FEMA Final Exam ICS 100: IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System

To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:
A. Technical language
B. Acronyms
C. Common terminology
D. Agency-specific codes

C. Common terminology

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
A. Incident Action Plan
B. Situational Analysis Document
C. Lessons Learned Report
D. Briefing

D. Briefing

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
A. Logistics
B. Finance/Administration
C. Planning
D. Operations

C. Planning

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
A. Operations Section Chief
B. Safety Officer
C. Public Information Officer
D. Incident Commander

D. Incident Commander

Who designates the process for transferring command?
A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
B. The Command Staff
C. The Section Chiefs
D. The Incident Commander for previous operational period

A. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? A. Planning Section Chief B. Finance/Administration Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Operations Section Chief

B. Finance/Administration Section Chief

Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
A. Incident Facilities and Locations
B. Management by Objectives
C. Information and Intelligence Management
D. Integrated Communications

C. Information and Intelligence Management

The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include:
A. Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types.
B. Establishing a manageable span of control.
C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives.
D. Selecting personnel to serve on the Incident Management Team.

C. Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives.

Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:
A. the Logistics Section
B. Incident Command
C. the Planning Section
D. Local Authorities

B. Incident Command

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
A. Resource Allocations
B. Shared Agency Authority
C. Situational Awareness
D. Incident Objectives

C. Situational Awareness

The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person:
A. May be assigned to multiple jurisdictions.
B. Reports to only one ICS supervisor.
C. Continues to report directly to their day-to-day supervisor.
D. May receive work assignments from multiple supervisors in the organization.

D. May receive work assignments from multiple supervisors in the organization.

Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
A. Incident Facilities and Locations
B. Information and Intelligence Management
C. Accountability
D. Comprehensive Resource Management

D. Comprehensive Resource Management

Command is:
A. The ability to control information exchange within and across organizations involved in an incident.
B. Assumed by the individual who is the highest-ranking person on the scene regardless of experience or training level.
C. Based on the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident.
D. Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.

D. Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.

The Liaison Officer:
A. Provides information to the public.
B. Is the point of contact for other response organizations.
C. Arranges for resources and needed services to support the incident objectives.
D. Tracks resources and maintains incident documentation.

B. Is the point of contact for other response organizations.

The Operations Section Chief:
A. Prepares and implements the Incident Communication Plan.
B. Sets up and maintains all incident facilities and food services.
C. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives.
D. Coordinates communication between all responding agencies.

C. Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives.

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
A. Logistics
B. Finance/Administration
C. Command
D. Operations

B. Finance/Administration

Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
A. Public Information Officer
B. Commander
C. Liaison Officer
D. Safety Officer

A. Public Information Officer

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?
A. Operations
B. Finance/Administration
C. Planning
D. Incident Command

C. Planning

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
A. Logistics Section Chief
B. Finance/Administration Section Chief
C. Planning Section Chief
D. Operations Section Chief

C. Planning Section Chief

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
A. Liaison Officer
B. Communications Officer
C. Media Relations Specialist
D. Public Information Officer

D. Public Information Officer

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?
A. Command and Coordination
B. Joint Information System
C. Communications and Information Management
D. Resource Management

A. Command and Coordination

Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Resource Descriptions
B. Incident Facilities
C. Organizational Functions
D. Technical Specifications

D. Technical Specifications

Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
A. Logistics
B. Finance/Administration
C. Planning
D. Operations

D. Operations

Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:
A. Public Information Officer
B. Planning Officer
C. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
D. Emergency Operations manager

C. Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident

Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
A. Conduct briefings as part of transfer of command
B. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel
C. Maintain an accurate inventory of resources
D. Establish specific, measurable objectives

B. Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel