Question

What is the main objective of contingency planning?

• A. To identify operational inefficiencies.
• B. To set goals and objectives.
• C. To ensure proper follow-up steps are taken in an emergency.
• D. To set time-based plans for one to five years.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To ensure proper follow-up steps are taken in an emergency.

• Contingency planning is specifically related to activities that are meant to ensure proper and direct follow-up steps are taken by management and workers in an emergency. Its main purpose is to ensure the containment of damage and the continuity of key operations.