PSP Emergency Planning and Response 3

Question 1

What is the PRIMARY goal of an after-action report (AAR) following an emergency exercise or actual incident?

Accepted Answer

Identify strengths and areas for improvement to enhance future response

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Assign blame to individuals who made errors

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Satisfy insurance requirements for liability coverage

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Document equipment losses for replacement budgeting

Question 2

Which FEMA doctrine establishes the roles, responsibilities, and coordinating structures for emergency support at the national level?

Accepted Answer

NRF (National Response Framework)

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NIMS (National Incident Management System)

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COOP (Continuity of Operations Plan)

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ESF (Emergency Support Function) Annex

Question 3

A physical security professional is updating the facility's emergency plan. Which step should be performed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a risk and hazard assessment of the facility

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Draft new evacuation procedures

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Purchase new emergency communications equipment

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Schedule training for all security staff

Question 4

What does the term 'continuity of operations' (COOP) specifically refer to in the context of emergency planning?

Accepted Answer

Sustaining essential functions during and after an emergency disruption

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Maintaining physical security patrols during an incident

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Continuing construction of security infrastructure during a crisis

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Providing uninterrupted power to security systems

Question 5

When establishing an emergency communication plan, which factor is MOST important for reaching all employees?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the plan accounts for employees who may be off-site or traveling

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Using the highest-technology platform available

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Limiting communication to on-site supervisors only

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Restricting notifications to business hours

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the 'recovery' phase of emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Long-term efforts to restore normalcy and rebuild after a disaster

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Immediate response actions taken to save lives and stabilize an incident

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Pre-incident planning and preparation activities

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Actions that reduce vulnerability before disasters occur

Question 7

According to ASIS International standards, how often should emergency response plans be formally reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

At least annually or whenever significant changes occur

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Only following an actual emergency

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Every three to five years as part of strategic planning

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Only when required by a government audit