NIMS 100/200 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: -
Answers - The effective time and date of the transfer
Branches within the ICS organization can be established: - Answers - Geographically or
functionally
Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? - Answers -
Ensuring safe work practices
Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or
fatalities at the incident? - Answers - Finance/Admin Section
These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: Branch Incident
Commander __________ - Answers - Section
Select the TRUE statement: - Answers - Formal communication is used in reporting
progress of assigned tasks
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing? - Answers - Planning Section
Chief
Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who
does Chris Smith report to? - Answers - Incident Commander
Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: -
Answers - Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific
resource
ICS Form 201 - Answers - Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident
Commander or team, or other resources
Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident? - Answers -
The Operations Section
Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate
through: - Answers - Liaison Officer
A delegation of authority - Answers - May be needed when the incident scope is
complex or beyond existing authorities
, Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical
objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources? - Answers - Operations
Section Chief
Resources within the Staging Areas: - Answers - Are awaiting operational assignment
Select the TRUE statement - Answers - Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking
person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to
a third party
The Operational Period Briefing: - Answers - Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for
the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Divisions - Answers - organized incident resources by geographical area
Groups - Answers - Divide incident resources into functional areas, not necessarily
within a single geographic division.
An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must: - Answers -
Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role
The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining
medical aid, and: - Answers - Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel
_________________ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned to only one supervisor. - Answers - Unity of Command
Select the TRUE statement - Answers - ICS organizational structure should include only
the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives
Select the TRUE statement: - Answers - Span of control is accomplished by organizing
resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
At the incident scene, who handles media inquires? - Answers - Public Information
Officer
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? - Answers - Incident
Commander
The Liaison Officer: - Answers - Is the point of contact for other response organizations.
You are working in a complex incident. There are multiple Incident Commanders
representing multiple jurisdictions working together to establish incident objectives.
What type of ICS structure is being used? - Answers - Unified Command
ANSWERS
When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: -
Answers - The effective time and date of the transfer
Branches within the ICS organization can be established: - Answers - Geographically or
functionally
Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? - Answers -
Ensuring safe work practices
Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or
fatalities at the incident? - Answers - Finance/Admin Section
These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: Branch Incident
Commander __________ - Answers - Section
Select the TRUE statement: - Answers - Formal communication is used in reporting
progress of assigned tasks
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing? - Answers - Planning Section
Chief
Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who
does Chris Smith report to? - Answers - Incident Commander
Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: -
Answers - Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific
resource
ICS Form 201 - Answers - Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident
Commander or team, or other resources
Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident? - Answers -
The Operations Section
Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate
through: - Answers - Liaison Officer
A delegation of authority - Answers - May be needed when the incident scope is
complex or beyond existing authorities
, Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical
objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources? - Answers - Operations
Section Chief
Resources within the Staging Areas: - Answers - Are awaiting operational assignment
Select the TRUE statement - Answers - Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking
person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to
a third party
The Operational Period Briefing: - Answers - Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for
the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Divisions - Answers - organized incident resources by geographical area
Groups - Answers - Divide incident resources into functional areas, not necessarily
within a single geographic division.
An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must: - Answers -
Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role
The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining
medical aid, and: - Answers - Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel
_________________ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned to only one supervisor. - Answers - Unity of Command
Select the TRUE statement - Answers - ICS organizational structure should include only
the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives
Select the TRUE statement: - Answers - Span of control is accomplished by organizing
resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
At the incident scene, who handles media inquires? - Answers - Public Information
Officer
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? - Answers - Incident
Commander
The Liaison Officer: - Answers - Is the point of contact for other response organizations.
You are working in a complex incident. There are multiple Incident Commanders
representing multiple jurisdictions working together to establish incident objectives.
What type of ICS structure is being used? - Answers - Unified Command
