IS700 B AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Typing: Type. Answer: A resources level of capability to perform
its function based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or
experience and qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type
2, 3, or 4
◉ Qualifying. Answer: Personnel meet the minimum established
standards (including training, experience, physical and medical
fitness) to fill specific positions
◉ Certification. Answer: Recognition from an AHJ or a third party
that an individual has completed qualification for a position
◉ Credentialing. Answer: Documentation- typically an ID card or
badge- that identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a
particular position
◉ Identify Requirements (Resource Management). Answer: Identify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
,3. Who will receive and use resources
◉ Order and Acquire (RM). Answer: Resource typing is designed for
use here to ensure resources provided meet the mission needs
◉ Track and Report (RM). Answer: -Tracks the location of resources
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and
facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
◉ Demobilization (RM). Answer: The goal of demobilization is the
orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location
and status
◉ Reimburse and Restock (RM). Answer: 1. Establish and maintain
the readiness of resources
2. Collect bills and validate costs
3. Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner
4. Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment
◉ Mutual Aid. Answer: The sharing of resources and services
between jurisdictions or organizations
, ◉ NIMS Structures. Answer:
◉ Common ICS Facilities. Answer: 1. Incident Command Post (ICP)
2. Staging Areas
3. Incident Base
4. Camps
◉ ICP. Answer: Incident Command Post- Location of the tactical-
level, on-scene incident management (Incident Commander or
Unified Command and Staff)
◉ Staging Areas. Answer: Temporarily position and account for
personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment
◉ Incident Base. Answer: Location at which personnel conduct
primary support activities (may be co-located with the ICP)
◉ Camps. Answer: Satellites on an incident base, established where
they can best support incident operations by providing food,
sleeping areas, sanitation, and minor maintenance and servicing of
equipment
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Typing: Type. Answer: A resources level of capability to perform
its function based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or
experience and qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type
2, 3, or 4
◉ Qualifying. Answer: Personnel meet the minimum established
standards (including training, experience, physical and medical
fitness) to fill specific positions
◉ Certification. Answer: Recognition from an AHJ or a third party
that an individual has completed qualification for a position
◉ Credentialing. Answer: Documentation- typically an ID card or
badge- that identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a
particular position
◉ Identify Requirements (Resource Management). Answer: Identify:
1. Type and quantity of resources needed
2. Location where resources should be sent
,3. Who will receive and use resources
◉ Order and Acquire (RM). Answer: Resource typing is designed for
use here to ensure resources provided meet the mission needs
◉ Track and Report (RM). Answer: -Tracks the location of resources
-Helps staff prep to receive and use resources
-Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and
facilities
-Enables Resource coordination and movement
◉ Demobilization (RM). Answer: The goal of demobilization is the
orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location
and status
◉ Reimburse and Restock (RM). Answer: 1. Establish and maintain
the readiness of resources
2. Collect bills and validate costs
3. Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner
4. Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment
◉ Mutual Aid. Answer: The sharing of resources and services
between jurisdictions or organizations
, ◉ NIMS Structures. Answer:
◉ Common ICS Facilities. Answer: 1. Incident Command Post (ICP)
2. Staging Areas
3. Incident Base
4. Camps
◉ ICP. Answer: Incident Command Post- Location of the tactical-
level, on-scene incident management (Incident Commander or
Unified Command and Staff)
◉ Staging Areas. Answer: Temporarily position and account for
personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment
◉ Incident Base. Answer: Location at which personnel conduct
primary support activities (may be co-located with the ICP)
◉ Camps. Answer: Satellites on an incident base, established where
they can best support incident operations by providing food,
sleeping areas, sanitation, and minor maintenance and servicing of
equipment
