Continuity of Operations (COOP) Flashcards
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What are National Essential Functions (NEFs) in federal continuity planning?
Answer: The overarching responsibilities of the federal government that must be maintained under all circumstances
National Essential Functions are the overarching responsibilities of the federal government that must be maintained through any emergency or threat to ensure national security and continuity of constitutional government.
What is the primary objective of a COOP exercise?
Answer: To validate an organization's ability to execute its COOP plan and perform MEFs during a simulated emergency
COOP exercises validate an organization's ability to execute its continuity plan, perform Mission Essential Functions, and identify gaps or weaknesses that need to be corrected.
What is a COOP 'trigger' in continuity planning?
Answer: A predetermined condition or event that initiates COOP plan activation
A COOP trigger is a predetermined event, condition, or threat level that initiates the activation of the continuity plan and the transition to alternate operations.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four recognized phases of the COOP lifecycle?
Answer: Federal Disaster Declaration
The four COOP phases are Readiness and Preparedness, Activation and Relocation, Alternate Facility Operations, and Reconstitution; a federal disaster declaration is a separate legal process unrelated to the COOP lifecycle.
What does 'human capital management' encompass in the context of COOP planning?
Answer: Ensuring the right personnel with appropriate authorities and training are available to perform MEFs during a COOP activation
Human capital management in COOP ensures that an organization has the right personnel, with appropriate authorities and training, available to perform Mission Essential Functions throughout a COOP activation.
How often should federal COOP plans typically be reviewed and updated according to federal continuity guidance?
Answer: Annually to ensure plans remain current and accurate
Federal continuity guidance recommends that COOP plans be reviewed and updated at least annually to ensure they remain current and reflect any changes in organizational structure, personnel, or facilities.
What is the role of FEMA's National Continuity Programs (NCP) directorate?
Answer: It oversees, coordinates, and integrates federal continuity programs and policy across the federal government
FEMA's National Continuity Programs directorate is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and integrating federal continuity programs, policy, and guidance across the entire federal government.