ASP Incident Investigation and Analysis 1

Question 1

What is the primary objective of conducting an incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

To identify root causes and prevent recurrence

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To assign blame for the incident

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To determine the financial impact of the incident

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To comply with regulatory reporting requirements

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically part of an incident investigation process?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing the company’s financial records

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Gathering evidence and documentation

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Interviewing witnesses and involved parties

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Implementing immediate corrective actions

Question 3

What is a “root cause analysis” (RCA) and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

A process to identify and address the underlying causes of an incident

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A method to determine the immediate impact of an incident

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A technique to evaluate employee performance

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A strategy for financial cost reduction

Question 4

Which tool or technique is commonly used to determine the sequence of events leading to an incident?

Accepted Answer

Flowchart

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Fishbone diagram (Ishikawa)

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Pareto chart

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Scatter plot

Question 5

What should be included in an incident report?

Accepted Answer

A detailed description of the incident, including causes and corrective actions taken

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The names of all employees in the company

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Personal opinions about the incident

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Financial details related to the company’s operations