CEM Risk Management & Safety 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An exhibition manager is creating a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Which scenario should the BCP primarily address?
- How to increase exhibitor booth sales
- How the event can continue operating or recover following a disruptive incident (Correct answer)
- The process for hiring seasonal staff
- Guidelines for social media posting during the event
Correct answer: How the event can continue operating or recover following a disruptive incident
A BCP defines the procedures and resources needed to maintain or restore critical functions when disruptions occur, such as power failures or natural disasters.
Question 2: The 'hierarchy of controls' in safety management lists which control method as MOST effective?
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Administrative controls
- Engineering controls
- Elimination of the hazard (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Elimination of the hazard
Elimination — removing the hazard entirely — is the most effective control because it prevents exposure at the source rather than just reducing it.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for electrical safety during an exhibition?
- Installing ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)
- Requiring all electrical work to be performed by licensed electricians only (Correct answer)
- Using rubber-insulated extension cords
- Covering exposed cords with rubber cable protectors
Correct answer: Requiring all electrical work to be performed by licensed electricians only
Requiring licensed electricians is an administrative control — a policy or procedure — rather than a physical device or equipment modification.
Question 4: Which assessment should be conducted BEFORE finalizing an outdoor exhibition site to evaluate weather-related risks?
- A stakeholder sentiment survey
- A historical weather pattern and microclimate analysis for the site (Correct answer)
- A competitor attendance benchmarking study
- An attendee transportation preference study
Correct answer: A historical weather pattern and microclimate analysis for the site
Analyzing historical weather patterns and local microclimates identifies risks like flooding, high winds, or extreme heat specific to the site.
Question 5: After a security incident at an exhibition, what is the FIRST step in the post-incident review process?
- Issue a press release
- Preserve evidence and document the incident accurately before memories fade (Correct answer)
- Reassign security staff who were on duty
- Update marketing materials to emphasize improved safety
Correct answer: Preserve evidence and document the incident accurately before memories fade
Accurate and timely documentation of the incident — before details are forgotten or altered — forms the foundation of any effective post-incident review.
Question 6: What is the significance of the 'two-in, two-out' rule in exhibition fire safety operations?
- Two exits must be confirmed open before any exhibitor can enter
- Two firefighters must enter a hazardous area only if two others stand by outside to assist (Correct answer)
- Two fire extinguishers are required for every two exhibitors
- Two safety inspections must be completed at two separate times
Correct answer: Two firefighters must enter a hazardous area only if two others stand by outside to assist
The 'two-in, two-out' OSHA rule requires that two firefighters or emergency responders who enter a dangerous area must have two standby rescuers outside for their safety.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes the role of a 'warden' in an exhibition emergency evacuation plan?
- A security officer who monitors exhibitor badge compliance
- A designated person responsible for sweeping an assigned area and directing people to exits (Correct answer)
- The venue's fire marshal who approves booth layouts
- A volunteer who manages coat check operations
Correct answer: A designated person responsible for sweeping an assigned area and directing people to exits
Wardens (also called floor wardens) are trained staff assigned to specific zones to ensure all occupants evacuate safely and report status to the incident commander.
CEM Risk Management & Safety 5
An exhibition manager is creating a Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
Which scenario should the BCP primarily address?