NIMS ICS 100 LESSON EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably. - Correct Answers -False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
Correct Answers -True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
Correct Answers -True
This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common terminology - Correct
Answers -No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? - Correct
Answers -It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources. - Correct Answers -False
In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources - Correct
Answers -True
Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness. - Correct
Answers –True
I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing
appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. - Correct
Answers -Safety Officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address
their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene
to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. - Correct Answers -Liaison Officer
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our
response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience
, including incident staff and agency personnel. - Correct Answers -Public Information
Officer
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be
established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed. - Correct Answers -
False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor. - Correct Answers -True
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units. - Correct Answers -False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - Correct Answers -Incident Action Plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - Correct Answers -
Planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - Correct Answers -Incident Command
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly
managed, coordinated, and directed. - Correct Answers -Intelligence/Investigations
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - Correct Answers -Operations
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses. - Correct Answers -Finance/Administration
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - Correct Answers -Logistics
The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander,
who needs to attend to a family emergency.
The current Incident Commander should: - Correct Answers -Provide a transfer-of-
command briefing to the new Commander
Establish objectives, make assignments, and order resources - Correct Answers -
Incident Command
Collect, analyze, and disseminate information - Correct Answers -Incident Coordination
Synchronize public information messages - Correct Answers -Coordination
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be
used interchangeably. - Correct Answers -False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. -
Correct Answers -True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. -
Correct Answers -True
This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." IIs this common terminology - Correct
Answers -No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? - Correct
Answers -It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited
amount of resources. - Correct Answers -False
In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to
identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources - Correct
Answers -True
Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness. - Correct
Answers –True
I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing
appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. - Correct
Answers -Safety Officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address
their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene
to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. - Correct Answers -Liaison Officer
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our
response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience
, including incident staff and agency personnel. - Correct Answers -Public Information
Officer
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be
established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed. - Correct Answers -
False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one
designated supervisor. - Correct Answers -True
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information
outside their organizational units. - Correct Answers -False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating
response operations? - Correct Answers -Incident Action Plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - Correct Answers -
Planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for
the incident. - Correct Answers -Incident Command
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly
managed, coordinated, and directed. - Correct Answers -Intelligence/Investigations
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all
operational resources. - Correct Answers -Operations
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time
recording, and cost analyses. - Correct Answers -Finance/Administration
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives. - Correct Answers -Logistics
The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander,
who needs to attend to a family emergency.
The current Incident Commander should: - Correct Answers -Provide a transfer-of-
command briefing to the new Commander
Establish objectives, make assignments, and order resources - Correct Answers -
Incident Command
Collect, analyze, and disseminate information - Correct Answers -Incident Coordination
Synchronize public information messages - Correct Answers -Coordination
