FEMA ICS-100.c & ICS-200.b Final Exam (Latest Update
) Introduction to the Incident Command
System | Questions & Verified Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct
The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably - ANSWER False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign
dignitary - ANSWER True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management - ANSWER True
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan? - 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) - ANSWER Span of Control
Resource Management - ANSWER ~resource identification & typing
~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel
~planning for resources
~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources
Integrated Communications - ANSWER ~maintain connectivity
~achieve situational awareness
~facilitate information sharing
Unified Command - ANSWER every individual is accountable to and
reports to only one designated supervisor
) Introduction to the Incident Command
System | Questions & Verified Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct
The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can
be used interchangeably - ANSWER False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign
dignitary - ANSWER True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident
management - ANSWER True
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan? - 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) - ANSWER Span of Control
Resource Management - ANSWER ~resource identification & typing
~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel
~planning for resources
~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources
Integrated Communications - ANSWER ~maintain connectivity
~achieve situational awareness
~facilitate information sharing
Unified Command - ANSWER every individual is accountable to and
reports to only one designated supervisor
