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

A BIA identifies critical business functions and assesses the potential impact of their disruption, helping prioritize recovery efforts.

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

Shutting down HVAC and sealing entry points prevents contaminated outside air from entering the building during a shelter-in-place event.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

National Incident Management System

Answer

NIMS stands for National Incident Management System, which provides a standardized approach to incident management across all levels of government.

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

OSHA recommends reviewing emergency action plans at least annually and whenever workplace conditions change significantly.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Functional exercise

Answer

A functional exercise tests specific functions of the emergency plan in a realistic but simulated environment without full resource deployment.

(ASP) Associate Safety Professional Practice Test