Question

If a computer virus spreads rapidly through a company's computer system and threatens to shut down all internal and external lines of communication, the company will likely put a(n) ________ into effect

Answer 1

If a computer virus spreads rapidly through a company's computer system and threatens to shut down all internal and external lines of communication, the company will likely put a contingency plan into effect. 
A contingency plan is part of the risk management that deals with risks that have catastrophic consequences. In this case the computer virus is a risk with catastrophic consequences: shut down communication.