Question 1

Although PDCA can be used for both strategic and tactical issues, a separate PDCA cycle cannot be embedded in a PDCA cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of a type of process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource Management 
B)  Realization Process 
C)  Measurement and Analysis 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Resource Management 
B)  Realization Process 
C)  Measurement and Analysis 
D)  None of the above D

Question 3

Operational Planning and Control is part of ISO 22301's Clause 6.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Devising Business Continuity strategies is part of which ISO 22301 clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clause 6 (Planning) 
B)  Clause 7 (Support) 
C)  Clause 8 (Operation) 
D)  Clause 10 (Act) 
A)  Clause 6 (Planning) 
B)  Clause 7 (Support) 
C)  Clause 8 (Operation) 
D)  Clause 10 (Act)

Question 5

PDCA is used in ISO 22301 and the ASIS SPC.1-2009 standards but not in NFPA 1600 - 2010.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"May" means something within the standards that is recommended and not mandated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organization Resilience (OR) Management System is terminology from which standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  ISO 22301 
B)  ASIS SPC.1-2009 
C)  NFPA 1600 -2010 
D)  Both ISO and ASIS 
A)  ISO 22301 
B)  ASIS SPC.1-2009 
C)  NFPA 1600 -2010 
D)  Both ISO and ASIS

Question 8

What do the standards provide?

Accepted Answer

Standards provide a set of established n

Question 9

All processes start with an input that serves as the driver for the planning phase as long as the input is derived from an output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The ISO 22301 standard tells us how to develop a Business Continuity Management System.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

NFPA 1600-2010 is an ANSI Standard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is not true:

Accepted Answer

A)  ISO standards are developed by technical committees of subject matter experts 
B)  The three standards discussed in the text are consensus standards 
C)  Representatives of governmental entities can participate on the technical committee 
D)  ANSI oversees the development of standards in the United States and Canada 
A)  ISO standards are developed by technical committees of subject matter experts 
B)  The three standards discussed in the text are consensus standards 
C)  Representatives of governmental entities can participate on the technical committee 
D)  ANSI oversees the development of standards in the United States and Canada

Question 13

Identify and describe what the components of the Deming Wheel mean.

Accepted Answer

The Deming Wheel, also known as the PDCA

Question 14

What does the "O" in OPDCA stand for and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

The "O" in OPDCA stands for "Observe," w

Question 15

ASIS defines "Plan" in terms of managing risk, improving security, incident preparedness, response, continuity and recovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Context of the Organization is predominantly understood through:

Accepted Answer

A)  Process mapping 
B)  The organization's mission statement 
C)  Risk Assessment and Business Impact analysis 
D)  PDCA 
A)  Process mapping 
B)  The organization's mission statement 
C)  Risk Assessment and Business Impact analysis 
D)  PDCA

Question 17

All clauses of ISO 22301 and the ASIS standard carry equal weight in mandated requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are a business process and a process approach?

Accepted Answer

A business process is a collection of re

Question 19

PDCA is best applied to the Business Continuity Management System by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying it to process inputs to arrive at outputs 
B)  Arranging the final documented plan elements according to the PDCA format 
C)  Introducing statistical process control to the Management System 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Applying it to process inputs to arrive at outputs 
B)  Arranging the final documented plan elements according to the PDCA format 
C)  Introducing statistical process control to the Management System 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Employees who work in teams that allow for rapid decision making and a better view of the end product are likely working in what type of management system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Horizontal Management 
B)  Vertical Management 
C)  The most common type of modern management system 
D)  A large, complex corporation with many departments and products 
A)  Horizontal Management 
B)  Vertical Management 
C)  The most common type of modern management system 
D)  A large, complex corporation with many departments and products

Although PDCA can be used for both strategic and tactical issues, a separate PDCA cycle cannot be embedded in a PDCA cycle.

Which of the following is not an example of a type of process?

Operational Planning and Control is part of ISO 22301's Clause 6.

Devising Business Continuity strategies is part of which ISO 22301 clause?

PDCA is used in ISO 22301 and the ASIS SPC.1-2009 standards but not in NFPA 1600 - 2010.

"May" means something within the standards that is recommended and not mandated.

Organization Resilience (OR) Management System is terminology from which standard?

What do the standards provide?

All processes start with an input that serves as the driver for the planning phase as long as the input is derived from an output.

The ISO 22301 standard tells us how to develop a Business Continuity Management System.

NFPA 1600-2010 is an ANSI Standard.

Which is not true:

Identify and describe what the components of the Deming Wheel mean.

What does the "O" in OPDCA stand for and what does it represent?

ASIS defines "Plan" in terms of managing risk, improving security, incident preparedness, response, continuity and recovery.

The Context of the Organization is predominantly understood through:

All clauses of ISO 22301 and the ASIS standard carry equal weight in mandated requirements.

What are a business process and a process approach?

PDCA is best applied to the Business Continuity Management System by:

Employees who work in teams that allow for rapid decision making and a better view of the end product are likely working in what type of management system?

A Brief History and Definition

Building a Business Continuity Capability

Emergency Management Preparedness and Response

Business Impact Analysis

Risk Assessment

Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy

Business Continuity Plans and Procedures

Orientation, Exercising, and Testing

Continuous Improvement

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Exam 2: Understanding the Standards

Although PDCA can be used for both strategic and tactical issues, a separate PDCA cycle cannot be embedded in a PDCA cycle.

Which of the following is not an example of a type of process?

Operational Planning and Control is part of ISO 22301's Clause 6.

Devising Business Continuity strategies is part of which ISO 22301 clause?

PDCA is used in ISO 22301 and the ASIS SPC.1-2009 standards but not in NFPA 1600 - 2010.

"May" means something within the standards that is recommended and not mandated.

Organization Resilience (OR) Management System is terminology from which standard?

What do the standards provide?

All processes start with an input that serves as the driver for the planning phase as long as the input is derived from an output.

The ISO 22301 standard tells us how to develop a Business Continuity Management System.

NFPA 1600-2010 is an ANSI Standard.

Which is not true:

Identify and describe what the components of the Deming Wheel mean.

What does the "O" in OPDCA stand for and what does it represent?

ASIS defines "Plan" in terms of managing risk, improving security, incident preparedness, response, continuity and recovery.

The Context of the Organization is predominantly understood through:

All clauses of ISO 22301 and the ASIS standard carry equal weight in mandated requirements.

What are a business process and a process approach?

PDCA is best applied to the Business Continuity Management System by:

Employees who work in teams that allow for rapid decision making and a better view of the end product are likely working in what type of management system?

A Brief History and Definition

Building a Business Continuity Capability

Emergency Management Preparedness and Response

Business Impact Analysis

Risk Assessment

Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy

Business Continuity Plans and Procedures

Orientation, Exercising, and Testing

Continuous Improvement

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