Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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A broadcast station's IP-based STL (Studio-to-Transmitter Link) goes down. Which backup system is MOST likely specified in the station's contingency plan?
Answer: A leased-line analog STL or licensed microwave backup link
Licensed microwave or analog leased-line STLs provide a dedicated, interference-resistant backup path that is independent of the failed IP infrastructure.
When evaluating vendors for critical broadcast infrastructure, which risk mitigation practice should be prioritized?
Answer: Qualifying multiple vendors to avoid single-source dependency
Multi-vendor qualification prevents a single supplier's bankruptcy, shortage, or discontinuation from leaving the station without access to critical replacement parts.
A station performs a tabletop exercise simulating a complete master control failure. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this drill?
Answer: To validate that staff can execute the contingency plan under pressure
Tabletop exercises validate whether documented recovery procedures are practical and whether staff know their roles before a real incident occurs.
A broadcast engineer is specifying a transfer switch for a critical facility. What feature ensures the switch does NOT simultaneously connect utility and generator power?
Answer: Mechanically interlocked contacts preventing parallel operation
Mechanical interlocks physically prevent both utility and generator contacts from closing simultaneously, eliminating the risk of back-feeding the utility or damaging the generator.
Which risk mitigation strategy is MOST appropriate for a broadcast station located in a flood-prone region?
Answer: Elevating critical equipment above the 100-year flood plain and installing flood barriers
Physical elevation and flood barriers prevent water from reaching critical equipment, providing proactive protection rather than merely compensating for losses after the fact.
A station experiences repeated unexpected reboots of its on-air playout server. From a risk management perspective, what should the engineer do FIRST?
Answer: Perform root cause analysis to identify the failure mode before implementing a fix
Root cause analysis identifies WHY the failures occur, preventing the same issue from affecting the replacement or backup system.
In broadcast risk management, what does a 'risk register' document?
Answer: An inventory of identified risks, their likelihood, impact, and mitigation status
A risk register is the central repository for all identified risks, tracking probability, impact, owner, mitigation actions, and current status for ongoing risk management.