FEMA ICS 100
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. - correct
answer-B. FALSE
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch
(spontaneously deploy). - correct answer-A. TRUE
One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process. -
correct answer-C. Planning
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and
a variety of resources are used as needed. - correct answer-A. TRUE
ICS - correct answer-Standardized approach to incident management
ICS characteristics - correct answer-All sizes and types of incidents, coordinated response,
common processes, integration of resources
NIMS components - correct answer-Resource management
Command and Coordination (ICS)
Communications and Information Management
ICS Benefits - correct answer-Clarify chain of command
Communications
Planning
Common management structure
Fosters cooperation
NIMS Characteristic: Common Terminology - correct answer-Use common terms, avoid
jargon
NIMS Characteristic: Modular Organization - correct answer-ICS organization expands as
functional responsibilities are delegated
NIMS Characteristic: Management by Objectives - correct answer-Specific and measurable,
strategies/tactics/tasks, assignments/plans/procedures/protocols, documentation
NIMS Characteristic: Incident Action Planning - correct answer-Time frame, proactive,
objectives, activities, responsibilities, resources, communication protocols
NIMS Characteristic: Manageable span of control - correct answer-1:5
NIMS Characteristic: Incident Facilities and Locations - correct answer-Incident command
post, base/staging areas/campes, triage areas, point of distribution, emergency shelters
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. - correct
answer-B. FALSE
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch
(spontaneously deploy). - correct answer-A. TRUE
One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process. -
correct answer-C. Planning
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and
a variety of resources are used as needed. - correct answer-A. TRUE
ICS - correct answer-Standardized approach to incident management
ICS characteristics - correct answer-All sizes and types of incidents, coordinated response,
common processes, integration of resources
NIMS components - correct answer-Resource management
Command and Coordination (ICS)
Communications and Information Management
ICS Benefits - correct answer-Clarify chain of command
Communications
Planning
Common management structure
Fosters cooperation
NIMS Characteristic: Common Terminology - correct answer-Use common terms, avoid
jargon
NIMS Characteristic: Modular Organization - correct answer-ICS organization expands as
functional responsibilities are delegated
NIMS Characteristic: Management by Objectives - correct answer-Specific and measurable,
strategies/tactics/tasks, assignments/plans/procedures/protocols, documentation
NIMS Characteristic: Incident Action Planning - correct answer-Time frame, proactive,
objectives, activities, responsibilities, resources, communication protocols
NIMS Characteristic: Manageable span of control - correct answer-1:5
NIMS Characteristic: Incident Facilities and Locations - correct answer-Incident command
post, base/staging areas/campes, triage areas, point of distribution, emergency shelters
