CFM - Certified Facility Manager Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

What is the primary role of a Floor Warden in an emergency evacuation plan?

Answer: To assist and account for all occupants on their assigned floor and report to the incident commander

Floor wardens are responsible for ensuring all occupants on their floor evacuate safely and are accounted for.

Which of the following best describes a tabletop exercise in emergency preparedness?

Answer: A discussion-based exercise where stakeholders walk through an emergency scenario to identify gaps

Tabletop exercises test decision-making and coordination in a low-risk, discussion-based format.

Why is it important to include contractors and vendors in the facility emergency response plan?

Answer: They are regularly present in the facility and must know how to respond and where to evacuate

Contractors and vendors working on-site are occupants and must be included in the emergency plan to ensure everyone safety.

What is the purpose of maintaining a critical vendor list in the emergency preparedness plan?

Answer: To identify vendors who can provide critical repair or recovery services quickly after a disruption

A critical vendor list ensures the facility manager can quickly engage essential recovery resources without delays caused by procurement processes.

Which of the following is an example of a mitigation strategy in emergency management?

Answer: Installing flood barriers to prevent water from entering the facility

Mitigation actions reduce the likelihood or impact of emergencies before they occur.

A facility manager is updating the emergency plan after a significant change in building occupancy. What should be reviewed and updated first?

Answer: Evacuation routes, assembly areas, occupant headcounts, and designated warden assignments

Changes in occupancy directly affect the number of people to evacuate and the adequacy of existing routes and warden coverage.