NIMS IS 200.C FINAL ACTUAL
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ HSPD-8, National Preparedness Answer: directed DHS to lead a
national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System—a
common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United
States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist
attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
⫸ Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness,
Answer: describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that
involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses,
community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels
of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
⫸ which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and
issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish
tasks? Answer: management by objective
⫸ which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for
incident objectives Answer: stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
⫸ which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews
who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident
site Answer: field-level briefing
,⫸ which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of
the command and general staff are activated as well as Division or
Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends into
multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required Answer: type
3
⫸ To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander
should provide a ----- to the new incident commander Answer: transfer
of command briefing
⫸ NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at
all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the
incident Answer: true
⫸ which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident Answer:
cost considerations of responding agencies
⫸ an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing
laws, agency policies, and/ or ---- Answer: delegation of authority
⫸ which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor Answer: manageable
span of control
⫸ means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they
report to at the scene of the incident Answer: unity of command
, ⫸ 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
⫸ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization Answer: chain of command`
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-
in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, resource
tracking, and other principle Answer: true
⫸ an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives
that address tactics and support activities for the planned operational
period Answer: true
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ HSPD-8, National Preparedness Answer: directed DHS to lead a
national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System—a
common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United
States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist
attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
⫸ Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness,
Answer: describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that
involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses,
community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels
of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
⫸ which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and
issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish
tasks? Answer: management by objective
⫸ which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for
incident objectives Answer: stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
⫸ which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews
who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident
site Answer: field-level briefing
,⫸ which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of
the command and general staff are activated as well as Division or
Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends into
multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required Answer: type
3
⫸ To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander
should provide a ----- to the new incident commander Answer: transfer
of command briefing
⫸ NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at
all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the
incident Answer: true
⫸ which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident Answer:
cost considerations of responding agencies
⫸ an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing
laws, agency policies, and/ or ---- Answer: delegation of authority
⫸ which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of
subordinates that directly report to a supervisor Answer: manageable
span of control
⫸ means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they
report to at the scene of the incident Answer: unity of command
, ⫸ 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
⫸ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident
management organization Answer: chain of command`
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-
in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, resource
tracking, and other principle Answer: true
⫸ an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives
that address tactics and support activities for the planned operational
period Answer: true
