True/False: Planning your exit before you enter a premises is an important biosecurity practice.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Depends on the pathogen

Answer: (A)

Planning your exit before you enter a premises focuses on preventing the spread of pathogens by ensuring you can decontaminate and contain contamination before leaving. Knowing in advance how you will exit—where to doff PPE, how to disinfect gear and vehicles, and where to dispose of waste—minimizes the chance of carrying contaminants to other areas or people. This forethought maintains a clean boundary at the facility and supports consistent biosecurity practices across settings, protecting animals, people, and the environment. The principle holds across different scenarios, even if the specific pathogen changes.