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ICS-300 Questions and Correct Answers
The National Incident Management System (NIMS): Ans: (b)
Includes the use of ICS standardized features and structures.
_________________ means that each individual involved in incident
operations will be assigned to only one supervisor. Ans: (b) Unity
of Command
Agency Executives/Senior Officials: Ans: (d) Provide strategic
direction and delegate the authority needed to accomplish the
incident objectives.
The organizational elements at the incident that can order
resources include the:
Incident Commander
Logistics Section Chief
____________________ Ans: (a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions:
Branch
Incident Commander
___________ Ans: (a) Section
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Select the TRUE statement: Ans: (a) In Unified Command,
resources stay under the administrative and policy control of their
agencies.
In Unified Command, tactical resources are managed by: Ans: (b)
The Operations Section Chief
One purpose of the Unified Command Meeting is to: Ans: (c)
Designate an Operations Section Chief and develop a collective set
of incident objectives.
List three advantages of Unified Command: (Write your answer
below.) Ans: • A single set of objectives is developed for the entire
incident.
• A collective approach is used to develop strategies to achieve
incident objectives.
• Information flow and coordination are improved between all
jurisdictions and agencies involved in the incident.
• All agencies with responsibility for the incident have an
understanding of joint priorities and restrictions.
• No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected.
• The combined efforts of all agencies are optimized as they
perform their respective assignments under a single Incident
Action Plan.
During initial response actions, the person currently in charge
(Incident Commander) must:
___________________________________
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ICS-300 Questions and Correct Answers
The National Incident Management System (NIMS): Ans: (b)
Includes the use of ICS standardized features and structures.
_________________ means that each individual involved in incident
operations will be assigned to only one supervisor. Ans: (b) Unity
of Command
Agency Executives/Senior Officials: Ans: (d) Provide strategic
direction and delegate the authority needed to accomplish the
incident objectives.
The organizational elements at the incident that can order
resources include the:
Incident Commander
Logistics Section Chief
____________________ Ans: (a) Supply Unit Leader (Logistics Section)
These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions:
Branch
Incident Commander
___________ Ans: (a) Section
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Select the TRUE statement: Ans: (a) In Unified Command,
resources stay under the administrative and policy control of their
agencies.
In Unified Command, tactical resources are managed by: Ans: (b)
The Operations Section Chief
One purpose of the Unified Command Meeting is to: Ans: (c)
Designate an Operations Section Chief and develop a collective set
of incident objectives.
List three advantages of Unified Command: (Write your answer
below.) Ans: • A single set of objectives is developed for the entire
incident.
• A collective approach is used to develop strategies to achieve
incident objectives.
• Information flow and coordination are improved between all
jurisdictions and agencies involved in the incident.
• All agencies with responsibility for the incident have an
understanding of joint priorities and restrictions.
• No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected.
• The combined efforts of all agencies are optimized as they
perform their respective assignments under a single Incident
Action Plan.
During initial response actions, the person currently in charge
(Incident Commander) must:
___________________________________
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