments only from their ICS supervisors.
Span of Control - ANSWER -Pertains to the number of individuals or resources that one
supervisor can manage effectively during an incident.
Resources - ANSWER -Refers to personnel, supplies, and equipment.
Incident Command Post - ANSWER -The location from which the Incident Commander
oversees all incident operations.
Staging Area - ANSWER -A temporary location where personnel and equipment are
gathered while waiting to be assigned.
Incident Command System (ICS) - ANSWER -A standardized approach to incident
management that ensures an integrated, coordinated response among various
jurisdictions and agencies.
LESSONS 1&2 KNOWLEDGE CHECK
EXAM REVIEW SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - ANSWER -Provides a systematic,
proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government,
nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work seamlessly to prevent,
protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents,
regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life and
property and harm to the environment.
This often happens when ICS is not used - ANSWER -Lack of accountability, unclear
chains of command, poor communications, no standard organizational structure.
Common Terminology - ANSWER -Communication used within ICS to promote
understanding among all parties involved in managing an incident.
Incident Commander - ANSWER -This person has the authority to establish objectives,
make assignments, and order resources. This person works closely with staff and
technical experts to analyze the situation and consider alternative strategies.
Chain of Command - ANSWER -An orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization.
Unity of Command - ANSWER -This is the term used when personnel report to only one
ICS supervisor and receive work assignments only from their ICS supervisors.
Span of Control - ANSWER -Pertains to the number of individuals or resources that one
supervisor can manage effectively during an incident.
Resources - ANSWER -Refers to personnel, supplies, and equipment.
Incident Command Post - ANSWER -The location from which the Incident Commander
oversees all incident operations.
Staging Area - ANSWER -A temporary location where personnel and equipment are
gathered while waiting to be assigned.
Incident Command System (ICS) - ANSWER -A standardized approach to incident
management that ensures an integrated, coordinated response among various
jurisdictions and agencies.
