ICS 200 STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
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
Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services? Correct answer-Finance
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
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
Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services? Correct answer-Finance
