MATUTUM VIEW ACADEMY

DRRR
4TH MIDTERM EXAMINATION

NAME:__________________________________________________________________SCORE:_______________

Test 1. True or False:

DIRECTION: Analyze the question. Write T if the statement is true and write F if it is false and then write the correct
answer. (2 pts. Each)
1. The Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008, also known as Republic act 9514.
2. The maximum height of a fire extinguisher is 60 inches and minimum height of 3 inches from the floor.
3. Within a span of less than 2 minutes, a fire can reach a flashover, making it a dangerous hazard to homes.
Starvation occurs when the fuel is removed or limited from the fire.
4. There are three ways for a fire to spread depending on the materials or areas involve.
5. Emergencies are the scenarios that requires an immediate response.
6. Information must be properly disseminated to all concerned stakeholders.
7. “Geospatial tools and mapping, risk matrices, scenarios, loss exceedance curves, visuals and infographics”
(UNDRR, 2019)
8. The first stage out of the three major process is Preparation and Analysis of Scope
9. ‘FireCheck’ is a wide land hazard map that can also be used as a fire simulation project.

Test 2. Multiple Choice:

DIRECTION: Encircle the letter of the correct answer (1 pt. each)
10. It is described as the manner of the heat to flow from hot area to a cool area, since the heated air from fire is
less dense, it rises, while the cool air goes down.
A. Radiation B. Conduction C. Convection D. Evaporation
11. It is described to the heat or fire that travels in direct contact with the materials. In essence, the heat
spontaneously flows along a temperature gradient.
A. Radiation B. Conduction C. convection D. Evaporation
12. According to _______2021. Combustion cannot occur without oxygen.
A. DRRR B.BFP C. Dillion D. Ancong et al
13. A shift from emergency management to disaster preparedness was observed. It is now known that disasters arise
from hazards that a community is unable to prepare for.
A. Disaster preparedness B. Hazard Preparedness C. Emergency Preparedness D. Preparedness
14. Comprises the whole community’s sum of resources and skills to reduce disaster risk.
A. Capacity B. Hazard C. Vulnerability D. Risk Reduction
15. Is a kind of extinguisher have a yellow label and are designed explicitly for Class F and Class A fires.
A. AFFF fire extinguisher B. CO2 fire extinguisher C. M28 and L2 Fire extinguisher

D. wet chemical extinguisher

16. Unique extinguisher in that they are designed for tackling Class D fires- involving combustible metals including
swarf or powder.
A. AFFF fire extinguisher B. M28 and L2 fire extinguisher C. CO2 fire extinguisher
D. Wet Chemical extinguisher
17. Presents the susceptibility of communities to damaging effects whether it is physical, social, coping or adaptive
capabilities.
A. Capacity B. Hazard C. Vulnerability D. Risk Reduction
18. It is described as the manner of the heat to travel through electromagnetic waves. It does not have specific
direction as it spreads out in all directions.
A. Radiation B. Conduction C. Convection D. Evaporation
19. Involves establishing roles that the national and local governments must play towards the reduction of disaster
risk.
A.Data Management plan B. Policy and Technical Scoping C. Terms and References
D. Governance mechanism

Test 4. Essay: Cite a reason why Philippines is prone to fire hazard and explain. (10 pts)