ICS-100.C & ICS-200.B QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably - ANSWERFalse
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary
- ANSWERTrue
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management - ANSWERTrue
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan? - ANSWERIt
focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned (IAP is
proactive not reactive)
Number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively
during an incident (typically 1:5) - ANSWERSpan of Control
Resource Management - ANSWER~resource identification & typing
~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel
~planning for resources
~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources
Integrated Communications - ANSWER~maintain connectivity
~achieve situational awareness
~facilitate information sharing
Unified Command - ANSWERevery individual is accountable to and reports to only
one designated supervisor
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - ANSWERIncident Action Plan
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility
for the incident. - ANSWERIncident Command
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and detects
all operational resources - ANSWEROperations
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation - ANSWERPlanning
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives (ie, food services, incident facilities, support transportation, medical
services to support) - ANSWERLogistics
Operations Section - ANSWER~directs & coordinates all incident tactical operations
, ~typically one of the first organizations to be assigned
~expands from the bottom up
~has most incident resources
~may have staging areas & special organizations
Operations Section Chief - ANSWER~responsible for direct management of all
incident-related operational activities
~establishes tactical objectives for each operational period
~has direct involvement in the preparation of the IAP
Divisions - ANSWERdivide an incident into physical or geographical areas of
operation
Groups - ANSWERdivide the incident into functional areas of operation
Branches - ANSWER~functional or geographical
~established when # divisions or groups exceeds recommended span of control
Monitors cost related to the incident. Provides accounting procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses - ANSWERFinance/Administration
Possible locations for the Intelligence/Investigations function - ANSWER~Command
Staff
~Operations Section
~Intelligence/Investigations Section
Who interfaces with the public and media and/or its other agencies with incident-
related information requirements - ANSWERPublic Information Officer
Who monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all
matters relating to safety, including the health and safety or incident management
personnel - ANSWERSafety Officer
Who serves as the Incident Commanders POC for representatives of governmental
agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations -
ANSWERLiaison Officer
Incident Command - ANSWER~Establish objectives, make assignments and order
resources
Incident Coordination - ANSWER~Collect, analyze, and disseminate info
~Synchronize public information messages
~Establish priorities among incidents
An agency or organization providing personnel, searches, or other resources to the
agency with direct responsibility for incident management is called a(n): -
ANSWERAssisting agency
An ___ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating
agency - ANSWERagency representative
ANSWERS(RATED A)
The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably - ANSWERFalse
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary
- ANSWERTrue
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management - ANSWERTrue
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan? - ANSWERIt
focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned (IAP is
proactive not reactive)
Number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively
during an incident (typically 1:5) - ANSWERSpan of Control
Resource Management - ANSWER~resource identification & typing
~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel
~planning for resources
~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources
Integrated Communications - ANSWER~maintain connectivity
~achieve situational awareness
~facilitate information sharing
Unified Command - ANSWERevery individual is accountable to and reports to only
one designated supervisor
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - ANSWERIncident Action Plan
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility
for the incident. - ANSWERIncident Command
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and detects
all operational resources - ANSWEROperations
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation - ANSWERPlanning
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives (ie, food services, incident facilities, support transportation, medical
services to support) - ANSWERLogistics
Operations Section - ANSWER~directs & coordinates all incident tactical operations
, ~typically one of the first organizations to be assigned
~expands from the bottom up
~has most incident resources
~may have staging areas & special organizations
Operations Section Chief - ANSWER~responsible for direct management of all
incident-related operational activities
~establishes tactical objectives for each operational period
~has direct involvement in the preparation of the IAP
Divisions - ANSWERdivide an incident into physical or geographical areas of
operation
Groups - ANSWERdivide the incident into functional areas of operation
Branches - ANSWER~functional or geographical
~established when # divisions or groups exceeds recommended span of control
Monitors cost related to the incident. Provides accounting procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses - ANSWERFinance/Administration
Possible locations for the Intelligence/Investigations function - ANSWER~Command
Staff
~Operations Section
~Intelligence/Investigations Section
Who interfaces with the public and media and/or its other agencies with incident-
related information requirements - ANSWERPublic Information Officer
Who monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all
matters relating to safety, including the health and safety or incident management
personnel - ANSWERSafety Officer
Who serves as the Incident Commanders POC for representatives of governmental
agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations -
ANSWERLiaison Officer
Incident Command - ANSWER~Establish objectives, make assignments and order
resources
Incident Coordination - ANSWER~Collect, analyze, and disseminate info
~Synchronize public information messages
~Establish priorities among incidents
An agency or organization providing personnel, searches, or other resources to the
agency with direct responsibility for incident management is called a(n): -
ANSWERAssisting agency
An ___ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating
agency - ANSWERagency representative
