Which item is not typically a component of a crisis communications plan?

• A. Disaster recovery hardware procurement.
• B. Defined spokesperson.
• C. Prepared messages.
• D. Media guidance.

Answer: (C)

Crisis communications planning centers on how to convey information to stakeholders during an incident. It covers who speaks for the organization, the messages that will be communicated, and guidance for engaging with the media. Disaster recovery hardware procurement, on the other hand, deals with acquiring IT equipment and restoring technical capabilities after a disruption. That falls under business continuity and IT disaster recovery, not the communications function. So, the item about hardware procurement isn’t typically part of a crisis communications plan, while having a defined spokesperson, prepared messages, and media guidance are standard elements that support clear and coordinated communication during a crisis.