Emergency Management Continuity of Operations Planning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning?

Accepted Answer

To ensure an organization can perform essential functions during an emergency

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To document all staff evacuation procedures

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To establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions

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To train employees in first aid and CPR

Question 2

Which federal directive establishes continuity planning requirements for executive branch departments and agencies?

Accepted Answer

NSPD-51/HSPD-20

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The Robert T. Stafford Act

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FEMA CPG 101

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National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Question 3

According to Federal Continuity Directive 1 (FCD-1), how quickly must an organization resume essential functions after COOP plan activation?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 hours

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Within 24 hours

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Within 48 hours

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Within 6 hours

Question 4

In COOP planning, 'Orders of Succession' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A predetermined sequence of officials authorized to assume leadership if primary leadership is unavailable

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The sequence in which employees are evacuated during an emergency

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The prioritized list of alternate facilities to use during a crisis

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The order in which notifications are sent to government officials during a disaster

Question 5

What does 'Delegation of Authority' mean in the context of COOP planning?

Accepted Answer

Pre-authorization for specific individuals to make legally binding decisions when senior leadership is unavailable

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Assigning routine tasks to lower-level employees during normal operations

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Transferring an organization's functions permanently to another agency

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Legal authority granted to first responders at an emergency scene

Question 6

How long must a COOP plan be capable of sustaining essential functions per federal standards?

Accepted Answer

At least 30 days

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At least 7 days

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At least 14 days

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At least 60 days

Question 7

Which element of a COOP plan identifies and protects documents and data critical to performing essential functions?

Accepted Answer

Vital Records Management

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Continuity Communications

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Human Capital Management

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Orders of Succession