ICS Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions6
IQCS - ANSWERS -incident qualifications command system
establishment of command - ANSWERS -1st arrive authority on the scene, who has jurisdiction,
est IC & identifies initial ICP
IC establishes needed authorizations & delegation of authority, begins est I facilities & develops
and IAP
ICP - ANSWERS -incident command post
IAP - ANSWERS -incident action plan
ICS - ANSWERS -Incident Command System
Incident - ANSWERS -an occurrence cause by humans or natural phenomenon that require
action by emergency service personnel to prevent or minimize loss of life or damage to property
and or the environment
Ex. of incidents - ANSWERS -structural fires, wildfire, hazard material incident, search and rescue
mission, oil spill, natural disaster, terrorist or WMD (weapon of mass destruction) events,
political rallies/parades/planned events
Interagency ICS - ANSWERS -Structured response that is internally flexible based on size & needs
Gold standard for emergency management across the country. Often 1 agency cant handle the
incident alone & multiagency responses are required.
, History of ICS
Developed in __ following series of catastrophic WUI fires in __. Determined causes were __.
Resulted in __. - ANSWERS -1970's
California
failure to integrate response & tactics (inadequate management)
several mortalities, injuries & millions in property damage
5 former weaknesses of IM - ANSWERS -unclear chain of command
poor communication
no common, flexible pre-designed management structure
no predefined methods to integrate interagency requirements
no certification or training common among agencies
Foundations upon which ICS organization develops
(5 major functions) - ANSWERS -incident command
operations
planning
logistics
finance/administration
incident commander - ANSWERS -Sets I objectives, strategies & priorities.
Has overall responsibility of I or event
ranking Type 1 - Type 4
Type 1 IC - ANSWERS -for most complex incidents
Solutions6
IQCS - ANSWERS -incident qualifications command system
establishment of command - ANSWERS -1st arrive authority on the scene, who has jurisdiction,
est IC & identifies initial ICP
IC establishes needed authorizations & delegation of authority, begins est I facilities & develops
and IAP
ICP - ANSWERS -incident command post
IAP - ANSWERS -incident action plan
ICS - ANSWERS -Incident Command System
Incident - ANSWERS -an occurrence cause by humans or natural phenomenon that require
action by emergency service personnel to prevent or minimize loss of life or damage to property
and or the environment
Ex. of incidents - ANSWERS -structural fires, wildfire, hazard material incident, search and rescue
mission, oil spill, natural disaster, terrorist or WMD (weapon of mass destruction) events,
political rallies/parades/planned events
Interagency ICS - ANSWERS -Structured response that is internally flexible based on size & needs
Gold standard for emergency management across the country. Often 1 agency cant handle the
incident alone & multiagency responses are required.
, History of ICS
Developed in __ following series of catastrophic WUI fires in __. Determined causes were __.
Resulted in __. - ANSWERS -1970's
California
failure to integrate response & tactics (inadequate management)
several mortalities, injuries & millions in property damage
5 former weaknesses of IM - ANSWERS -unclear chain of command
poor communication
no common, flexible pre-designed management structure
no predefined methods to integrate interagency requirements
no certification or training common among agencies
Foundations upon which ICS organization develops
(5 major functions) - ANSWERS -incident command
operations
planning
logistics
finance/administration
incident commander - ANSWERS -Sets I objectives, strategies & priorities.
Has overall responsibility of I or event
ranking Type 1 - Type 4
Type 1 IC - ANSWERS -for most complex incidents
