NIMS ICS 400 Reviewed Exam |
Verified Questions and Correct
Answers | 2025/2026 Edition | A+
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Section 1: Introduction
This document includes reviewed and verified questions with 100% correct answers for the
NIMS ICS 400 (National Incident Management System – Advanced ICS) Exam, fully
updated for the 2025/2026 certification cycle. Topics covered include advanced incident
command strategies, unified command, major incident management, Area Command, and
interagency coordination in accordance with FEMA and DHS standards. A+ graded and
formatted to reflect the official ICS 400 assessment structure for comprehensive preparation.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Four answer choices per question (A–D)
Correct answer highlighted
1. What is the primary role of Area Command in managing complex incidents?
(a) Directing tactical operations on the ground
(b) Setting incident objectives and priorities
(c) Managing individual incident resources directly
(d) Conducting media briefings
ANS: Setting incident objectives and priorities
2. Which NIMS component facilitates coordination among multiple agencies with
jurisdictional authority?
(a) Incident Command Post
(b) Unified Command
(c) Emergency Operations Center
(d) Multiagency Coordination Group
ANS: Unified Command
3. What is a key characteristic of complex incidents requiring ICS 400 application?
(a) Single agency jurisdiction
(b) Multijurisdictional efforts with resource competition
(c) Limited duration and scope
, (d) Minimal stakeholder involvement
ANS: Multijurisdictional efforts with resource competition
4. Which entity is responsible for resolving resource allocation conflicts among
multiple incidents?
(a) Incident Command Post
(b) Area Command
(c) Joint Information System
(d) Operations Section
ANS: Area Command
5. What is the purpose of the Multiagency Coordination System (MACS)?
(a) Directing on-scene tactical operations
(b) Coordinating support and resource allocation
(c) Managing public information only
(d) Establishing incident objectives
ANS: Coordinating support and resource allocation
6. Which ICS application is used when incidents cross political jurisdictions?
(a) Unity of Command
(b) Unified Command
(c) Area Command
(d) Incident Complex
ANS: Unified Command
7. What is a primary function of the Incident Management Team in a complex
incident?
(a) Setting long-term recovery goals
(b) Providing strategic oversight and coordination
(c) Conducting initial response operations
(d) Managing public relations
ANS: Providing strategic oversight and coordination
8. Which NIMS component includes the Joint Information System (JIS)?
(a) Resource Management
(b) Command and Coordination
(c) Communications and Information Management
(d) Preparedness
ANS: Command and Coordination
, 9. What defines "Command" in the NIMS framework?
(a) The act of coordinating logistics
(b) Directing by virtue of delegated authority
(c) Managing resource inventories
(d) Establishing communication protocols
ANS: Directing by virtue of delegated authority
10. Which principle ensures each individual reports to only one supervisor?
(a) Unity of Effort
(b) Unity of Command
(c) Chain of Command
(d) Span of Control
ANS: Unity of Command
11. What is the role of the Planning Section Chief in a complex incident?
(a) Directing tactical operations
(b) Preparing and documenting the Incident Action Plan
(c) Managing financial reimbursements
(d) Coordinating media releases
ANS: Preparing and documenting the Incident Action Plan
12. Which factor determines the activation of Area Command?
(a) Single incident with ample resources
(b) Multiple incidents with competing resource needs
(c) Minor incidents with local control
(d) Planned events with no complexity
ANS: Multiple incidents with competing resource needs
13. What is a key responsibility of the Logistics Section in ICS 400?
(a) Setting incident objectives
(b) Ordering and maintaining resources
(c) Directing tactical assignments
(d) Analyzing incident costs
ANS: Ordering and maintaining resources
14. Which entity supports on-scene personnel through coordinated resource
requests?
(a) Incident Command Post
(b) Emergency Operations Center
Verified Questions and Correct
Answers | 2025/2026 Edition | A+
Graded
Section 1: Introduction
This document includes reviewed and verified questions with 100% correct answers for the
NIMS ICS 400 (National Incident Management System – Advanced ICS) Exam, fully
updated for the 2025/2026 certification cycle. Topics covered include advanced incident
command strategies, unified command, major incident management, Area Command, and
interagency coordination in accordance with FEMA and DHS standards. A+ graded and
formatted to reflect the official ICS 400 assessment structure for comprehensive preparation.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Four answer choices per question (A–D)
Correct answer highlighted
1. What is the primary role of Area Command in managing complex incidents?
(a) Directing tactical operations on the ground
(b) Setting incident objectives and priorities
(c) Managing individual incident resources directly
(d) Conducting media briefings
ANS: Setting incident objectives and priorities
2. Which NIMS component facilitates coordination among multiple agencies with
jurisdictional authority?
(a) Incident Command Post
(b) Unified Command
(c) Emergency Operations Center
(d) Multiagency Coordination Group
ANS: Unified Command
3. What is a key characteristic of complex incidents requiring ICS 400 application?
(a) Single agency jurisdiction
(b) Multijurisdictional efforts with resource competition
(c) Limited duration and scope
, (d) Minimal stakeholder involvement
ANS: Multijurisdictional efforts with resource competition
4. Which entity is responsible for resolving resource allocation conflicts among
multiple incidents?
(a) Incident Command Post
(b) Area Command
(c) Joint Information System
(d) Operations Section
ANS: Area Command
5. What is the purpose of the Multiagency Coordination System (MACS)?
(a) Directing on-scene tactical operations
(b) Coordinating support and resource allocation
(c) Managing public information only
(d) Establishing incident objectives
ANS: Coordinating support and resource allocation
6. Which ICS application is used when incidents cross political jurisdictions?
(a) Unity of Command
(b) Unified Command
(c) Area Command
(d) Incident Complex
ANS: Unified Command
7. What is a primary function of the Incident Management Team in a complex
incident?
(a) Setting long-term recovery goals
(b) Providing strategic oversight and coordination
(c) Conducting initial response operations
(d) Managing public relations
ANS: Providing strategic oversight and coordination
8. Which NIMS component includes the Joint Information System (JIS)?
(a) Resource Management
(b) Command and Coordination
(c) Communications and Information Management
(d) Preparedness
ANS: Command and Coordination
, 9. What defines "Command" in the NIMS framework?
(a) The act of coordinating logistics
(b) Directing by virtue of delegated authority
(c) Managing resource inventories
(d) Establishing communication protocols
ANS: Directing by virtue of delegated authority
10. Which principle ensures each individual reports to only one supervisor?
(a) Unity of Effort
(b) Unity of Command
(c) Chain of Command
(d) Span of Control
ANS: Unity of Command
11. What is the role of the Planning Section Chief in a complex incident?
(a) Directing tactical operations
(b) Preparing and documenting the Incident Action Plan
(c) Managing financial reimbursements
(d) Coordinating media releases
ANS: Preparing and documenting the Incident Action Plan
12. Which factor determines the activation of Area Command?
(a) Single incident with ample resources
(b) Multiple incidents with competing resource needs
(c) Minor incidents with local control
(d) Planned events with no complexity
ANS: Multiple incidents with competing resource needs
13. What is a key responsibility of the Logistics Section in ICS 400?
(a) Setting incident objectives
(b) Ordering and maintaining resources
(c) Directing tactical assignments
(d) Analyzing incident costs
ANS: Ordering and maintaining resources
14. Which entity supports on-scene personnel through coordinated resource
requests?
(a) Incident Command Post
(b) Emergency Operations Center
