FINAL EXAM FOR: IS-200.C: BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
FOR INITIAL RESPONSE, ICS-200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
DEFINITIVE ACCURATE ANSWERS 2025/2026
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management
characteristic of Chain of Command? A. Restricts personnel from
sharing information with each other. B. Avoids confusion by
requiring that orders flow from supervisors. C. Allows the
Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under
his or her supervision. D. Details how authority flows through the
incident management organization. - --ANSWERS---A. Restricts
personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? A.
Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations B.
Cost considerations of responding agencies C. Community and
responder safety D. Potential hazardous materials - --
ANSWERS---B. Cost considerations of responding agencies
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group
organizational level? A. Chief B. Supervisor C. Officer D. Leader -
--ANSWERS---B. Supervisor
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-
related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
A. Planning Section Chief B. Planning Division Director C.
Operations Section Chief D. Tactics Section Chief - --ANSWERS-
--C. Operations Section Chief
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander
should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander. A.
Lessons Learned Report B. Situational Analysis Document C.
, Transfer of Command Briefing D. List of personnel staffing each
Section - --ANSWERS---C. Transfer of Command Briefing
Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span
of control using the modular concept? A. Span of control is
accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions,
Groups, Branches, or Sections B. Span of control is less of a
factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial
operational period C. Span of control may be extended beyond
1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on
complex, large incidents D. Span of control should be established
without consideration of factors such as the type of incident,
nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors - --ANSWERS---
A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into
Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for
incident objectives? A. In accordance with the Incident
Commander's authorities B. Includes a standard and timeframe
C. Measurable and attainable D. Stated in broad terms to allow
for flexibility - --ANSWERS---D. Stated in broad terms to allow
for flexibility
Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not
require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and
General Staff only if needed, and requires several single
resources? A. Type 3 B. Type 5 C. Type 2 D. Type 4 - --ANSWERS-
--D. Type 4
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable
span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches,
or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management
characteristic does this describe? A. Modular Organization B.
FOR INITIAL RESPONSE, ICS-200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
DEFINITIVE ACCURATE ANSWERS 2025/2026
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management
characteristic of Chain of Command? A. Restricts personnel from
sharing information with each other. B. Avoids confusion by
requiring that orders flow from supervisors. C. Allows the
Incident Commander to control the actions of personnel under
his or her supervision. D. Details how authority flows through the
incident management organization. - --ANSWERS---A. Restricts
personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? A.
Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations B.
Cost considerations of responding agencies C. Community and
responder safety D. Potential hazardous materials - --
ANSWERS---B. Cost considerations of responding agencies
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group
organizational level? A. Chief B. Supervisor C. Officer D. Leader -
--ANSWERS---B. Supervisor
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-
related operational activities to achieve the incident objectives?
A. Planning Section Chief B. Planning Division Director C.
Operations Section Chief D. Tactics Section Chief - --ANSWERS-
--C. Operations Section Chief
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander
should provide a ___________ to the new Incident Commander. A.
Lessons Learned Report B. Situational Analysis Document C.
, Transfer of Command Briefing D. List of personnel staffing each
Section - --ANSWERS---C. Transfer of Command Briefing
Which statement below correctly describes how to manage span
of control using the modular concept? A. Span of control is
accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions,
Groups, Branches, or Sections B. Span of control is less of a
factor of concern for incidents that are resolved within the initial
operational period C. Span of control may be extended beyond
1:10 in order to ensure that more resources can be deployed on
complex, large incidents D. Span of control should be established
without consideration of factors such as the type of incident,
nature of the task, hazards, and safety factors - --ANSWERS---
A. Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into
Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for
incident objectives? A. In accordance with the Incident
Commander's authorities B. Includes a standard and timeframe
C. Measurable and attainable D. Stated in broad terms to allow
for flexibility - --ANSWERS---D. Stated in broad terms to allow
for flexibility
Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not
require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and
General Staff only if needed, and requires several single
resources? A. Type 3 B. Type 5 C. Type 2 D. Type 4 - --ANSWERS-
--D. Type 4
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable
span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches,
or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management
characteristic does this describe? A. Modular Organization B.
