FEMA FINAL EXAM ICS 100: IS-100.C: INTRODUCTION TO THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EXAM (UPDATED 2026) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

FEMA FINAL EXAM ICS 100: IS-100.C:
INTRODUCTION TO THE INCIDENT
COMMAND SYSTEM EXAM (UPDATED
2026) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS


Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?
A. Operations
B. Finance/Administration
C. Planning
D. Incident Command - ANS ... C. Planning


Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information,
and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
A. Logistics Section Chief
B. Finance/Administration Section Chief
C. Planning Section Chief
D. Operations Section Chief - ANS ... C. Planning Section Chief


At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
A. Liaison Officer
B. Communications Officer
C. Media Relations Specialist
D. Public Information Officer - ANS ... D. Public Information Officer

, Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?
A. Command and Coordination
B. Joint Information System
C. Communications and Information Management
D. Resource Management - ANS ... A. Command and Coordination


Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of
common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Resource Descriptions
B. Incident Facilities
C. Organizational Functions
D. Technical Specifications - ANS ... D. Technical Specifications


Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
A. Logistics
B. Finance/Administration
C. Planning
D. Operations - ANS ... D. Operations


Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:
A. Public Information Officer
B. Planning Officer
C. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
D. Emergency Operations manager - ANS ... C. Jurisdiction or organization with
primary responsibility for the incident