IFMA CFM Exam - Topic 2 Question 22 Discussion

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Question #: 22
Topic #: 2

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What are intentional, accidental, or natural disasters called?

ASituations.

BThreats.

CCasualties.

DWarnings.

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Suggested Answer: B

Intentional, accidental, or natural disasters are classified as 'threats' (B).

Threats refer to potential risks that can disrupt business continuity, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and human-caused incidents.

Why not other options?

(A) 'Situations' is too broad and does not specifically indicate risk or danger.

(D) 'Warnings' are preemptive alerts, not the disasters themselves.

by Albina at May 04, 2026, 04:16 PM

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Theola

2 hours ago

Definitely threats, no doubt about it.

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Carmen

5 days ago

I thought they were just situations.

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Carylon

10 days ago

They're called threats!

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Reed

16 days ago

I’m torn between threats and situations. I wish I had reviewed that section more thoroughly!

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Broderick

2 months ago

I feel like "casualties" might be too specific for this question. It doesn't cover all types of disasters, right?

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Sean

2 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned "situations" in a different context. Could that be related here?

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Clement

2 months ago

I think these types of disasters are usually referred to as threats, but I'm not entirely sure.

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