IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command
System for Initial Response Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
_______ major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - --
Answer --Five
Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are
based on three key organizational systems: - --Answer --ICS, Multiagency
Coordination Systems, Public Information
. ______ defines the operating characteristics, interactive management
components, and structure of incident management and emergency response
organizations engaged throughout the life cycle of an incident. - --Answer --
ICS
________________, These systems define the operating characteristics, interactive
management components, and organizational structure of supporting incident
management entities engaged at the Federal, State, local, tribal, and regional levels
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,through mutual aid agreements and other assistance arrangements. - --
Answer --Multiagency Coordination Systems
________________ refers to processes, procedures, and systems for
communicating timely and accurate information to the public during crisis or
emergency situations. - --Answer --Public Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as
follows: - --Answer --(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will
be assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - --Answer --to only
one supervisor.
Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting
relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by: - --Answer --
multiple, conflicting directives.
Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems
encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains
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, __________ communication relationship only with his or her immediate
supervisor. - --Answer --a formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - --Answer --No
they are different concepts.
Unified Command enables all responsible agencies to manage an incident together
by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies, additionally is
allows what? - --Answer --Allows Incident Commanders to make joint
decisions by establishing a single command structure at one Incident Command
Post (ICP).
Maintains unity of command. Each employee reports to only one supervisor.
Advantages of using Unified Command include: - --Answer --A single set of
objectives.
A collective approach to develop strategies.
Improved Information flow and coordination.
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System for Initial Response Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
_______ major components make up the NIMS systems approach. - --
Answer --Five
Command and Management. NIMS standard incident command structures are
based on three key organizational systems: - --Answer --ICS, Multiagency
Coordination Systems, Public Information
. ______ defines the operating characteristics, interactive management
components, and structure of incident management and emergency response
organizations engaged throughout the life cycle of an incident. - --Answer --
ICS
________________, These systems define the operating characteristics, interactive
management components, and organizational structure of supporting incident
management entities engaged at the Federal, State, local, tribal, and regional levels
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,through mutual aid agreements and other assistance arrangements. - --
Answer --Multiagency Coordination Systems
________________ refers to processes, procedures, and systems for
communicating timely and accurate information to the public during crisis or
emergency situations. - --Answer --Public Information
The five major components that make up the NIMS system approach are as
follows: - --Answer --(1)Command and Management,
(2)Preparedness,
(3)Resource Management,
(4)Communications and Information Management, (5) Ongoing Management and
Maintenance.
Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will
be assigned - and will report to how many supervisors? - --Answer --to only
one supervisor.
Chain of command and unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting
relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by: - --Answer --
multiple, conflicting directives.
Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems
encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains
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, __________ communication relationship only with his or her immediate
supervisor. - --Answer --a formal
Is Unity of command synonymous with Unified Command. - --Answer --No
they are different concepts.
Unified Command enables all responsible agencies to manage an incident together
by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies, additionally is
allows what? - --Answer --Allows Incident Commanders to make joint
decisions by establishing a single command structure at one Incident Command
Post (ICP).
Maintains unity of command. Each employee reports to only one supervisor.
Advantages of using Unified Command include: - --Answer --A single set of
objectives.
A collective approach to develop strategies.
Improved Information flow and coordination.
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