The material describes a difference between Contingency Plans and Incident Management Plans. Which statement is NOT consistent with that description?

• A. Contingency plans are for the fight; Incident Management is in the fight; Contingency plans involve day-to-day operations; Incident Management coordinates responses
• B. Contingency plans and Incident Management Plans are identical
• C. Contingency plans are for preventing incidents; Incident Management handles recovery after incidents
• D. Incident Management plans coordinate the response to incidents; Contingency plans are unrelated to incidents

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how contingency planning differs from incident management planning. Contingency planning is about preparing for disruptions so essential functions can keep operating or be restored after an event; it looks ahead to continuity and recovery over time and defines the steps, resources, and priorities needed if normal operations can’t be sustained. Incident management planning, on the other hand, is about how to coordinate the actual response during an incident—the leadership, communication, and actions taken while the incident is unfolding.

That statement is not consistent because it claims contingency plans are for day-to-day operations. Day-to-day operations are handled by regular operating procedures and routine management, not by contingency planning. Contingency plans are about preparedness for disruptions and continuity, not ongoing daily tasks. The part about incident management coordinating responses is aligned with the proper role, but mixing in day-to-day operations for contingency planning makes the overall description incorrect.