ICS-100 Exam Questions and Answers
ICS is organized in a (___) so that it can (____) and (____) based on the needs of the
incident - ANSWER -modular way, expand, contract
National Incident Management System (NIMS) command and management component
facilitates incident management. This component includes the following elements: -
ANSWER -1. Incident Command System 2. Multiagencey Coordination System 3.
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ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incidents resources by - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control 2. Establishing predesignated incident locations and
facilites 3. Implementing resource management practices 4. Ensuring integrated
communications
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - ANSWER -provides a systematic,
proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government,
nongovermental organiztions and the private sector to work seamlessly to pervent
protect and mitigate the effects of incidents
National Response Framework (NRF) - ANSWER -is a guide to how the Nation
conducts all-hazards reponse
Command definition - ANSWER -The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of
explicit statuatory, regulatory or delegated authority.
Chain of Command - ANSWER -Allows an incident commander to direct and control the
actions of all personnel under his supervision. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders
flow from supervisors
Unity of Command - ANSWER -Report to only one ICS supervisorReceive work
assignments only from their ICS supervisor
A transfer of command may take place when? - ANSWER -1. A more qualified incident
commander arrives and assumes command. 2. A jurisdiction or agency is legally
required to take command. 3. The incident changes in complexity
The transfer of command process always includes.... - ANSWER -a briefing
Management by Objectives - ANSWER -Incident objectives are used to ensure that
everyone within ICS orgaization has a clear understanding of what needs to be
accomplished
ICS is organized in a (___) so that it can (____) and (____) based on the needs of the
incident - ANSWER -modular way, expand, contract
National Incident Management System (NIMS) command and management component
facilitates incident management. This component includes the following elements: -
ANSWER -1. Incident Command System 2. Multiagencey Coordination System 3.
Public Information
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incidents resources by - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control 2. Establishing predesignated incident locations and
facilites 3. Implementing resource management practices 4. Ensuring integrated
communications
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - ANSWER -provides a systematic,
proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government,
nongovermental organiztions and the private sector to work seamlessly to pervent
protect and mitigate the effects of incidents
National Response Framework (NRF) - ANSWER -is a guide to how the Nation
conducts all-hazards reponse
Command definition - ANSWER -The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of
explicit statuatory, regulatory or delegated authority.
Chain of Command - ANSWER -Allows an incident commander to direct and control the
actions of all personnel under his supervision. Avoids confusion by requiring that orders
flow from supervisors
Unity of Command - ANSWER -Report to only one ICS supervisorReceive work
assignments only from their ICS supervisor
A transfer of command may take place when? - ANSWER -1. A more qualified incident
commander arrives and assumes command. 2. A jurisdiction or agency is legally
required to take command. 3. The incident changes in complexity
The transfer of command process always includes.... - ANSWER -a briefing
Management by Objectives - ANSWER -Incident objectives are used to ensure that
everyone within ICS orgaization has a clear understanding of what needs to be
accomplished
