ICS I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System Final Exam B.

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1 ICS I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System Final Exam B. Name: Department/Agency: Mailing Address: Day Phone: Address: Clearly write your complete name, department, contact information and the mailing address you would like the certificate delivered to in the spaces provided above. Read the questions and circle your answer on the answer sheet. The pass mark is 80%. You may refer to the Student Workbook throughout the exam. 1. a b c d 14. a b c d 2. a b c d 15. T F 3. T F 16. a b c d 4. a b c d 17. a b c d 5. a b c d 18. T F 6. T F 19. a b c d 7. a b c d 20. a b c d 8. a b c d 21. T F 9. T F 22. a b c d 10. a b c d 23. a b c d 11. a b c d 24. T F 12. T F 25. a b c d 13. a b c d

2 ICS I-100 Final Examination B Instructions: Read the questions and circle your answer on the answer sheet 1) The incident command post should be situated to provide: a. outside of present and potential hazard zone. b. large enough to provide working room for personnel. c. provide adequate lighting and/or protection from the weather. 2) The five major management functions of the incident command system are: a. Incident Commander, Command Staff, General Staff, Safety Officer, Operations. b. Commander, Incident Commander, Planning Logistics, Operations. c. Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration d. None of the above 3) T F The number of individuals or resources a supervisor can manage effectively is referred to as span of control. 4) Which of the following is a principle or feature of the Incident Command System? a. Management by objectives. b. Common terminology used by all agencies. c. Manageable span of control. 5) Identify the position that is part of the command staff a. Safety Officer b. Planning Section Chief c. Logistics Section Chief d. Resource Officer 6) T F Individuals should formally check-in only once at a designated check-in location. 7) The serves as the conduit for information to and from internal and external stakeholders and provides information dissemination and media relations services. a. Information Coordinator b. Planning Section Chief c. Information Section Chief d. Information Officer

3 8) The staging area falls under the jurisdiction of the section. a. Planning b. Logistics c. Operations d. Finance/administration 9) T F Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to only one designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an incident. 10) A division is established to divide an incident: a. Functionally b. Geographically c. Into branches d. Into units 11) The incident commander is responsible for developing and implementing the action plan. In complex incidents, the incident commander may establish a section to develop a written action plan. a. Planning b. Logistics c. Operational d. Finance/administration 12) T F The Incident Commander performs all major ICS command and general staff responsibilities unless the functions are delegated and assigned. 13) Resources classified as available are: a. working on an assignment under the direction of a supervisor b. assembled, have been issued equipment and are ready for immediate assignment c. waiting to be hired d. resupplying at the Base 14) A group supervisor has responsibility for: a. Functional area assigned b. Authorization of information released to the media c. Supervising branch operations. d. Conducting a planning meeting

4 15) T F General staff supports the incident commander by providing information, safety and liaison services. 16) Carrying out field work is a function of which section? a. Planning Section b. Finance/administration Section c. Operations Section d. Logistics Section 17) ICS can be used for a variety of incidents and pre-planned events, including: a. local and Provincial natural disaster management. b. oil spill response and recovery incidents. c. fire and hazardous materials incidents. 18) T F Food, communications equipment, tents, supplies and vehicles are examples of tactical resources. 19) The General Staff consist of: a. Ground Support Unit leader, Facilities Unit Leader, Resource Unit leader, Demobilization Unit Leader b. Liaison Officer, Information Officer, Safety Officer c. Operations section chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance/Administration Section Chief d. Staging Area Manager, Base Manager, Camp Manager 20) A set number of resources of the same kind and type assembled for a particular tactical need with common communications and a leader is called a a. Delta Force b. Strike Team c. Resource Team d.task Force 21) T F Camps are generally established to temporarily locate available resources that are awaiting tactical assignments. 22) Prior to demobilization from an incident all individuals should: a. Visit the commissary b. Complete all necessary paperwork c. Take home more equipment than what they first arrived with d. Submit a changed ICS Form 209, Incident Status Summary form.

5 23) How many command staff positions report to the Incident Commander? a. 3 b. 4 c. 7 d. 9 24) T F The Planning Section Chief is responsible for obtaining and maintaining essential personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies to meet the incident objectives. 25) An incident may have more than one of these. a. Incident Command Post b. Base c. Staging Area

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