Only when one disaster phase ends does the next one begin.
True
False
Question 2
0/ 2pts
During the 1950's, the Federal government solely focused on responding to nuclear war
and ignored natural hazards.
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 3
2/ 2pts
Tightly coupled rigid bureaucracies work best during disaster response.
True
C !
False
Question 4
2/ 2pts
The National Governor's Association report advocated the use of the life cycle of
disasters.
C !
True
False
Question 5
0/ 2pts
The field of emergency management is a relatively new professional field
Correct Answer
True
Y Answered
False
Question 6
0/ 2pts
Researchers would use the disaster perspective to assist with mitigation issues.
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 7
0/ 2pts
When DHS formed, FEMA became the lead agency for terrorism, disasters, and
immigration.
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 8
2/ 2pts
The four phases of emergency management continue to be a key planning tool for
emergency managers.
C !
True
False
Question 9
2/ 2pts
Only when one disaster phase ends does the next one begin.
True
C !
False
Question 10
0/ 2pts
FEMA is the only Federal administration that deals with hazards and disasters.
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 11
0/ 2pts
The field of emergency management has one agreed upon definition of disaster.
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 12
0/ 2pts
Studies show that the disaster declaration process is primarily a political decision.
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 13
2/ 2pts
Good research and practice demands a multidisciplinary approach to the field of
emergency management.
C !
True
False
Question 14
2/ 2pts
The risk perspective provides insight why people may see the dangers of a hazard
differently.
C !
True
False
Question 15
2/ 2pts
Disaster theories provide a means to make sense of what occurs before, during, and
after a disaster strikes.
C !
True
False
Question 16
0/ 2pts
FEMA has been a key Federal agency since right after the Civil War.
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 17
0/ 2pts
FEMA has had cabinet level status until the formation of the Department of Homeland
Security
Y Answered
True
Correct Answer
False
Question 18
0/ 2pts
The National Governor's Association report advocated the use of the life cycle of
disasters.
Correct Answer
True
Y Answered
False
Question 19
2/ 2pts
Emergent norm theory considers the relative newness or seeming spontaneity of
behavior such as search and rescue groups that form among strangers or groups that
appear to identify and address unmet needs.
C !
True
False
Question 20
0/ 2pts
Until the creation of FEMA, disaster related organizations were scattered throughout the
Federal Government
Correct Answer
True
Y Answered
False
Question 21
4/ 4pts
Which piece of legislation helped centralize emergency management funding for
victims?
The Truman Act
The Kennedy Act
C !
The Stafford Act
The Dirkson Act
Question 22
4/ 4pts
According to the National Governor’s Report, what are the phases of emergency
management?
C !
Preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation
Readiness, response, recovery, reduction
Preimpact, impact, postimpact
Prediction, mobilization, restoration
Question 23
0/ 4pts
Which FEMA Director enhanced FEMA's capabilities and reputation?
Y Answered
Janet Reno
Correct Answer
James Lee Witt
Michael Brown
Robby Krieger
Question 24
4/ 4pts
Which type of setting would highlight the use of social vulnerability theory to understand
disaster?
A nursing home
A non-English speaking community embedded within a large urban setting
A chronically poor neighborhood
C !
All of the above
None of the above
Question 25
4/ 4pts
Which document first coordinated the Federal government's response to catastrophic
and other types of disaster?
Catastrophic Emergency Management Plan
National Emergency Assistance Litigation
C !
Federal Response Plan
Civil Defense Catastrophic Planning
Question 26
0/ 4pts
The Department of Energy has the administrative lead over which type of disaster
event?
Water pollution
Correct Answer
Nuclear and radiological incidents
Oil spills and other similar oil related events
Y Answered
All of the above
None of the above
Question 27
0/ 4pts
Which reflects best the definition of a disaster for emergency managers?
The use of an agent scale, such as Richter, Saffir-Simpson, Fujita and others
The amount of damage and economic losses from an agent
Correct Answer
A situation of social disruption where outside resources are needed
Y Answered
All of the above
None of the above
Question 28
4/ 4pts
The Disaster Research Center's initial research focus was on
Preparedness
C !
Response
Recovery
Mitigation
Question 29
0/ 4pts
Decide whether a situation is a disaster, emergency, catastrophe, or none of the above:
A volcano erupts in the Pacific Ocean, obliterating an uninhabited island, with ashy
particles blown over 100 miles away.
Y Answered
Disaster
Emergency
Catastrophe
Correct Answer
None of the above
Question 30
0/ 4pts
Which level of government do Native American Tribes interact primarily with for disaster
related issues?
Local government
Y Answered
State government
Correct Answer
Federal government
All of the above
The are totally independent of any governmental level
Question 31
4/ 4pts
The phases in the Disaster Cycle can best be described as:
Symbolic labels for a constantly evolving disaster environment
Budget codes for federal funds
C !
Categories that allow managers to outline specific goals and tasks
Groupings to improve public awareness
Question 32
0/ 4pts
Comprehensive Emergency Management includes
The agent specific approach
Y Answered
The all hazards approach
The life cycle of disasters
A and c
Correct Answer
B and c
Question 33
0/ 4pts
The creation of FEMA improved government response to disasters by:
Y Answered
Creating an agency capable of responding to domestic and international crises
Incorporating private and volunteer organizations into the federal response network
Correct Answer
Centralizing information and resources from various agencies
Taking over disaster mitigation planning from local communities
Question 34
0/ 4pts
Decide whether a situation is a disaster, emergency, catastrophe, or none of the above:
A series of tornados destroy homes, businesses, and vehicles. Homes are destroyed,
schools are closed, and over 50,000 people are without power for several days.
Correct Answer
Disaster
Y Answered
Emergency
Catastrophe
None of the above
Question 35
0/ 4pts
Which of the following was an important takeaway from the National Governor’s
Association Report?
Correct Answer
The Disaster Life Cycle
Y Answered
The creation of FEMA
A succinct definition of “disaster”
