TERM EXAMINATIONDisaster Readiness and Risk ReductionDIRECTIONS: Write the letter of your choice

that best completes the statement oranswers the question.1. A process, phenomenon or human activity
that may cause loss of life, injury or otherhealth impacts, property damage, social and economic
disruption or environmentaldegradation is calledA. Disaster B. Emergency C. Hazard D. Vulnerability2.
Which is NOT a geological hazard?A. Earthquake B. Tsunami C. Tephra fall D. Tornado3. Thunderstorms,
coastal storm surges, tropical cyclones and heat waves areA. Technological hazards C.
Hydrometeorological hazardsB. Astronomical hazards D. Geological hazards4. The following are common
long term impacts of natural hazards EXCEPTA. Destruction of vital infrastructure like roads and bridgesB.
Disconnection of communication linesC. Widespread loss of housingD. Permanent disability5. A serious
disruption of the functioning of a community or a widespread human,material, economic or
environmental losses is calledA. Disaster B. Vulnerability C. Resiliency D. Hazard6. Which is NOT a risk
driver?A. Poverty and inequality C. Properly planned urban developmentB. Environmental degradation
D. Weak governance7. The variables that amplify the effects of hazards, affecting the degree or scope of
adisaster is calledA. Exposure B. Elements at risk C. Risk drivers D. Vulnerability8. Which is NOT an effect
of disasters on human life?A. Food scarcity C. Displaced populationB. Illnesses and diseases D.
Disturbance of biodiversity

9.Disasters frequently result in all of the following EXCEPT10. An event, whether natural or human-
induced, becomes a disaster EXCEPT when11. Which of the following situations pertains to a disaster?12.
Elements located in coastal areas are likely to be exposed toA. Volcanic eruption B. Drought C. Storm
surge D. Hailstorm13. Disturbance of biodiversity and loss of forests and natural rivers areA. Physical
impact C. Socio-cultural impactB. Biological impact D. Environmental impact

1. a serious disruption of the functioning community or a widespread human, material, economic, or

environmental losses.

vulnerability

disaster

disaster risk

hazard

2. It is the chance or likelihood of suffering harm and loss as a result of a hazardous event.

vulnerability

disaster

disaster risk

hazard
3. It is a set of prevailing or consequential conditions, which adversely affect the community's ability to
prevent, mitigate, prepare for and respond to hazardous events.

vulnerability

disaster

disaster risk

hazard

4. Disaster is frequently described as a result of various condition except ________.

exposure to hazard

conditions of vulnerability at present

having enough physical, social, and attitudinal capabilities

insufficient capacity or measures to to cope with disasters.

5. It is a situation or occurrence with capacity to bring damages to lives, properties, and the
environment.

Hazard

Element at risk

Capacity

Vulnerability

6. Which can't be prevented but can be anticipated generally?

Human-made hazards

Disasters

Socionatural Hazards

Natural Hazards

7. Which can frequently be prevented and anticipated?

Human-made hazards

Disasters
Socionatural Hazards

Natural Hazards

8. Which is considered as Socionatural Hazard?

Flooding and drought

environmental degredation

chemical contamination

volcanic eruption

9. Which group belongs to the most vulnerable?

professionals

indigenous people

government officials

small entrepreneurs

10. Which is/are classified as physical/material vulnerability?

family structure

leadership qualities

land and water

initiative

11. Which is classified as social/organizational vulnerability?

fatalism

leadership qualities

land and water

initiative

12. Which is classified as social/organizational vulnerability?

fatalism

leadership qualities
soil quality

health facilities

13. It refers to, "all strengths, attributes and resources available within a community, organization, or
society that can be used to achieve an agreed goal."

vulnerability

capacity

rehabilitation

mitigation

14. It refers to, "the ability of people, organizations, and systems, using available skills, and resources, to
face and manage adverse conditions, emergencies or disasters."

coping capacity

capacity

rehabilitation

mitigation

15. The process whereby "people identify resources they rely on in times of crisis to reduce the
damaging effects of hazards and to secure the sustainability of their livelihood".

vulnerability

capacity

capacity assessment

vulnerability assessment

16. Which is not an example of capacity

adequate income

local knowledge

savings

isolation

17. Tectonic earthquake is triggered by volcanic activity near the surface

true
false

18. Tsunami resembles the low tides which led to being falsely called" tidal waves"

true

false

19. Which is not a volcanic hazard?

Carbon dioxide

lapili

turbulent ash cloud

mudflow

20. Which is the possible cause of earthquake?

tsunami

volcanic eruption

landslide

typhoon