Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Practice Exam

You will most likely need what type of plan to address steps to take should an incident of workplace violence occur?

1. Disaster recovery plan

2. Incident response plan

3. Business continuity plan

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: Incident response plan

An incident response plan is the most appropriate plan to address steps to take in the event of workplace violence. This plan outlines specific actions and procedures to be taken immediately after an incident occurs, such as securing the area, contacting appropriate authorities, and providing assistance to those affected. Option A, a disaster recovery plan, typically focuses on strategies for recovering from natural disasters or technological failures, not incidents of violence. Option C, a business continuity plan, is meant to ensure that business operations can continue during or after a disruptive event, but does not specifically address incidents of violence. While option D, all of the above, may seem like a logical choice, it is too broad and not specific to the type of plan needed to address workplace violence. It is important to have a plan that is tailored to the specific type of incident that may occur.