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WorksheetsCBR Final Exam PART 1
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
What characterizes the Top-Down approach in community work?
Initiatives driven by the local community
External actors making decisions and implementing programs
Volunteer-based strategies
Informal consultations with community elders
Which challenge is more common in Bottom-Up approaches?
Weak community participation
Disregard for indigenous groups
Slow consensus-building and lack of technical capacity
Overreliance on government mandates
Why is harmonizing both approaches important?
To eliminate political influence
To choose which one works
To balance expertise with local ownership
To avoid budgeting issues
What is a limitation of unlinked Bottom-Up programs?
Too much government oversight
Weak cultural alignment
Difficulty accessing systemic support and funding
Rapid burnout of volunteers
Community development is ultimately:
A budgeting problem
A social engineering task
A political and ethical endeavor
A short-term project
What is a key goal of program adjourning in CBR?
To transfer projects to a new NGO
To end community participation
To empower communities to lead without external support
To evaluate financial records
Sustainability should be planned:
In the last phase of a project
Only after funding ends
From the very beginning
By external funders only
Leadership development must be:
Focused on elected officials
Top-down only
Inclusive and reflective of local power dynamics
Avoided to prevent conflict
Volunteer burnout can be avoided by:
Ignoring emotional concerns
Making volunteers work overtime
Sharing workloads and giving recognition
Restricting participation
What should facilitators do during project exit?
Take full credit
Step back to let local leaders lead
Hold press conferences
End services abruptly
What does CBDRRM stand for?
Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Central Bureau for Disaster Risk Recovery and Mitigation
Community-Based Development and Relief Management
Cooperative Bureau for Disaster Response and Risk Monitoring
Which is a core principle of CBDRRM?
Top-down authority
Technocratic policy control
Participation of local communities
Exclusive management by national agencies
Which Philippine law institutionalized DRRM and created the NDRRMC?
RA 9003
RA 10121
RA 7277
RA 8425
The four thematic areas of DRRM include prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and _____.
Relocation
Sustainability
Recovery and rehabilitation
Evaluation
Which cultural value strengthens collective community action in times of disaster?
Hiya
Pakikisama
Bayanihan
Utang na loob
Inclusive disaster planning should ensure participation of which of the following groups?
Government agencies only
Only able-bodied community members
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
International volunteers only
Which agency is primarily responsible for disaster risk reduction in the Philippines?
DOLE
DOST
NDRRMC
CHED
In CBDRRM, hazard mapping is important because it helps communities:
Avoid legal disputes
Understand and visualize local risks
Increase taxes
Plan business locations
What is a vulnerability in the context of disaster?
An earthquake event
A typhoon’s wind strength
A condition that increases susceptibility to harm
An emergency alert system
A key component of disaster preparedness is:
Building commercial centers
Installing traffic lights
Conducting mock evacuation drills
Renovating sports arenas
What is the main aim of sustainability planning in community projects?
Extending funding cycles
Securing permanent external leadership
Embedding change into community life and identity
Enabling rapid project turnover
In Filipino CBR practice, true community ownership is visible when:
Volunteers wait for expert advice
The project hires an external manager
Communities initiate their own disability-focused activities
Leaders centralize all decision-making
Which strategy supports capacity building in sustainability planning?
One-time training with certificates
Rigid supervision of volunteers
Peer learning and mentorship
Top-down reporting
What is the role of written agreements in exit strategies?
To legally bind facilitators post-exit
To delay project handover
To formalize roles and expectations post-project
To replace informal community dialogues
What does “pamalaye” symbolize in sustainability contexts?
Training for youth leaders
Smooth exit of experts
Alliance-building between communities
Local disaster alert systems
How can resilience be built into sustainability plans?
Limit community roles
Focus on infrastructure alone
Include emergency preparedness for PWDs
Eliminate all cultural rituals
Which value supports program transition without guilt or burden?
Hiya
Utang na loob
Ningas kugon
Damayan
What describes a gradual handover in exit strategies?
Sudden withdrawal of external teams
Community-only control from the start
Progressive shift of responsibilities to locals
Transfer of files to a government office
Why are community celebrations important at project closure?
They finalize liquidation
They mark a break from local traditions
They build collective memory and pride
They serve as political campaigns
Which best defines “community ownership”?
Local members passively observing programs
Outsiders managing operations
Community members setting priorities and managing outcomes
LGU assigning permanent coordinators
Which of the following is an advantage of Bottom-Up approaches?
Easier access to centralized funding
Quick implementation in emergencies
Relevance and contextual fit of initiatives
Dependence on national directives
What does community-led mapping in CBDRRM help achieve?
Uniform national maps
Scientific publications
Understanding of local vulnerabilities and assets
Outsourcing of hazard assessment
A good post-exit support strategy includes:
Monthly surveillance of the community
No communication post-exit
Occasional check-ins or learning exchanges
Replacement of community leaders
What is the risk of a poorly managed exit strategy?
Stronger partnerships
Trust building
Breakdown of trust and community morale
Higher program budgets
What tool in CBDRRM is used to simulate disaster response?
Risk perception survey
Post-disaster audit
Mock evacuation drill
Community pledge signing
Which of the following best describes policy and systems integration?
Hiring consultants to draft ordinances
Treating programs as isolated from governance
Embedding projects into local government planning and budgeting
Exclusive reliance on donor funding
Why is community memory important in sustainability?
It promotes donor loyalty
It records achievements in official minutes
It creates pride and sustains local motivation
It tracks financial records
What should be avoided when designing inclusive disaster plans?
Consulting multiple sectors
Ignoring the perspectives of PWDs
Mapping local assets
Training local responders
Which Filipino value could unintentionally hinder empowerment if misapplied during exit?
Bayanihan
Pakikisama
Utang na loob
Pamalaye
An empowered community is one that:
Waits for external advice
Sustains initiatives independently
Asks for program extensions
Passes responsibility to NGOs
How can community resilience be enhanced through CBDRRM?
Centralized evacuation planning only
Exclusive reliance on climate data
Strengthening preparedness through community-led drills and training
Waiting for hazard alerts from TV broadcasts
Which role should external facilitators take toward the end of a project?
Full decision-makers
Financial auditors
Technical advisors or consultants
Political campaigners
Community ownership includes all EXCEPT:
Setting priorities
Managing resources
Central government policy writing
Evaluating local outcomes
Which DRRM theme directly supports disaster anticipation and alert systems?
Preparedness
Recovery
Rehabilitation
Mitigation
Which is a sustainable strategy for equipment use in post-project periods?
Removing all equipment
Setting up maintenance protocols
Selling them to nearby LGUs
Sending them to national offices
What is a key feature of a collaborative model in community development?
One-way flow of information from experts
Communities only observe external decision-making
Shared decision-making and mutual accountability
Full control by funders
Which Filipino concept supports alliance-building beyond blood ties?
Hiya
Pamalaye
Ningas kugon
Salusalo
Why should multiple leaders be mentored during leadership development?
To comply with HR policies
To avoid over-reliance on one individual
To increase volunteer stipends
To ensure political influence
In a Bottom-Up approach, what is the facilitator’s role?
Sole decision-maker
Observer with no participation
Supportive guide enabling community leadership
Government representative
Which of the following is a sign of weak sustainability in a project?
Community continues projects post-exit
Projects collapse once external actors leave
Local ordinances are passed
Youth become active in planning
What is the key difference between a hazard and a disaster?
Hazards always result in disasters
Disasters are natural events
Disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerable systems
Hazards are unpredictable while disasters are not
Which of the following BEST defines Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM)?
A government-led top-down approach
Emergency response focused only on infrastructure
A participatory, community-led strategy to reduce disaster risk
A rescue and relief program implemented during calamities
What makes disaster planning inclusive?
Involves only able-bodied individuals
Prioritizes high-income households
Actively includes PWDs and other vulnerable sectors in all phases
Limits decision-making to barangay officials
Which is NOT a phase in the Disaster Management Cycle?
Recovery
Preparedness
Prevention
Exploitation
Which is an example of a communication barrier for PWDs during disasters?
Loudspeaker announcements with visual support
Sign language interpreters in televised warnings
Emergency alerts delivered only through audio
Clear written signage in multiple languages
What is the purpose of a buddy system in disaster preparedness?
To assign one PWD to monitor the evacuation site
To reduce the cost of evacuation materials
To ensure that vulnerable persons receive assistance from designated community members
To conduct drills without the knowledge of the barangay
During which phase do OTs and PTs help with trauma counseling and reintegration into daily routines?
Response
Mitigation
Recovery
Preparedness
Which of the following is an inclusive feature of a community evacuation plan?
A single narrow entrance
Wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms
Verbal instructions only
Stair-only access
What is a practical OT/PT contribution during preparedness?
Clearing land for new housing
Creating accessible warning systems
Calculating the barangay’s yearly budget
Planting trees
What does risk and hazard mapping involve?
Identifying financial risks of the barangay
Listing names of residents
Visualizing danger zones, assets, and escape routes
Measuring rainfall patterns alone
The slogan “Nothing about us, without us” best applies to:
Community politicians
BHWs
PWD participation in disaster planning
Health centers alone
In CBDRRM, capacity building focuses on:
Giving money to vulnerable families
Replacing all leaders with trained professionals
Training communities to use their own resources and knowledge
Importing solutions from other countries
What Filipino law mandates the accessibility of public infrastructure for PWDs?
Magna Carta for Women
BP 344
RA 11223
DepEd Order No. 21
An example of a social vulnerability during disasters is:
Lack of rainfall
Earthquake epicenters
Stigma that excludes PWDs from drills
None of the above
In the recovery phase, PTs may assist by:
Providing temporary shelter
Supporting rehabilitation of injured residents
Conducting police investigations
Building bridges
What does CBDRRM emphasize over external relief?
Total dependence on NGOs
Importing food kits
Community-led, proactive solutions
Waiting for government rescue
A hazard becomes a disaster when:
It involves more than one barangay
It causes fear in the community
Local capacity to respond is overwhelmed
It rains continuously for 2 days
What is one reason many PWDs are unable to evacuate?
Fear of heights
Miscommunication or inaccessibility of evacuation centers
Refusal to cooperate
Lack of interest
Which of the following best represents inclusive CBDRRM?
Youth-only drills
Military-led evacuations
PWDs leading risk mapping activities
Using megaphones only
In what phase are drills, education campaigns, and emergency planning included?
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
What role do local leaders play in CBDRRM?
They focus solely on post-disaster recovery
They decide evacuation routes without community input
They lead community drills and training
They provide funding for all initiatives
Which of the following is a key component of effective disaster communication?
Relying only on social media for updates
Using technical jargon in announcements
Limiting communication to official channels only
Providing information in multiple formats
How can community members contribute to disaster risk reduction?
By focusing on personal safety only
By waiting for government assistance
By participating in training and preparedness activities
By ignoring local hazards
What is a primary goal of community engagement in disaster risk reduction?
To ensure that all community members are informed and involved
To focus solely on post-disaster recovery efforts
To create a top-down approach to decision making
To limit participation to local government officials
Which of the following is a critical aspect of disaster preparedness for vulnerable populations?
Conducting drills without community input
Ensuring access to information in multiple formats
Focusing on able-bodied individuals only
Providing only written instructions
What is the significance of risk assessment in disaster management?
It helps in identifying potential hazards and vulnerabilities
It is a government responsibility only
It is only necessary after a disaster occurs
It focuses on financial implications only
What is the role of community volunteers in disaster response?
To provide financial support only
To assist in evacuation and first aid
To conduct post-disaster surveys
To monitor social media for updates
Which of the following is essential for effective disaster recovery?
Ignoring the needs of vulnerable populations
Focusing only on infrastructure repair
Establishing clear communication channels
Limiting community involvement
What is a significant barrier to effective disaster preparedness for PWDs?
Availability of transportation
Lack of accessible information and resources
Inadequate training for responders
Access to emergency supplies
What is a common challenge faced by PWDs during the recovery phase after a disaster?
Access to financial aid
Availability of accessible housing
Transportation to recovery sites
All of the above
Which of the following strategies can enhance the participation of PWDs in disaster drills?
Conducting drills at inaccessible locations
Providing training materials in accessible formats
Limiting participation to able-bodied individuals
Using only verbal instructions
What is a key benefit of involving PWDs in the planning of disaster response strategies?
It ensures that their specific needs are addressed
It allows for faster decision-making
It reduces the overall cost of disaster management
It simplifies the communication process
What role do local organizations play in enhancing community resilience during disasters?
They facilitate training and resource sharing
They provide financial aid only
They focus solely on post-disaster recovery
They limit involvement to government officials
How can technology improve accessibility for PWDs during disaster response?
By using only visual alerts
By limiting communication to traditional methods
By providing real-time updates through accessible apps
By creating complex systems that are hard to navigate
What is a critical aspect of community training for disaster preparedness?
Focusing on individual skills only
Incorporating diverse community perspectives
Excluding vulnerable groups from discussions
Limiting training to theoretical knowledge
What is the primary purpose of community-based disaster risk management (CBDRRM)?
To focus solely on recovery efforts
To reduce government involvement
To enhance community resilience and preparedness
To centralize decision-making
Which of the following is a critical component of effective disaster response?
Exclusive reliance on international aid
Timely communication and coordination
Post-disaster evaluations only
Ignoring local knowledge
How can local knowledge contribute to disaster risk reduction?
By providing outdated information
By identifying unique community vulnerabilities
By discouraging community participation
By focusing on external solutions
What is a primary benefit of involving community members in disaster preparedness planning?
To ensure compliance with government regulations
To limit the scope of the project
To reduce the need for external funding
To enhance local knowledge and ownership
Which approach is most effective for fostering resilience in communities?
Short-term project funding
Community engagement and participation
Top-down decision-making
Exclusive reliance on expert opinions
What role do local leaders play in the sustainability of community projects?
They are responsible for all decision-making
They facilitate community involvement and ownership
They limit community participation to avoid conflicts
They manage external funding sources
What is a common challenge faced by community-led initiatives?
Strong government support
Excessive funding availability
Limited access to resources and training
High levels of community engagement
Which factor is crucial for ensuring the success of community-driven projects?
Active participation of local stakeholders
Top-down decision-making
Minimal community involvement
External control over project goals
What role do local leaders play in sustainable community development?
They avoid engaging with community members
They focus solely on financial management
They act as facilitators and motivators
They should centralize all decisions
What is the primary focus of community-based disaster risk management (CBDRRM)?
Government-led initiatives
Community engagement and empowerment
Private sector involvement only
Top-down decision making
Which of the following is essential for effective community participation in disaster planning?
Exclusivity of expert opinions
Open communication and feedback mechanisms
Limiting access to information
Strict adherence to national policies
What role do local leaders play in the sustainability of community projects?
They are responsible for all decision-making
They are merely figureheads
They focus on personal gain
They facilitate community ownership and continuity
What role do local leaders play during the project exit phase?
They should seek external guidance
They should be involved in the transition process
They should take over all responsibilities
They should remain passive observers
How does community engagement contribute to disaster risk reduction?
It creates dependency on external agencies
It fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility
It focuses solely on government policies
It limits the scope of local initiatives
What is a significant benefit of integrating local knowledge in sustainability planning?
It simplifies the decision-making process
It enhances the relevance and effectiveness of initiatives
It reduces the need for community involvement
It ensures compliance with international standards
