Question 1

What are the three general categories of hazards referenced in NFPA 1600?

Accepted Answer

The three general categories of hazards referenced in NFPA 1600, which is the National Fire Protection Association's standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity/Continuity of Operations Programs, are:

1. Natural Hazards: These include geophysical events like earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis, and volcanic activity; hydrological events like floods and avalanches; climatological events like extreme temperatures, drought, and wildfires; meteorological events like cyclones, storms, and wave surges; and biological events like disease epidemics and insect/animal plagues.

2. Human-Caused Hazards: This category encompasses accidents such as industrial spills, infrastructure failures, and transportation accidents; intentional acts like theft, vandalism, cyber attacks, and terrorism; and technological incidents including utility interruptions, system failures, and hazardous materials releases.

3. Technological Hazards: These are hazards that arise from the failure or malfunction of systems, equipment, or software. They include infrastructure failures, power outages, telecommunications interruptions, and other disruptions that can be caused by human error, system failure, or external factors such as severe weather.

It's important to note that while NFPA 1600 provides a framework for preparing for these hazards, the specific risks and appropriate responses can vary widely depending on the context and environment in which an organization or community operates. The standard encourages comprehensive risk assessment and planning to mitigate the impact of these hazards.

Question 2

Hazard checklists should answer how employees or the community can be injured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

List 10 or more sources for hazard identification:

Accepted Answer

1. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and regulations
2. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations and guidelines
3. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards and codes
4. ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards and guidelines
5. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines for workplace safety
6. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) research and publications
7. Industry-specific trade associations and organizations
8. Safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals and hazardous materials
9. Incident and accident reports from previous workplace incidents
10. Safety audits and inspections conducted by internal or external safety professionals
11. Manufacturer's guidelines and specifications for equipment and machinery
12. Employee feedback and input on potential hazards in the workplace
13. Environmental impact assessments and studies
14. Emergency response plans and procedures
15. Occupational health and safety training materials and resources.

Question 4

Completed hazard checklists, once the data is analyzed and reported, are discarded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Qualitative Risk Analysis provides the most reliable, auditable and actionable analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Risks listed on the Risk Registry are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Described with a consistent level of detail 
B)  Consist of low, medium, and high risk issues 
C)  Are ranked according to the highest risk 
D)  Not connected with an owner 
A)  Described with a consistent level of detail 
B)  Consist of low, medium, and high risk issues 
C)  Are ranked according to the highest risk 
D)  Not connected with an owner

Question 7

The elimination of the risk is best considered to be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk Avoidance 
B)  Risk Control 
C)  Risk Transfer 
D)  Risk Acceptance 
A)  Risk Avoidance 
B)  Risk Control 
C)  Risk Transfer 
D)  Risk Acceptance

Question 8

Steps taken to reduce and manage the risk to within acceptable means is best considered to be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk Avoidance 
B)  Risk Control 
C)  Risk Transfer 
D)  Risk Acceptance 
A)  Risk Avoidance 
B)  Risk Control 
C)  Risk Transfer 
D)  Risk Acceptance

Question 9

The formula for the Annual Loss Expectancy is R = P x C or R = f(C,V,T).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to one or more of the standards, the term "probability" is the same as the term "likelihood."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The phrase (T*V) represents:

Accepted Answer

A)  Likelihood 
B)  Consequence 
C)  Risk 
D)  Vulnerability 
A)  Likelihood 
B)  Consequence 
C)  Risk 
D)  Vulnerability

Question 12

The standards allow the use of all of the following for risk assessment except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis 
B)  Failure Mode Effects Analysis 
C)  Hazard and Operability Studies 
D)  All of the above are acceptable 
A)  Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis 
B)  Failure Mode Effects Analysis 
C)  Hazard and Operability Studies 
D)  All of the above are acceptable

Question 13

A risk that can only have a negative outcome is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pure Risk 
B)  Speculative Risk 
C)  Conditional Risk 
D)  Risk Adversity 
A)  Pure Risk 
B)  Speculative Risk 
C)  Conditional Risk 
D)  Risk Adversity

Question 14

List the ways the organization can transfer risk:

Accepted Answer

Organizations can transfer risk in sever

Question 15

The ISO Risk Management Standard provides a framework for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational Risk Management 
B)  Enterprise Risk Management 
C)  Project Risk Management 
D)  Qualitative Risk Management 
A)  Operational Risk Management 
B)  Enterprise Risk Management 
C)  Project Risk Management 
D)  Qualitative Risk Management

Question 16

An organization that wishes to not pursue a business venture with a high potential for profit but one that carries a great deal of risk is indicative of:

Accepted Answer

A)  A low risk appetite 
B)  A high risk appetite 
C)  Stupidity 
D)  Speculative risk 
A)  A low risk appetite 
B)  A high risk appetite 
C)  Stupidity 
D)  Speculative risk

Question 17

According to one or more of the standards, risk is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The negative effect of the probability of a hazard 
B)  A condition that exceeds the organization's risk appetite 
C)  A condition that results in a loss 
D)  The effect of uncertainty upon objectives 
A)  The negative effect of the probability of a hazard 
B)  A condition that exceeds the organization's risk appetite 
C)  A condition that results in a loss 
D)  The effect of uncertainty upon objectives

Question 18

During a physical inspection of the facility, what should the analysis look for?

Accepted Answer

During a physical inspection of a facili

Question 19

How are risk and the Risk Assessment related to the Business Impact Analysis?

Accepted Answer

Risk and Risk Assessment are closely rel

Question 20

According to one or more of the standards, risk analysis provides the basis for risk evaluation and decisions about risk estimation and risk treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the three general categories of hazards referenced in NFPA 1600?

Hazard checklists should answer how employees or the community can be injured.

List 10 or more sources for hazard identification:

Completed hazard checklists, once the data is analyzed and reported, are discarded.

Qualitative Risk Analysis provides the most reliable, auditable and actionable analysis.

Risks listed on the Risk Registry are:

The elimination of the risk is best considered to be an example of:

Steps taken to reduce and manage the risk to within acceptable means is best considered to be an example of:

The formula for the Annual Loss Expectancy is R = P x C or R = f(C,V,T).

According to one or more of the standards, the term "probability" is the same as the term "likelihood."

The phrase (T*V) represents:

The standards allow the use of all of the following for risk assessment except:

A risk that can only have a negative outcome is:

List the ways the organization can transfer risk:

The ISO Risk Management Standard provides a framework for:

An organization that wishes to not pursue a business venture with a high potential for profit but one that carries a great deal of risk is indicative of:

According to one or more of the standards, risk is defined as:

During a physical inspection of the facility, what should the analysis look for?

How are risk and the Risk Assessment related to the Business Impact Analysis?

According to one or more of the standards, risk analysis provides the basis for risk evaluation and decisions about risk estimation and risk treatment.

A Brief History and Definition

Understanding the Standards

Building a Business Continuity Capability

Emergency Management Preparedness and Response

Business Impact Analysis

Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy

Business Continuity Plans and Procedures

Orientation, Exercising, and Testing

Continuous Improvement

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Exam 6: Risk Assessment

What are the three general categories of hazards referenced in NFPA 1600?

Hazard checklists should answer how employees or the community can be injured.

List 10 or more sources for hazard identification:

Completed hazard checklists, once the data is analyzed and reported, are discarded.

Qualitative Risk Analysis provides the most reliable, auditable and actionable analysis.

Risks listed on the Risk Registry are:

The elimination of the risk is best considered to be an example of:

Steps taken to reduce and manage the risk to within acceptable means is best considered to be an example of:

The formula for the Annual Loss Expectancy is R = P x C or R = f(C,V,T).

According to one or more of the standards, the term "probability" is the same as the term "likelihood."

The phrase (T*V) represents:

The standards allow the use of all of the following for risk assessment except:

A risk that can only have a negative outcome is:

List the ways the organization can transfer risk:

The ISO Risk Management Standard provides a framework for:

An organization that wishes to not pursue a business venture with a high potential for profit but one that carries a great deal of risk is indicative of:

According to one or more of the standards, risk is defined as:

During a physical inspection of the facility, what should the analysis look for?

How are risk and the Risk Assessment related to the Business Impact Analysis?

According to one or more of the standards, risk analysis provides the basis for risk evaluation and decisions about risk estimation and risk treatment.

A Brief History and Definition

Understanding the Standards

Building a Business Continuity Capability

Emergency Management Preparedness and Response

Business Impact Analysis

Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy

Business Continuity Plans and Procedures

Orientation, Exercising, and Testing

Continuous Improvement

Filters