IS-0100.C: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM, ICS
100
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably. - Correct Answers -False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
Correct Answers -True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
Correct Answers -True
Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2."Does this statement comply with
the NIMS Management Characteristic of common terminology? - Correct Answers -No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? - Correct
Answers -It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources. - Correct Answers –False
Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and
has overall responsibility for the incident? - Correct Answers -Command
The Liaison Officer: - Correct Answers -Is the point of contact for other response
organizations.
Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident
personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as
needed to meet the operational objective? - Correct Answers -Logistics Section Chief
In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources. - Correct
Answers -True
, Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness. - Correct
Answers -True
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be
established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed. - Correct Answers -
False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor. - Correct Answers -True
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units. - Correct Answers -False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - Correct Answers -Incident Action Plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - Correct Answers -
Planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - Correct Answers -Incidenet Command
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly
managed, coordinated, and directed. - Correct Answers -Intelligence/Investigations
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - Correct Answers -Operations
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses. - Correct Answers -Finance/Administration
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - Correct Answers -Logistics
Scenario: The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident
Commander, who needs to attend to a family emergency.
The current Incident Commander should: - Correct Answers -Provide a transfer-of-
command briefing to the new Commander
Statement: I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field
are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. -
Correct Answers -Saftey Officer
Statement: I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with
them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM, ICS
100
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably. - Correct Answers -False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
Correct Answers -True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
Correct Answers -True
Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2."Does this statement comply with
the NIMS Management Characteristic of common terminology? - Correct Answers -No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? - Correct
Answers -It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources. - Correct Answers –False
Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and
has overall responsibility for the incident? - Correct Answers -Command
The Liaison Officer: - Correct Answers -Is the point of contact for other response
organizations.
Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident
personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as
needed to meet the operational objective? - Correct Answers -Logistics Section Chief
In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources. - Correct
Answers -True
, Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness. - Correct
Answers -True
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be
established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed. - Correct Answers -
False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor. - Correct Answers -True
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units. - Correct Answers -False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - Correct Answers -Incident Action Plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - Correct Answers -
Planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - Correct Answers -Incidenet Command
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly
managed, coordinated, and directed. - Correct Answers -Intelligence/Investigations
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - Correct Answers -Operations
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses. - Correct Answers -Finance/Administration
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - Correct Answers -Logistics
Scenario: The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident
Commander, who needs to attend to a family emergency.
The current Incident Commander should: - Correct Answers -Provide a transfer-of-
command briefing to the new Commander
Statement: I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field
are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. -
Correct Answers -Saftey Officer
Statement: I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with
them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on
