IS-100.C: INTRODUCTION TO THE INCIDENT
COMMAND SYSTEM, ICS 100 ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ critical incidents. Answer: these are events that can put lives at risk
and cause major damage to property and the environment. They can be
natural, or the result of human acts or error
◉ examples of natural critical incidents. Answer: - hurricanes
- tornadoes
- floods
- wildfires
◉ examples of human-made critical incidents. Answer: - active shooter
events
- hazardous material spills
- bomb threats
◉ Incident Command system (ICS). Answer: a standard, on-scene, all-
hazards approach to manage and coordinate the operation of facilities,
,equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications under a
common organizational structure
◉ What does ICS help with. Answer: managing resources effectively
◉ what do law enforcement and other public safety organizations use
ICS for. Answer: - to deal with many types of incidents
- it has helped officers both locally and nationally manage situations,
such as large vehicle crashes, hurricanes, wildfires, large social
gatherings, and missing persons
◉ when acting as part of the initial response to a critical incident, obtain
the necessary information from dispatch and immediately. Answer: -
identify the type of incident or threat
- determine whether to shelter-in-place or evacuate
◉ shelter-in-place. Answer: taking immediate shelter in a readily
accessible location or remaining inside a structure to prevent exposure to
a dangerous situation that exists outside of the structure
◉ How should you communicate during a critical incident. Answer: in
plain language, since different agencies may use different radio codes
◉ describe an officers role within the incident command system.
Answer: you will get assignments and attend regular briefings for
, ongoing situations, such as hurricanes or wildfires, for which an ICS is
already established. Personnel not at the scene or working in a command
post depend on the responding officers to provide regular updates as
events develop. Most incidents require some type of debriefing or
documentation when they are over.
◉ What does the National Incident Management System do. Answer:
provides ICS training on the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) website.
◉ What courses does NIMS offer. Answer: - IS-100.C: Introduction to
the Incident Command System, ICS 100
- IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management
System
◉ why is it important to develop strong community relationships to aid
in natural disasters. Answer: while your knowledge of the community is
always valuable, it will be crucial during natural disasters. Officers who
have established strong relationships with their community will have
more knowledge of what the community needs before and after a
disaster. Officers with strong community ties will also be more effective
when delivering information about evacuations and safety procedures
◉ describe the steps you should take in your personal life prior to a
natural disaster. Answer: - before a disaster strikes, have an emergency
plan in place for your family members and pets. You will be expected to
work during all phases of the disaster
COMMAND SYSTEM, ICS 100 ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ critical incidents. Answer: these are events that can put lives at risk
and cause major damage to property and the environment. They can be
natural, or the result of human acts or error
◉ examples of natural critical incidents. Answer: - hurricanes
- tornadoes
- floods
- wildfires
◉ examples of human-made critical incidents. Answer: - active shooter
events
- hazardous material spills
- bomb threats
◉ Incident Command system (ICS). Answer: a standard, on-scene, all-
hazards approach to manage and coordinate the operation of facilities,
,equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications under a
common organizational structure
◉ What does ICS help with. Answer: managing resources effectively
◉ what do law enforcement and other public safety organizations use
ICS for. Answer: - to deal with many types of incidents
- it has helped officers both locally and nationally manage situations,
such as large vehicle crashes, hurricanes, wildfires, large social
gatherings, and missing persons
◉ when acting as part of the initial response to a critical incident, obtain
the necessary information from dispatch and immediately. Answer: -
identify the type of incident or threat
- determine whether to shelter-in-place or evacuate
◉ shelter-in-place. Answer: taking immediate shelter in a readily
accessible location or remaining inside a structure to prevent exposure to
a dangerous situation that exists outside of the structure
◉ How should you communicate during a critical incident. Answer: in
plain language, since different agencies may use different radio codes
◉ describe an officers role within the incident command system.
Answer: you will get assignments and attend regular briefings for
, ongoing situations, such as hurricanes or wildfires, for which an ICS is
already established. Personnel not at the scene or working in a command
post depend on the responding officers to provide regular updates as
events develop. Most incidents require some type of debriefing or
documentation when they are over.
◉ What does the National Incident Management System do. Answer:
provides ICS training on the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) website.
◉ What courses does NIMS offer. Answer: - IS-100.C: Introduction to
the Incident Command System, ICS 100
- IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management
System
◉ why is it important to develop strong community relationships to aid
in natural disasters. Answer: while your knowledge of the community is
always valuable, it will be crucial during natural disasters. Officers who
have established strong relationships with their community will have
more knowledge of what the community needs before and after a
disaster. Officers with strong community ties will also be more effective
when delivering information about evacuations and safety procedures
◉ describe the steps you should take in your personal life prior to a
natural disaster. Answer: - before a disaster strikes, have an emergency
plan in place for your family members and pets. You will be expected to
work during all phases of the disaster
