Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Diagnostic Test

Which of the following is an example of natural hazards?

• factories

• nuclear power plant

• fault lines

• mining sites

Which of the following may result to a natural disaster?

• a super typhoon

• street flooding

• a magnitude 2.2 earthquake

• uncollected garbage

You are a disaster management expert advising a community that is located near an active fault line. What should you prioritize when developing a disaster preparedness plan?

• Initiate a coastal clean up drive.

• Spearhead earthquake preparedness drill.

• Educate the public on water conservation methods.

• Instruct the constituents to store supply of ready-to-eat foods and beverages.

PHIVOLCS has reported that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred in 87 km off the coast from Davao Oriental (Pacific Ocean). As a resident living near the coast, which of the following is the best course of action upon receiving this report?

• Immediately post an update in your social media regarding your status.

• Stabilize the roofing in your house and secure the position of fall-prone objects.

• Watch out for tsunami warning from authorities and respond accordingly.

• Build seawall along the coast to protect the community against the action of impending waves.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between natural hazards and disasters?

• Disasters occur randomly and are not related to natural hazards.

• Natural hazards always lead to disasters without any exceptions.

• Human intervention can completely eliminate the possibility of natural hazards turning into disasters.

• Natural hazards are potential threats, they become disasters in the presence of risks and vulnerabilities.

During a town planning meeting, the officials are discussing ways to mitigate the impact of potential landslides in their area. Which of the following actions demonstrates effective hazard mitigation?

• Allowing construction of residential spaces on the slope of the mountain.

• Organize fund-raising activities for disaster relief.

• Allocate funds for stabilizing the compromised part of the mountain by constructing concrete retaining walls.

• Provide an avenue for investors and developers to turn the slope of the mountain into a five-star resort and living space.

Hazard that occurs in Earth’s crust that pose a threat to life and property.

• Hydrometeorological hazard

• Geological hazard

• Biological hazard

• Anthropological hazard

What do you call the positive resources and abilities which helps individual to recover from the negative impacts of disaster?

• capacities

• hazards

• disaster recovery

• disaster reduction

Marikina were considered as a low-lying area and outflow from the slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountain range runs off along this city. Therefore, the residents of the city are susceptible to ____________.

• typhoon

• volcanic eruption

• tsunami

• flood

The potential disaster losses in lives, health, statuses, livelihoods, assets, and services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified future time period is called ___________.

• disaster risk

• disaster mitigation

• disaster prevention

• disaster preparedness