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WorksheetsDisaster Risk Reduction and Management Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which two major tectonic plates meet at the Pacific Ring of Fire near the Philippines?
Pacific Plate and Eurasian Plate
African Plate and Indian Plate
North American Plate and South American Plate
Australian Plate and Antarctic Plate
How many volcanoes are there in the Philippines, and how many are classified as active?
220 volcanoes, 22 active
100 volcanoes, 10 active
50 volcanoes, 5 active
300 volcanoes, 30 active
What percentage of typhoons originate from the North Pacific Basin in the Pacific?
75%
50%
25%
100%
On average, how many cyclones cross the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) each year?
20
10
5
30
Which organization ranked the Philippines as the fourth most accident-prone country in the world in 2015?
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
United Nations
World Health Organization
National Disaster Risk Reduction Council
What is one reason why every Filipino needs to understand concepts on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)?
The country is exposed to many natural hazards and disasters.
The country has no volcanoes.
The country never experiences typhoons.
The country is not affected by climate change.
Which of the following is a basic concept students are expected to appreciate in the chapter?
Philippines disasters risk reduction management system
How to build volcanoes
How to create typhoons
How to avoid technology
Why have human actions regarding disasters often been described as reactive?
Communities wait for disasters to happen before acting.
Communities always prevent disasters before they occur.
Communities ignore disasters completely.
Communities never make plans for disasters.
Which human activities can aggravate natural risks in the Philippines?
Exploitation of resources without responsible risk assessment
Planting more trees
Building safe houses
Cleaning rivers
If you were planning to reduce the vulnerability of the environment to disasters, which factor would be important to consider?
Consensus among different factors
Ignoring risk assessments
Increasing exploitation of resources
Waiting for disasters to happen
Which of the following best describes how disasters impact human development?
Disasters help communities grow faster.
Disasters impede human development and can set back progress.
Disasters have no effect on development.
Disasters only affect animals, not humans.
What is Republic Act 10121 also known as?
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
Philippine Environmental Protection Act of 2010
Philippine Education Act of 2010
Philippine Health Act of 2010
When was Republic Act 10121 signed into law?
May 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
January 1, 2010
December 25, 2010
Why is it important for communities to make good developmental choices regarding disaster risk?
Because it increases the risk of disasters.
Because it decreases the risk of disasters and helps protect development.
Because it makes disasters more fun.
Because it has no effect on disaster risk.
Multi-stakeholder disaster risk reduction is emphasized over the unsustainable cycle of disaster management because:
It allows more people to be involved and share ideas, leading to better solutions.
It focuses only on emergency response.
It ignores the needs of the community.
It is less expensive than traditional disaster management.
Which law provides for the creation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?
Republic Act No. 10121
Republic Act No. 9003
Republic Act No. 9165
Republic Act No. 7277
What is the main function of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?
To manage and coordinate disaster risk reduction and response
To build schools and hospitals
To provide free education to all citizens
To collect taxes from businesses
Who serves as the Chairperson of the NDRRMC?
Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND)
Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Which of the following is NOT a Vice Chairperson role in the NDRRMC?
Vice Chairperson for Disaster Response
Vice Chairperson for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Vice Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness
Vice Chairperson for Education and Training
Why was the NDRRMC created to replace the National Disaster Coordinating Council?
To increase membership and functions to cope with complex disasters
To reduce the number of members
To focus only on earthquakes
To manage only local government issues
Based on the organizational chart, which position is responsible for Disaster Preparedness in the NDRRMC?
Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
If you were to plan a community disaster drill, which NDRRMC Vice Chairperson would you most likely coordinate with for Disaster Preparedness?
Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Which of the following is NOT one of the fourteen line departments that compose the NDRRMC?
Department of Agriculture (DA)
Department of Education (DEP ED)
Department of Tourism (DOT)
Department of Transportation (DOTC)
What is the primary mission of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) according to Section 8 of the law?
To provide food and shelter during disasters
To administer a comprehensive national civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management program
To organize community events
To manage local government budgets
Who serves as the Executive Director of the National Council in the NDRRMC?
The President of the Philippines
The Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces
The Secretary General of the Philippine Red Cross
Which government funding institution is a member of the NDRRMC?
PHILHEALTH
Department of Agriculture
Office of the Executive Secretary
League of Provinces of the Philippines
Why is the NDRRMC Chairperson allowed to call upon other organizations for assistance?
To organize sports events
To protect and preserve life and properties in disaster risk reduction and management
To promote tourism
To conduct elections
What is the purpose of the Operations Center established by the NDRRMC?
To provide entertainment for council members
To monitor and coordinate disaster management 24/7
To train athletes for competitions
To manage school activities
Which of the following is a local league represented in the NDRRMC?
League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP)
Department of Health (DOH)
Office of the Press Secretary
Social Security System (SSS)
How many functions, duties, and responsibilities does the OCD have as stipulated in the law?
10
15
19
25
(DoK Level 2) If you were a member of the NDRRMC, which organizations would you work with to help reduce vulnerabilities and risks to hazards?
Only government departments
Government, nongovernment, and civic organizations
Only private companies
Only local schools
(DoK Level 3) Imagine a disaster has occurred in your community. As part of the NDRRMC, what steps would you take to ensure effective management of the consequences of the disaster?
Ignore the situation and wait for it to resolve itself
Disseminate situation reports, alerts, and communicate with stakeholders through the Operations Center
Only inform your friends and family
Focus only on rebuilding houses
What is the main responsibility of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)?
To ensure disaster sensitive regional development plans and coordinate local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs)
To provide medical aid during disasters
To build new schools in every region
To organize sports events for the community
Who serves as the chairperson of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)?
The Regional Directors of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
The President of the Philippines
The Barangay Captain
The City Mayor
According to Section 11, who chairs the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) at the provincial, city, and municipal levels?
The local chief executives (Governor, Mayor, Barangay Captain)
The school principal
The police chief
The regional director
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs)?
Organizing sports competitions
Approving, monitoring, and evaluating the implementation of local DRRM Plans
Ensuring integration of disaster risk reduction into development plans
Recommending forced or preemptive evacuation of local residents
Why is it important for the LDRRMCs to regularly review and test their disaster risk reduction plans?
To make sure the plans are consistent with other national and local planning programs
To increase the number of council members
To reduce the number of meetings
To avoid spending money
What is the purpose of establishing a Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee?
To organize disaster risk management at the barangay level under the Barangay Development Council
To provide free food to residents
To build new roads
To teach sports to children
If a disaster is likely to happen, what can the LDRRMCs recommend to protect local residents?
Forced or preemptive evacuation
Building a new park
Organizing a festival
Starting a new business
What is the main role of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO)?
To set the direction, development, implementation, and coordination of disaster risk management programs within their area
To collect taxes from residents
To organize school field trips
To manage local sports teams
Which section provides for the coordination during emergencies according to the document?
Section 15
Section 21
Section 22
Section 10
What is the minimum percentage of estimated revenue that must be set aside for the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)?
5%
10%
15%
20%
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use for the LDRRMF?
Buying sports equipment
Training
Purchasing life-saving rescue equipment
Payment of premiums on calamity insurance
What percentage of the LDRRMF should be allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF)?
30%
10%
50%
5%
If the LDRRMF is not fully utilized after five years, what happens to the remaining amount?
It reverts back to the general fund
It is donated to charity
It is used for building schools
It is given to the President
What is the new name for the present Calamity Fund according to Section 22 of RA 10121?
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRM Fund)
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)
Quick Response Fund (QRF)
Emergency Relief Fund (ERF)
Which of the following activities can the NDRRM Fund NOT be used for?
Buying video games
Training of personnel
Procurement of equipment
Prevention and preparedness activities
Why is thirty percent (30%) of the NDRRM Fund allocated as Quick Response Fund (QRF)?
To quickly support relief and recovery programs in disaster-stricken areas
To pay government salaries
To build new roads
To buy office furniture
What must all departments/agencies and LGUs do regarding the DRRM fund?
Submit monthly statements on the utilization of DRRM funds to the NDRRMC
Spend all the funds within one year
Donate the funds to other countries
Use the funds only for building houses
As a member of the local government unit (LGU), what is the proper way to use the LDRRMF and NDRRM Fund after a disaster?
Monitor and evaluate the use of funds, allocate QRF for immediate relief, and submit monthly reports to the NDRRMC
Spend all the money on parties
Ignore the disaster and do nothing
Use the funds only for personal expenses
What is the main goal of mitigation efforts in disaster risk reduction?
To prevent hazards from developing into disasters or reduce the effects of disasters when they occur
To provide food and water to affected communities
To build new roads and bridges
To celebrate community festivals
Which of the following is a common preparedness measure for emergencies?
Stockpiling, inventory, and maintenance of supplies and equipment
Ignoring emergency warnings
Waiting for disasters to happen
Stopping communication with emergency services
Why is it important to have communication plans with easily understood terminology during emergencies?
To ensure everyone knows what to do and can follow instructions
To confuse people during a disaster
To make the emergency more exciting
To avoid talking to anyone during an emergency
What is the role of an emergency operations centre (EOC) in disaster preparedness?
To manage emergencies with a practiced region-wide doctrine
To organize community parties
To sell emergency supplies
To ignore emergency situations
Why is volunteer response not always as predictable as professional response during emergencies?
Volunteers may not have proper training or standards
Volunteers always arrive first
Volunteers are paid more than professionals
Volunteers never help in emergencies
How does personal mitigation help in disaster risk reduction?
By knowing and avoiding unnecessary risks to personal/family health and property
By ignoring safety warnings
By waiting for help from others
By spending money on entertainment
Imagine you are an emergency manager. What would be a good first step in preparing for a possible disaster in your community?
Create a communication plan with clear terminology and chain of command
Wait for the disaster to happen before making any plans
Tell everyone to ignore emergency warnings
Close all emergency shelters
If you were asked to improve emergency preparedness in your school, which action would best help your classmates during a disaster?
Practice emergency evacuation drills and maintain emergency supplies
Hide emergency plans from students
Remove all emergency signs
Ignore emergency warnings
What is the main goal of the recovery phase after a disaster?
To restore the affected area to its previous state
To evacuate people from the area
To predict future disasters
To prevent disasters from happening
Which of the following is most likely to happen during the response phase of disaster management?
Mobilization of emergency services like fire-fighters and police
Rebuilding destroyed property
Predicting early warnings
Mitigating and preventing disasters
Why is the Philippines prone to almost all types of natural hazards?
Because of its geographical location and geotectonic setting
Because it is a very large country
Because it has a lot of forests
Because it is far from the ocean
Which of the following actions is part of the recovery phase after a disaster?
Rebuilding destroyed property
Sending the first wave of emergency services
Predicting early warnings
Evacuating people from the area
Look at the diagram below. What does it show?
The Pacific Ring of Fire
The Atlantic Ocean currents
The Sahara Desert
The Amazon Rainforest
Which phase of disaster management involves actions like re-employment and repair of infrastructure?
Recovery phase
Response phase
Preparedness phase
Mitigation phase
DoK Level 1: Which area is the Philippines situated along that makes it highly seismic?
Pacific Ring of Fire
Atlantic Ocean Ridge
Himalayan Belt
African Rift Valley
DoK Level 2: Why is the Philippines prone to occurrences of earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions?
Because it is where the Philippine Sea and Eurasian Tectonic Plates meet
Because it is located near the equator
Because it has a lot of forests
Because it is surrounded by deserts
DoK Level 1: About how many volcanoes are there in the Philippines?
300
50
100
500
DoK Level 1: How many active volcanoes are there in the Philippines?
22
10
50
100
DoK Level 2: What does the term "seismicity" refer to?
The frequency of occurrence of earthquakes
The height of mountains
The amount of rainfall
The number of volcanoes
DoK Level 1: On average, how many earthquakes does the Philippines experience per day according to PHIVOLCS?
20
2
50
100
DoK Level 3: Why might earthquake-induced disasters in the Philippines be considered massive and devastating, even if they are few in number?
Because they can cause a lot of damage and casualties
Because they happen every hour
Because they only occur in cities
Because they are always followed by volcanic eruptions
Which earthquake had the highest magnitude mentioned in the text?
The earthquake in Surigao del Norte on 10 February (6.7)
The earthquake near Wao, Lanao del Sur on 12 April (6.0)
The earthquake near San Marcelino, Zambales on 25 May (5.4)
The earthquake in Ormoc City, Leyte on 06 July (6.5)
How many tropical cyclones entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility between 1997 and 2007?
84
51
25
220
What is the minimum sustained wind speed for a Super Typhoon according to the PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Scale?
Greater than 220 km/h
Greater than 117 km/h
Greater than 64 km/h
Greater than 33 km/h
Which disaster is triggered by typhoons and is mentioned as causing high economic costs during the El Nino Southern Oscillation?
Landslides
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Floods
Why did PAGASA develop the category for Super Typhoon?
Because Typhoon Yolanda showed that typhoons can go beyond the country’s existing threshold
Because there were no typhoons before
Because earthquakes were more common
Because tropical depressions were stronger
If a tropical cyclone has sustained winds of 89–117 km/h, what category does it fall under according to the PAGASA scale?
Severe Tropical Storm
Typhoon
Tropical Depression
Super Typhoon
Based on the information, what is one effect of strong ground shaking caused by earthquakes?
Liquefaction and landslides
Increased rainfall
Formation of volcanoes
Growth of forests
In 2010, out of almost PhP 25M worth of damages to properties caused by natural disasters, what contributed to more than half?
Tropical cyclones
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Floods
Which disaster occurred in Sitio Sindulan, Barangay Tinaan, Naga City, Cebu in September 2018?
Typhoon Mangkhut
Volcanic Activity
Naga Landslides
Earthquake
What was the main cause of the damages in Naga City in September 2018?
Flooding
Landslide
Volcanic eruption
Typhoon
How many families were affected by the Naga Landslides in September 2018?
1,972 families
730,596 families
3,029,062 families
2,500 families
Typhoon Mangkhut is locally known as what in the Philippines?
Typhoon Yolanda
Typhoon Ompong
Typhoon Ondoy
Typhoon Rolly
Which region was most affected by flooding and landslides during Typhoon Mangkhut?
Visayas Region
Cordillera Administrative Region
Bicol Region
Metro Manila
What was the estimated total amount of damage to infrastructure caused by Typhoon Mangkhut?
P26.8B
P7.2B
P4.5B
P2.5B
Which volcano is known as the most active in the Philippines?
Taal Volcano
Mount Pinatubo
Mayon Volcano
Mount Apo
How many times has Mayon Volcano erupted in the past 400 years?
16 times
49 times
76 times
13 times
What was the estimated height of the ash plume during the Mayon Volcano eruption in January 2018?
1,000 meters
2,500 meters
4,459 meters
8,000 meters
Why were pilots advised to avoid flying close to Mayon Volcano’s summit during the eruption?
To avoid strong winds
To avoid volcanic ash
To avoid heavy rain
To avoid landslides
On 22 January 2018, what alert level was raised for Mayon Volcano by PHIVOLCS?
Alert Level 2
Alert Level 3
Alert Level 4
Alert Level 1
What was the average sulfur dioxide emission measured on 06 March 2018 at Mayon Volcano?
2,500 tonnes/day
4,459 tonnes/day
7,200 tonnes/day
26,800 tonnes/day
(DoK Level 2) What actions did civil aviation authorities take during the Mayon Volcano eruption in January 2018?
They closed all airports in the Philippines.
They advised pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano’s summit.
They allowed flights to continue as normal.
They sent rescue teams to the summit.
(DoK Level 2) How did the rugged terrain of Northern Luzon affect the impact of Typhoon Mangkhut?
It reduced the rainfall.
It caused more flooding and landslides.
It stopped the typhoon from entering Luzon.
It made the typhoon weaker.
(DoK Level 2) What does raising the alert status of a volcano from Blue to Red mean?
The volcano is safe.
The volcano is showing no activity.
The volcano is showing hazardous eruption is imminent.
The volcano is cooling down.
(DoK Level 3) Imagine you are a local official in Albay during the Mayon Volcano eruption. What steps would you take to keep people safe?
Ignore the warnings and let people visit the volcano.
Advise people to stay away from the Danger Zone and coordinate with emergency agencies.
Only warn tourists, not local residents.
Wait until the eruption is over before taking action.
(DoK Level 3) If you were living in a barangay affected by Typhoon Mangkhut, what would be the best way to prepare for future typhoons?
Do nothing and hope for the best.
Build stronger houses and have an emergency plan.
Move to another country.
Ignore weather warnings.
Which typhoon entered the Philippines on December 4, 2014, with maximum winds of 175kph?
Typhoon Yolanda
Typhoon Hagupit
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Ruby
How many families were affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda in November 2013?
944,249 families
671,103 families
16,078,181 families
3,424,593 families
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Central Visayas in October 2013?
6.5
7.2
8.0
5.9
Which city was the epicenter of the 2013 Central Visayas earthquake?
Cebu City
Tagbilaran City
Sagbayan, Bohol
Iloilo City
