Disaster Risk Reduction Quiz

What is the first step in creating an emergency plan?

• Identifying hazards and risks

• Writing a communication strategy

• Conducting fire drills

• Preparing survival kits

Which of the following best describes community-based disaster risk reduction?

• Top-down management by the government

• Collaborative efforts to reduce disaster risks within a community

• Private companies funding disaster relief

• Isolated individual preparedness strategies

Why are safety drills essential in disaster risk management?

• They improve academic performance.

• They help individuals react effectively during emergencies.

• They reduce the need for evacuation plans.

• They eliminate the possibility of hazards.

What is the purpose of an early warning system?

• To provide immediate financial aid during disasters

• To alert communities of potential hazards before they occur

• To evaluate past disaster responses

• To forecast economic impacts of disasters

Which item is NOT commonly included in a survival kit?

• Flashlight

• Canned food

• Spare car keys

• Bottled water

What does monitor and evaluation focus on in disaster preparedness?

• Analyzing weather patterns

• Measuring the success of response efforts

• Developing vaccines for diseases

• Identifying new types of hazards

When developing a preparedness plan, what should be prioritized?

• Community feedback

• Allocation of funding

• Identifying resources and vulnerabilities

• Recruiting international partners

Which of the following is an example of a man-made hazard?

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

• Industrial chemical spill

• Volcanic eruption

What is the primary goal of community-based practices in DRR?

• To reduce disaster impacts on communities

• To relocate communities to safer areas

• To strengthen military involvement in disasters

• To centralize decision-making processes

What is the significance of public information and advocacy in disaster preparedness?

• To inform and empower people to take action before disasters occur

• To develop policies for global disaster management

• To eliminate all disaster risks

• To increase public dependence on aid