Question 1

A __________ is designed so that district and school crisis teams,first responders,and other community partners come to the table to evaluate whether written plans would work in an emergency.During this activity,a hypothetical scenario is discussed to assess how school and community partners would respond to the situation.
A)disaster drill
B)tabletop exercise
C)scenario exercise
D)fire drill

Accepted Answer

The activity described in the statement is a tabletop exercise, which involves stakeholders coming together to discuss and evaluate emergency plans through a hypothetical scenario. A disaster drill involves conducting a simulation of an emergency situation, while a fire drill specifically deals with evacuating a building in case of a fire. A scenario exercise is a more general term and could refer to any type of activity that involves creating and responding to a hypothetical scenario.

Question 2

During the recovery phase
A)school personnel need to keep students,families,and media informed.
B)families and community members must be informed about services provided for students and families at school and in the community.
C)cultural differences should be considered when composing letters or announcements to parents.It may be necessary to provide information in a variety of languages.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

During the recovery phase, school personnel should keep everyone informed about the measures taken, services provided, and cultural and linguistic considerations. Therefore, all the choices mentioned are important and necessary to ensure effective communication and support for students, families, and the community.

Question 3

The crisis team should include the
A)principal.
B)school counselor.
C)school security officer.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are important members to have on a crisis team. The principal can provide leadership and direction, the school counselor can provide emotional support and counseling for students and staff, and the school security officer can help ensure the physical safety of everyone on campus. It may also be beneficial to include other staff members such as teachers, nurses, or administrators who have experience or training in crisis management.

Question 4

According to Kerr (2009),a __________ is a brief written expression of guiding ideas derived from regulations,mandates,or an organization's philosophy.
A)procedure
B)policy
C)Both of the above.
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Kerr (2009),a __________ is a...

Question 5

School personnel can help foster school climate by
A)implementing character education programs.
B)promoting safety and cleanliness of the facilities.
C)implementing bullying prevention programs.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of School personnel can help foster school climate...

Question 6

In preparation for a crisis,schools should
A)provide in-service training for all school staff at the beginning and midpoint of the year.
B)post an outline of emergency procedures on the wall of each classroom.
C)perform disaster/crisis drills.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All three options are important for preparing for a crisis. In-service training for staff ensures that everyone is aware of the procedures and protocols in place, posting emergency procedures in each classroom serves as a quick reference in the event of an emergency, and performing disaster/crisis drills allows for practice and familiarity with the procedures. Therefore, all of the above options are necessary for proper crisis preparation.

Question 7

Shelter-in-place may be used when
A)there is not time to leave the building.
B)it may be harmful to leave the building.
C)Both of the above.
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Shelter-in-place is used to keep individuals safe from harm when it may be dangerous to leave the building, such as in the case of a natural disaster, hazardous materials spill, or active shooter situation. It may also be used when there is not enough time to safely evacuate the building. Therefore, both A and B apply to the use of shelter-in-place.

Question 8

During a lockdown
A)nobody is permitted to enter or leave the building.
B)classroom doors are locked.
C)Both of the above.
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

During a lockdown, both A and B are typically implemented for safety reasons. Nobody is allowed to enter or leave the building to prevent potential threats from entering, and classrooms doors are locked to keep students and staff safe inside.

Question 9

__________ guidelines refer to actions taken immediately to manage an event which may threaten the safety of all parties with the goal of stopping or minimizing the event.An intruder in the building would be an example of a time when these guidelines would be implemented.
A)Emergency
B)Crisis
C)Disaster
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Emergency guidelines are typically put into action during an unexpected event that poses a risk to individuals, property, or the environment. An intruder in a building would be considered an emergency situation, and immediate action would need to be taken to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Question 10

In attempts to secure the building from outside intruders,schools could
A)employ a school resource (security)officer.
B)implement a sign-in procedure.
C)keep entrances to the building locked.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Employing a school resource officer, implementing a sign-in procedure, and keeping entrances to the building locked are all effective ways to secure the building from outside intruders. A school resource officer can provide a visible security presence and respond quickly to any potential threats. Implementing a sign-in procedure ensures that only authorized individuals are allowed on school grounds. Keeping entrances to the building locked can prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the school without proper clearance. Therefore, choosing all of the above options is the best choice for securing the building from outside intruders.

Question 11

A crisis plan should be
A)shared with only the members of the crisis team.
B)reviewed every 5 to 10 years.
C)implemented quickly and efficiently in a crisis.
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A crisis plan should be
A)shared with only...

Question 12

__________ refers to the physical,aesthetic,and psychological qualities within a school.
A)School climate
B)School social structure
C)School character
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the physical,aesthetic,and psychological qualities...

Question 13

According to FEMA,__________ is an action step for mitigation and prevention in schools.
A)knowing the school building
B)knowing the community
C)conducting regular school safety and security efforts every 5 years
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to FEMA,__________ is an action step...

Question 14

A crisis plan
A)should detail exact steps to be taken in the event of a crisis situation.
B)ensures that parents/guardians are informed of the plan prior to any crisis.
C)ensures communications to parents/guardians must be communicated in all languages represented at the school.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

A crisis plan should detail exact steps to be taken in the event of a crisis situation. It is also important to ensure that parents/guardians are informed of the plan prior to any crisis, and that communications to parents/guardians must be communicated in all languages represented at the school. Therefore, all the given choices are correct.

Question 15

According to ASCA,the school counselor takes on a leadership role in the development of a systematic crisis plan and becomes involved in
A)prevention efforts.
B)intervention efforts.
C)post-incident support of school critical responses.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

According to ASCA, the school counselor takes on a leadership role in the development of a systematic crisis plan and becomes involved in prevention efforts, intervention efforts, and post-incident support of school critical responses. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of the above options.

Question 16

All of the following statements regarding crisis teams are TRUE EXCEPT
A)The crisis team should be provided with extensive training that is ongoing.
B)Crisis teams should meet at the beginning of each school year to review procedures.
C)Specific responsibilities should be outlined as each crisis is unfolding.
D)For success,it is critical that the crisis team have the full support of the school administration.

Accepted Answer

Specific responsibilities should be outlined before a crisis occurs, not as it is unfolding. Crisis teams should have pre-established protocols and procedures in place to ensure effective and efficient response to different types of crises.

Question 17

A school's response to crisis must
A)provide accurate information.
B)provide necessary support and services.
C)prevent additional crises stemming from the initial crisis.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

A school's response to crisis must provide accurate information, necessary support and services, and prevent additional crises stemming from the initial crisis. All of these factors are crucial in ensuring that the school community is able to cope with the crisis effectively and move forward in a positive manner. Accurate information helps to prevent rumors and misinformation, while support and services help individuals cope with the emotional impact of the crisis. Finally, preventing additional crises is important to ensure that the school is able to move beyond the crisis and focus on healing and recovery.

Question 18

All of the following regarding debriefing are TRUE EXCEPT that
A)debriefing is a time for the crisis team members to gather and share their experiences of the crisis in a private and safe environment.
B)support during debriefing is critical for team members because the event may have triggered some other unresolved crisis in their life.
C)Both of the above are true.
D)None of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following regarding debriefing are...

Question 19

The main goal during the __________ phase is to return the school to a stable,pre-crisis environment and return students to learning as quickly as possible.
A)recovery
B)mitigation
C)response
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The recovery phase follows the response phase and focuses on restoring the school to a stable, pre-crisis environment. The objective is to return the school to normal functioning as quickly as possible, including resuming learning activities.

Question 20

The U.S.Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (2003)identified four phases of a comprehensive school crisis plan,including all of the following EXCEPT
A)mitigation/prevention.
B)preparedness.
C)restoration.
D)response.

Accepted Answer

The four phases of a comprehensive school crisis plan as identified by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (2003) are mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The phase of restoration is not included in this list.

Quiz 11: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Schools and Universities

During the recovery phase

The crisis team should include the

According to Kerr (2009) ,a __________ is a brief written expression of guiding ideas derived from regulations,mandates,or an organization's philosophy.

School personnel can help foster school climate by

In preparation for a crisis,schools should

Shelter-in-place may be used when

During a lockdown

__________ guidelines refer to actions taken immediately to manage an event which may threaten the safety of all parties with the goal of stopping or minimizing the event.An intruder in the building would be an example of a time when these guidelines would be implemented.

In attempts to secure the building from outside intruders,schools could

A crisis plan should be

__________ refers to the physical,aesthetic,and psychological qualities within a school.

According to FEMA,__________ is an action step for mitigation and prevention in schools.

A crisis plan

According to ASCA,the school counselor takes on a leadership role in the development of a systematic crisis plan and becomes involved in

All of the following statements regarding crisis teams are TRUE EXCEPT

A school's response to crisis must

All of the following regarding debriefing are TRUE EXCEPT that

The main goal during the __________ phase is to return the school to a stable,pre-crisis environment and return students to learning as quickly as possible.

The U.S.Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (2003) identified four phases of a comprehensive school crisis plan,including all of the following EXCEPT