NIMS ICS 400 REVIEWED ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from
a foreign dignitary. Answer: True
◉ ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to
incident management. Answer: True
◉ This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common
terminology Answer: No
◉ Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan
(IAP)? Answer: It focuses on previous operational periods in order
to provide lessons learned.
◉ Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively
manage an unlimited amount of resources. Answer: False
◉ In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard
mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize,
track, and demobilize resources Answer: True
, ◉ Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational
awareness. Answer: True
◉ Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command
should not be established until after the Incident Action Plan has
been developed. Answer: False
◉ Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to
and reports to only one designated supervisor. Answer: True
◉ Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or
sharing information outside their organizational units. Answer:
False
◉ To promote accountability, which document outlines the method
for coordinating response operations? Answer: Incident Action Plan
◉ Supports the incident action planning process by tracking
resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining
documentation. Answer: Planning
◉ Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has
overall responsibility for the incident. Answer: Incident Command
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from
a foreign dignitary. Answer: True
◉ ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to
incident management. Answer: True
◉ This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common
terminology Answer: No
◉ Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan
(IAP)? Answer: It focuses on previous operational periods in order
to provide lessons learned.
◉ Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively
manage an unlimited amount of resources. Answer: False
◉ In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard
mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize,
track, and demobilize resources Answer: True
, ◉ Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational
awareness. Answer: True
◉ Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command
should not be established until after the Incident Action Plan has
been developed. Answer: False
◉ Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to
and reports to only one designated supervisor. Answer: True
◉ Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or
sharing information outside their organizational units. Answer:
False
◉ To promote accountability, which document outlines the method
for coordinating response operations? Answer: Incident Action Plan
◉ Supports the incident action planning process by tracking
resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining
documentation. Answer: Planning
◉ Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has
overall responsibility for the incident. Answer: Incident Command
