PSP Emergency Planning and Response

Question 1

Which document formally establishes the authority, scope, and responsibilities for an organization's emergency response program?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Answer

Incident Action Plan

Answer

Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

Answer

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Question 2

The Incident Command System (ICS) recommends that no supervisor have more than how many personnel reporting directly to them?

Accepted Answer

5 to 7

Answer

3 to 5

Answer

7 to 10

Answer

10 to 12

Question 3

Which phase of emergency management focuses on reducing or eliminating the likelihood or impact of a disaster before it occurs?

Accepted Answer

Mitigation

Answer

Preparedness

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Response

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Recovery

Question 4

A physical security professional is conducting a tabletop exercise. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this type of exercise?

Accepted Answer

Discuss roles and responses to a hypothetical scenario without deploying resources

Answer

Test equipment functionality under real conditions

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Train first responders in physical intervention techniques

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Validate communication systems during a live drill

Question 5

Which NIMS component provides a standardized approach to incident management, allowing agencies to work together effectively?

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System (ICS)

Answer

Emergency Support Functions (ESF)

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National Response Framework (NRF)

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Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

Question 6

During an emergency evacuation, which group should receive priority assistance according to standard life-safety protocols?

Accepted Answer

Persons with mobility impairments or disabilities

Answer

Senior executives

Answer

Employees nearest to exits

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IT personnel protecting critical data

Question 7

What is the term for a designated safe location where employees assemble after evacuating a building so that headcounts can be performed?

Accepted Answer

Assembly Area

Answer

Command Post

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Staging Area

Answer

Triage Zone