CSS Emergency Preparedness and Response 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard requires employers to have a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when there are 11 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

Answer

29 CFR 1910.156

Answer

29 CFR 1910.165

Question 2

During a hazardous materials release, the 'hot zone' is defined as the area where:

Accepted Answer

Contamination is present or likely

Answer

Emergency command post is located

Answer

Decontamination activities occur

Answer

Medical triage is conducted

Question 3

The Incident Command System (ICS) principle of 'span of control' recommends that one supervisor manage no more than how many personnel?

Accepted Answer

5 to 7

Answer

3 to 5

Answer

7 to 10

Answer

10 to 15

Question 4

Which component of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) identifies the minimum resources needed to resume critical operations after a disaster?

Accepted Answer

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Answer

Risk assessment matrix

Answer

Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

Answer

Mutual aid agreement

Question 5

When conducting an emergency drill, which action best evaluates the effectiveness of the plan?

Accepted Answer

Timing evacuation completion and identifying bottlenecks

Answer

Notifying all employees 48 hours in advance

Answer

Using only management personnel as participants

Answer

Scheduling the drill during low-traffic hours only

Question 6

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 6 provides first responders with information on:

Accepted Answer

Accidental release measures and cleanup procedures

Answer

Physical and chemical properties

Answer

Exposure limits and personal protective equipment

Answer

Regulatory compliance requirements

Question 7

In the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the MAC Group (Multiagency Coordination Group) is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Policy-level decisions and resource prioritization across incidents

Answer

Direct tactical operations at the incident

Answer

Public information and media relations

Answer

Decontamination of responders after incidents