FEMA IS-100.C Practice Final Exam 2
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Questions 1–20
Question 1
A small brush fire is reported in a local park. The first arriving fire officer assumes command.
According to ICS, what should the officer do first?
A. Wait for additional agencies before taking action
B. Establish Incident Command and assess the situation
C. Contact the media
D. Request federal assistance immediately
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The first qualified responder establishes Incident Command, performs an initial size-up,
identifies hazards, and begins managing the incident.
Question 2
Which ICS principle ensures the organization grows only as needed?
A. Modular Organization
B. Resource Typing
C. Accountability
D. Dispatch
✅ Correct Answer: A
,Rationale:
ICS expands and contracts according to incident complexity, preventing unnecessary positions.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered an incident under ICS?
A. A county fair
B. A wildfire
C. A hazardous materials spill
D. All of the above
✅ Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
ICS is used for emergencies and planned events alike.
Question 4
What is the first priority of every Incident Commander?
A. Completing paperwork
B. Responder and public safety
C. Media relations
D. Cost control
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Life safety is always the highest priority during incident management.
Question 5
,Which Command Staff member serves as the contact for outside organizations?
A. Safety Officer
B. Liaison Officer
C. Operations Section Chief
D. Finance Section Chief
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Liaison Officer coordinates with assisting and cooperating agencies.
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of an Incident Briefing?
A. To entertain responders
B. To communicate current situation, objectives, and assignments
C. To authorize overtime
D. To request reimbursement
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Briefings keep responders informed and coordinated.
Question 7
Who establishes incident objectives?
A. Planning Section Chief
B. Incident Commander
C. Logistics Section Chief
, D. Finance Section Chief
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Incident Commander is responsible for setting incident objectives.
Question 8
Which Section would coordinate food delivery for responders?
A. Operations
B. Logistics
C. Planning
D. Finance
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Logistics provides support services, including food, supplies, and communications.
Question 9
A responder reports directly to two supervisors. This violates which ICS principle?
A. Accountability
B. Unity of Command
C. Resource Typing
D. Modular Organization
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Each responder should report to only one designated supervisor.
Question and Answer Latest Version Top
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Questions 1–20
Question 1
A small brush fire is reported in a local park. The first arriving fire officer assumes command.
According to ICS, what should the officer do first?
A. Wait for additional agencies before taking action
B. Establish Incident Command and assess the situation
C. Contact the media
D. Request federal assistance immediately
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The first qualified responder establishes Incident Command, performs an initial size-up,
identifies hazards, and begins managing the incident.
Question 2
Which ICS principle ensures the organization grows only as needed?
A. Modular Organization
B. Resource Typing
C. Accountability
D. Dispatch
✅ Correct Answer: A
,Rationale:
ICS expands and contracts according to incident complexity, preventing unnecessary positions.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered an incident under ICS?
A. A county fair
B. A wildfire
C. A hazardous materials spill
D. All of the above
✅ Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
ICS is used for emergencies and planned events alike.
Question 4
What is the first priority of every Incident Commander?
A. Completing paperwork
B. Responder and public safety
C. Media relations
D. Cost control
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Life safety is always the highest priority during incident management.
Question 5
,Which Command Staff member serves as the contact for outside organizations?
A. Safety Officer
B. Liaison Officer
C. Operations Section Chief
D. Finance Section Chief
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Liaison Officer coordinates with assisting and cooperating agencies.
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of an Incident Briefing?
A. To entertain responders
B. To communicate current situation, objectives, and assignments
C. To authorize overtime
D. To request reimbursement
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Briefings keep responders informed and coordinated.
Question 7
Who establishes incident objectives?
A. Planning Section Chief
B. Incident Commander
C. Logistics Section Chief
, D. Finance Section Chief
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Incident Commander is responsible for setting incident objectives.
Question 8
Which Section would coordinate food delivery for responders?
A. Operations
B. Logistics
C. Planning
D. Finance
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Logistics provides support services, including food, supplies, and communications.
Question 9
A responder reports directly to two supervisors. This violates which ICS principle?
A. Accountability
B. Unity of Command
C. Resource Typing
D. Modular Organization
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Each responder should report to only one designated supervisor.
