ICS 200
NIMS - correct answer-National Incident Management System
ICS - correct answer-Incident Command System
unity of command - correct answer-means that each individual has a designated supervisor
to whom they report to at the scene of the incident.
Unified Command - correct answer-allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and
functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting
individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
chain of command - correct answer-refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of
the incident management organization.
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.
Scenario: Heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response
actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the Operations Section Chief (see the
diagram). Is the situation consistent with the NIMS Management Characteristic of
Manageable Span of Control? - correct answer-no
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident action
planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principles. - correct answer-true
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-true
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested. - correct answer-false
AAR - correct answer-After Action Report
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
NIMS - correct answer-National Incident Management System
ICS - correct answer-Incident Command System
unity of command - correct answer-means that each individual has a designated supervisor
to whom they report to at the scene of the incident.
Unified Command - correct answer-allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and
functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting
individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.
chain of command - correct answer-refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of
the incident management organization.
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.
Scenario: Heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response
actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the Operations Section Chief (see the
diagram). Is the situation consistent with the NIMS Management Characteristic of
Manageable Span of Control? - correct answer-no
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident action
planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principles. - correct answer-true
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-true
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested. - correct answer-false
AAR - correct answer-After Action Report
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
