CEM Planning & Preparedness Strategies 2

Question 1

Which planning assumption is essential when developing a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)?

Accepted Answer

Essential functions must be resumable within 12 hours

Answer

COOP plans require that essential functions be resumable within 12 hours and sustainable for up to 30 days.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify and rank potential hazards based on probability and impact

Answer

An HVA prioritizes hazards by assessing their likelihood of occurrence and potential consequences to guide planning decisions.

Question 3

Under the National Preparedness System, 'Building and Sustaining Capabilities' refers to which activity?

Accepted Answer

Identifying capability gaps and investing to close them

Answer

Building and sustaining capabilities involves identifying gaps through assessments and directing investments to address those deficiencies.

Question 4

Which document establishes the legal basis and organizational framework for a jurisdiction's emergency management program?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Management Program document or ordinance

Answer

An Emergency Management Program ordinance or statute establishes the legal authority, roles, and structure underpinning a jurisdiction's overall program.

Question 5

The 'Planning P' model used in ICS planning begins with which step?

Accepted Answer

Understand the Situation

Answer

The Planning P starts with understanding the situation, which informs all subsequent planning steps in the ICS operational planning process.

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CEM Planning & Preparedness Strategies 2