Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS

Schools Division of Cebu Province

PERPERTUAL SUCCOUR ACADEMY,INC.

Malabuyoc, Cebu

FOURTH QUARTER ASSESSMENT IN DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. A program under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with the mission to
undertake disaster science research and development, advance the use of cuttingedge
technology and recommend innovative information services in government’s disaster prevention
and mitigation efforts?
A. Project NOAH C. Flood Monitoring System
B. (NAMRIA) D. Radar Image System
2. Is a significant increase in ocean temperature over the eastern and central Pacific Ocean. It
occurs at irregular intervals ranging from 2-7 years usually developing in the early months of the
year and decay the following year.
A. El Niño B. La Niña C. Storm Surge D. Typhoon
3. Which enerally local storms produced by cumulonimbus clouds and are always accompanied
by lightning and thunder, usually with strong wind gusts, heavy rain and sometimes with hail
and/or tornado
A. El Niño B. La Niña C. Storm Surge D. Thunderstorm
4. Which of the following hydrometeorological hazards has an overflow of water onto normally
dry land in an existing waterway, such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch.
A. El Niño B. La Niña C. Storm Surge D. Flood
5. The rise and onshore surge of seawater as the result primarily of the winds of a tropical
cyclone, and secondarily of the surface pressure drop near the center of the tropical cyclone.
A. El Niño B. La Niña C. Storm Surge D. Typhoon
6. What you should have at home, office or building as safety measures?
A. Smoke alarms and Fire extinguishers C. Fire extinguisher and Fire Exits
B. Smoke alarms and Fire Truck D. Fire Truck and Fire extinguishers
7. Which of the following is not a basic response procedure during fire incident?
A. Make sure everyone in your household knows where and how to evacuate
B. Always take part in fire drills
C. Plan more than one way to exit your location
D. Run to the comfort room during fire
8. A kind of disaster when it goes out of control and spreads fast, threatening human life,
homes, and other structures.
A. Fire C. Typhoon
B. Flood D. Pandemic
9. What is the importance of following the emergency and evacuation plan?
A. To save time, means also saving life
B. To access the shortcut route during emergency
C. To save other family members
D. To have time to get your important belongings
10. The following must be present to produce fire EXCEPT,
A. Oxygen C. Dust
B. Fuel D. Heat The Escape Plan
11. What is the benefit of community-based practices of DRR?
A. The community-based practices for managing disaster risk is necessary to become
prepared, responsive and resilient.
B. The community-based practices on drills are necessary for information and advocacy.
C. It makes people prepared in times of disaster.
 D. It improves collaboration among community members.
12. The following are the steps you should do during the earthquake EXCEPT,
A. During the earthquake execute duck, cover and hold.
B. Take cover under sturdy table or piece of furniture for protection from falling objects.
C. Hold that position and stay wherever you are until the shaking stops and you cannot
anymore feel the ground movement.
D. In an orderly manner, exit the building, staying low to avoid smoke inhalation.
13. Among the different occurrence of disasters, what you should do that is common to all
situations?
A. Prepare your survival kit C. Listen to the warnings or forecasts
B. Attend symposia and seminars D. Know the evacuation plan
14. Which of the following is NOT a community-based practices for DRR?
A. Fire Drill C. Sports Feast
B. Earthquake Drill D. Clean-up drive
15. A result from the sudden shifting of the earth’s crust below or at the surface, causing ground
vibrations and shocks.
A. Earthquake C. Fire
B. Tropical Cyclone D. Storm Surge
16. It deals on restoration of affected communities / areas to proper or normal level of
functioning and development with reduced vulnerability and increased sustainability.
A. Preparedness C. Response
B. Mitigation D. Rehabilitation
17. The measures taken in advance of a hazard impact to reduce or eliminate risk to society
and environment. System and policies are being implemented to deter, detect, deny and defuse
hazards or threats.
A. Preparedness C. Response
B. Mitigation D. Rehabilitation
18. Are activities designed to avoid or minimized loss of life and damage of property as well as
activities to organize and facilitate timely and effective rescue, relief and rehabilitation operation
in the aftermath of disastrous event.
A. Preparedness Plan C. Response Plan
B. Mitigation Plan D. Rehabilitation Plan
19. A course of action of each kind of emergency outlined, and conduct drills / dry-run to
enhance emergency response during and after the disaster.
A. Preparedness C. Response
B. Mitigation D. Rehabilitation
20. A plan of steps to take during crisis are put into effect and directed towards saving life,
protecting property, and dealing with the immediate damage caused by the disaster.
A. Preparedness C. Response
B. Mitigation D. Rehabilitation

II. Directions: Before, During and After a (choose one hydrometeorological hazard). Fill in the
blanks on what would you do if you were in the same situation. (Complete the ‘To stay SAFER
section)
BEFORE the ______ did these things:___________________________________________.
To stay SAFER, I would ______________________________________________________.
DURING the _______did these things: __________________________________________.
To stay SAFER, I would ______________________________________________________.
AFTER the __________ did these things:_________________________________________.
To stay SAFER, I would ______________________________________________________.