FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Exam
Questions and Answers
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents -
correct answer ✅identified steps for improved coordination in
response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and
agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a
National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness -
correct answer ✅directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified
approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United States to
prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist
attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, -
correct answer ✅describes the Nation's approach to
preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations,
schools, tribes, and all levels of government (Federal, State, local,
tribal and territorial)
,FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Exam
Questions and Answers
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and
issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to
accomplish tasks? -
correct answer ✅management by objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for
incident objectives -
correct answer ✅stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews
who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the
incident site -
correct answer ✅field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of
the command and general staff are activated as well as Division or
Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends
into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required -
correct answer ✅type 3
, FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Exam
Questions and Answers
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander
should provide a ----- to the new incident commander -
correct answer ✅transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at
all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of
the incident -
correct answer ✅true
which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident -
correct answer ✅cost considerations of responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing
laws, agency policies, and/ or ---- -
correct answer ✅delegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor -
correct answer ✅manageable span of control
system for initial response, ICS-200 Exam
Questions and Answers
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents -
correct answer ✅identified steps for improved coordination in
response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and
agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a
National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness -
correct answer ✅directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified
approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United States to
prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist
attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, -
correct answer ✅describes the Nation's approach to
preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations,
schools, tribes, and all levels of government (Federal, State, local,
tribal and territorial)
,FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Exam
Questions and Answers
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and
issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to
accomplish tasks? -
correct answer ✅management by objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for
incident objectives -
correct answer ✅stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews
who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the
incident site -
correct answer ✅field-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of
the command and general staff are activated as well as Division or
Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends
into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required -
correct answer ✅type 3
, FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command
system for initial response, ICS-200 Exam
Questions and Answers
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander
should provide a ----- to the new incident commander -
correct answer ✅transfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at
all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of
the incident -
correct answer ✅true
which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident -
correct answer ✅cost considerations of responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing
laws, agency policies, and/ or ---- -
correct answer ✅delegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor -
correct answer ✅manageable span of control
