Which question would be appropriate to ask to determine an organization's readiness for disaster response?

• A. Is there an emergency preparedness policy?
• B. Does the policy call for mock disaster drills?
• C. Who reviews the exercises after they have been conducted?
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that true readiness for disaster response comes from having formal guidance, real-world testing, and systematic learning after testing. A formal emergency preparedness policy shows there is an official framework—clear roles, responsibilities, and resources—so everyone knows what to do when a disaster hits. Mock disaster drills put that policy into action, revealing how well plans function in practice, where communication breaks down, and what resources are actually available. After-action reviews or debriefs following those exercises close the loop by identifying what worked, what didn’t, and assigning concrete corrective actions to improve future responses.

Seeing all of these elements together demonstrates a comprehensive approach to preparedness: governance (policy), capability (drills), and continuous improvement (post-exercise review). If any one piece were missing, gaps could persist—so choosing all of the above reflects the most complete readiness.