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ICS-300: INTERMEDIATE ICS FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (25)
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)
- correct answer- (b) Includes the use of ICS standardized features and structures.
2. _________________ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned to only one supervisor.
(a) Span of Control
(b) Unity of Command
(c) Supervisor Authority
(d) Unified Command
(p. 2.7 SM; 2.14 IG)
- correct answer- (b) Unity of Command
3. Agency Executives/Senior Officials:
(a) Conduct an assessment of the incident and direct the tactical operations at the incident
scene.
(b) Establish the incident objectives and write the incident action plan.
(c) Identify potential safety hazards and develop strategies to mitigate the hazards.
(d) Provide strategic direction and delegate the authority needed to accomplish the incident
objectives.
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(p. 2.10 SM, 2.19 IG)
- correct answer- (d) Provide strategic direction and delegate the authority needed to accomplish
the incident objectives.
4. The organizational elements at the incident that can order resources include the:
Incident Commander
Logistics Section Chief
____________________
(a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
(b) Group Supervisor (Operations Section)
(c) Resources Unit Leader (Planning Section)
(d) Liaison Officer (Command Staff)
(p. 6.8 SM, 6.18 IG)
- correct answer- (a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
5. These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions:
Branch
Incident Commander
___________
(a) Section
(b) Staging Area
(c) Group
(d) Division
(p. 2.25 SM, 2.54 IG)
- correct answer- (a) Section
6. Select the TRUE statement:
ICS-300: INTERMEDIATE ICS FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (25)
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)
- correct answer- (b) Includes the use of ICS standardized features and structures.
2. _________________ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned to only one supervisor.
(a) Span of Control
(b) Unity of Command
(c) Supervisor Authority
(d) Unified Command
(p. 2.7 SM; 2.14 IG)
- correct answer- (b) Unity of Command
3. Agency Executives/Senior Officials:
(a) Conduct an assessment of the incident and direct the tactical operations at the incident
scene.
(b) Establish the incident objectives and write the incident action plan.
(c) Identify potential safety hazards and develop strategies to mitigate the hazards.
(d) Provide strategic direction and delegate the authority needed to accomplish the incident
objectives.
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(p. 2.10 SM, 2.19 IG)
- correct answer- (d) Provide strategic direction and delegate the authority needed to accomplish
the incident objectives.
4. The organizational elements at the incident that can order resources include the:
Incident Commander
Logistics Section Chief
____________________
(a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
(b) Group Supervisor (Operations Section)
(c) Resources Unit Leader (Planning Section)
(d) Liaison Officer (Command Staff)
(p. 6.8 SM, 6.18 IG)
- correct answer- (a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
5. These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions:
Branch
Incident Commander
___________
(a) Section
(b) Staging Area
(c) Group
(d) Division
(p. 2.25 SM, 2.54 IG)
- correct answer- (a) Section
6. Select the TRUE statement:
