S-100.HCB: INTRODUCTION TO THE
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS 100)
FOR HEALTHCARE/HOSPITALS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
You are working to track the status of all resources assigned to the incident. What
Section are you in?
A. Finance/Administration Section
B. Logistics Section
C. Operations Section
D. Planning Section - ANSWER -D. Planning Section
Which Section is responsible for developing plans for maintaining incident
documentation?
A. Finance/Administration Section
B. Planning Section
C. Operations Section
D. Logistics Section - ANSWER -B. Planning Section
Select the FALSE statement below.
A. Chain of command requires that all task assignments and direction come from the
individual's supervisor at the incident scene.
B. Chain of command restricts personnel to communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units.
C. Chain of command allows an Incident Commander to direct and control the actions
of all personnel under his or her supervision.
D. Chain of command avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors. -
ANSWER -B. Chain of command restricts personnel to communicating or sharing
information outside their organizational units.
When completing ICS records or documents, you should follow all of the below
guidelines, EXCEPT FOR:
A. Enter the date and time on all forms and records.
B. Create your own unique reporting formats.
C. Fill in all blanks by using N/A as appropriate.
D. Print or type all entries. - ANSWER -B. Create your own unique reporting formats.
TRUE OR FALSE: All incidents require some form of recordkeeping. Requirements vary
depending upon the agencies involved and the nature of the incident.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER -A. True
, What does unity of command mean?
A. Personnel report to only one ICS supervisor.
B. Responders receive assignments only from a superior within their home agency.
C. There is only one Incident Commander per incident.
D. Tactical direction is provided by the agency executive. - ANSWER -A. Personnel
report to only one ICS supervisor.
The Logistics Section Chief is responsible for all of the following activities, EXCEPT
FOR:
A. Directing tactical activities to achieve the incident objectives.
B. Setting up and maintaining incident facilities.
C. Providing communication planning and resources.
D. Setting up food services. - ANSWER -A. Directing tactical activities to achieve the
incident objectives.
Interoperability means:
A. A single plan is used to direct the tactical assignments with the Operations Section.
B. Personnel from different jurisdictions can all perform the same tasks using the same
protocols.
C. Surrounding jurisdictions all purchase the same type of communications hardware
and software.
D. Communication equipment, procedures, and systems can operate together during a
response. - ANSWER -D. Communication equipment, procedures, and systems can
operate together during a response.
ICS facilitates the ability to communicate by using:
A. NIMS lexicon.
B. Common terminology.
C. ICS-specific codes.
D. Acronyms. - ANSWER -B. Common terminology.
The analysis and sharing of information and intelligence is an important component of
ICS. All of the following are examples of operational information sources, EXCEPT
FOR:
A. Unsubstantiated media reports.
B. Weather forecasts.
C. Risk assessments.
D. Surveillance of disease outbreak. - ANSWER -A. Unsubstantiated media reports.
When communicating, ICS requires that responders DO NOT use:
A. Common terminology.
B. Agency or radio codes.
C. Plain English.
D. Clear text. - ANSWER -B. Agency or radio codes.
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS 100)
FOR HEALTHCARE/HOSPITALS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
You are working to track the status of all resources assigned to the incident. What
Section are you in?
A. Finance/Administration Section
B. Logistics Section
C. Operations Section
D. Planning Section - ANSWER -D. Planning Section
Which Section is responsible for developing plans for maintaining incident
documentation?
A. Finance/Administration Section
B. Planning Section
C. Operations Section
D. Logistics Section - ANSWER -B. Planning Section
Select the FALSE statement below.
A. Chain of command requires that all task assignments and direction come from the
individual's supervisor at the incident scene.
B. Chain of command restricts personnel to communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units.
C. Chain of command allows an Incident Commander to direct and control the actions
of all personnel under his or her supervision.
D. Chain of command avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors. -
ANSWER -B. Chain of command restricts personnel to communicating or sharing
information outside their organizational units.
When completing ICS records or documents, you should follow all of the below
guidelines, EXCEPT FOR:
A. Enter the date and time on all forms and records.
B. Create your own unique reporting formats.
C. Fill in all blanks by using N/A as appropriate.
D. Print or type all entries. - ANSWER -B. Create your own unique reporting formats.
TRUE OR FALSE: All incidents require some form of recordkeeping. Requirements vary
depending upon the agencies involved and the nature of the incident.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER -A. True
, What does unity of command mean?
A. Personnel report to only one ICS supervisor.
B. Responders receive assignments only from a superior within their home agency.
C. There is only one Incident Commander per incident.
D. Tactical direction is provided by the agency executive. - ANSWER -A. Personnel
report to only one ICS supervisor.
The Logistics Section Chief is responsible for all of the following activities, EXCEPT
FOR:
A. Directing tactical activities to achieve the incident objectives.
B. Setting up and maintaining incident facilities.
C. Providing communication planning and resources.
D. Setting up food services. - ANSWER -A. Directing tactical activities to achieve the
incident objectives.
Interoperability means:
A. A single plan is used to direct the tactical assignments with the Operations Section.
B. Personnel from different jurisdictions can all perform the same tasks using the same
protocols.
C. Surrounding jurisdictions all purchase the same type of communications hardware
and software.
D. Communication equipment, procedures, and systems can operate together during a
response. - ANSWER -D. Communication equipment, procedures, and systems can
operate together during a response.
ICS facilitates the ability to communicate by using:
A. NIMS lexicon.
B. Common terminology.
C. ICS-specific codes.
D. Acronyms. - ANSWER -B. Common terminology.
The analysis and sharing of information and intelligence is an important component of
ICS. All of the following are examples of operational information sources, EXCEPT
FOR:
A. Unsubstantiated media reports.
B. Weather forecasts.
C. Risk assessments.
D. Surveillance of disease outbreak. - ANSWER -A. Unsubstantiated media reports.
When communicating, ICS requires that responders DO NOT use:
A. Common terminology.
B. Agency or radio codes.
C. Plain English.
D. Clear text. - ANSWER -B. Agency or radio codes.
