FEMA IS-547.A: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Answers Which exercise type utilizes actual staff commands and movement of resources to test and evaluate continuity capabilities? A. Full-scaleGameFunctionalWorkshop During which phase of the continuity cycle should a test, training, and exercise program be implemented? A. Reconstitution phaseReadiness and preparedness phaseActivation and relocation phaseContinuity operations phase Guidance to assist non-Federal organizations with continuity planning is available through: A. Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC) 1National Incident Management System (NIMS)Federal Continuity Directive (FCD) 1Homeland Security Presidential Directive 51/National Security Presidential Directive 20 (HSPD 51/NSPD 20) The mandate that Federal continuity operations be integrated with the continuity plans of non-Federal governments and private-sector stakeholders is included in: A. CGC 1HSPD 51FCD 1NSF What is a reliable process to prevent degradation of performance during a continuity event? A. Cross-training ERG staffExtending shift hours for ERG staffCutting back on services performedReferring customers to other sources The section of the continuity plan that provides instructions for all personnel is the: A. IntroductionConcept of Operations.Annex.Application and Scope. An acceptable time period for the activation and relocation phase of the continuity cycle is: A. 0 – 30 days.0 – 12 hours.0 – 30 hours.ASAP. Select the TRUE statement about the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP): A. HSEEP is appropriate as an all-hazard exercise program.HSEEP is not effective for non-Federal government agencies.HSEEP is specific to the Homeland Security environment.HSEEP is only available to Federal agencies. Which type of exercise is a good way to provide an overview for a new strategy being implemented in the continuity plan? A. DrillGameSeminarFunctional The continuity program management cycle consists of four continuous processes: Plans and procedures; tests, training, and exercises; evaluations, after-action reports, and lessons learned; and A. Development of continuity directives.Development of emergency plan.Development of ERG assignments.Development of corrective action plans. “Providing rapid and effective response to, and recovery from, the domestic consequences of an attack or other incident” is a: A. Supporting function.Domestic mission.National Essential Function.Government policy. The personnel selected to report to the continuity site when the continuity plan is activated are referred to as: A. Nonessential personnel (NEP)Emergency Relocation Group (ERG)Continuity Planning TeamContinuity staff Select the TRUE statement: A. Revisions to the continuity plan are based on lessons learned from exercises and actual events.Each agency and organization should develop a continuity plan independent of other entities.Revisions to the continuity plan should be kept to a minimum.The continuity plan should only be distributed to the continuity planning team. Which action is NOT a valid reason for continuity planning? A. Achieve a timely and orderly recoveryResume full service to customersVerify staff is able to perform duties without supervisionMaintain a test, training, and exercise program Activities that occur during the reconstitution phase of the continuity implementation cycle are: A. Developing an after action report and corrective action plan.Identifying and relocating to a devolution facility.Executing recovery, mitigation, and termination.Notifying customers and stakeholders of continuity activation and status. Previous Next