WorksheetsConcept of Disaster Risks Reduction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following statement describes the disaster risks reduction?
Systematic efforts to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks.
Planning mitigation measures to minimize disaster-related losses.
Conducting fire drills and earthquake drills
All of the above
According to the World Risks Report 2018, the Philippines ranked third as one of the most disaster prone country in the world. This statement implies that _____________.
There is a need to strengthen further the disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Our country doesn't have an updated equipment and facilities for disaster monitoring.
Our country is a developing country.
The Philippines lies beneath the Pacific Ring of Fire
Which of the following best explains the Philippine Disaster Risks Reduction and Management Act of 2010?
Top-down centralized disaster management.
Disasters as merely a function of physical hazards.
Focus on disaster response and anticipation..
Bottom-up and participatory disaster risks reduction
A new law which transforms the Philippines’ disaster management system from disaster relief and response towards disaster risk reduction (DRR).
Hyogo Framework of Action
Sendai Framework on Disaster Risks Reduction
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
National Disaster Coordinating Council
Its primary mandate is to provide central direction, leadership and coordination of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the results therefrom are geared and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people.
Department of Science and Technology
National Economic Development Authority
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Department of Interior and Local Government
Which of the following government agencies is responsible disaster rehabilitation and recovery?
Department of Science and Technology
National Economic and Development Authority
Department of Interior and Local Government
Department of Social Welfare and Development
What civil agency is the implementing arm of the NDRRMC and has the primary mission of administering a comprehensive national defense and DRRM program?
Department of Interior and Local Government
Department of Science and Technology
National DRRMC
Office of the Civil Defense
The lead agency in the preparation of reports that synthesize the overall impact of disasters including that on the macroeconomy, poverty, incomes and employment.
Philippine Statistics Authority
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Department of Science and Technology
Department of Interior and Local Government
Our experience with disasters has taught us to pay more attention in improving risks communication for better understanding of the threats of disaster.
TRUE
FALSE
Disaster recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction should start before the disaster happens.
TRUE
FALSE
The Philippine DRRM Act focuses on the top-down and centralized disaster management.
TRUE
FALSE
The DRRM Act plays important role in strengthening the capacities of local communities
TRUE
FALSE
Complete the following analogy:
DOST: Disaster Mitigation and Prevention
DSWD: ________________________
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Response
Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery
Disaster Mitigation
An international document that was adopted by the United Nations member states between 14 and 18 March 2015 at the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan, and endorsed by the UN General Assembly in June 2015.
Hyogo Framework of Action
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
National Disaster Readiness Framework
ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response
A ten- year plan founded in Hyogo, Japan for disaster risk reduction efforts wherein goal is to substantially reduce disaster losses by 2015.
ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risks Reduction
Hyogo Framework for Action
UNISDR Strategic Framework
A type of fire extinguishing method wherein removing oxygen from the equation to extinguish the fire.
cooling
smothering
starving
undoing
Participating in a bucket relay during the fire incident is a good example of what type of fire extinguishing methods?
smothering
cooling
undoing
starving
Christien was tasked by her mother to put off the fire in their kalan after they cook sinigang na baboy for lunch. If Christien want to extinguish the fire using starving as a method of fire extinguishing, which of the following should she do?
Pouring a water in the kalan.
Using fire extinguisher.
Scattering the the firewood used during cooking.
Using the ash or sand to bury the fire.
Fires involving live electrical equipment due to the mechanical and electrical error.
Class B
Class A
Class D
Class C
Which of the following fire extinguishers are appropriate for Class C fires?
Dry powder
Water and foam
Carbon dioxide
Wet chemical
