Emergency Management Continuity of Operations Planning 3

Question 1

What is the correct first step when developing a COOP plan?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and prioritizing essential functions

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Identifying alternate operating facilities

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Developing orders of succession

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Establishing a continuity communications plan

Question 2

What is the distinction between Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG)?

Accepted Answer

COOP focuses on individual agency functions; COG ensures preservation of constitutional government authority

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COOP applies to federal agencies; COG applies to state agencies

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COOP is a planning document; COG is an activation protocol

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COOP covers natural disasters; COG covers cyber incidents

Question 3

How often should COOP plans be reviewed and updated according to federal best practices?

Accepted Answer

At least annually

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Every 3 years

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Every 5 years

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Only after a major emergency activates the plan

Question 4

What is a Mission Essential Function (MEF) at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

A government function that must be continued or rapidly resumed after a disruption

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A mandatory training requirement for all federal employees

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A specific task assigned under the National Response Framework

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A function all government agencies must perform simultaneously during emergencies

Question 5

What distinguishes a Primary Mission Essential Function (PMEF) from a regular Mission Essential Function (MEF)?

Accepted Answer

PMEFs support the National Essential Functions and must be maintained regardless of threat level; MEFs are agency-specific

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PMEFs are identified by the President; MEFs are identified by agency heads

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PMEFs must be performed by the Secretary-level official; MEFs can be delegated

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PMEFs only apply during declared national emergencies; MEFs apply to any disruption

Question 6

Which COOP phase involves transitioning from emergency alternate operations back to normal primary facility operations?

Accepted Answer

Reconstitution phase

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Activation and Relocation phase

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Alternate Operations phase

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Preparedness and Readiness phase

Question 7

When identifying staffing for a COOP plan, what is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Identify the minimum number of personnel needed to perform each essential function

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Identify at least 50% of the total workforce as essential personnel

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Identify at least 25% of the total workforce to cover all possible scenarios

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Identify the entire workforce excluding administrative support staff