ASP Emergency Response Planning 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in emergency planning?

Accepted Answer

To identify critical functions and the impact of their disruption

Answer

To assign blame for past incidents

Answer

To calculate employee overtime costs

Answer

To determine insurance premiums

Question 2

During a shelter-in-place order, which action should be taken to protect building occupants from external airborne hazards?

Accepted Answer

Shut down HVAC systems and seal entry points

Answer

Open all windows for ventilation

Answer

Evacuate immediately through the nearest exit

Answer

Activate the fire sprinkler system

Question 3

What does NIMS stand for in the context of U.S. emergency management?

Accepted Answer

National Incident Management System

Answer

National Infrastructure Monitoring Service

Answer

Network of Integrated Municipal Services

Answer

Natural Incident Mitigation Strategy

Question 4

How often should emergency action plans be reviewed and updated according to OSHA best practices?

Accepted Answer

At least annually or whenever conditions change

Answer

Only when a new building is constructed

Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Only after a major incident occurs

Question 5

Which type of emergency drill involves moving through all response procedures except actual resource deployment?

Accepted Answer

Functional exercise

Answer

Full-scale exercise

Answer

Tabletop exercise

Answer

Orientation seminar

Question 6

What is the recommended minimum distance for an emergency assembly point from the affected building?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

50 feet

Answer

150 feet

Answer

1 mile