FEMA ICS 200 LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026
INCIDENT COMMAND STRUCTURE AND
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
◉ ________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and
functional authorities and responsibilities to work together
effectively w/o affecting individual agency authority, responsibility,
or accountability.
Answer: Unified command
◉ ________ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of
the incident management organization.
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.
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.
,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.
Answer: T
◉ In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be
dispatched even without being requested.
Answer: F
◉ Who is the point of contact for representatives of other
governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or
private entities.
Answer: Liaison Officer
◉ Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident
situation information and intelligence.
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.
Answer: Logistics section
, ◉ Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting
services.
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.
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.
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?.
Answer: Two Branches that manage Medical (EMS and Life Support)
and Investigative (Police) resources under the supervision of a
Director
INCIDENT COMMAND STRUCTURE AND
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
◉ ________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and
functional authorities and responsibilities to work together
effectively w/o affecting individual agency authority, responsibility,
or accountability.
Answer: Unified command
◉ ________ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of
the incident management organization.
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.
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.
,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.
Answer: T
◉ In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be
dispatched even without being requested.
Answer: F
◉ Who is the point of contact for representatives of other
governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or
private entities.
Answer: Liaison Officer
◉ Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident
situation information and intelligence.
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.
Answer: Logistics section
, ◉ Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting
services.
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.
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.
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?.
Answer: Two Branches that manage Medical (EMS and Life Support)
and Investigative (Police) resources under the supervision of a
Director
