NIMS ICS 400 Test/Pretest Study Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions | 100% Correct
Question : What type of structure may be established when 2
or more individual incidents located in the same general area, are assigned to a single IC or US?
A: Incident Command Post
B: Unified Command
C: Incident Complex
D: Unity of Command
Correct answer: C- Incident Complex
Question : In the context of incident management, complex
incidents generally:
A- Involve multijurisdictional efforts of more than 1 agency B- Involve 1 centralized agency a&/or political jurisdiction C- Have few casualties D- Span a single operational control
Correct answer: A- Involve multijurisdictional efforts of more
than 1 agency
Question : ____ is an organization that is activated to address
competition for resources among multiple ICPs based on the complexity of the incident. Examples include 2 or more haz- mat spills, fires, etc.A- Emergency Operations Center B- Incident Management Team C- Unified Command D- Area Command
Correct answer: D- Area Command
Question : How does the use of Area Command facilitate the
job of the IC and agency officials?
a) Much of the Coordination between incidentss that is
typically performed by the IC is accomplished at the Area Command level
b) Area Command determines the incident tactics, objectives,
and strategies.
c) Establishing Area Command eliminates the need for a
written delegation of authority.
d) Area Command replaces the incident-level ICS
organizations and streamlines Incident Commander functions and tasks.
Correct answer: a) Much of the Coordination between
incidentss that is typically performed by the IC is accomplished at the Area Command level
Question : What is an advantage of activating an Area
Command?A- The role of the Incident Commander is shared by 2 or more persons B-Allows different agencies to work together C- Coordination Between Incidents D- Incident Tactics, objectives, and strategies are not necessary
Correct answer: C- Coordination Between Incidents
Question : What is one scenario when Area Command should
be established?A- When 1 major or complex incident is occurring B- When there are several active incidents that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical resources C- When there are issues with critical resources, but incidents are expected to conclude in Operational Period D- When life and proprty values are not at risk
Correct answer: B- When there are several active incidents
that are close in proximity and using similar and limited critical resources
Question : Which Responsibility outlines one of Area
Command's primary function?A- Establish Facility use between various incidents B- Ensure that Unified Command personnel assignments and organizations are appropirate C- Maintain contact with the President D- Develop broad objectives for the affected area