NIMS 100 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE| GRADE A+
GUARANTEE
incident base - Answer-the location from which primary logistics and
administrative functions are coordinated and administered
camp - Answer-provides sleeping, food, water, and sanitary services to
incident personnel
helibase - Answer-a location from which helicopter-centered air
operations are conducted
helispot - Answer-a more temporary location at the incident, where
helicopters can safely land and take off
elements of a briefing - Answer-assessment of situation and incident
objectives, specific job responsibilities, identification of ICS
organizational structure, location of work area, instructions for obtaining
needed resources, operational periods, required safety procedures and
personal protective equipment (PPE)
span of control - Answer-number of subordinates a supervisor has;
should range fro 3-7 with 5 being optimal (or maybe 8-10 for a larger
incident)
, command - Answer-Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and
priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident
operations - Answer-Conducts operations to reach the incident
objectives; establishes tactics and directs all operational resources
planning - Answer-Supports the incident action planning process by
tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining
documentation
logistics - Answer-Arranges for resources and needed services to
support achievement of the incident objectives
finance & administration - Answer-Monitors costs related to the
incident; provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost
analyses
public information officer - Answer-serves as a conduit for information
to the internal and external stakeholders, including the media,
stakeholders, and the public
safety officer - Answer-monitors safety conditions and develops
measures for ensuring the safety of all incident personnel
liaison officer - Answer-serves as the primary contact for other agencies
assisting at an incident
LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE| GRADE A+
GUARANTEE
incident base - Answer-the location from which primary logistics and
administrative functions are coordinated and administered
camp - Answer-provides sleeping, food, water, and sanitary services to
incident personnel
helibase - Answer-a location from which helicopter-centered air
operations are conducted
helispot - Answer-a more temporary location at the incident, where
helicopters can safely land and take off
elements of a briefing - Answer-assessment of situation and incident
objectives, specific job responsibilities, identification of ICS
organizational structure, location of work area, instructions for obtaining
needed resources, operational periods, required safety procedures and
personal protective equipment (PPE)
span of control - Answer-number of subordinates a supervisor has;
should range fro 3-7 with 5 being optimal (or maybe 8-10 for a larger
incident)
, command - Answer-Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and
priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident
operations - Answer-Conducts operations to reach the incident
objectives; establishes tactics and directs all operational resources
planning - Answer-Supports the incident action planning process by
tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining
documentation
logistics - Answer-Arranges for resources and needed services to
support achievement of the incident objectives
finance & administration - Answer-Monitors costs related to the
incident; provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost
analyses
public information officer - Answer-serves as a conduit for information
to the internal and external stakeholders, including the media,
stakeholders, and the public
safety officer - Answer-monitors safety conditions and develops
measures for ensuring the safety of all incident personnel
liaison officer - Answer-serves as the primary contact for other agencies
assisting at an incident
