NIMS-IS 200.C FINAL PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Type 3 Incident?.
Answer: Characteristics of a Type 3 Incident are as follows: Resources:
When capabilities exceed initial response, the appropriate ICS positions
should be added to match the complexity of the incident. Some or all of the
Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division
or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. An Incident
Management Team (IMT) or incident command organization manages
initial action incidents with a significant number of resources, and an
extended response incident until containment/control is achieved. Time
Span: The incident may extend into multiple operational periods and a
written Incident Action Plan may be required for each operational period.ex)
Train Derailment
◍ Branch?.
Answer: That organizational level having functional, geographical, or
jurisdictional responsibility for major parts of the incident operations. The
Branch level is organizationally between Section and Division/Group in the
Operations Section, and between Section and Units in the Logistics Section.
Branches are identified by the use of Roman numerals, by function, or by
jurisdictional name.
◍ General Staff consists of:.
Answer: -Operations Section-Planning Section-Logistics
Section-Finance/Administration Section-Intelligence/Investigations (I/I)
Function
◍ which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident.
, Answer: exercise plan
◍ read all of the statements below and then select the true statement.
Answer: resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or
potentially available, for assignment to incident
◍ the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an
incident. When command is transferred the process must include:.
Answer: a briefing that captures all essential information to continuing safe
and effective operations
◍ Instructions: The tactical resources below and on the following two screens
have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request,
click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember,
you may use the glossary!Five Type I ambulances and crew complements
with a leader..
Answer: strike team
◍ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities
and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual
agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
Answer: unified command
◍ scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the
municipality. Response actions have begun with eight resources reporting to
the operations section chief. Is the situation consistent with the NIMS
management characteristic of manageable span of control.
Answer: no
◍ True/False? ICS is applicable to all incidents?.
Answer: True
◍ Instructions: Read the scenario below and then select the appropriate
incident type.Remember, Type 5 is the least complex and Type 1 the most
complex.Scenario:A multivehicle accident has occurred with fatalities and
numerous critical injuries, and there are possible structural integrity
concerns with the road. Local resources are on the scene. The rescue,
, investigation, and engineering operations are expected to go into multiple
operational periods. Operational briefings are being documented; a written
Incident Action Plan has been developed..
Answer: type 3 incident
◍ The operational period is a fixed 12-hour period within which tactics must
be completed.
Answer: false
◍ when a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best
describes what happens.
Answer: the more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines;
these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or
requesting a more qualified incident commander
◍ When transferring command what fulfillment needs wouldn't be
appropriate?.
Answer: Requests from agencies.
◍ Single Resource?.
Answer: An individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement,
or an established crew or team of individuals with an identified work
supervisor, that can be used on an incident.
◍ You're at an incident and you're not sure if a delegation of authority is
needed. What elements would require it to be necessary?.
Answer: If the incident is outside the Incident Commander's jurisdiction
When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities If
required by law or procedures
◍ which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty.
Answer: all of the above
◍ put out the vehicle fire and prevent expansion of the fire.
Answer: fire trucks with firefighter personnel
◍ Scenario:A cargo jet has crashed with injuries onboard and on the ground.
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Type 3 Incident?.
Answer: Characteristics of a Type 3 Incident are as follows: Resources:
When capabilities exceed initial response, the appropriate ICS positions
should be added to match the complexity of the incident. Some or all of the
Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division
or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. An Incident
Management Team (IMT) or incident command organization manages
initial action incidents with a significant number of resources, and an
extended response incident until containment/control is achieved. Time
Span: The incident may extend into multiple operational periods and a
written Incident Action Plan may be required for each operational period.ex)
Train Derailment
◍ Branch?.
Answer: That organizational level having functional, geographical, or
jurisdictional responsibility for major parts of the incident operations. The
Branch level is organizationally between Section and Division/Group in the
Operations Section, and between Section and Units in the Logistics Section.
Branches are identified by the use of Roman numerals, by function, or by
jurisdictional name.
◍ General Staff consists of:.
Answer: -Operations Section-Planning Section-Logistics
Section-Finance/Administration Section-Intelligence/Investigations (I/I)
Function
◍ which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident.
, Answer: exercise plan
◍ read all of the statements below and then select the true statement.
Answer: resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or
potentially available, for assignment to incident
◍ the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an
incident. When command is transferred the process must include:.
Answer: a briefing that captures all essential information to continuing safe
and effective operations
◍ Instructions: The tactical resources below and on the following two screens
have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request,
click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember,
you may use the glossary!Five Type I ambulances and crew complements
with a leader..
Answer: strike team
◍ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities
and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual
agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
Answer: unified command
◍ scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the
municipality. Response actions have begun with eight resources reporting to
the operations section chief. Is the situation consistent with the NIMS
management characteristic of manageable span of control.
Answer: no
◍ True/False? ICS is applicable to all incidents?.
Answer: True
◍ Instructions: Read the scenario below and then select the appropriate
incident type.Remember, Type 5 is the least complex and Type 1 the most
complex.Scenario:A multivehicle accident has occurred with fatalities and
numerous critical injuries, and there are possible structural integrity
concerns with the road. Local resources are on the scene. The rescue,
, investigation, and engineering operations are expected to go into multiple
operational periods. Operational briefings are being documented; a written
Incident Action Plan has been developed..
Answer: type 3 incident
◍ The operational period is a fixed 12-hour period within which tactics must
be completed.
Answer: false
◍ when a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best
describes what happens.
Answer: the more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines;
these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or
requesting a more qualified incident commander
◍ When transferring command what fulfillment needs wouldn't be
appropriate?.
Answer: Requests from agencies.
◍ Single Resource?.
Answer: An individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement,
or an established crew or team of individuals with an identified work
supervisor, that can be used on an incident.
◍ You're at an incident and you're not sure if a delegation of authority is
needed. What elements would require it to be necessary?.
Answer: If the incident is outside the Incident Commander's jurisdiction
When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities If
required by law or procedures
◍ which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty.
Answer: all of the above
◍ put out the vehicle fire and prevent expansion of the fire.
Answer: fire trucks with firefighter personnel
◍ Scenario:A cargo jet has crashed with injuries onboard and on the ground.
