S-100.hcb Introduction to the Incident
Command System (ICS 100) for
Healthcare/Hospitals Exam Questions
and Answers
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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
9. ICS facilitates the ability to communicate by using:
A. NIMS lexicon.
B. Common terminology.
C. ICS-specific codes.
D. Acronyms. - ANSWER -B. Common terminology.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a viable application in all of the following
situations, EXCEPT:
A. A hazardous materials release after a train derailment.
B. The oversight of a jurisdiction's annual budget.
C. The planning and operation of a local festival.
D. A hostage situation at a local financial institution. - ANSWER -B. The oversight of a
jurisdiction's annual budget.
13. Members of the Command Staff are referred to as:
A. Directors.
B. Chiefs.
C. Officers.
D. Deputies - ANSWER -C. Officers.
14. The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
A. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many
hours or days.
B. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of
Federal resources.
C. A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all
hazards.
D. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from the 9/11
terrorist attacks. - ANSWER -C. A standardized approach to incident management that
is applicable for use in all hazards.
Command System (ICS 100) for
Healthcare/Hospitals Exam Questions
and Answers
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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
9. ICS facilitates the ability to communicate by using:
A. NIMS lexicon.
B. Common terminology.
C. ICS-specific codes.
D. Acronyms. - ANSWER -B. Common terminology.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a viable application in all of the following
situations, EXCEPT:
A. A hazardous materials release after a train derailment.
B. The oversight of a jurisdiction's annual budget.
C. The planning and operation of a local festival.
D. A hostage situation at a local financial institution. - ANSWER -B. The oversight of a
jurisdiction's annual budget.
13. Members of the Command Staff are referred to as:
A. Directors.
B. Chiefs.
C. Officers.
D. Deputies - ANSWER -C. Officers.
14. The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
A. Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many
hours or days.
B. A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of
Federal resources.
C. A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all
hazards.
D. A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from the 9/11
terrorist attacks. - ANSWER -C. A standardized approach to incident management that
is applicable for use in all hazards.
