DRRM - KEY CONCEPTS

Which of the following refers to concept and practice of reducing disaster risk through analysis and management of the casual factors of disaster?

• disaster

• disaster impacts

• disaster risk reduction

• disaster prevention and mitigation

It is often described as a result of the combination of several things; exposure to hazard and condition of vulnerability and insufficient capacity measures.

• disaster

• hazard

• exposure

• vulnerability

Which of the following is not part of the negative consequences of a disaster?

• disease

• drought

• economic growth

• loss of life

All of the following show effect of practice of reducing disaster risk reduction EXCEPT__________.

• destruction of assets

• improved preparedness for adverse events

• lessening of vulnerability of people and assets

• effective management of land and the environment

Which of the following is the main objective in creating DRRM?

• building a resilient community

• increasing the risk of disaster

• proposing law and policies to prevent disaster

• increasing the number of community ready for disaster

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about DRRM?

• It builds a resilient community.

• It lessens the impact of disaster.

• It saves lives and property measures.

• It is developed to increase the disaster risk.

Which of the following is the BEST reason why DRRM policies, laws and regulations should be implemented?

• to save lives

• to educate the community

• to lessen the number of natural disasters that might affect the community

• to communicate the possible effects of disasters that might affect the community

. Which of the following is an important practice that is being implemented not only in schools but also in community for awareness and to save lives and properties?

• drills

• training

• seminars

• workshops

What is the main objective of disaster rehabilitation and recovery?

• To develop a comprehensive DRRM plan.

• To allocate funds for the implementation of the plan before, during and after a disaster.

• To construct, rehabilitate, restore, and improve facilities, livelihood, and living conditions of the organizational capacities of the affected communities.

• To build and strengthen capacities of the communities to anticipate, handle, and recover from the negative effects of emergency occurrences and disasters

Which is defined as a “dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage”.

• Hazard

• Disaster

• Capacity

• Vulnerability