Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
7 cards from real CSC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Emergency Response Procedures flashcards as text
A bomb threat is received by phone. According to best practices, the recipient should FIRST:
Answer: Keep the caller talking and gather as much information as possible
Keeping the caller talking allows collection of critical details (location, time, description) that can be passed to law enforcement.
In which scenario is 'shelter-in-place' preferable to evacuation?
Answer: When outdoor chemical or biological hazards pose greater risk than staying inside
External airborne hazards (chemical plumes, biological releases) make shelter-in-place safer than moving through the contaminated outdoor environment.
A security consultant is reviewing a hospital's emergency response plan. Which HICS principle distinguishes hospital incident command from standard ICS?
Answer: HICS integrates clinical and operational roles into the incident command structure
The Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) adapts ICS by incorporating medical and clinical roles alongside standard command functions.
During a major earthquake response, a security team discovers some individuals are unaccounted for. What tool is used to systematically track personnel accountability?
Answer: Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
A Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) is a formal headcount mechanism used to account for all individuals after an emergency.
Which principle of emergency response ensures that a local jurisdiction retains primary authority even when state or federal resources assist?
Answer: Local Authority Primacy
US emergency management doctrine holds that local governments retain authority and control even when requesting outside assistance.
A security consultant recommends mass notification system (MNS) testing. What is the recommended minimum test frequency?
Answer: Monthly
Monthly testing of mass notification systems ensures reliability, identifies technical failures, and keeps staff familiar with alert formats.
The Incident Action Plan (IAP) is developed for each operational period. What is an operational period?
Answer: A pre-defined time span for which objectives and tactics are planned
An operational period is a defined time block (typically 12-24 hours) for which the IAP sets specific objectives and resource assignments.