Emergency Response & Crisis Management Flashcards

Which document defines how an organization will continue critical operations at an alternate site after a facility is rendered unusable?

Answer: Business continuity plan

A business continuity plan documents strategies and procedures to keep critical functions running during and after a disruption.

During a building evacuation, what is the primary responsibility of a floor warden?

Answer: Confirm the floor is cleared and report status to the incident commander

Floor wardens direct occupants out, sweep the area, and report evacuation status without placing themselves at risk.

What is the main purpose of an assembly point during an evacuation?

Answer: Account for all personnel and visitors

Assembly points allow headcounts to identify who may still be inside and need rescue.

In the Incident Command System (ICS), who has overall authority and responsibility for incident objectives and resources?

Answer: Incident commander

The incident commander sets objectives and has overall responsibility for managing the incident.

A security manager learns that an employee has been taken hostage at a remote site. What should be the manager's first priority?

Answer: Notify law enforcement and activate the crisis management team

Law enforcement has trained negotiators, and the crisis team must be activated to coordinate organizational support.

Which type of exercise places participants in a discussion of a scenario without deploying actual resources?

Answer: Tabletop exercise

A tabletop exercise is a discussion-based walkthrough of a scenario with no equipment deployed.

Why are emergency notification systems commonly designed to use multiple channels such as SMS, email, and PA announcements?

Answer: Redundancy increases the likelihood that everyone receives the alert

Multiple channels ensure alerts reach people even if one channel fails or is unavailable.