ICS 300 REVIEW PRE TEST INFO WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Command and Coordination is the NIMS component that focuses on _____________,
Emergency Operations Center, Multiagency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information
System. - ANSWER-Incident Command System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who are assigned to
only one supervisor? - ANSWER-Unity of Command
Who is the primary person in charge at the incident? - ANSWER-Incident
Command/Unified Command
Designating subordinate Command and General Staff supervisors, allows the Incident
Commander to: - ANSWER-Maintain a manageable span of control
Unified Command organization: - ANSWER-Shares facilities and coordinates a process
for resource ordering
What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident when the
incident crosses political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? -
ANSWER-Unified Command
When planning for events, what is an important preparation consideration? * -
ANSWER-Logistical requirements, such as communications, food, and medical
When planning for a complex incident, such as terrorist attack, what should be
considered that differs when planning for an event, such as a championship basketball
game? * - ANSWER-Time is of the essence (time criticality)
What is a cascading incident? * - ANSWER-Occurs as a direct or indirect result of an
initial incident
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's guideline that
influences the way incidents are managed? - ANSWER-Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be written? - ANSWER-
Incident Objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming Incident
Commander should do prior to receiving a briefing? * - ANSWER-Assess situation with
current Incident Commander
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Command and Coordination is the NIMS component that focuses on _____________,
Emergency Operations Center, Multiagency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information
System. - ANSWER-Incident Command System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who are assigned to
only one supervisor? - ANSWER-Unity of Command
Who is the primary person in charge at the incident? - ANSWER-Incident
Command/Unified Command
Designating subordinate Command and General Staff supervisors, allows the Incident
Commander to: - ANSWER-Maintain a manageable span of control
Unified Command organization: - ANSWER-Shares facilities and coordinates a process
for resource ordering
What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident when the
incident crosses political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? -
ANSWER-Unified Command
When planning for events, what is an important preparation consideration? * -
ANSWER-Logistical requirements, such as communications, food, and medical
When planning for a complex incident, such as terrorist attack, what should be
considered that differs when planning for an event, such as a championship basketball
game? * - ANSWER-Time is of the essence (time criticality)
What is a cascading incident? * - ANSWER-Occurs as a direct or indirect result of an
initial incident
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's guideline that
influences the way incidents are managed? - ANSWER-Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be written? - ANSWER-
Incident Objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming Incident
Commander should do prior to receiving a briefing? * - ANSWER-Assess situation with
current Incident Commander
