Which choice below is an example of a potential hazard due to a technological event, rather than a
human event?
A.
Enemy attack
B.
Financial collapse
C.
Sabotage
D.
Mass hysteria
Explanation:
A financial collapse is considered a technological potential hazard, the other three are human
events. Of the three categories of potential hazards (natural, technological, and human),
technological events could include: Hazard material release (HazMat) Explosion or fire (non-arson)
Fuel shortage Structure collapse Utility failure Severe air pollution Source: NFPA 1600 Standard on
Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity, National Fire Protection Association,
2000 edition.