NIMS ICS- 100 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
ICS - CORRECT ANSWER -Incident command System
NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER -National Incident Management System
Goals of the Course - CORRECT ANSWER --Explain the principles and basic structure of the
Incident Command System (ICS).
-Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
-Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command
Staff.
-Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
-Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline
areas.
What is ICS? - CORRECT ANSWER -Incident command system used to integrate different
response systems and resources to a standard emergency incident response and allows for
better communication and effective rescue and cooperation among agencies
Major Components of ICS - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
- + Incident command system
C. Communication and Information management
NGO - CORRECT ANSWER -non-governmental organization
Positives of ICS - CORRECT ANSWER --Clarifies chain of command and accountability,
, -Improves communication
-Systematic and flexible planning process
-Fosters cooperation
ICS helps to ensure: - CORRECT ANSWER --The safety of responders and community members
-The achievement of incident objectives.
-The efficient use of resources.
T/F The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used
interchangeably. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
T/F ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
T/F ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Number of NIMS management characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER -14
NIMS Management Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER --Common terminology
-Modular Organization
-Management of objectives
-Incident action planning
-Manageable span of control
-Incident facilities and locations
-Comprehensive resource management
-Integrated communications
ANSWERS 2025/2026
ICS - CORRECT ANSWER -Incident command System
NIMS - CORRECT ANSWER -National Incident Management System
Goals of the Course - CORRECT ANSWER --Explain the principles and basic structure of the
Incident Command System (ICS).
-Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
-Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command
Staff.
-Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
-Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline
areas.
What is ICS? - CORRECT ANSWER -Incident command system used to integrate different
response systems and resources to a standard emergency incident response and allows for
better communication and effective rescue and cooperation among agencies
Major Components of ICS - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Resource Management
B. Command and Coordination
- + Incident command system
C. Communication and Information management
NGO - CORRECT ANSWER -non-governmental organization
Positives of ICS - CORRECT ANSWER --Clarifies chain of command and accountability,
, -Improves communication
-Systematic and flexible planning process
-Fosters cooperation
ICS helps to ensure: - CORRECT ANSWER --The safety of responders and community members
-The achievement of incident objectives.
-The efficient use of resources.
T/F The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used
interchangeably. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
T/F ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
T/F ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Number of NIMS management characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER -14
NIMS Management Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER --Common terminology
-Modular Organization
-Management of objectives
-Incident action planning
-Manageable span of control
-Incident facilities and locations
-Comprehensive resource management
-Integrated communications
