ICS 100 | 43 Questions and Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (43)
True or False False
The Incident Command System The National Incident Management System
(ICS) and NIMS are the same, and (NIMS) is a systematic, proactive approach to
these terms can be used guide all levels of government, nongovernmental
interchangeably. organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to
work together to prevent, protect against,
mitigate, respond to, and recover from the
effects of incidents. ICS is just one part of NIMS.
True or False True
ICS could be used to manage a ICS can be used to manage any type of incident,
large sporting event or a visit from including a planned event (e.g., the Olympics,
a foreign dignitary. Presidential inauguration, etc.). Using ICS for
every incident or planned event helps improve
and maintain skills needed for the large-scale
incidents.
,True or False True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, all- ICS helps ensure the integration of our response
hazards approach to incident efforts. ICS allows all responders to adopt an
management. integrated organizational structure that matches
the complexities and demands of the incident
while respecting agency and jurisdictional
authorities.
Yes or No No
Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a The goal of common terminology is to promote
10-37, Code 2." understanding among all parties involved in
managing an incident. Radio codes, agency-
Does this statement comply with specific codes, acronyms, or jargon should not
the NIMS Management be used.
Characteristic of common
terminology?
Which of these is NOT a It focuses on previous operational periods in
characteristic of an Incident Action order to provide lessons learned
Plan (IAP)?
The IAP is proactive and should focus on
- It specifies incident objectives addressing the needs of future operational
- It states the activities to be periods.
completed
- It identifies needed resources An Action Plan should:
- It focuses on previous operational - Cover a specified timeframe.
periods in order to provide lessons - Be proactive.
learned - Specify the incident objectives.
- State the activities to be completed.
- Assign responsibilities.
- Identify needed resources.
- Specify communication protocols.
, True or False False
Span of control refers to the fact If too much responsibility is given to the
that a supervisor can effectively supervisor, the span of control may become
manage an unlimited amount of unmanageable.
resources.
True or False True
In part, comprehensive resource Comprehensive resource management describes
management describes standard standard mechanisms to identify requirements
mechanisms used to identify and order and acquire, mobilize, activate, track
requirements and acquire, mobilize, and report, recover and demobilize, reimburse
track, and demobilize resources. for, and inventory resources such as personnel,
equipment, teams, and facilities.
True or False True
Integrated communications are Integrated communications are necessary to
necessary to achieve situational maintain connectivity, achieve situational
awareness. awareness, and facilitate information sharing.
True or False False
Because incident details are often The command function should be clearly
unknown at the start, command established at the beginning of an incident.
should not be established until after
the Incident Action Plan has been
developed.
True or False True
Unity of command means that every Under unity of command, personnel report to
individual is accountable to and only one Incident Command System (ICS)
reports to only one designated supervisor and receive work assignments only
supervisor. from their ICS supervisor.
(Verified Answers) and Rationale Graded A+ |
New Update 2026/2027
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Terms in this set (43)
True or False False
The Incident Command System The National Incident Management System
(ICS) and NIMS are the same, and (NIMS) is a systematic, proactive approach to
these terms can be used guide all levels of government, nongovernmental
interchangeably. organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to
work together to prevent, protect against,
mitigate, respond to, and recover from the
effects of incidents. ICS is just one part of NIMS.
True or False True
ICS could be used to manage a ICS can be used to manage any type of incident,
large sporting event or a visit from including a planned event (e.g., the Olympics,
a foreign dignitary. Presidential inauguration, etc.). Using ICS for
every incident or planned event helps improve
and maintain skills needed for the large-scale
incidents.
,True or False True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, all- ICS helps ensure the integration of our response
hazards approach to incident efforts. ICS allows all responders to adopt an
management. integrated organizational structure that matches
the complexities and demands of the incident
while respecting agency and jurisdictional
authorities.
Yes or No No
Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a The goal of common terminology is to promote
10-37, Code 2." understanding among all parties involved in
managing an incident. Radio codes, agency-
Does this statement comply with specific codes, acronyms, or jargon should not
the NIMS Management be used.
Characteristic of common
terminology?
Which of these is NOT a It focuses on previous operational periods in
characteristic of an Incident Action order to provide lessons learned
Plan (IAP)?
The IAP is proactive and should focus on
- It specifies incident objectives addressing the needs of future operational
- It states the activities to be periods.
completed
- It identifies needed resources An Action Plan should:
- It focuses on previous operational - Cover a specified timeframe.
periods in order to provide lessons - Be proactive.
learned - Specify the incident objectives.
- State the activities to be completed.
- Assign responsibilities.
- Identify needed resources.
- Specify communication protocols.
, True or False False
Span of control refers to the fact If too much responsibility is given to the
that a supervisor can effectively supervisor, the span of control may become
manage an unlimited amount of unmanageable.
resources.
True or False True
In part, comprehensive resource Comprehensive resource management describes
management describes standard standard mechanisms to identify requirements
mechanisms used to identify and order and acquire, mobilize, activate, track
requirements and acquire, mobilize, and report, recover and demobilize, reimburse
track, and demobilize resources. for, and inventory resources such as personnel,
equipment, teams, and facilities.
True or False True
Integrated communications are Integrated communications are necessary to
necessary to achieve situational maintain connectivity, achieve situational
awareness. awareness, and facilitate information sharing.
True or False False
Because incident details are often The command function should be clearly
unknown at the start, command established at the beginning of an incident.
should not be established until after
the Incident Action Plan has been
developed.
True or False True
Unity of command means that every Under unity of command, personnel report to
individual is accountable to and only one Incident Command System (ICS)
reports to only one designated supervisor and receive work assignments only
supervisor. from their ICS supervisor.
