ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
– Study Guide
____________ means that each individual has a designated supervisor
to whom they report to at the scene of the incident - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unity of command
________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and
functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively
w/o affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or
accountability - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Unified command
________ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Chain of
command
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning
of an incident. When command is transferred, the process must include
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A briefing that captures all essential
information for continuing safe and effective operations
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-
in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, resource
tracking, and other principles - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔T
,An Incident Action Plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives
that address tactics and support activities for the planned operational
period - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔T
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched
even without being requested - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔F
Who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental
agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Liaison Officer
Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation
information and intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Planning section
Which Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to
facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including
ordering resources from off-incident locations - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Logistics section
Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Finance/Administration Section
Who handles media and public inquiries, emergency public information
and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring,
, and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate and
timely manner - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Public Information Officer
Who is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the
Incident Commander on all matters relating to operational safety,
including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Safety Officer
Scenario: The Command Staff consists of a Safety Officer and Public
Information Officer.
Which organizational structure for the General Staff uses correct ICS
principles, position titles, and features? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Two
Branches that manage Medical (EMS and Life Support) and Investigative
(Police) resources under the supervision of a Director
Heavy rains are threatening to cause a dam break. One incident
objective and its strategy and tactics are as follows:
Objective: Decrease the probability of flooding by reducing the
reservoir level to 35 feet by 0800 tomorrow.
Strategy: Pump water from reservoir.
– Study Guide
____________ means that each individual has a designated supervisor
to whom they report to at the scene of the incident - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unity of command
________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and
functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively
w/o affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or
accountability - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Unified command
________ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the
incident management organization - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Chain of
command
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning
of an incident. When command is transferred, the process must include
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A briefing that captures all essential
information for continuing safe and effective operations
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-
in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, resource
tracking, and other principles - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔T
,An Incident Action Plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives
that address tactics and support activities for the planned operational
period - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔T
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched
even without being requested - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔F
Who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental
agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Liaison Officer
Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation
information and intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Planning section
Which Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to
facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including
ordering resources from off-incident locations - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Logistics section
Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Finance/Administration Section
Who handles media and public inquiries, emergency public information
and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring,
, and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate and
timely manner - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Public Information Officer
Who is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the
Incident Commander on all matters relating to operational safety,
including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Safety Officer
Scenario: The Command Staff consists of a Safety Officer and Public
Information Officer.
Which organizational structure for the General Staff uses correct ICS
principles, position titles, and features? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Two
Branches that manage Medical (EMS and Life Support) and Investigative
(Police) resources under the supervision of a Director
Heavy rains are threatening to cause a dam break. One incident
objective and its strategy and tactics are as follows:
Objective: Decrease the probability of flooding by reducing the
reservoir level to 35 feet by 0800 tomorrow.
Strategy: Pump water from reservoir.
