CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep

Answer: A - An Emergency Response plan is the first plan that is put into place when disaster strikes. Its primary objective is to ensure the safety of the company’s personnel as well as its facilities.

While the terms Emergency Response plan and crisis management are similar, an Emergency Response plan ensures the safety of the personnel and facilities, while crisis management deals with the communication and image aspects of a disaster. The disaster recovery plan ensures continued business operation, while the business continuity plan encompasses these aspects, as well as additional plans to get the operation back to its former state after a disaster.