FEMA COML TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What are some actions and/or considerations that can help the communications unit leader with
situational awareness - Answer-Communicating with a logistics section chief
Ensuring you have copies of the IAP
Completing the incident radio communications plan
What is the purpose of the logistics section - Answer-To ensure incident personnel have the equipment,
supplies, etc. they need to meet incident objectives
The logistics section has various positions and functions. Which of the following are correct about the
food unit position - Answer-They ensure that food and drinks are provided to incident personnel
They determine food and water requirements
Which of the following are responsibilities of the communications unit - Answer-Establish appropriate
communications with radio system managers
Ensure communications systems are installed and tested
, Ensure and equipment accountability system is established
Which of the following are some of the responsibilities that ICS personnel share in common with the
communications unit leader - Answer-Participating in incident planning meetings as required
Using clear text and ICS Termanology and all radio communications
Which of the following inputs does the COML provide and the planning P - Answer-Complete the ICS
form 205 for the IAP
The incident briefing form, face-to-face, and IAP, are sources of information used by which of the
following - Answer-Communications unit leader
Important actions, accidents, agreements or disagreements should be documented on - Answer-ICS
form 214
Which of the following represent important information gathered from briefings with the LSC - Answer-
(Frequencies and talk groups currently being used for operations, the number of repeaters operating [if
any] and their location, The geographical growth of the incident in terms of personnel)
Answer: All of the above represent important information gathered from briefings
Which positions would a COML be responsible for ordering and/or supervising - Answer-COMT, INCM,
RADO, and THSP
Which of the following is responsible for supporting the technical activities of the communications unit,
such as programming radios - Answer-Communications technician
ANSWERS
What are some actions and/or considerations that can help the communications unit leader with
situational awareness - Answer-Communicating with a logistics section chief
Ensuring you have copies of the IAP
Completing the incident radio communications plan
What is the purpose of the logistics section - Answer-To ensure incident personnel have the equipment,
supplies, etc. they need to meet incident objectives
The logistics section has various positions and functions. Which of the following are correct about the
food unit position - Answer-They ensure that food and drinks are provided to incident personnel
They determine food and water requirements
Which of the following are responsibilities of the communications unit - Answer-Establish appropriate
communications with radio system managers
Ensure communications systems are installed and tested
, Ensure and equipment accountability system is established
Which of the following are some of the responsibilities that ICS personnel share in common with the
communications unit leader - Answer-Participating in incident planning meetings as required
Using clear text and ICS Termanology and all radio communications
Which of the following inputs does the COML provide and the planning P - Answer-Complete the ICS
form 205 for the IAP
The incident briefing form, face-to-face, and IAP, are sources of information used by which of the
following - Answer-Communications unit leader
Important actions, accidents, agreements or disagreements should be documented on - Answer-ICS
form 214
Which of the following represent important information gathered from briefings with the LSC - Answer-
(Frequencies and talk groups currently being used for operations, the number of repeaters operating [if
any] and their location, The geographical growth of the incident in terms of personnel)
Answer: All of the above represent important information gathered from briefings
Which positions would a COML be responsible for ordering and/or supervising - Answer-COMT, INCM,
RADO, and THSP
Which of the following is responsible for supporting the technical activities of the communications unit,
such as programming radios - Answer-Communications technician
