18 Questions
What does resilience refer to in the context of an enterprise?
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties
Which of the following is considered an emergency?
An event requiring police, fire, or emergency medical services
What distinguishes disasters from emergencies?
Disasters require recovery efforts to restore operational status
What are hazards in the context of a community's population and environment?
Sources of potential harm
What types of hazards are discussed in the scope of this study guide?
Natural, technological, and terrorism
What do disasters require in order to restore operational status?
Recovery efforts
What do we mean by the term 'risk'?
The probability of an event and its impact
Which of the following is categorized as a technological or man-made hazard?
Transportation-related accidents
What is the main focus of vulnerability in the context of disasters?
Potential damage from a disaster
Which type of hazard includes events resulting from conscious anti-social and anti-establishment acts?
Terrorism hazards
What could be a consequence of disruptions caused by human-related incidents?
Gradually deteriorating database performance
What does the term 'resilience' refer to in the context of disasters?
The ability to recover from disasters and reduce vulnerability
Which type of hazard includes events related to hazardous materials and industrial fires?
Industrial hazards
What is the primary focus of a vulnerability in disaster management?
The propensity to incur damage from a disaster
What is the main factor considered in evaluating 'risk'?
Probability and impact of an event
Which type of hazard includes events related to human, animal, and agricultural epidemics?
Biological/Health-related hazards
In terms of disasters, what is meant by 'vulnerability'?
The propensity to incur damage from a disaster
Which type of hazard includes events related to transportation-related accidents?
Technological or man-made hazards
Test your knowledge of enterprise resilience, which refers to the ability of an organization to recover quickly from difficulties and return to normal after business disruptions. This quiz covers topics such as disasters, emergencies, hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.
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