FEMA Final Exam ICS 100: IS-100.C: Introduction to
the Incident Command System, Questions & Answers
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing
assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Comprehensive Resource Management
B. Modular Organization
C. Management by Objectives
D. Manageable Span of Control - ANSWER C. Management by Objectives
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for
gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Common Terminology
C. Integrated Communications
D. Establishment and Transfer of Command - ANSWER A. Information and
Intelligence Management
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
A. Incident Command Post
B. Incident Base
C. Camp
D. Staging Area - ANSWER D. Staging Area
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER A. TRUE
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff
from multiple agencies come together?
A. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
B. Incident Command Structure (ICS)
C. Joint Information System (JIS)
D. MAC Group - ANSWER A. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the
Incident Commander or Unified Command.
A. Administrative Authority
B. Section Chief
C. Unit Supervisor
, D. Group Supervisor - ANSWER B. Section Chief
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring
jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
A. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
B. Identifying and Typing Resources
C. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
D. Planning for Resources - ANSWER D. Planning for Resources
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER A. TRUE
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to
categorize resources?
A. Location
B. Capability
C. Color
D. Number available - ANSWER B. Capability
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
A. Finance/Administration
B. Operations
C. Planning
D. Logistics - ANSWER C. Planning
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to
connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Incident Action Planning
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Integrated Communications - ANSWER D. Integrated Communications
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in
planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER A. TRUE
Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning?
A. All Stakeholders
B. MAC Groups
C. Area Command
the Incident Command System, Questions & Answers
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing
assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
A. Comprehensive Resource Management
B. Modular Organization
C. Management by Objectives
D. Manageable Span of Control - ANSWER C. Management by Objectives
Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for
gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Common Terminology
C. Integrated Communications
D. Establishment and Transfer of Command - ANSWER A. Information and
Intelligence Management
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel,
supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
A. Incident Command Post
B. Incident Base
C. Camp
D. Staging Area - ANSWER D. Staging Area
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER A. TRUE
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff
from multiple agencies come together?
A. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
B. Incident Command Structure (ICS)
C. Joint Information System (JIS)
D. MAC Group - ANSWER A. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the
Incident Commander or Unified Command.
A. Administrative Authority
B. Section Chief
C. Unit Supervisor
, D. Group Supervisor - ANSWER B. Section Chief
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring
jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
A. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources
B. Identifying and Typing Resources
C. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel
D. Planning for Resources - ANSWER D. Planning for Resources
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational
awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER A. TRUE
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to
categorize resources?
A. Location
B. Capability
C. Color
D. Number available - ANSWER B. Capability
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
A. Finance/Administration
B. Operations
C. Planning
D. Logistics - ANSWER C. Planning
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to
connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
A. Information and Intelligence Management
B. Incident Action Planning
C. Comprehensive Resource Management
D. Integrated Communications - ANSWER D. Integrated Communications
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in
planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER A. TRUE
Which organizations should be involved in commmunications planning?
A. All Stakeholders
B. MAC Groups
C. Area Command
