ICS 100 and 200 Exam Questions and
Answers
Within the ICS structure, ______________is the act of directing, ordering or controlling
by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory or delegated authority. - ANSWER -Command
In ICS, the span of control is influenced by what four things? - ANSWER -Size
Complexity
Specific hazards
Distance between personnel and resources
In ICS, incident resources refers to what three things? - ANSWER -Personnel
Supplies
Equipment
___________is an ICS facility where resources are kept to support incident operations if
the base is not accessible to all resources. - ANSWER -Camp
_______________is an ICS facility from which primary logistics and administration
functions are coordinated and administered. - ANSWER -Base
Effective incident management relies on a tight ___ and ___ structure for managing
resources, making decisions, and assigning ___. - ANSWER -Command and control;
tasks
Information is exchanged freely, however, strict adherence must be paid to the ___
approach. - ANSWER -Top-Down
What is it called when personnel report only to ICS supervisor, and no longer report to
their day to day supervisor? - ANSWER -Unity of Command
Reliance on an Incident Action Plan, every incident must have and IAP that:
a. Specifies the incident objectives
b. States the activities to be completed
c. Covers a specified timeframe, called an operational period
d. May be oral or written (except for Hazmat which is always written)
e. All of the above - ANSWER -All above
What are the 4 major functions that are the foundation upon which an incident
management organization develops, they apply to all incidents, no matter the size and
type, including planned events and emergencies? - ANSWER -Finance and
administration
Logistics
, Operations
Planning
What is the title used to refer to the one in charge in the major functions of ICS
sections? - ANSWER -Chief (support to him is a Deputy)
The command staff consists of three positions on a fully staffed incident and they are: -
ANSWER -Safety
Liaison
Public Information Officer
What is the organizational level with responsibility for operations within a defined
Geographical Area? - ANSWER -Division
What is the organizational subdivision established to divide the incident management
structure into functional areas of operation? - ANSWER -Group
The person in charge of a Division is known as a: - ANSWER -Supervisor
The person in charge of a Group is known as a: - ANSWER -Supervisor
What is the organizational level used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds
the span of control; it can be either Geographical or Functional? - ANSWER -Branch
A ___ ___ is a combination of Mixed Resources with common communications
operating under the direct supervision of a Leader. - ANSWER -Task Force
A ___ ___ set number of resources of the same kind and type with common
communications is known as: - ANSWER -Strike Team
The person in charge of a branch is known as a: - ANSWER -Director
The four units possible in the Planning Section are the: - ANSWER -Resource
Situation
Demobilization
Documentation
The ___ ___ is responsible for all services and support needs and ensures there are
adequate resources. - ANSWER -Logistics Section
Consists of the Incident Commanders from various jurisdictions and agencies operating
together to form a single command structure in the field. - ANSWER -Unified Command
Unity of Command is maintained within the ___ section. Each responder reports to a
single supervisor within their area of expertise. - ANSWER -Operations
Answers
Within the ICS structure, ______________is the act of directing, ordering or controlling
by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory or delegated authority. - ANSWER -Command
In ICS, the span of control is influenced by what four things? - ANSWER -Size
Complexity
Specific hazards
Distance between personnel and resources
In ICS, incident resources refers to what three things? - ANSWER -Personnel
Supplies
Equipment
___________is an ICS facility where resources are kept to support incident operations if
the base is not accessible to all resources. - ANSWER -Camp
_______________is an ICS facility from which primary logistics and administration
functions are coordinated and administered. - ANSWER -Base
Effective incident management relies on a tight ___ and ___ structure for managing
resources, making decisions, and assigning ___. - ANSWER -Command and control;
tasks
Information is exchanged freely, however, strict adherence must be paid to the ___
approach. - ANSWER -Top-Down
What is it called when personnel report only to ICS supervisor, and no longer report to
their day to day supervisor? - ANSWER -Unity of Command
Reliance on an Incident Action Plan, every incident must have and IAP that:
a. Specifies the incident objectives
b. States the activities to be completed
c. Covers a specified timeframe, called an operational period
d. May be oral or written (except for Hazmat which is always written)
e. All of the above - ANSWER -All above
What are the 4 major functions that are the foundation upon which an incident
management organization develops, they apply to all incidents, no matter the size and
type, including planned events and emergencies? - ANSWER -Finance and
administration
Logistics
, Operations
Planning
What is the title used to refer to the one in charge in the major functions of ICS
sections? - ANSWER -Chief (support to him is a Deputy)
The command staff consists of three positions on a fully staffed incident and they are: -
ANSWER -Safety
Liaison
Public Information Officer
What is the organizational level with responsibility for operations within a defined
Geographical Area? - ANSWER -Division
What is the organizational subdivision established to divide the incident management
structure into functional areas of operation? - ANSWER -Group
The person in charge of a Division is known as a: - ANSWER -Supervisor
The person in charge of a Group is known as a: - ANSWER -Supervisor
What is the organizational level used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds
the span of control; it can be either Geographical or Functional? - ANSWER -Branch
A ___ ___ is a combination of Mixed Resources with common communications
operating under the direct supervision of a Leader. - ANSWER -Task Force
A ___ ___ set number of resources of the same kind and type with common
communications is known as: - ANSWER -Strike Team
The person in charge of a branch is known as a: - ANSWER -Director
The four units possible in the Planning Section are the: - ANSWER -Resource
Situation
Demobilization
Documentation
The ___ ___ is responsible for all services and support needs and ensures there are
adequate resources. - ANSWER -Logistics Section
Consists of the Incident Commanders from various jurisdictions and agencies operating
together to form a single command structure in the field. - ANSWER -Unified Command
Unity of Command is maintained within the ___ section. Each responder reports to a
single supervisor within their area of expertise. - ANSWER -Operations
