NIMS ICS-300 FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ Typing: Capability. Answer: The resources capability to perform
its function in one or more of the five mission areas: Prevention,
Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery
◉ Typing: Category. Answer: The function for a which a resource
would be most useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and
medical)
◉ Typing: Kind. Answer: A broad characterization, such as
personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities
◉ Typing: Type. Answer: A resources level of capability to perform
its function based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or
experience and qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type
2, 3, or 4
◉ Qualifying. Answer: Personnel meet the minimum established
standards (including training, experience, physical and medical
fitness) to fill specific positions
,◉ Certification. Answer: Recognition from an AHJ or a third party
that an individual has completed qualification for a position
◉ Credentialing. Answer: Documentation- typically an ID card or
badge- that identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a
particular position
◉ Identify Requirements (Resource Management). Answer: Identify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
3. Who will receive and use resources
◉ Order and Acquire (RM). Answer: Resource typing is designed for
use here to ensure resources provided meet the mission needs
◉ Track and Report (RM). Answer: -Tracks the location of resources
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and
facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
◉ Demobilization (RM). Answer: The goal of demobilization is the
orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location
and status
, ◉ Reimburse and Restock (RM). Answer: 1. Establish and maintain
the readiness of resources
2. Collect bills and validate costs
3. Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner
4. Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment
◉ Mutual Aid. Answer: The sharing of resources and services
between jurisdictions or organizations
◉ NIMS Structures. Answer:
◉ Common ICS Facilities. Answer: 1. Incident Command Post (ICP)
2. Staging Areas
3. Incident Base
4. Camps
◉ ICP. Answer: Incident Command Post- Location of the tactical-
level, on-scene incident management (Incident Commander or
Unified Command and Staff)
◉ Staging Areas. Answer: Temporarily position and account for
personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ Typing: Capability. Answer: The resources capability to perform
its function in one or more of the five mission areas: Prevention,
Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery
◉ Typing: Category. Answer: The function for a which a resource
would be most useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and
medical)
◉ Typing: Kind. Answer: A broad characterization, such as
personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities
◉ Typing: Type. Answer: A resources level of capability to perform
its function based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or
experience and qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type
2, 3, or 4
◉ Qualifying. Answer: Personnel meet the minimum established
standards (including training, experience, physical and medical
fitness) to fill specific positions
,◉ Certification. Answer: Recognition from an AHJ or a third party
that an individual has completed qualification for a position
◉ Credentialing. Answer: Documentation- typically an ID card or
badge- that identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a
particular position
◉ Identify Requirements (Resource Management). Answer: Identify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
3. Who will receive and use resources
◉ Order and Acquire (RM). Answer: Resource typing is designed for
use here to ensure resources provided meet the mission needs
◉ Track and Report (RM). Answer: -Tracks the location of resources
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and
facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
◉ Demobilization (RM). Answer: The goal of demobilization is the
orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location
and status
, ◉ Reimburse and Restock (RM). Answer: 1. Establish and maintain
the readiness of resources
2. Collect bills and validate costs
3. Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner
4. Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment
◉ Mutual Aid. Answer: The sharing of resources and services
between jurisdictions or organizations
◉ NIMS Structures. Answer:
◉ Common ICS Facilities. Answer: 1. Incident Command Post (ICP)
2. Staging Areas
3. Incident Base
4. Camps
◉ ICP. Answer: Incident Command Post- Location of the tactical-
level, on-scene incident management (Incident Commander or
Unified Command and Staff)
◉ Staging Areas. Answer: Temporarily position and account for
personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment
