FEMA IS 700b EXAM 2026/2027 (Actual Exam) 70
Questions with verified answers
Overview
FEMA IS-700.b / IS-700.c that simulates the real test format. It covers all NIMS
fundamentals with bolded correct answers and rationales to build understanding,
Correct answer is Bold Green
TOPICS COVERED IN SET 1:
• What NIMS is, purpose, and all-hazards applicability
• 3 NIMS components & 3 guiding principles
• ICS basics, purpose, and use for planned events
• 14 NIMS Management Characteristics - common terminology, modular organization,
span of control 1:5
• 5 ICS functions - Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin
• Command Staff - PIO, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer roles
• General Staff - Ops, Planning, Logistics, Finance Chiefs responsibilities
• Unified Command vs Single Command
• EOC functions, configurations, and relationship to ICS
• MACS / MAC Group coordination
• Resource Management - typing, kind vs type, inventory, tracking, mutual aid
• Communications - interoperability, plain language, integrated communications
• JIS / JIC and public information
• IAP, operational periods, check-in, accountability, chain of command
• ICS facilities - ICP, Staging Area, Base, Camp
1. What is NIMS?
A. A response plan for federal agencies only
B. A comprehensive, nationwide framework to enable all government, private-
sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together
C. A tactical operation manual for firefighters
D. A funding program for states
Rationale: NIMS is a comprehensive national framework applicable to all stakeholders
across all incident levels, not just federal.
2. Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System [ICS]?
A. Communications and Information Management
B. Command and Management
C. Resource Management
D. Ongoing Management and Maintenance
Rationale: Command and Management includes ICS, Multiagency Coordination
Systems, and Public Information.
, 3. NIMS is applicable to which type of incidents?
A. Only federally declared disasters
B. Only terrorism incidents
C. All hazards, including natural disasters, terrorism, and accidents
D. Only incidents requiring more than one agency
Rationale: NIMS is all-hazards and scalable.
4. Which of the following is a NIMS Management Characteristic?
A. Location-specific terminology
B. Common Terminology
C. Random organizational structure
D. Non-standard communication
Rationale: Common Terminology is one of 14 NIMS management characteristics.
5. What does ICS stand for?
A. Incident Control System
B. Incident Command System
C. Integrated Communication System
D. Interagency Coordination System
Rationale: ICS = Incident Command System.
6. Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
A. Incident Commander
B. Emergency Operations Center Director
C. Agency Administrator
D. Public Information Officer
Rationale: The Incident Commander is responsible for all on-scene incident
management.
7. The Incident Command System can be used to manage:
A. Planned events and unplanned incidents of any size
B. Only large-scale disasters
C. Only fires
D. Only federal incidents
Rationale: ICS is scalable and can be used for both planned events and incidents.
8. Which General Staff position is responsible for tracking resources and
situation status?
A. Finance/Admin Section Chief
B. Planning Section Chief
C. Logistics Section Chief
D. Operations Section Chief
Rationale: Planning Section collects, evaluates and disseminates incident situation
information.
9. Which Command Staff position serves as the primary contact for supporting
agencies?
A. Safety Officer
B. Liaison Officer
C. Public Information Officer
D. Operations Section Chief
Rationale: Liaison Officer is the contact for agency representatives.
Questions with verified answers
Overview
FEMA IS-700.b / IS-700.c that simulates the real test format. It covers all NIMS
fundamentals with bolded correct answers and rationales to build understanding,
Correct answer is Bold Green
TOPICS COVERED IN SET 1:
• What NIMS is, purpose, and all-hazards applicability
• 3 NIMS components & 3 guiding principles
• ICS basics, purpose, and use for planned events
• 14 NIMS Management Characteristics - common terminology, modular organization,
span of control 1:5
• 5 ICS functions - Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin
• Command Staff - PIO, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer roles
• General Staff - Ops, Planning, Logistics, Finance Chiefs responsibilities
• Unified Command vs Single Command
• EOC functions, configurations, and relationship to ICS
• MACS / MAC Group coordination
• Resource Management - typing, kind vs type, inventory, tracking, mutual aid
• Communications - interoperability, plain language, integrated communications
• JIS / JIC and public information
• IAP, operational periods, check-in, accountability, chain of command
• ICS facilities - ICP, Staging Area, Base, Camp
1. What is NIMS?
A. A response plan for federal agencies only
B. A comprehensive, nationwide framework to enable all government, private-
sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together
C. A tactical operation manual for firefighters
D. A funding program for states
Rationale: NIMS is a comprehensive national framework applicable to all stakeholders
across all incident levels, not just federal.
2. Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System [ICS]?
A. Communications and Information Management
B. Command and Management
C. Resource Management
D. Ongoing Management and Maintenance
Rationale: Command and Management includes ICS, Multiagency Coordination
Systems, and Public Information.
, 3. NIMS is applicable to which type of incidents?
A. Only federally declared disasters
B. Only terrorism incidents
C. All hazards, including natural disasters, terrorism, and accidents
D. Only incidents requiring more than one agency
Rationale: NIMS is all-hazards and scalable.
4. Which of the following is a NIMS Management Characteristic?
A. Location-specific terminology
B. Common Terminology
C. Random organizational structure
D. Non-standard communication
Rationale: Common Terminology is one of 14 NIMS management characteristics.
5. What does ICS stand for?
A. Incident Control System
B. Incident Command System
C. Integrated Communication System
D. Interagency Coordination System
Rationale: ICS = Incident Command System.
6. Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
A. Incident Commander
B. Emergency Operations Center Director
C. Agency Administrator
D. Public Information Officer
Rationale: The Incident Commander is responsible for all on-scene incident
management.
7. The Incident Command System can be used to manage:
A. Planned events and unplanned incidents of any size
B. Only large-scale disasters
C. Only fires
D. Only federal incidents
Rationale: ICS is scalable and can be used for both planned events and incidents.
8. Which General Staff position is responsible for tracking resources and
situation status?
A. Finance/Admin Section Chief
B. Planning Section Chief
C. Logistics Section Chief
D. Operations Section Chief
Rationale: Planning Section collects, evaluates and disseminates incident situation
information.
9. Which Command Staff position serves as the primary contact for supporting
agencies?
A. Safety Officer
B. Liaison Officer
C. Public Information Officer
D. Operations Section Chief
Rationale: Liaison Officer is the contact for agency representatives.
