CRP Crisis Communication & Management 3

Question 1

In a crisis scenario, the 'golden hour' concept refers to:

Accepted Answer

The critical window for initial public communication after an incident

Answer

The golden hour is the brief window immediately after a crisis when organizations must communicate or risk losing narrative control.

Question 2

Which element is MOST critical when crafting a crisis holding statement?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledgment of the situation and commitment to updates

Answer

A holding statement acknowledges the crisis and promises more information, buying time while facts are gathered without admitting liability.

Question 3

When using social media during a crisis, organizations should prioritize which approach?

Accepted Answer

Posting frequent, accurate updates even when information is incomplete

Answer

Frequent, accurate updates on social media demonstrate responsiveness and help control the narrative during fast-moving crises.

Question 4

The 'SOCO' principle in crisis communication stands for:

Accepted Answer

Single Overriding Communication Objective

Answer

SOCO means establishing one primary message that all communications reinforce, ensuring clarity and consistency.

Question 5

A crisis communication audit conducted BEFORE an incident is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A proactive assessment of communication plans, assets, and gaps

Answer

A pre-crisis communication audit identifies gaps in plans, contact lists, and resources before they are needed under pressure.

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