FEMA EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
You have been asked to serve as a crisis counselor at an incident scene. You must check in upon arrival
at the scene. What Unit within the ICS organization is responsible for establishing check-in procedures
and completing ICS Form 211? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅The Resources Unit (Planning Section)
Command and coordination is the NIMS component that focuses on_______ , Emergency Operations
Center, Multi agency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information System. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅-Incident Command System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who are assigned to only one
supervisor ? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-unity of command
Who is the primary person in charge at the incident? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Incident commander
/Unified command
Designating subordinate command and general staff supervisors allows the incident commander to -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-maintain a manageable span of control.
Unified command organization: - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-determines the incident objectives and
tactics.
What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident with the incident crosses
political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Unified
command
When planning for events, what is an important preparation consideration? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅-Logistical requirements, such as communications, food and medical.
When planning a complex incident, such as terrorist attack, what should be considered that differs
when planning for an event such as championship basketball game? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-
Immediately organize management control and actions.
, What is a cascading incident? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-occurs as a direct or indirect result of an
initial incident.
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's policy that influences the way
the incidents are managed? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be written? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-
Incident objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming incident commander should do
? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-assess situation with current incident commander.
Why must personnel and logistical support factors be considered in determining tactical operations? -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅The lack of logistical support can mean the difference between success and
failure, knowing resource and logistical support prior to investing time on tactical strategies that may
not even be achievable, Lack of resources could require a reassessment of tactics and strategy.
In what meeting are the incident strategies and tactics reviewed? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Tactics
Meeting
What ICS form is a planning tool to assist in establishing resource needs for an operational period? -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
For what does the Safety Officer use ICS form 215A, incident Action Plan Safety Analysis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅-Identify potential hazards/risks and determine ways of mitigating those issues.
During what meeting is the Operational Plan reviewed and resource requirements identified? -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Planning Meeting
What document is a series of standard forms and supporting documents that convey the Incident
Commander's and Operations Section's directions for the accomplishment of the plan for Operational
Period? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Incident Action Plan
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
You have been asked to serve as a crisis counselor at an incident scene. You must check in upon arrival
at the scene. What Unit within the ICS organization is responsible for establishing check-in procedures
and completing ICS Form 211? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅The Resources Unit (Planning Section)
Command and coordination is the NIMS component that focuses on_______ , Emergency Operations
Center, Multi agency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information System. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅-Incident Command System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who are assigned to only one
supervisor ? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-unity of command
Who is the primary person in charge at the incident? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Incident commander
/Unified command
Designating subordinate command and general staff supervisors allows the incident commander to -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-maintain a manageable span of control.
Unified command organization: - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-determines the incident objectives and
tactics.
What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident with the incident crosses
political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Unified
command
When planning for events, what is an important preparation consideration? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅-Logistical requirements, such as communications, food and medical.
When planning a complex incident, such as terrorist attack, what should be considered that differs
when planning for an event such as championship basketball game? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-
Immediately organize management control and actions.
, What is a cascading incident? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-occurs as a direct or indirect result of an
initial incident.
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's policy that influences the way
the incidents are managed? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be written? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-
Incident objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming incident commander should do
? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-assess situation with current incident commander.
Why must personnel and logistical support factors be considered in determining tactical operations? -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅The lack of logistical support can mean the difference between success and
failure, knowing resource and logistical support prior to investing time on tactical strategies that may
not even be achievable, Lack of resources could require a reassessment of tactics and strategy.
In what meeting are the incident strategies and tactics reviewed? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Tactics
Meeting
What ICS form is a planning tool to assist in establishing resource needs for an operational period? -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
For what does the Safety Officer use ICS form 215A, incident Action Plan Safety Analysis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅-Identify potential hazards/risks and determine ways of mitigating those issues.
During what meeting is the Operational Plan reviewed and resource requirements identified? -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Planning Meeting
What document is a series of standard forms and supporting documents that convey the Incident
Commander's and Operations Section's directions for the accomplishment of the plan for Operational
Period? - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅-Incident Action Plan
