IS-0200.C BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE, ICS
200 TEST SET GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? - ANSWER -Political
sensitivity, external influences, and media relations
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control,
additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which
NIMS Management characteristic does this describe? - ANSWER -Modular
Organization
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command? - ANSWER -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives? - ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and
General Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is
required? - ANSWER -Type 3
A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined
as? - ANSWER -Authority
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by
multiple, conflicting directives? - ANSWER -Management by Objectives
Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site? - ANSWER -Field-level
briefing
Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty? - ANSWER -
Stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed. Developing
subordinates for the future. Ensuring tasks are understood.
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
- ANSWER -Supervisor
SYSTEM FOR INITIAL RESPONSE, ICS
200 TEST SET GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? - ANSWER -Political
sensitivity, external influences, and media relations
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable span of control,
additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections can be established. Which
NIMS Management characteristic does this describe? - ANSWER -Modular
Organization
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of
Command? - ANSWER -Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational
activities to achieve the incident objectives? - ANSWER -Operations Section Chief
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and
General Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is
required? - ANSWER -Type 3
A right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or jurisdiction is defined
as? - ANSWER -Authority
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by
multiple, conflicting directives? - ANSWER -Management by Objectives
Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site? - ANSWER -Field-level
briefing
Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty? - ANSWER -
Stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed. Developing
subordinates for the future. Ensuring tasks are understood.
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
- ANSWER -Supervisor
