PCP School Safety and Crisis Management

Question 1

Which federal law requires public schools to adopt a policy expelling students who bring firearms to school for at least one year?

Accepted Answer

Gun-Free Schools Act

Answer

Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act

Answer

No Child Left Behind Act

Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act

Question 2

Which component of a school crisis response plan addresses immediate actions taken during an active emergency?

Accepted Answer

Response phase

Answer

Mitigation phase

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Recovery phase

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Preparedness phase

Question 3

A principal discovers mold in several classrooms. Under OSHA guidelines, what is the FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Remove students from affected areas immediately

Answer

Notify the school board at the next meeting

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File an insurance claim

Answer

Document the mold for the annual facilities report

Question 4

Which drill type is MOST effective for training staff on crisis decision-making without disrupting student instruction?

Accepted Answer

Tabletop exercise

Answer

Full-scale evacuation drill

Answer

Shelter-in-place drill

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Fire drill

Question 5

After a traumatic school event, which professional resource should a principal coordinate to support students' emotional recovery?

Accepted Answer

School counselors and mental health teams

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District legal counsel

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State testing coordinators

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Curriculum coaches

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a school's Incident Command System (ICS) during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

To establish a clear chain of command and coordinate resources

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To document the crisis for insurance purposes

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To communicate with media outlets

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To evaluate teacher performance during the emergency