What are the answers for IS-546a Continuity of Operations Awareness Course?

Answer 1

Question 1 of 15 : The legal authority for continuity of operations planning is found in:

a. NSPD-51/HSPD-20.

Question 2 of 15 : Continuity planning is a requirement for:

c. Federal Executive-Branch departments and agencies.

Question 3 of 15 : Continuity planning prepares agencies and personnel for:

b. The possibility of relocating to continuity facilities within 12 hours of activation.

Question 4 of 15 : Directions and guidance for continuity planning are found in:

b. Homeland Security Presidential Directive-51/National Security Presidential Directive-20 (HSPD-51/NSPD-20).

Question 5 of 15 : ________________ is a four-step process that involves: Plans and Procedures; Tests, Training, and Exercises; Evaluations, After-Action Reports and Lessons Learned; Development of Corrective Action Plans.

c. Continuity Program Management Cycle

Question 6 of 15 : Provisions for the assumption of senior agency offices during an emergency in the event that any of those officials are unavailable to execute their legal duties are:

b. Orders of Succession.

Question 7 of 15 : Identification, by position, of the authorities for making policy decisions during a continuity situation is:

b. Orders of Succession.

Question 8 of 15 : All employees will be anxious during a continuity situation. What can your agency do to alleviate employee concerns?

b. Establish a communications system to keep all employees informed.

Question 9 of 15 : Issues raised following an exercise and their recommended resolutions are documented in the:

b. After-action report.

Question 10 of 15 : A vehicle for identifying requirements and assigning responsibilities to resolve deficiencies and weaknesses in the continuity plan.

d. A Corrective Action Program (CAP)

Question 11 of 15 : A gas main has exploded outside your building and has caused major damage to your agency�s office space. After evacuating the building and accounting for all agency personnel, what is the first step to be taken?

b. Activate the agency's continuity plan.

Question 12 of 15 : One of the key benefits of corrective action planning is that it:

c. Encourages open dialog to identify program weaknesses.

Question 13 of 15 : The agency responsible for maintaining a database of all operational continuity facilities is:

b. GSA

Question 14 of 15 : The agency that coordinates continuity activities for all Federal executive branch agencies.

a. FEMA

Question 15 of 15 : ____________ are forums for developing and sharing continuity information within and among organizations.

d. Continuity Working Groups (CWGs)