Question 1
2/ 2pts
Preparedness is most closely related to the response phase of disaster.
True
False
Question 2
2/ 2pts
Disaster theories provide a means to make sense of what occurs before, during, and
after a disaster strikes.
True
False
Question 3
2/ 2pts
Studies show that the disaster declaration process is primarily a political decision.
True
False
Question 4
2/ 2pts
Hiring consultants to write a disaster plan generally creates a bad plan for a community.
True
False
Question 5
2/ 2pts
Other industrialized countries stress household planning much for than we do in the
United States.
True
False
Question 6
2/ 2pts
In her boxed segment in the book, Emergency Manager Carrie Little stresses building
networks and trust throughout a community.
True
False
I Question 7
0/ 2pts
Generally, most FEMA directors have extensive experience in emergency management.
True
False
Question 8
2/ 2pts
Since all types of possible disasters are unknown, disaster plans must have built in
flexibility.
True
False
Question 9
2/ 2pts
Local volunteers have little use in disaster planning since they lack professional
knowledge on the topic.
True
False
Question 10
2/ 2pts
Until the creation of FEMA, disaster related organizations were scattered throughout the
Federal Government
True
False
I Question 11
0/ 2pts
Emergency managers spend most of their time on the response phase of disaster.
True
False
I Question 12
0/ 2pts
Command-and-control is the most effective strategy for managing disasters.
True
False
Question 13
2/ 2pts
Emergency workers are more likely to embrace than abandon their roles.
True
False
I Question 14
0/ 2pts
Most people panic during a disaster.
True
False
I Question 15
0/ 2pts
The National Incident Management System has been fully embraced and implemented
in the United States.
True
False
Question 16
2/ 2pts
The National Incident Management System aims to standardize emergency
management.
True
False
I Question 17
0/ 2pts
The National Incident Management System aims to standardize emergency
management.
True
False
I Question 18
0/ 2pts
Command and control is the most effective strategy for managing disasters.
True
False
Question 19
2/ 2pts
Emergency managers spend most of their time on the response phase of disaster.
True
False
I Question 20
0/ 2pts
Emergency Operations Centers are best viewed as communications hubs, not
command posts.
True
False
Question 21
4/ 4pts
Which of the following could have been a result of the Biblical flood?
An ice age
Climate continuity
Discovery of new countries
Extinction of species
Question 22
4/ 4pts
Pagan and Christian scholars both recognize the plagues as a turning point in Egyptian
history.
True
False
I Question 23
0/ 4pts
According to the Clough text, which is a Biblical coping-with-evil strategy?
Resignation that there will be evil as well as good
Throwing yourself into serving others to lessen the pain
Recognizing that evil has a purpose in your life
Embracing the responsibility and guilt in order to move on
Question 24
4/ 4pts
Which Federal document provides disaster planning guidance"
CPG-101
NIMS
National Response Framework
All of the above
None of the above
Question 25
4/ 4pts
All of the following are characteristics of effective disaster plans EXCEPT:
They are specific to different types of disasters
They are more like guidelines than strict rules
They emphasize networking
They are guided by science and research
Question 26
4/ 4pts
Whole Community Planning reflects which other planning concept
Making sure food banks are stocked in case of shortage
Networking among organizations and groups for planning
Taking a strong "command and control" approach to disaster
Utilizing government resources for disaster recovery and mitigation
Question 27
4/ 4pts
How is the response phase impacted by the planning process?
Developing plans post-disaster allows managers to be specific to their needs
Implementing plans is often more difficult than planners anticipated
Community engagement in the planning process allows people to spring into action
A lack of written plans allows flexibility and adaptability during response
Question 28
4/ 4pts
Police and fire departments are examples of which type of organization:
Established
Expanding
Extending
Emergent
I Question 29
0/ 4pts
The spontaneous waterborne evacuation on 9/11 is an example of:
Organizational flexibility
Individual flexibility
Expanding organizations
Ineffective command and control
Question 30
4/ 4pts
A construction crew assisting with debris removal is an example of which type of
organization:
Established
Expanding
Extending
Emergent
Question 31
4/ 4pts
The standardized approach to disaster management in the United States is called:
National Incident Management System
Federal Response Framework
National Preparedness and Response Goal
Natural Disaster Response Structure
Question 32
4/ 4pts
Community response to technological disasters has been characterized as a:
Corrosive community
Therapeutic community
Codependent community
Resilient community
Question 33
4/ 4pts
How does increased community preparedness impact the response phase?
First responders will know to await reinforcements before engaging in response efforts
Government leaders can quickly regain control of inevitable chaos with preapproved
command structures
Established relationships with organizations expedites communication and response
Individuals and households can rely on government resources post-disaster
Question 34
4/ 4pts
When disaster-stricken communities are overwhelmed by donations it is called:
Supply chain amplification
Material dispersion
Convergence
Social capital
I Question 35
0/ 4pts
The community response to natural disasters has been characterized as a:
Corrosive community
Therapeutic community.
Codependent community
Conflict community
Question 1
2/ 2pts
Hiring consultants to write a disaster plan generally creates a bad plan for a community.
True
False
Question 2
2/ 2pts
Since all types of possible disasters are unknown, disaster plans must have built in
flexibility.
True
False
Question 3
2/ 2pts
Other industrialized countries stress household planning much more than we do in the
United States.
True
False
Question 4
2/ 2pts
Households with children are more prepared than those without children.
True
False
Question 5
2/ 2pts
Previous disaster experience is associated with higher levels of preparedness.
True
False
Question 6
2/ 2pts
Registries of people who may need assistance during disasters need constant updating.
True
False
Question 7
2/ 2pts
Lower-income households generally prepare more for disasters than those who are
better- off financially.
True
False
Question 8
2/ 2pts
The all-hazards approach is the most effective means for preparing for disasters.
True
False
I Question 9
0/ 2pts
The end of disaster planning is the creation of the disaster plan document.
True
False
Question 10
2/ 2pts
Until the creation of FEMA, disaster related organizations were scattered throughout the
Federal Government
True
False
Question 11
2/ 2pts
Emergency managers spend most of their time on the response phase of disaster.
True
False
Question 12
2/ 2pts
The color-coded Homeland Security Alert System caused warning fatigue.
True
False
I Question 13
0/ 2pts
With the advent of 24-hour cable news, media coverage of disasters has improved and
become more accurate and reliable in the last ten years.
True
False
Question 14
2/ 2pts
Emergency managers spend most of their time on the response phase of disaster.
True
False
I Question 15
0/ 2pts
Disasters have positive mental health effects for those who experience them.
True
False
Question 16
2/ 2pts
Emergency workers are more likely to embrace than abandon their roles.
True
False
Question 17
2/ 2pts
Command and control is the most effective strategy for managing disasters.
True
False
Question 18
2/ 2pts
Most people panic during a disaster.
True
False
Question 19
2/ 2pts
Emergency Operations Centers are best viewed as communications hubs, not
command posts.
True
False
Question 20
2/ 2pts
The National Incident Management System has been fully embraced and implemented
in the United States.
True
False
Question 21
4/ 4pts
According to the Clough text, which is a Biblical coping-with-evil strategy?
Resignation that there will be evil as well as good
Throwing yourself into serving others to lessen the pain
Recognizing that evil has a purpose in your life
Embracing the responsibility and guilt in order to move on
Question 22
4/ 4pts
According to Clough, which of the following is NOT a natural evil?
War
Earthquakes
Plagues
Famine
Question 23
4/ 4pts
Which of the following could have been a result of the Biblical flood?
An ice age
Climate continuity
Discovery of new countries
Extinction of species
Question 24
4/ 4pts
All of the following are characteristics of effective disaster plans EXCEPT:
They are specific to different types of disasters
They are more like guidelines than strict rules
They emphasize networking
They are guided by science and research
Question 25
4/ 4pts
An earthquake causes a release of hazardous chemicals toward a poor minority
community. Which discipline best helps us plan and respond to such a situation?
Geography
Geology
Sociology
Chemistry
All of the above
Question 26
4/ 4pts
Conducting a practice evacuation of a business is an example of which type of
preparedness:
Household
Community
Organizational
National
Question 27
4/ 4pts
Police and fire departments are examples of which type of organization:
Established
Expanding
Extending
Emergent
I Question 28
0/ 4pts
Which type of following types of organizations does not exist before a disaster:
Established
Expanding
Extending
Emergent
Question 29
4/ 4pts
Community response to technological disasters has been characterized as a:
Corrosive community
Therapeutic community
Codependent community
Resilient community
Question 30
4/ 4pts
The spontaneous waterborne evacuation on 9/11 is an example of:
Organizational flexibility
Individual flexibility
Expanding organizations
Ineffective command and control
Question 31
4/ 4pts
When disaster-stricken communities are overwhelmed by donations it is called:
Supply chain amplification
Material dispersion
Convergence
Social capital
Essay Questions
Question 32
4/ 4pts
The standardized approach to disaster management in the United States is called:
National Incident Management System
Federal Response Framework
National Preparedness and Response Goal
Natural Disaster Response Structure
Question 33
4/ 4pts
When disaster-stricken communities are overwhelmed by donations it is called:
Supply chain amplification
Material dispersion
Convergence
Social capital
I Question 34
0/ 4pts
The color-coded Homeland Security Alert System was abandoned and replaced
because it:
Provided only a vague description of the threat
Did not provide specific protective action instructions
Caused warning fatigue
All of the above
I Question 35
0/ 4pts
Which type of following types of organizations does not exist before a disaster:
Established
Expanding
Extending
Emergent
