Question 1

List 10 examples of a vital record:

Accepted Answer

Vital records are documents that record significant life events and are typically used for legal, personal, and genealogical purposes. Here are 10 examples of vital records:

1. **Birth Certificate**: An official document that records the birth of a child, including the date, time, location, and parents' names.

2. **Death Certificate**: A government-issued document that officially records a person's death, including the cause, date, and place of death.

3. **Marriage Certificate**: A legal document that records the union of two individuals in marriage, including the date and place of the ceremony and the names of the parties involved.

4. **Divorce Decree**: An official document that legally terminates a marriage, including the terms of the divorce and the date it becomes effective.

5. **Adoption Records**: Legal documents that record the adoption of a child, including information about the adoptive parents and the date of the adoption.

6. **Passport**: A government-issued document that certifies the identity and nationality of the holder for international travel.

7. **Driver's License**: A legal document issued by a governmental authority that permits an individual to operate a motor vehicle.

8. **Social Security Card**: In the United States, this card contains a unique number assigned to individuals for tracking Social Security benefits and for other identification purposes.

9. **Military Discharge Papers (DD-214)**: Documents that record the details of a service member's retirement or discharge from military service.

10. **Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate**: A document that proves an individual has been granted citizenship in a country, often after an immigration and naturalization process.

These records are considered vital because they serve as the official and legal evidence of these important events and are often required for various legal transactions, identity verification, and personal rights.

Question 2

What must be clearly demonstrated to an auditor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Documented evidence that strategies are cost-effective 
B)  Documented, auditable connection of strategies to the BIA 
C)  That strategies were developed by process owners 
D)  Each function within the scope of the Business Continuity Management System has a continuity strategy 
A)  Documented evidence that strategies are cost-effective 
B)  Documented, auditable connection of strategies to the BIA 
C)  That strategies were developed by process owners 
D)  Each function within the scope of the Business Continuity Management System has a continuity strategy B

Question 3

What is done next if the highest level of the Hierarchy of Controls cannot be implemented?

Accepted Answer

If the highest level of the Hierarchy of Controls cannot be implemented, the next step is to move down to the next lower level of the hierarchy to find a feasible and effective control measure. The Hierarchy of Controls is a system used in occupational health and safety to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards. It is arranged in order of effectiveness and preference, with the most effective controls placed at the top. The hierarchy typically includes the following levels, from highest to lowest:

1. **Elimination** - Physically remove the hazard from the workplace. This is the most effective control measure but is not always possible.

2. **Substitution** - Replace the hazardous material or process with a less hazardous one.

3. **Engineering Controls** - Isolate people from the hazard through the use of physical means, such as barriers or ventilation systems.

4. **Administrative Controls** - Change the way people work by implementing policies, procedures, training, and scheduling to reduce exposure to the hazard.

5. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)** - Use equipment to protect individuals from the hazard, such as gloves, goggles, helmets, and respirators.

If elimination, which is the highest level, is not feasible, then substitution should be considered. If substitution is not possible or does not adequately control the hazard, then engineering controls should be implemented. If engineering controls cannot fully control the hazard, administrative controls should be put in place. Finally, if the hazard cannot be adequately controlled by any other means, PPE should be used as a last resort to protect the workers.

It is important to note that often a combination of controls from different levels of the hierarchy is used to achieve the best level of protection for workers. Additionally, even when higher-level controls are implemented, some form of PPE is often still used as a supplementary measure. Regular review and assessment of control measures are also necessary to ensure they remain effective over time.

Question 4

If a team strategy is outside the scope of the plan, the reason should be explained in the Team Plan Introduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A vital record is one that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is important to the continued and future operation of the function 
B)  Provides a burden if lost 
C)  Could cause the failure of the organization if lost 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Is important to the continued and future operation of the function 
B)  Provides a burden if lost 
C)  Could cause the failure of the organization if lost 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

List 10 examples of mitigation:

Accepted Answer

Mitigation refers to the efforts made to

Question 7

Which is the best attribute of a continuity or recovery strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uses engineering controls to reduce the effects of a hazard 
B)  One that has been successfully tested 
C)  Does not force major changes in routines or reporting structures 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Uses engineering controls to reduce the effects of a hazard 
B)  One that has been successfully tested 
C)  Does not force major changes in routines or reporting structures 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

What must be done after mitigation measures are implemented?

Accepted Answer

After mitigation measures are implemente

Question 9

Why is it advantageous for the Business Continuity Manager to return to the mitigation phase after the Continuity/Recovery phase of Emergency Management?

Accepted Answer

A Business Continuity Manager (BCM) play

Question 10

A "Quick Ship" arrangement is most often part of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Memorandum of Understanding 
B)  Service Level Agreement 
C)  Factory Warranty 
D)  Memberships 
A)  Memorandum of Understanding 
B)  Service Level Agreement 
C)  Factory Warranty 
D)  Memberships

Question 11

Most General Contractors have the ability to remove smoke odor and mold growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cost versus benefit is an important consideration in the selection of continuity strategies only if they are outside the organization's risk appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is the lower level of these Hierarchy of Controls:

Accepted Answer

A)  Engineering Controls 
B)  Substitution 
C)  Elimination 
D)  Administrative Controls 
A)  Engineering Controls 
B)  Substitution 
C)  Elimination 
D)  Administrative Controls

Question 14

One or more of the standards require the organization to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate the resiliency of its suppliers 
B)  Evaluate the resiliency of its critical suppliers 
C)  Evaluate the ability of suppliers to respond within the RTO of the functions they support 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Evaluate the resiliency of its suppliers 
B)  Evaluate the resiliency of its critical suppliers 
C)  Evaluate the ability of suppliers to respond within the RTO of the functions they support 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

The use of the Hierarchy of Controls is required by one of more of the standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because strategies should be developed in partnership with the function owner, they need not be approved by Top Management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The best way of the following choices to help the organization understand supply chain risk is through:

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply Chain Mapping 
B)  Insurance policies 
C)  Examination of the security and business continuity plans of the shipping companies 
D)  Force Majeure language in Purchase Orders 
A)  Supply Chain Mapping 
B)  Insurance policies 
C)  Examination of the security and business continuity plans of the shipping companies 
D)  Force Majeure language in Purchase Orders

Question 18

Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy is the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Redundancies and divergence, along with the separation of hazards are other forms of mitigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What asset usually carries the greatest value in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brand and Reputation 
B)  Inventory 
C)  Facilities 
D)  Research 
A)  Brand and Reputation 
B)  Inventory 
C)  Facilities 
D)  Research

List 10 examples of a vital record:

What must be clearly demonstrated to an auditor?

What is done next if the highest level of the Hierarchy of Controls cannot be implemented?

If a team strategy is outside the scope of the plan, the reason should be explained in the Team Plan Introduction.

A vital record is one that:

List 10 examples of mitigation:

Which is the best attribute of a continuity or recovery strategy?

What must be done after mitigation measures are implemented?

Why is it advantageous for the Business Continuity Manager to return to the mitigation phase after the Continuity/Recovery phase of Emergency Management?

A "Quick Ship" arrangement is most often part of a:

Most General Contractors have the ability to remove smoke odor and mold growth.

Cost versus benefit is an important consideration in the selection of continuity strategies only if they are outside the organization's risk appetite.

Which is the lower level of these Hierarchy of Controls:

One or more of the standards require the organization to:

The use of the Hierarchy of Controls is required by one of more of the standards.

Because strategies should be developed in partnership with the function owner, they need not be approved by Top Management.

The best way of the following choices to help the organization understand supply chain risk is through:

Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy is the same thing.

Redundancies and divergence, along with the separation of hazards are other forms of mitigation.

What asset usually carries the greatest value in an organization?

A Brief History and Definition

Understanding the Standards

Building a Business Continuity Capability

Emergency Management Preparedness and Response

Business Impact Analysis

Risk Assessment

Business Continuity Plans and Procedures

Orientation, Exercising, and Testing

Continuous Improvement

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Exam 7: Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy

List 10 examples of a vital record:

What must be clearly demonstrated to an auditor?

What is done next if the highest level of the Hierarchy of Controls cannot be implemented?

If a team strategy is outside the scope of the plan, the reason should be explained in the Team Plan Introduction.

A vital record is one that:

List 10 examples of mitigation:

Which is the best attribute of a continuity or recovery strategy?

What must be done after mitigation measures are implemented?

Why is it advantageous for the Business Continuity Manager to return to the mitigation phase after the Continuity/Recovery phase of Emergency Management?

A "Quick Ship" arrangement is most often part of a:

Most General Contractors have the ability to remove smoke odor and mold growth.

Cost versus benefit is an important consideration in the selection of continuity strategies only if they are outside the organization's risk appetite.

Which is the lower level of these Hierarchy of Controls:

One or more of the standards require the organization to:

The use of the Hierarchy of Controls is required by one of more of the standards.

Because strategies should be developed in partnership with the function owner, they need not be approved by Top Management.

The best way of the following choices to help the organization understand supply chain risk is through:

Mitigation and Business Continuity Strategy is the same thing.

Redundancies and divergence, along with the separation of hazards are other forms of mitigation.

What asset usually carries the greatest value in an organization?

A Brief History and Definition

Understanding the Standards

Building a Business Continuity Capability

Emergency Management Preparedness and Response

Business Impact Analysis

Risk Assessment

Business Continuity Plans and Procedures

Orientation, Exercising, and Testing

Continuous Improvement

Filters