ICS 300 TEST FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel
who report to only one supervisor? Answer: Unity of Command
◉ Who is the primary person/persons in charge at the incident?*
Answer: Maintain a manageable span of control.
◉ Unified Command organization: Answer: shares facilities and
coordinates a process for resource
◉ What type of command structure may be used for managing an
incident with the incident crosses political boundaries and involves
multiple functional authorities? Answer: Unified Command
◉ When planning for events, what is a personnel preparation
consideration? Answer: Logistical requirements, such as
communications, food, and medical
◉ What is a cascading event or incident? Answer: Occurs as a direct
or indirect result if 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
developed? Answer: incident Objectives
◉ When assuming incident command, what is the first step the
incoming Incident Commander should do prior to receiving the
briefing? Answer: Assess situation with current Incident
Commander.
◉ 13. When determining tactical operations, what is a personnel
and logistical support factor? Answer: The lack of logistical support
can mean the difference between success and failure
◉ In what meeting are the proposed incident strategies and tactics
developed by the Operations Section? Answer: Tactics Meeting
◉ What ICS form is a planning tool used to assist in establishing
resource needs for an Operational Period? Answer: ICS Form 215,
Operational Planning Worksheet
◉ For what does the Safety Officer use ICS Form 215A, Incident
Action Plan Safety Analysis? Answer: Aid the Safety Officer in
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel
who report to only one supervisor? Answer: Unity of Command
◉ Who is the primary person/persons in charge at the incident?*
Answer: Maintain a manageable span of control.
◉ Unified Command organization: Answer: shares facilities and
coordinates a process for resource
◉ What type of command structure may be used for managing an
incident with the incident crosses political boundaries and involves
multiple functional authorities? Answer: Unified Command
◉ When planning for events, what is a personnel preparation
consideration? Answer: Logistical requirements, such as
communications, food, and medical
◉ What is a cascading event or incident? Answer: Occurs as a direct
or indirect result if 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
developed? Answer: incident Objectives
◉ When assuming incident command, what is the first step the
incoming Incident Commander should do prior to receiving the
briefing? Answer: Assess situation with current Incident
Commander.
◉ 13. When determining tactical operations, what is a personnel
and logistical support factor? Answer: The lack of logistical support
can mean the difference between success and failure
◉ In what meeting are the proposed incident strategies and tactics
developed by the Operations Section? Answer: Tactics Meeting
◉ What ICS form is a planning tool used to assist in establishing
resource needs for an Operational Period? Answer: ICS Form 215,
Operational Planning Worksheet
◉ For what does the Safety Officer use ICS Form 215A, Incident
Action Plan Safety Analysis? Answer: Aid the Safety Officer in
