FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026/2027 (6pages)

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 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