ICS (Incident Command System) /NIMS
(National Incident Management System)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Where does ICS fall under the NIMS major components? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Command and Coordination
What are some benefits of ICS? - CORRECT ANSWER -Clarifying Chain of Command
Inter-operable systems and plain language to improve communicaions
Orderly systematic planning process
Common, flexible predesigned structure
Fostering cooperation between diverse disciplines and agencies
ICS helps to ensure: - CORRECT ANSWER -Safety of responders and others
Achievement of tactical objectives
Efficient use of resources
Common Terminology - CORRECT ANSWER -To promote understanding among all
parties involved in managing an incident.
Organizational Functions: named defined and consistent
Resource Descriptions: given common names
Incident Facilities: given common names
Communications are in common terms
ICS modular organization - CORRECT ANSWER -The ICS organizational structure:
, Develops in a top-down, modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the
incident.
Is determined based on the incident objectives and resource requirements. Only those functions
or positions necessary for a particular incident are filled.
Expands and contracts in a flexible manner. When needed, separate functional elements may be
established.
Requires that each element have a person in charge.
Responsibility lies with Incident Commander
Management of Objectives - CORRECT ANSWER -Establishing specific, measurable
objectives.
Identifying ways to meet the objectives.
Issuing assignments, plans, procedure and protocols to accomplish the tasks
Documenting results of the objectives
Incident Action Planning (IAP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Addresses the needs of future
time frames (operational periods).
A concise, but thorough way of capturing and communicating priorities, objectives, strategies,
tactics and assignments of operational and support activities.
Manageable Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWER -Ideally no more than 5!! number of
personnel under any individuals direct control. 3-7 is the acceptable range
Incident Facilities and Locations - CORRECT ANSWER -Typically include:
Incident Command Post ICP
Incident base, staging areas, and camps
Mass casualty triage areas
Point of distribution
Emergency Shelters
(National Incident Management System)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Where does ICS fall under the NIMS major components? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Command and Coordination
What are some benefits of ICS? - CORRECT ANSWER -Clarifying Chain of Command
Inter-operable systems and plain language to improve communicaions
Orderly systematic planning process
Common, flexible predesigned structure
Fostering cooperation between diverse disciplines and agencies
ICS helps to ensure: - CORRECT ANSWER -Safety of responders and others
Achievement of tactical objectives
Efficient use of resources
Common Terminology - CORRECT ANSWER -To promote understanding among all
parties involved in managing an incident.
Organizational Functions: named defined and consistent
Resource Descriptions: given common names
Incident Facilities: given common names
Communications are in common terms
ICS modular organization - CORRECT ANSWER -The ICS organizational structure:
, Develops in a top-down, modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the
incident.
Is determined based on the incident objectives and resource requirements. Only those functions
or positions necessary for a particular incident are filled.
Expands and contracts in a flexible manner. When needed, separate functional elements may be
established.
Requires that each element have a person in charge.
Responsibility lies with Incident Commander
Management of Objectives - CORRECT ANSWER -Establishing specific, measurable
objectives.
Identifying ways to meet the objectives.
Issuing assignments, plans, procedure and protocols to accomplish the tasks
Documenting results of the objectives
Incident Action Planning (IAP) - CORRECT ANSWER -Addresses the needs of future
time frames (operational periods).
A concise, but thorough way of capturing and communicating priorities, objectives, strategies,
tactics and assignments of operational and support activities.
Manageable Span of Control - CORRECT ANSWER -Ideally no more than 5!! number of
personnel under any individuals direct control. 3-7 is the acceptable range
Incident Facilities and Locations - CORRECT ANSWER -Typically include:
Incident Command Post ICP
Incident base, staging areas, and camps
Mass casualty triage areas
Point of distribution
Emergency Shelters
