FEMA IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST VERSION>

FEMA IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS &lt;LATEST VERSION&gt; 1. ICS - ANSWER standardized approach to incident management 2. NIMS - ANSWER systematic, proactive approach for all levels of government, NGOs, and private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from incidents 3. Common terminology - ANSWER organizational functions (name/define major functions/units; keep standard); resource descriptions (given common names to display capabilities); incident facilities; avoid radio/agency specific codes, jargon, acronyms 4. Modular organization - ANSWER changes based on incident's size and complexity; responsibility for this lies with IC 5. Management by objectives - ANSWER establish specific, measurable objectives; identify ways to achieve objectives; develop plans; document results 6. Incident action planning (IAP) - ANSWER cover specified timeframe; be productive; specify incident objectives; state activities to be completed; assign responsibilities; identify needed resources; specify communication protocols. *can be oral for smaller incidents; must be written for hazardous materials incidents* 7. Manageable span of control - ANSWER = # of individuals/resources one person can supervise. ideally around 1:5, but can change depending on situation 8. Incident facilities and locations - ANSWER incident command post (ICP); incident base, staging areas, camps; MCI triage areas; point-of distribution; emergency shelters 9. Comprehensive resource management - ANSWER resource ID + typing; qualification, certification and credentialing of personnel; planning resources; acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources 10. Integrated communications - ANSWER maintain connectivity; achieve situational awareness; facilitate information sharing 11. Establishment and transfer of command - ANSWER command must be established @ start; jurisdiction/organization with primary responsibility designates IC and command transfer process; transfer may happen during the course of an incident 12. Unified command - ANSWER manages incident through jointly approved objectives; typically established when no one entity holds responsibility 13. Chain of command - ANSWER details hierarchy of authority; allows IC to direct/control actions of all personnel; avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors; does not prevent information communication between personnel 14. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - ANSWER physical/virtual location where interagency staff come together to address imminent threats and hazards; staffed with personnel trained for and authorized to represent their agency/discipline; equipped with mechanisms for communicating with incident site; provides support to incident by obtaining resources; applicable at different levels of government 15. Joint Information Center (JIC) - ANSWER may be established to coordinate all incident-related public information activities; serves as central point of contact for all news media; when possible, public info officials from all participating agencies should co-locate here 16. In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: - ANSWER shared agency authority 17. Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System? - ANSWER command and coordination 18. Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident? - ANSWER command 19. Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: - ANSWER incident commander 20. Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists? A. Incident Facilities and Locations B. Management by Objectives C. Information and Intelligence Management D. Integrated Communications - ANSWER C. Information and Intelligence Management 21. The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include: A. Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. B. Establishing a manageable span of control. C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. D. Selecting personnel to serve on the Incident Management Team. - ANSWER C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. 22. Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by: A. the Logistics Section B. Incident Command C. the Planning Section D. Local Authorities - ANSWER B. Incident Command 23. In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: A. Resource Allocations B. Shared Agency Authority C. Situational Awareness D. Incident Objectives - ANSWER C. Situational Awareness 24. To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of: A. Technical language B. Acronyms C. Common terminology D. Agency-specific codes - ANSWER C. Common terminology 25. To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander. A. Incident Action Plan B. Situational Analysis Document C. Lessons Learned Report D. Briefing - ANSWER D. Briefing 26. Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? A. Logistics B. Finance/Administration C. Planning D. Operations - ANSWER C. Planning 27. Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? A. Operations Section Chief B. Safety Officer C. Public Information Officer D. Incident Commander - ANSWER D. Incident Commander 28. Who designates the process for transferring command? A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident B. The Command Staff C. The Section Chiefs D. The Incident Commander for previous operational period - ANSWER A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident