ICS-100.c & ICS-200.b QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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 Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan? correct answer: It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned (IAP is proactive not reactive) Number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident (typically 1:5) correct answer: Span of Control Resource Management correct answer: ~resource identification & typing ~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel ~planning for resources ~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources Integrated Communications correct answer: ~maintain connectivity ~achieve situational awareness ~facilitate information sharing Unified Command correct answer: every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations? correct answer: Incident Action Plan Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident. correct answer: Incident Command Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and detects all operational resources correct answer: Operations Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation correct answer: Planning Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives (ie, food services, incident facilities, support transportation, medical services to support) correct answer: Logistics