What is a tabletop exercise?

What is a tabletop exercise?

Definition(s): A discussion-based exercise where personnel with roles and responsibilities in a particular IT plan meet in a classroom setting or in breakout groups to validate the content of the plan by discussing their roles during an emergency and their responses to a particular emergency situation.

What is the first step when conducting a tabletop exercise?

If you choose a tabletop, Moore and DeBoer recommend this 10-step process.

1. Review your pandemic business continuity plan.
2. Define a goal for the exercise.
3. Form an exercise design team.
4. Develop exercise objectives.
5. Develop the exercise scenario.
6. Identify the players.
7. Decide on a format.
8. Develop scripts and data injects.

How do you plan a tabletop exercise?

Tabletop exercises are based on a design process that includes the following:

1. Assess Needs.
2. Define the Scope.
3. Develop a Purpose Statement.
4. Define Objectives.
5. Build the Scenario Foundation.
6. Determine Major and Detailed Scenario Events.
7. Develop Discussion Questions.

How do you build a table top exercise?

How do I exercise like a firefighter?

You might want to consider adding some of these movements into your routine:

1. Front lunge going into a side lunge.
2. Reverse lunge going into a side lunge.
3. Single leg deadlift to side lunge.
4. Push-up with an added rotation.
5. Push-up with an added dumbbell row.

Why are tabletop exercises important?

Tabletop exercises are used to clarify roles and responsibilities and to identify additional campus mitigation and preparedness needs. The exercise should result in action plans for continued improvement of the emergency plan.

How do I get fit like a firefighter?

30-Minute or 45-Minute Workout Option

1. Squats using body weight or a goblet (weight in front)
2. Push-ups or a chest press.
3. Body rows or a dumbbell row.
4. Overhead press.
5. Lunge with a bicep curl and a triceps press.