Question 1

One of the most difficult emergency decisions to be made involves the evacuation of a building because of a bomb threat, especially because statistics show that over 95 percent of such threats are hoaxes. Suppose your firm's switchboard operator receives such a threat, wherein the caller identifies himself as a member of a recognized terrorist group and gives the location of the bomb as to floor as well as the time of detonation. Which of the following actions should receive priority as to evacuation?

Accepted Answer

In cases of bomb threats, the safety of the employees and the building should be the top priority. Delaying an evacuation and seeking advice from the FBI or conducting a detailed search may consume precious time that could otherwise be used for evacuation. It is always better to err on the side of caution and prompt evacuation could save lives.

Question 2

The vital records protection program is designed to protect and provide the information needed by the company for survival in a disaster or emergency. Periodic vital records protection program tests must be provided for to determine the adequacy of the protection program. Which of the following observations is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

The statement "The test period should not be limited in time but should be extended as long as needed" is incorrect. The test period should have a predetermined time limit to accurately evaluate the effectiveness of the program in a given time constraint.

Question 3

In emergency planning, nothing is more important than making sure that employees of your plant are thoroughly familiar with the National Attack Warning Signal. Which of the following is the correct signal?

Accepted Answer

The correct National Attack Warning Signal is a 3-to-5-minute wavering sound on sirens or a series of short blasts on whistles, horns, or other devices as necessary. Employees must be thoroughly familiar with this signal to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Option A and C are incorrect as they describe a different type of siren sound, while option B and E are also incorrect as they do not accurately describe the National Attack Warning Signal.

Question 4

As the security manager of a large corporation located in Southern California, you are charged with formulating a disaster plan to handle emergencies that arise as a result of earthquakes. Which of the following warnings to be issued to employees should not be included in the plan?

Accepted Answer

If employees are outside, they should proceed to the nearest open area, not a building.

Question 5

Providing for proper succession of management in the event of a disaster is a key part of any disaster plan. Your prime responsibility in the development of a management successor list would be to select:

Accepted Answer

The priority for a management successor list is to ensure that there is always someone available in the event of a disaster. Therefore, it is important to have a long enough list of names to ensure that at least one person will be available. The other options, such as engineering degrees or length of service, are not as important as availability during an emergency. Executive positions may be included, but it is not necessary for all positions to be at that level. The plant manager or security director may also be included, but it is important to have a comprehensive list of potential successors.

Question 6

Compared with other plant emergencies, bomb threats present a highly complex problem for plant management and emergency service personnel. Which of the following actions should not be in the bomb threat emergency plan as it is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

The chief of police is not solely responsible for making the decision to evacuate the building. This decision should be made collaboratively with input from the plant management, emergency service personnel, and law enforcement. The correct action would be to establish a clear protocol for decision-making in the event of a bomb threat, with input from all relevant parties. Choices A, B, and C are all valid and recommended actions for a bomb threat emergency plan.

Question 7

The continuity of business and industrial leadership and direction are essential parts of all industrial emergency plans. The following specific measures should be included in the development of a plan for continuity of leadership except:

Accepted Answer

While ensuring record preservation, establishing lines of succession, ensuring a functioning board of directors, and establishing an alternate headquarters are all important measures to include in a plan for continuity of leadership, providing for a special stockholder meeting immediately after an attack is not necessary for ensuring continuity of leadership. This measure is focused more on providing for the operation of the company after an attack, rather than ensuring the continuity of leadership.

Question 8

In reviewing the emergency plans of the ZYX Corporation, the legal counsel of the firm notes that under nuclear disaster conditions there is a definite possibility that a quorum of the board of directors cannot be readily assembled, which will not allow action in accordance with law. Which of the following methods generally would not be acceptable to remedy this legal problem?

Accepted Answer

Utilizing a chain of command and executing power of attorney papers for top officials is not a typical method for addressing board quorum issues, as it bypasses the board's decision-making process rather than ensuring the board can function.

Question 9

The widespread and increasing industrial and commercial use and transportation of radioactive materials has increased the possibility, of radiological hazards resulting from accidents involving these materials. Which of the following is not a valid observation?

Accepted Answer

The statement regarding special emergency response capabilities established by the Environmental Protection Agency for nuclear weapons accidents is not related to the use and transportation of radioactive materials in industrial and commercial settings.

Question 10

A natural hazard that poses a threat to many areas of this country is a hurricane. As soon as the weather forecaster determines a particular section of the coast will feel the full effects of a hurricane, he issues a hurricane warning. Such a warning specifies which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A hurricane warning specifies coastal areas where winds of 74 mph or higher are expected.

Question 11

Another area of potential concern from a disaster-planning standpoint is the handling, movement, and disposition of hazardous chemicals. Which of the following agencies is responsible for regulating the movement of hazardous chemicals?

Accepted Answer

The US. Department of Transportation is responsible for regulating the movement of hazardous chemicals through the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The HMR governs the transportation of hazardous materials, including their packaging, labeling, and documentation.

Question 12

If a kidnapper warns the family of the victim not to notify police, the best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

The safety and well-being of the victim should always be the top priority, and notifying the police is the best way to ensure that. Kidnapping is a serious crime and cannot be handled by a private detective agency or the telephone company. It is important to cooperate with law enforcement and provide any information that may help in the investigation.

Question 13

One of the greatest hazards that would result from a nuclear attack is radioactive fallout. A security manager should be well informed concerning the full potential of damage associated with this type of disaster. Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

Accepted Answer

The incorrect statement is C. In an all-out nuclear attack against U.S. military, industrial, and population centers, it is estimated that severe to moderate damage from the blasts and heat effects would occur in about 90 percent of the nation's area, not 50 percent.

Question 14

In forming an industrial mutual aid association, a number of definitive plans must be made. Which of the following is not true and should not be relied on in formulating these plans?

Accepted Answer

Capital outlay and operating costs may not always be modest, depending on the size and scope of the industrial mutual aid association. Other factors such as membership fees, insurance premiums, and training costs also need to be considered in formulating the plans for the association.

Question 15

Provisions for the establishment of emergency lines of executive succession should be included in a company's emergency plans. Which of the following cannot be relied on as being valid in making decisions in this regard?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provisions for the establishment of emergency lines...

Question 16

You are the security manager of the ZYW Corporation located in Phoenix, ArizonA. A report is received from the national weather service that a tornado warning has been issued. Which of the following would be the correct action to take?

Accepted Answer

A tornado warning means that a tornado has either been spotted in the area or is indicated by radar. The appropriate action to take would be to institute appropriate emergency notification procedures to ensure the safety of employees and the facility. Closing windows and being alert to weather reports would also be appropriate measures to take. Option B is incorrect because a tornado warning has already been issued, indicating that tornados are expected to develop. Option C is not necessary since emergency notifications will be coming from the weather service. Option E is not a responsible action to take as tornados have been known to occur in Arizona.

Question 17

The ZYX Corporation is in the process of relocating its facilities after several years of planning. The president, who is well aware of the necessity for emergency planning, directs you as the security manager to draw up necessary plans to cope with natural disasters. Which of the following is not a valid assumption to be considered?

Accepted Answer

It is not a valid assumption to assume that certain plants or facilities are not vulnerable to natural disasters as any location can be affected by a disaster.

Question 18

The federal effort in preparing for a nuclear attack includes providing state and local governments with necessary advice and assistance. All of the following are valid observations regarding federal assistance except:

Accepted Answer

The statement in choice B is incorrect because the national fallout shelter survey actually identified many existing buildings with usable shelter space, not very few.

Question 19

A full evacuation of a building should be ordered upon receipt of a bomb threat when:

Accepted Answer

A full evacuation should only be ordered when there is a reasonable suspicion that a bomb is present, which could include specific details provided in the threat or suspicious activity in or around the building. Simply receiving any threat or a foreign accent from the caller does not necessarily indicate the presence of a bomb.

Question 20

Complete and effective disaster planning should certainly include plans to deal with sabotage, as no plant is immune to sabotage. Which of the following is generally considered to be incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Types of targets for sabotage can often be predicted with a reasonable degree of accuracy, particularly if there are known vulnerabilities or threats. It is important to identify potential targets and take steps to eliminate or reduce vulnerabilities.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional