Final Exam for IS-200.C Basic Incident
Command System for Initial
Response, ICS-200 Q&A
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201? A. It allows a Single Resource Unit
Leader to track major activities during each operational period. B. Lists all resources
and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period C. It is completed by
the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures.
D. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other
incoming resources. - ANSWER -D. It contains status information for briefing the
incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined
as? A. Response Operation B. Authority C. Recovery Operation D. Contingency Plan -
ANSWER -B. Authority
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be
needed? A. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities B. To
specify the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander C. To
relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident D. If the
Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities - ANSWER -A. When
the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? A. Provides an
orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments B. Sets forth the
specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff C. Helps keep
the public and media informed about the incident status and operational
accomplishments D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to
supervisory personnel - ANSWER -D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the
upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management
structure is referred to as (a): A. Incident Action Planning B. Logistical Analysis C.
Complexity Analysis D. Pre-incident Operations Plan - ANSWER -C. Complexity
Analysis
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command
briefing? A. Current organization B. Special requests from agency representatives C.
Resources ordered and en route D. Situation Status - ANSWER -B. Special requests
from agency representatives
Command System for Initial
Response, ICS-200 Q&A
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201? A. It allows a Single Resource Unit
Leader to track major activities during each operational period. B. Lists all resources
and organization assignments for the upcoming operations period C. It is completed by
the Safety Officer in order to address safety concerns and identify mitigation measures.
D. It contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or other
incoming resources. - ANSWER -D. It contains status information for briefing the
incoming Incident Commander or other incoming resources.
A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined
as? A. Response Operation B. Authority C. Recovery Operation D. Contingency Plan -
ANSWER -B. Authority
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be
needed? A. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities B. To
specify the Incident Action Plan to be implemented by the Incident Commander C. To
relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident D. If the
Incident Commander is acting within his or her existing authorities - ANSWER -A. When
the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? A. Provides an
orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments B. Sets forth the
specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff C. Helps keep
the public and media informed about the incident status and operational
accomplishments D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to
supervisory personnel - ANSWER -D. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the
upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management
structure is referred to as (a): A. Incident Action Planning B. Logistical Analysis C.
Complexity Analysis D. Pre-incident Operations Plan - ANSWER -C. Complexity
Analysis
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command
briefing? A. Current organization B. Special requests from agency representatives C.
Resources ordered and en route D. Situation Status - ANSWER -B. Special requests
from agency representatives
