FEMA IS-100.C Introduction to the Incident
Command System (ICS) – Questions & Verified
Answers (2025–2026 Edition)
INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the complete set of FEMA IS-100.C exam
questions with 100% correct and verified answers, updated for the
2025–2026 period. It covers all key areas of the Incident Command
System (ICS), including command structure, general staff roles,
NIMS management characteristics, planning, logistics,
finance/administration, and operations. Also included are detailed
explanations and extra Q&A for deeper understanding, making it a
comprehensive resource for exam preparation and emergency
management training.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple
jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: --- correct
answer ---Incident Objectives
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? --- correct
answer ---Public Information Office
,Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed
services to support achievement of the incident objectives? ---
correct answer ---Logistics
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response
resources? --- correct answer ---Operations
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident
and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost
analysis? --- correct answer ---Finance/Administration
Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and
Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure: --- correct answer --
-Accountability
The Incident Command System (ICS) is: --- correct answer ---A
standardized approach to incident management that is applicable
for use in all hazards.
T/F:
n Incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall
operational and support activities for an incident. --- correct
answer ---True
, ? --- correct answer ---
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? --- correct
answer ---Incident Commander
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the: --- correct
answer ---Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility
for the incident
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans,
manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the
incident? --- correct answer ---Planning Section Chief
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public
information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are
collectively referred to as the: --- correct answer ---Command Staff
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other
agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? ---
correct answer ---Public Information Officer
T/F:
Command System (ICS) – Questions & Verified
Answers (2025–2026 Edition)
INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the complete set of FEMA IS-100.C exam
questions with 100% correct and verified answers, updated for the
2025–2026 period. It covers all key areas of the Incident Command
System (ICS), including command structure, general staff roles,
NIMS management characteristics, planning, logistics,
finance/administration, and operations. Also included are detailed
explanations and extra Q&A for deeper understanding, making it a
comprehensive resource for exam preparation and emergency
management training.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple
jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: --- correct
answer ---Incident Objectives
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? --- correct
answer ---Public Information Office
,Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed
services to support achievement of the incident objectives? ---
correct answer ---Logistics
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response
resources? --- correct answer ---Operations
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident
and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost
analysis? --- correct answer ---Finance/Administration
Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and
Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure: --- correct answer --
-Accountability
The Incident Command System (ICS) is: --- correct answer ---A
standardized approach to incident management that is applicable
for use in all hazards.
T/F:
n Incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall
operational and support activities for an incident. --- correct
answer ---True
, ? --- correct answer ---
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? --- correct
answer ---Incident Commander
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the: --- correct
answer ---Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility
for the incident
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans,
manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the
incident? --- correct answer ---Planning Section Chief
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public
information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are
collectively referred to as the: --- correct answer ---Command Staff
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other
agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? ---
correct answer ---Public Information Officer
T/F:
