ICS 700 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question 1. Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness
of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?
A. Mobilize
B. Order and Acquire
C. Track and Report
D. Reimburse and Restock - ANSWER -D. Reimburse and Restock
Question 2. Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
A. Manageable Span of Control
B. Management by Objectives
C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
D. Modular Organization - ANSWER -A. Manageable Span of Control
Question 3. Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
A. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
B. Joint Information System (JIS)
C. Incident Command System
D. MAC Groups - ANSWER -D. MAC Groups
Question 4. Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring
jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
A. Planning for Resources
B. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
C. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
D. Identifying and Typing Resources - ANSWER -B. Qualifying, certifying, and
credentialing personnel
Question 5. Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state
system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER -A. TRUE
Question 6. Which of the following is an EOC function?
A. Coordinating plans and determining resource needs
B. Collecting, analyzing, and sharing information
C. Providing coordination and policy direction
D. All of the above - ANSWER -D. All of the above
Question 7. Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?
A. Departmental Structure
, B. Incident Support Model (ISM) structure
C. Strategic Joint Command Structure
D. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure - ANSWER -D. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure
Question 8. Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion
caused by conflicting instructions?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Accountability
C. Management by Objectives
D. Chain of Command and Unity of Command - ANSWER -D. Chain of Command and
Unity of Command
Question 9. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing
assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Manageable Span of Control
B. Management by Objectives
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Modular Organization - ANSWER -B. Management by Objectives
Question 10. Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are
typically used to categorize resources?
A. Number available
B. Color
C. Location
D. Capability - ANSWER -D. Capability
Question 11. Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel
is qualified for a particular position?
A. Credentialing
B. Certification
C. Planning
D. Qualifying - ANSWER -A. Credentialing
Question 12. The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System
(JIS) operations and where public information staff performs public affairs functions.
A. Incident Command Post
B. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
C. MAC Group
D. Joint Information Center (JIC) - ANSWER -D. Joint Information Center (JIC)
Question 13. Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and
incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
A. Common Terminology, Plain Language, and Compatibility
B. Technology Use and Procedures
C. Information Security/Operational Security
D. None of the Above - ANSWER -B. Technology Use and Procedures
ANSWERS
Question 1. Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness
of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?
A. Mobilize
B. Order and Acquire
C. Track and Report
D. Reimburse and Restock - ANSWER -D. Reimburse and Restock
Question 2. Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
A. Manageable Span of Control
B. Management by Objectives
C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command
D. Modular Organization - ANSWER -A. Manageable Span of Control
Question 3. Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?
A. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
B. Joint Information System (JIS)
C. Incident Command System
D. MAC Groups - ANSWER -D. MAC Groups
Question 4. Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring
jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
A. Planning for Resources
B. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
C. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
D. Identifying and Typing Resources - ANSWER -B. Qualifying, certifying, and
credentialing personnel
Question 5. Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state
system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER -A. TRUE
Question 6. Which of the following is an EOC function?
A. Coordinating plans and determining resource needs
B. Collecting, analyzing, and sharing information
C. Providing coordination and policy direction
D. All of the above - ANSWER -D. All of the above
Question 7. Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?
A. Departmental Structure
, B. Incident Support Model (ISM) structure
C. Strategic Joint Command Structure
D. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure - ANSWER -D. ICS or ICS-like EOC structure
Question 8. Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion
caused by conflicting instructions?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Accountability
C. Management by Objectives
D. Chain of Command and Unity of Command - ANSWER -D. Chain of Command and
Unity of Command
Question 9. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing
assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Manageable Span of Control
B. Management by Objectives
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Modular Organization - ANSWER -B. Management by Objectives
Question 10. Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are
typically used to categorize resources?
A. Number available
B. Color
C. Location
D. Capability - ANSWER -D. Capability
Question 11. Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel
is qualified for a particular position?
A. Credentialing
B. Certification
C. Planning
D. Qualifying - ANSWER -A. Credentialing
Question 12. The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System
(JIS) operations and where public information staff performs public affairs functions.
A. Incident Command Post
B. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
C. MAC Group
D. Joint Information Center (JIC) - ANSWER -D. Joint Information Center (JIC)
Question 13. Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and
incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
A. Common Terminology, Plain Language, and Compatibility
B. Technology Use and Procedures
C. Information Security/Operational Security
D. None of the Above - ANSWER -B. Technology Use and Procedures