Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Quiz

What is the goal of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Framework?

• To increase the country's vulnerability to disasters

• To ignore disaster risks and focus on economic growth

• To shift the country's approach from proactive disaster risk reduction to reactive disaster management

• To create safer, adaptive, and disaster-resilient Filipino communities towards sustainable development

How often should the NDRRMF be reviewed?

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Never

What is the main role of the NDRRMC?

• Providing disaster relief

• Overseeing disaster management efforts

• Monitoring disaster laws

• Developing educational programs

What is the purpose of a national early warning system?

• To ignore disasters

• To spread misinformation

• To provide accurate and timely advice

• To create panic

What is the goal of developing risk transfer mechanisms?

• To increase disaster risks

• To protect society economically and socially

• To create chaos

• To ignore disasters

What does the NDRRMC monitor and enforce?

• Disaster management laws and standards

• Environmental regulations

• Tax laws

• Traffic rules

What is the main purpose of the Geographic Information System in disaster risk reduction?

• To provide accurate and timely advice to national emergency response organizations

• To establish a national early warning system

• To monitor the development and enforcement of various laws related to disaster risk reduction

• To maintain a database with geo-hazard assessments and climate risk reduction information

Who is tasked with conducting periodic assessments of the NDRRMC member agencies?

• Local Government Unit

• Department of Health

• Philippine National Red Cross

• Office of Civil Defense

What is the purpose of Contingency Planning in disaster risk reduction?

• To analyze specific potential events that might threaten society

• To establish arrangements in advance for timely and effective responses to emergencies

• To provide emergency services and public assistance during disasters

• To lessen the adverse impacts of hazards through various measures

What is the definition of 'Adaptation' in the context of the Act?

• Generating profits

• Adjustment in natural or human systems in response to climatic stimuli

• Ignoring climate change

• Seeking governing power