CCM Facilities, Security & Emergency Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is an 'Americans with Disabilities Act' (ADA) compliance audit for a courthouse?
- A review of judge disability accommodations
- An assessment of whether the courthouse's physical facilities and services are accessible to people with disabilities (Correct answer)
- A financial audit required by the ADA
- A review of staff leave policies
Correct answer: An assessment of whether the courthouse's physical facilities and services are accessible to people with disabilities
An ADA audit checks ramps, elevators, signage, restrooms, courtroom layouts, and communication accessibility for compliance.
Question 2: What type of plan addresses how a court will respond to an active threat inside the courthouse?
- Business continuity plan
- Active threat or lockdown response plan, often developed with law enforcement (Correct answer)
- Records retention schedule
- Budget contingency plan
Correct answer: Active threat or lockdown response plan, often developed with law enforcement
Active threat response plans outline lockdown procedures, law enforcement coordination, communication protocols, and evacuation routes.
Question 3: What is a 'preventive maintenance program' for courthouse facilities?
- A legal program to prevent lawsuits against the court
- A scheduled program of regular inspections and repairs to keep building systems functioning and prevent costly failures (Correct answer)
- A staff wellness program
- A technology upgrade schedule
Correct answer: A scheduled program of regular inspections and repairs to keep building systems functioning and prevent costly failures
Preventive maintenance catches problems early through routine inspections, extending building life and reducing expensive emergency repairs.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a 'continuity of operations plan' (COOP) for a court?
- To plan for courthouse renovations
- To ensure the court can maintain essential functions during and after a major disruption such as a natural disaster (Correct answer)
- To manage staff vacation scheduling
- To plan annual court budget cycles
Correct answer: To ensure the court can maintain essential functions during and after a major disruption such as a natural disaster
A COOP identifies essential functions, alternate work sites, and succession of authority to keep courts operating during emergencies.
Question 5: What does 'space utilization analysis' help court administrators determine?
- How many parking spaces are available
- Whether existing courthouse space is being used efficiently and where expansions or reconfigurations are needed (Correct answer)
- Which judges have the largest offices
- How much storage is used for supplies
Correct answer: Whether existing courthouse space is being used efficiently and where expansions or reconfigurations are needed
Space utilization studies identify underused areas, overcrowded facilities, and opportunities to better allocate limited courthouse space.
Question 6: When a courthouse requires a capital improvement project, what is the court administrator's typical first step?
- Begin construction immediately
- Conduct a needs assessment and develop a detailed project scope, timeline, and budget estimate (Correct answer)
- Hire a construction company
- Request emergency funding from the state
Correct answer: Conduct a needs assessment and develop a detailed project scope, timeline, and budget estimate
A needs assessment defines the problem, scope, and cost before seeking approval or funding, preventing costly scope changes during construction.
CCM Facilities, Security & Emergency Management 2
What is an 'Americans with Disabilities Act' (ADA) compliance audit for a courthouse?