ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System –
Study Guide & Practice Questions
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
True or False- The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex
incidents. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔FALSE
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the
incident objectives? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Operations Section Chief
Which of the following are typical incident facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Point-of-
distribution sites, Camps, Incident Command Post
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains
documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Finance/Administration Section Chief
The Liaison Officer - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Is the point of contact for other response
organizations.
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Incident Commander
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Briefing
True or False- The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within
the Federal Government. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔FALSE
Study Guide & Practice Questions
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
True or False- The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex
incidents. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔FALSE
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the
incident objectives? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Operations Section Chief
Which of the following are typical incident facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Point-of-
distribution sites, Camps, Incident Command Post
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains
documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Finance/Administration Section Chief
The Liaison Officer - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Is the point of contact for other response
organizations.
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Incident Commander
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Briefing
True or False- The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within
the Federal Government. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔FALSE
