SUPPORT OPERATIONS PH II (PRE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE) SPO PHASE 1 (2025) – COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) & NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
(20 Questions)
Q1: In the ICS organizational structure, which section is responsible for providing facilities,
transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance, and fueling for all incident resources?
A. Operations Section
B. Planning Section
C. Logistics Section [CORRECT]
D. Finance/Administration Section
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, the Logistics Section Chief manages
all support needs including facilities, transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance, and
fueling. Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel
assigned to logistics functions coordinate directly with the Logistics Section Chief for all
resource support requests.
Q2: Which ICS form is used to document the Incident Objectives for each operational
period?
A. ICS Form 201
B. ICS Form 202 [CORRECT]
C. ICS Form 204
D. ICS Form 209
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, ICS Form 202 (Incident Objectives)
documents the overarching objectives established by the Incident Commander for each
operational period. Standard operating procedure requires that all Support Operations
personnel understand these objectives to align their support functions with incident
priorities.
Q3: Under Unified Command, how many Incident Commanders share the overall
responsibility for the incident?
A. Only one Incident Commander retains sole authority
B. Two or more Incident Commanders share responsibility [CORRECT]
C. A single Incident Commander rotates every operational period
D. The Operations Section Chief assumes command authority
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, Unified Command is established
when multiple agencies or jurisdictions have responsibility for an incident, and two or
more Incident Commanders work together to establish common objectives and strategies.
Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel in Unified
Command incidents receive direction through a single chain of command despite multiple
agency involvement.
Q4: ICS Form 204 (Assignment List) is prepared by which ICS position and distributed at
which meeting?
A. Operations Section Chief; Tactics Meeting
B. Resources Unit Leader; Planning Meeting [CORRECT]
C. Planning Section Chief; Operations Briefing
D. Situation Unit Leader; Strategy Meeting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, the Resources Unit Leader prepares
ICS Form 204 and it is distributed at the Planning Meeting. Standard operating procedure
requires that Support Operations personnel review the Assignment List to confirm their
designated staging areas, reporting times, and resource allocations.
,Q5: Transfer of Command should include which critical element to ensure continuity of
operations?
A. A written transfer of command document only
B. A face-to-face briefing covering incident status, resource status, and current objectives
[CORRECT]
C. Radio notification to all units without a formal briefing
D. Automatic transfer when the relieving officer arrives on scene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, transfer of command requires a face-
to-face briefing that includes incident status, resource status, current objectives, and safety
considerations. Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel
be notified of command transfer to ensure continued coordination of support functions.
Q6: Which NIMS component establishes standardized mechanisms to systematically
manage resources, including personnel, teams, facilities, equipment, and supplies?
A. Command and Coordination
B. Communications and Information Management
C. Resource Management [CORRECT]
D. Joint Information System
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS guidelines, the Resource Management component
establishes standardized mechanisms for identifying, ordering, mobilizing, and tracking
resources throughout an incident. Standard operating procedure requires that Support
Operations personnel apply resource typing and credentialing standards when requesting
and deploying resources.
Q7: In a Single Command structure, the Incident Commander is selected based on:
A. Seniority within the responding agency
B. Jurisdictional authority and statutory responsibility for the incident [CORRECT]
, C. Arrival time on the incident scene
D. Rank within the unified command group
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, in Single Command the Incident
Commander is determined by jurisdictional authority and statutory responsibility for the
incident type. Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel
recognize the command structure to ensure proper reporting relationships and resource
coordination.
Q8: ICS Form 214 (Unit Log) is maintained by which personnel to document unit activities?
A. Only the Incident Commander maintains unit logs
B. Each Unit Leader or supervisor at any organizational level [CORRECT]
C. The Planning Section Chief exclusively
D. The Documentation Unit Leader only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, ICS Form 214 is maintained by each
Unit Leader or supervisor at any organizational level to document unit activities, personnel
assignments, and significant events. Standard operating procedure requires that Support
Operations personnel complete Unit Logs to maintain accountability and provide
documentation for after-action reviews.
Q9: Which ICS functional area is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating
incident situation information and intelligence?
A. Operations Section
B. Planning Section [CORRECT]
C. Logistics Section
D. Finance/Administration Section
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, the Planning Section is responsible
for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating incident situation information and intelligence.
GUIDE) SPO PHASE 1 (2025) – COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) & NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
(20 Questions)
Q1: In the ICS organizational structure, which section is responsible for providing facilities,
transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance, and fueling for all incident resources?
A. Operations Section
B. Planning Section
C. Logistics Section [CORRECT]
D. Finance/Administration Section
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, the Logistics Section Chief manages
all support needs including facilities, transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance, and
fueling. Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel
assigned to logistics functions coordinate directly with the Logistics Section Chief for all
resource support requests.
Q2: Which ICS form is used to document the Incident Objectives for each operational
period?
A. ICS Form 201
B. ICS Form 202 [CORRECT]
C. ICS Form 204
D. ICS Form 209
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, ICS Form 202 (Incident Objectives)
documents the overarching objectives established by the Incident Commander for each
operational period. Standard operating procedure requires that all Support Operations
personnel understand these objectives to align their support functions with incident
priorities.
Q3: Under Unified Command, how many Incident Commanders share the overall
responsibility for the incident?
A. Only one Incident Commander retains sole authority
B. Two or more Incident Commanders share responsibility [CORRECT]
C. A single Incident Commander rotates every operational period
D. The Operations Section Chief assumes command authority
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, Unified Command is established
when multiple agencies or jurisdictions have responsibility for an incident, and two or
more Incident Commanders work together to establish common objectives and strategies.
Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel in Unified
Command incidents receive direction through a single chain of command despite multiple
agency involvement.
Q4: ICS Form 204 (Assignment List) is prepared by which ICS position and distributed at
which meeting?
A. Operations Section Chief; Tactics Meeting
B. Resources Unit Leader; Planning Meeting [CORRECT]
C. Planning Section Chief; Operations Briefing
D. Situation Unit Leader; Strategy Meeting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, the Resources Unit Leader prepares
ICS Form 204 and it is distributed at the Planning Meeting. Standard operating procedure
requires that Support Operations personnel review the Assignment List to confirm their
designated staging areas, reporting times, and resource allocations.
,Q5: Transfer of Command should include which critical element to ensure continuity of
operations?
A. A written transfer of command document only
B. A face-to-face briefing covering incident status, resource status, and current objectives
[CORRECT]
C. Radio notification to all units without a formal briefing
D. Automatic transfer when the relieving officer arrives on scene
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, transfer of command requires a face-
to-face briefing that includes incident status, resource status, current objectives, and safety
considerations. Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel
be notified of command transfer to ensure continued coordination of support functions.
Q6: Which NIMS component establishes standardized mechanisms to systematically
manage resources, including personnel, teams, facilities, equipment, and supplies?
A. Command and Coordination
B. Communications and Information Management
C. Resource Management [CORRECT]
D. Joint Information System
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS guidelines, the Resource Management component
establishes standardized mechanisms for identifying, ordering, mobilizing, and tracking
resources throughout an incident. Standard operating procedure requires that Support
Operations personnel apply resource typing and credentialing standards when requesting
and deploying resources.
Q7: In a Single Command structure, the Incident Commander is selected based on:
A. Seniority within the responding agency
B. Jurisdictional authority and statutory responsibility for the incident [CORRECT]
, C. Arrival time on the incident scene
D. Rank within the unified command group
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, in Single Command the Incident
Commander is determined by jurisdictional authority and statutory responsibility for the
incident type. Standard operating procedure requires that Support Operations personnel
recognize the command structure to ensure proper reporting relationships and resource
coordination.
Q8: ICS Form 214 (Unit Log) is maintained by which personnel to document unit activities?
A. Only the Incident Commander maintains unit logs
B. Each Unit Leader or supervisor at any organizational level [CORRECT]
C. The Planning Section Chief exclusively
D. The Documentation Unit Leader only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, ICS Form 214 is maintained by each
Unit Leader or supervisor at any organizational level to document unit activities, personnel
assignments, and significant events. Standard operating procedure requires that Support
Operations personnel complete Unit Logs to maintain accountability and provide
documentation for after-action reviews.
Q9: Which ICS functional area is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating
incident situation information and intelligence?
A. Operations Section
B. Planning Section [CORRECT]
C. Logistics Section
D. Finance/Administration Section
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per NIMS/ICS guidelines, the Planning Section is responsible
for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating incident situation information and intelligence.
