FMP Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in facility management?

Accepted Answer

To ensure critical business functions continue during and after a disruption

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To document daily facility operations procedures

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To outline the annual maintenance schedule for building systems

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To define the organizational chart for facility staff

Question 2

What does RPO (Recovery Point Objective) represent in business continuity planning?

Accepted Answer

The maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time

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The time it takes to fully restore all systems after a disaster

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The physical location where recovery operations take place

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The minimum staffing level required during an emergency

Question 3

Which international standard provides the framework for Business Continuity Management Systems?

Accepted Answer

ISO 22301

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ISO 9001

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ISO 14001

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ISO 45001

Question 4

In emergency preparedness, what does COOP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Continuity of Operations Plan

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Coordinated Operations and Oversight Plan

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Crisis Oversight and Operations Protocol

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Critical Occupancy and Operations Procedure

Question 5

What is the Recovery Time Objective (RTO) in business continuity planning?

Accepted Answer

The maximum tolerable downtime before business operations must be restored

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The cost budget allocated to disaster recovery

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The number of staff required to resume operations after a disaster

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The physical distance between primary and backup facilities

Question 6

Which of the following is a key first step when developing an emergency response plan for a facility?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a hazard identification and risk assessment

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Purchasing backup generators and emergency equipment

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Training all employees in first aid and CPR

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Installing fire suppression systems throughout the building

Question 7

Under OSHA's Emergency Action Plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38), which of the following is a required element?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies

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A list of all hazardous materials stored on-site

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Annual third-party safety audits of the facility

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Detailed floor plans submitted to local fire departments