NIMS ICS 100 Lesson – Incident Command System Overview
and Exam Prep
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these
terms can be used interchangeably. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a
foreign dignitary. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common terminology -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔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
ANSWER✔✔False
, In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard
mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track,
and demobilize resources - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational
awareness. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔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 ANSWER✔✔False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and
reports to only one designated supervisor. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing
information outside their organizational units. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for
coordinating response operations? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Incident
Action Plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Planning
and Exam Prep
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these
terms can be used interchangeably. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a
foreign dignitary. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common terminology -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔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
ANSWER✔✔False
, In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard
mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track,
and demobilize resources - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational
awareness. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔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 ANSWER✔✔False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and
reports to only one designated supervisor. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔True
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing
information outside their organizational units. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for
coordinating response operations? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Incident
Action Plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Planning
