CSI Emergency Action Planning 3

Question 1

The Incident Command System (ICS) uses a 'span of control' that is ideally kept within what ratio?

Accepted Answer

1 supervisor to 3–7 personnel

Answer

ICS recommends a span of control between 1:3 and 1:7, with 1:5 considered optimal, to maintain effective supervision without overwhelming any single supervisor.

Question 2

Which document within an emergency plan specifies the order in which a facility will restore functions after an incident?

Accepted Answer

Recovery Priorities List

Answer

A Recovery Priorities List (or restoration priority document) ranks critical functions and systems in the order they must be restored post-incident.

Question 3

During a mass evacuation drill, the security investigator notices that employees with mobility impairments have no designated rescue assistance procedure. The BEST immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the gap and establish a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) for each affected individual

Answer

Establishing individual PEEPs ensures that employees with mobility impairments have a documented, rehearsed plan tailored to their specific needs and the building layout.

Question 4

A 'tabletop exercise' is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

Identifying gaps in plans through facilitated discussion without deploying resources

Answer

Tabletop exercises gather key stakeholders to walk through scenarios verbally, exposing plan gaps, coordination issues, and decision-making weaknesses without operational disruption.

Question 5

Which communication method is generally considered MOST reliable when normal telecommunications infrastructure fails during a major disaster?

Accepted Answer

Amateur (ham) radio

Answer

Amateur (ham) radio operates independently of commercial infrastructure and is widely used as a backup emergency communication system when cellular and internet networks are down.

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CSI Emergency Action Planning 3