NIMS-IS 200.c Final Exam Study
Questions and Answers7
Which statement best describes ICS FORM 201? - ANSWERS -It contains status information for
briefing the incoming incident Commander or other incoming resources
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called
_____________________. - ANSWERS -Delegation of Authority
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple,
conflicting directives? - ANSWERS -Chain of Command and Unity of Command
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a
________________________ to the new incident Commander. - ANSWERS -Transfer of
Command Briefing
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel? - ANSWERS -
Type 5
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing? -
ANSWERS -Special requests from agency representatives
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan. - ANSWERS -
False
Which Incident Type requires or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational
period? - ANSWERS -Type 2
, Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? - ANSWERS -Helps keep
the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief? - ANSWERS -Planning Sectional Chief
Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident
personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and
communicate decisions? - ANSWERS -Communications and Information Management
Mutual Aid Agreements - ANSWERS -Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources
are inadequate.
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command? - ANSWERS -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities
to achieve the incident objectives? - ANSWERS -Operations Section Chief
Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers, clarify tasks,
define the scope of work, describe sources of work supplies, and present the work schedule. -
ANSWERS -True
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple,
conflicting directives? - ANSWERS -Chain of Command and Unity of Command
ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP). - ANSWERS -False
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and General
Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader positions, the
Questions and Answers7
Which statement best describes ICS FORM 201? - ANSWERS -It contains status information for
briefing the incoming incident Commander or other incoming resources
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called
_____________________. - ANSWERS -Delegation of Authority
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple,
conflicting directives? - ANSWERS -Chain of Command and Unity of Command
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a
________________________ to the new incident Commander. - ANSWERS -Transfer of
Command Briefing
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel? - ANSWERS -
Type 5
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing? -
ANSWERS -Special requests from agency representatives
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan. - ANSWERS -
False
Which Incident Type requires or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational
period? - ANSWERS -Type 2
, Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? - ANSWERS -Helps keep
the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments.
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief? - ANSWERS -Planning Sectional Chief
Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident
personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and
communicate decisions? - ANSWERS -Communications and Information Management
Mutual Aid Agreements - ANSWERS -Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources
are inadequate.
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command? - ANSWERS -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities
to achieve the incident objectives? - ANSWERS -Operations Section Chief
Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers, clarify tasks,
define the scope of work, describe sources of work supplies, and present the work schedule. -
ANSWERS -True
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple,
conflicting directives? - ANSWERS -Chain of Command and Unity of Command
ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP). - ANSWERS -False
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and General
Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader positions, the
