Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Module 1 Quiz

What is the definition of disaster according to the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center?

• Shaking of earth caused by waves moving on and below the earth's surface.

• A path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.

• An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.

• A sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property.

Which of the following is NOT an example of man-caused hazard?

• Earthquake

• Bombs or explosions

• Mutiny

• Genocide

What is the potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified future time period called?

• Disaster risk

• Disaster mitigation

• Disaster prevention

• Disaster preparedness

Which of the following is a sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property?

• Disaster

• Hazard

• Phenomenon

• Risk

What is the term used to describe the humanitarian emergency resulting from an international or civil war?

• Complex humanitarian emergencies

• Natural disasters

• Technological/industrial disasters

• Terrorism/Violence

Which of the following variables will NOT determine the elements in identifying disaster risk?

• Population explosion

• Hazard (natural or man-made)

• Coping capacity

• Vulnerability to a hazard

What is the impact of a disaster if a person is suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome?

• Social wellbeing impact

• Mental wellbeing impact

• None of the above

• Physical wellbeing impact

What should Erica do when she feels the ground is shaking?

• Stay away from trees, powerlines, post and concrete structures.

• Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides.

• If near the shore and feel and earthquake, especially if it’s too strong, move quickly to higher grounds.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT included in the phases of disaster?

• Recovery phase

• Planning phase

• Emergency phase

• Preparedness phase

What is the impact of a disaster if almost all surface means of transportation within the community are disrupted?

• Disruption of transportation

• Economic impact

• Social and political impact

• Damage to critical facilities