ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents Full Q&A Review with Verified Answers

ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
questions with verified answers
1. The National Incident Management System (NIMS):
(a) Is limited in applicability to incidents managed by the Federal
Government.
(b) Includes the use of ICS standardized features and structures.
(c) Establishes a nationwide plan for resource allocation.
(d) Requires the implementation of specific operational incident
management tactics.
(p. 2.2 SM, 2.6 IG) Ans✓✓✓ (b) Includes the use of ICS standardized
features and structures.


10. During initial response actions, the person currently in charge
(Incident Commander) must:
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Determine if life is at immediate risk.
Ensure that personnel safety factors are taken into account.
Determine if there are any environmental issues that need to be
addressed.
(a) Assert authority when assuming command.
(b) Help execute critical tactical activities.
(c) Gather input from stakeholders.
(d) Size up the situation.

, (p. 4.3 SM, 4.9 IG) Ans✓✓✓ (d) Size up the situation.


11. The steps for assuming control include the following: (Fill in the
missing item.)
Assess the situation with the current Incident Commander.
Receive a briefing from the current Incident Commander.
Determine an appropriate time for the transfer of command.
Notify others of the change in incident command.
Assign the current Incident Commander to another position in the
incident organization. Ans✓✓✓ Assess the situation with the current
Incident Commander.
Receive a briefing from the current Incident Commander.
Determine an appropriate time for the transfer of command.
Notify others of the change in incident command.
Assign the current Incident Commander to another position in the
incident organization.


12. The ICS Form 201 is used for:
(a) Ordering resources.
(b) Providing basic information on the incident.
(c) Documenting medical emergencies.
(d) Demobilization.