NIMS ICS 100 Lesson Test Questions &
Answers
You are the Middle School Principal.
You and the Shelter Manager notify the Incident Command Post that several people
are complaining of severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
You ask for assistance from medical and public health personnel.
You also request additional sanitation supplies, bedding, and bathing materials.
The Operations Section Chief is requesting additional assistance from the Emergency
Operations Center for a specialized monitoring team to be deployed to the shelter to
survey for a possible outbreak. Survey results will be shared with Health and Public
Works departments.
Correct Answer
Modular Organization
Information and Intelligence Management
Question 2
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.
Correct Answer
True
Question 3
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably.
Correct Answer
False
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, Question 4
As phasedown of shelter operations has begun, the American Red Cross Disaster
Operations Supervisor has directed you to begin re-assigning shelter staff personnel
and release those that are no longer required.
As a supervisor, you direct released staff to checkout.
Correct Answer
Accountability
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Question 5
You are a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist who normally works at the
Public Works Planning office.
You are directed to report to the Incident Command Post (ICP) and have been
assigned to the Planning Section Chief and will report to the Chief.
You will be producing maps to display potential flooding impacts in the city and
county.
Correct Answer
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Information and Intelligence Management
Question 6
In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications
equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my
responsibility to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas.
Correct Answer
Logistics
Question 7
Establishing priorities among incidents
Correct Answer
Coordination
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Answers
You are the Middle School Principal.
You and the Shelter Manager notify the Incident Command Post that several people
are complaining of severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
You ask for assistance from medical and public health personnel.
You also request additional sanitation supplies, bedding, and bathing materials.
The Operations Section Chief is requesting additional assistance from the Emergency
Operations Center for a specialized monitoring team to be deployed to the shelter to
survey for a possible outbreak. Survey results will be shared with Health and Public
Works departments.
Correct Answer
Modular Organization
Information and Intelligence Management
Question 2
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.
Correct Answer
True
Question 3
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably.
Correct Answer
False
Page 1 of 10
, Question 4
As phasedown of shelter operations has begun, the American Red Cross Disaster
Operations Supervisor has directed you to begin re-assigning shelter staff personnel
and release those that are no longer required.
As a supervisor, you direct released staff to checkout.
Correct Answer
Accountability
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Question 5
You are a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist who normally works at the
Public Works Planning office.
You are directed to report to the Incident Command Post (ICP) and have been
assigned to the Planning Section Chief and will report to the Chief.
You will be producing maps to display potential flooding impacts in the city and
county.
Correct Answer
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Information and Intelligence Management
Question 6
In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications
equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my
responsibility to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas.
Correct Answer
Logistics
Question 7
Establishing priorities among incidents
Correct Answer
Coordination
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