NAMC NIMS 100.HCB QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
ICS - Answers - Incident command System
NIMS - Answers - National Incident Management System
Goals of the Course - Answers - -Explain the principles and basic structure of the
Incident Command System (ICS).
-Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
-Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and
Command Staff.
-Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
-Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and
discipline areas.
What is ICS? - Answers - Incident command system used to integrate different
response systems and resources to a standard emergency incident response and
allows for better communication and effective rescue and cooperation among agencies
Major Components of ICS - Answers - A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
- + Incident command system
C. Communication and Information management
NGO - Answers - non-governmental organization
Positives of ICS - Answers - -Clarifies chain of command and accountability,
-Improves communication
-Systematic and flexible planning process
-Fosters cooperation
ICS helps to ensure: - Answers - -The safety of responders and community members
-The achievement of incident objectives.
-The efficient use of resources.
T/F The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably. - Answers - False
T/F ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign
dignitary. - Answers - True
ANSWERS
ICS - Answers - Incident command System
NIMS - Answers - National Incident Management System
Goals of the Course - Answers - -Explain the principles and basic structure of the
Incident Command System (ICS).
-Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
-Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and
Command Staff.
-Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
-Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and
discipline areas.
What is ICS? - Answers - Incident command system used to integrate different
response systems and resources to a standard emergency incident response and
allows for better communication and effective rescue and cooperation among agencies
Major Components of ICS - Answers - A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
- + Incident command system
C. Communication and Information management
NGO - Answers - non-governmental organization
Positives of ICS - Answers - -Clarifies chain of command and accountability,
-Improves communication
-Systematic and flexible planning process
-Fosters cooperation
ICS helps to ensure: - Answers - -The safety of responders and community members
-The achievement of incident objectives.
-The efficient use of resources.
T/F The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably. - Answers - False
T/F ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign
dignitary. - Answers - True
