ICS 200 Questions & Answers Contents 1 NIMS IS -200.C: Basic Incident Command System For Initial Response Answers 2 FEMA IS -200.B Answers 3 ICS 200 Common Terminology 4 FEMA 200 Answers and Terms to Learn NIMS IS -200.C: Basic Incident Command System For Initial Response Answers 1. Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Manageable Span of Control D. Management by Objectives 2. Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? A. Measurable and attainable B. Includes a standard and timeframe C. Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility D. In accordance with the Incident Commander’s authorities 3. Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site? A. Field-level briefing B. Operational Period Briefing C. Section -level briefing D. Staff -level briefing 4. Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and General Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Superviso r and/or Unit Leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required? A. Type 2 B. Type 5 C. Type 4 D. Type 3 5. To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ___________ to t he new Incident Commander. A. Transfer of Command Briefing B. Situational Analysis Document C. List of personnel staffing each Section D. Lessons Learned Report 6. NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident. A. TRUE B. FALSE 7. Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? A. Community and responder safety B. Cost considerations of responding agencies C. Potential hazardous materials D. Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations 8. An Incident Commander’s scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______. A. Delegation of Authority B. IMT Position Description C. Incident Action Plan D. Outgoing Incident Commander 9. Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor? A. Modular Organization B. Chain of Command and Unity of Command C. Manageable Span of Control D. Management b y Objectives 10. When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told: A. The qualifications of the incoming Incident Commander B. The Incident Commander’s cell phone number C. The effective time and date of the transfer D. The limits of the Incident Commander’s scope of authority 11. When a more qualified person arrives on the scene, which statement best describes what happens? A. The more qualified person automatically becomes the new Incident Commander and assumes comma nd. The outgoing Incident Commander demobilizes to avoid confusion. B. The Emergency Operations Center Director must order a Transfer of Command. C. The more qualified person becomes the new Incident Commander at the beginning of the next operational perio d. D. The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander. 12. Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and a ll requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources? A. Incident Commander B. Liaison Officer C. Public Information Officer D. Safety Officer 13. Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel pe r operational period? A. Type 1 B. Type 5 C. Type 4 D. Type 2 14. Which of the following demonstrates a leader’s commitment to duty? A. Developing subordinates for the future. B. Stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed.
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