Question 1

Why are organizations that are prepared better positioned to respond to disruptive events?

Accepted Answer

Organizations that are prepared are better positioned to respond to disruptive events for several reasons:

1. Risk Assessment and Management: Prepared organizations have typically conducted thorough risk assessments and have a clear understanding of potential threats. This allows them to develop strategies and plans to mitigate risks before they occur.

2. Business Continuity Planning: Prepared organizations have business continuity plans (BCPs) in place that outline procedures and instructions an organization must follow in the face of disaster. These plans help maintain business functions or quickly resume them after a disruption.

3. Resource Allocation: Prepared organizations have allocated resources, including finances, personnel, and technology, to handle unexpected events. This means they can mobilize these resources quickly to respond to and recover from disruptions.

4. Training and Awareness: Employees in prepared organizations are often trained to handle emergency situations and are aware of the protocols to follow. This reduces panic and ensures a coordinated response to the event.

5. Communication: Effective communication channels are a hallmark of prepared organizations. During a disruptive event, clear and timely communication is crucial for coordinating response efforts, informing stakeholders, and maintaining trust.

6. Agility and Flexibility: Prepared organizations are more agile and can adapt to changing circumstances. They have the ability to pivot operations and strategies to navigate through disruptions while minimizing impact.

7. Competitive Advantage: Organizations that can maintain operations during disruptions or recover quickly can gain a competitive advantage. They are able to continue providing services or products when others cannot, which can lead to increased trust and customer loyalty.

8. Regulatory Compliance: Many industries have regulations that require emergency preparedness. Being prepared ensures that organizations comply with these legal requirements, avoiding fines and legal issues.

9. Reputation Management: Organizations that effectively manage disruptive events protect their reputation. Preparedness demonstrates reliability and responsibility to customers, partners, and the public.

10. Learning and Improvement: Prepared organizations learn from past events and continuously improve their response strategies. This proactive approach to learning and adaptation can lead to greater resilience over time.

In summary, prepared organizations are better positioned to respond to disruptive events because they have the foresight, resources, plans, and training to manage and mitigate the impact of such events. This preparedness helps ensure business continuity, protect their reputation, and maintain a competitive edge in their industry.

Question 2

Private - Public Partnerships is an example of preparedness

Accepted Answer

Private - Public Partnerships refer to collaborations between government agencies and private sector organizations. These partnerships enhance the preparedness efforts of both parties and are an example of preparedness.

Question 3

Every incident when ICS is in use should have a written Incident Action Plan.

Accepted Answer

Not every incident requires a written Incident Action Plan (IAP). For simple incidents of short duration, the Incident Command System (ICS) allows for an oral plan to guide operational actions.

Question 4

An Emergency Response Plan is the same as a Business Continuity Plan.

Accepted Answer

While both plans deal with responding to emergencies or disasters, an Emergency Response Plan focuses on the immediate actions to be taken during and immediately following an emergency, such as evacuations and medical responses. A Business Continuity Plan focuses on how to maintain business operations and recover from the impacts of an emergency or disaster over a longer period of time, including IT recovery, supply chain disruptions, and financial impacts.

Question 5

The effective and safe operation of an ERT involves:
A) Members that do not include Continuity Team Leaders
B) The ability to respond to any type of incident or scale
C) Time devoted to training
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Effective and safe operation of an ERT requires all of the mentioned factors - well trained members including continuity team leaders, ability to respond to any type of incident or scale and time devoted to training.

Question 6

One disadvantage to the incident command system is that all sections need to be activated for it to be effective.

Accepted Answer

While activating all sections is ideal, the incident command system can still be effective even if not all sections are activated. It depends on the specific needs and size of the incident.

Question 7

Emergency Response Plans should:
A) Exist as a standalone document
B) Contain Acronyms
C) Include contact numbers in a separate document
D) Not use action oriented instructions

Accepted Answer

Emergency Response Plans should exist as a standalone document to ensure quick and easy access during an emergency.

Question 8

All good response plans will remind employees not to panic during an emergency or disaster.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All good response plans will remind employees...

Question 9

The Command Post is identified by a
A) Green and white flag or symbol
B) Blue and white flag or symbol
C) Red and white flag or symbol
D) Solid green flag

Accepted Answer

The Command Post is identified by a Blue and white flag or symbol.

Question 10

In many cases, the first responder to arrive on the scene of an emergency acts as the Incident Commander.

Accepted Answer

It is common for the first responder to become the Incident Commander until higher-ranking officials or specialized teams arrive on the scene to take over command.

Question 11

An Emergency Response Team:
A) Can reduce injury and loss
B) Prevent adverse publicity
C) Demonstrate management concern
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

An emergency response team can reduce injury and loss by quickly responding and implementing measures to mitigate the emergency. They can also prevent adverse publicity by swiftly addressing and containing the situation. This also demonstrates management concern for the safety and well-being of employees and the public.

Question 12

One of the five sections of the Incident Command System is:
A) Mitigation and Recovery
B) Finance and Purchasing
C) Emergency Operations Center and Response
D) Planning and Intelligence

Accepted Answer

The Incident Command System (ICS) includes a Planning Section, often referred to as Planning and Intelligence, responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of operational information related to the incident, and for the preparation and documentation of the Incident Action Plan.

Question 13

Under ICS, what is the maximum span of control?
A) 8
B) 12
C) 15
D) Depends on the incident

Accepted Answer

The maximum span of control under the Incident Command System (ICS) is typically 7, with 5 being optimal, but it can range from 3 to 7.

Question 14

During times of a disaster, priority response is given to businesses by police and fire agencies.

Accepted Answer

Priority response during times of a disaster is typically given to individuals in immediate danger or in need of medical attention. Emergency responders will prioritize based on the severity of the situation and the number of resources available. Businesses may receive assistance, but it is not typically the top priority.

Question 15

A function of the Operations Section under ICS is:    
A)	Implement action plans and objectives.
B)	Projects or predicts changing conditions.
C)	Develops action plans.
D)	Obtains all resources and services.

Accepted Answer

The Operations Section under the Incident Command System (ICS) is primarily responsible for implementing the action plans and objectives that are developed by the Planning Section. This includes managing all the tactical operations at the incident site to achieve the incident objectives.

Question 16

In ICS, the Division Leader reports directly to the Incident Commander.
True

Accepted Answer

The Division Leader is a position within the Incident Command System (ICS) and reports directly to the Incident Commander.

Question 17

In the United States, every employer is required to have an Emergency Action Plan.

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires every employer to have an Emergency Action Plan to ensure the safety of employees in emergency situations.

Question 18

Two of the four components of Comprehensive Emergency Management are:
A) Mitigation and Recovery
B) Finance and Purchasing
C) Emergency Operations Center and Response
D) Planning and Intelligence

Accepted Answer

Mitigation involves taking steps to reduce or eliminate the risks and impacts of disasters before they occur, while Recovery involves the restoration and rebuilding of the community after a disaster has occurred. These two components are essential in the overall framework of Comprehensive Emergency Management. The other options listed are important aspects of emergency management, but do not encompass the entire scope of the system.

Question 19

An EPIP is an acronym for:
A) Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure
B) Emergency Procedures Included in the Plan
C) Emergency Personnel Implementing Procedures
D) Emergency Preparedness Implementation Process

Accepted Answer

An EPIP stands for Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure, which outlines the steps to be taken during an emergency to ensure safety and compliance with emergency plans.

Question 20

The basic components of preparedness are:
A) Planning, equipment and resources, training and education, and exercises
B) Identification, mitigation, awareness
C) Understanding hazards, warning, communication
D) Planning, response

Accepted Answer

Planning is essential to identify potential hazards and prepare effective responses. Equipment and resources are necessary to provide emergency support during a crisis. Training and education are essential to ensure effective and safe responses, and exercises help to test procedures and identify areas for improvement.

Quiz 4: Emergency Management Preparedness and Response

Why are organizations that are prepared better positioned to respond to disruptive events?

Private - Public Partnerships is an example of preparedness

Every incident when ICS is in use should have a written Incident Action Plan.

An Emergency Response Plan is the same as a Business Continuity Plan.

The effective and safe operation of an ERT involves:

One disadvantage to the incident command system is that all sections need to be activated for it to be effective.

Emergency Response Plans should:

All good response plans will remind employees not to panic during an emergency or disaster.

The Command Post is identified by a

In many cases, the first responder to arrive on the scene of an emergency acts as the Incident Commander.

An Emergency Response Team:

One of the five sections of the Incident Command System is:

Under ICS, what is the maximum span of control?

During times of a disaster, priority response is given to businesses by police and fire agencies.

A function of the Operations Section under ICS is:

In ICS, the Division Leader reports directly to the Incident Commander. True

In the United States, every employer is required to have an Emergency Action Plan.

Two of the four components of Comprehensive Emergency Management are:

An EPIP is an acronym for:

The basic components of preparedness are: