PCP School Safety and Crisis Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law requires public schools to adopt a policy expelling students who bring firearms to school for at least one year?
- Gun-Free Schools Act (Correct answer)
- Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act
- No Child Left Behind Act
- Every Student Succeeds Act
Correct answer: Gun-Free Schools Act
The Gun-Free Schools Act (1994) mandates a minimum one-year expulsion for students who bring firearms to school.
Question 2: Which component of a school crisis response plan addresses immediate actions taken during an active emergency?
- Response phase (Correct answer)
- Mitigation phase
- Recovery phase
- Preparedness phase
Correct answer: Response phase
The response phase covers the immediate actions—such as lockdowns and evacuations—taken while a crisis is actively unfolding.
Question 3: A principal discovers mold in several classrooms. Under OSHA guidelines, what is the FIRST priority?
- Remove students from affected areas immediately (Correct answer)
- Notify the school board at the next meeting
- File an insurance claim
- Document the mold for the annual facilities report
Correct answer: Remove students from affected areas immediately
Removing occupants from hazardous areas is always the first step to protect health and safety before any administrative actions.
Question 4: Which drill type is MOST effective for training staff on crisis decision-making without disrupting student instruction?
- Tabletop exercise (Correct answer)
- Full-scale evacuation drill
- Shelter-in-place drill
- Fire drill
Correct answer: Tabletop exercise
Tabletop exercises allow staff to walk through crisis scenarios and decision-making processes in a discussion format without mobilizing the entire school.
Question 5: After a traumatic school event, which professional resource should a principal coordinate to support students' emotional recovery?
- School counselors and mental health teams (Correct answer)
- District legal counsel
- State testing coordinators
- Curriculum coaches
Correct answer: School counselors and mental health teams
School counselors and mental health professionals are the primary resource for providing trauma-informed support to students following a crisis.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a school's Incident Command System (ICS) during a crisis?
- To establish a clear chain of command and coordinate resources (Correct answer)
- To document the crisis for insurance purposes
- To communicate with media outlets
- To evaluate teacher performance during the emergency
Correct answer: To establish a clear chain of command and coordinate resources
ICS provides a standardized, hierarchical structure that ensures unified command and efficient resource coordination during emergencies.
PCP School Safety and Crisis Management 1
Which federal law requires public schools to adopt a policy expelling students who bring firearms to school for at least one year?