EDMG101/EDMG 101 FINAL EXAM.

EDMG101 FINAL EXAM. Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points CERTs train emergency response volunteers at the neighborhood level. True Fals e Question 2 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points Hazard source control is a part of the incident management protection. True Fals e Question 3 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Human vulnerability is more complex than agricultural vulnerability. True Fals e Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The impact of winter storms is greatest in the northern states because winter storms are not disruptive in the south. True Fals e Question 5 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points To run an effective meeting, you should not do which of the following? • A. Schedule meetings on a regular basis • B. Schedule meetings on different days and at different times to provide variety • C. Keep written minutes • D. Circulate an agenda before the meeting Question 6 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following does not influence land use practices? • A. Risk communication • B. Incentives • C. Environment • D. Sanctions Question 7 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The human resource management process for a given job consists of which of the following? • A. The applicant pool • B. Performance evaluation • C. The selection process • D. A and B only • E. All the above Question 8 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is not an emergency response functions after a threat? • A. Population protection • B. Recovery management • C. Hazard operations • D. Emergency assessment Question 9 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is not considered a human asset? • A. Intelligence • B. Retirement account • C. Physical abilities • D. Personality characteristics • E. All the above are human assets. Question 10 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What do people need in an evacuation? • A. Mass care • B. Evacuation transportation support • C. Evacuation traffic management • D. B and C only • E. All of the above Question 11 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points In New Zealand, which act integrates emergency management into land-use planning and development? • A. The Resource Management Act of 1991 • B. The Biosecurity Act of 1993 • C. The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act of 1996 • D. The Building Act of 1991 • E. The Local Government Act of 1974 Question 12 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The hazards that produce the greatest community conflict are those having a potential for inflicting significant harm on bystanders. True Fals e Question 13 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Only business people can be policy entrepreneurs. True Fals e Question 14 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What must you do to determine your ability to meet the goals of the LEMA? • A. Conduct a capability assessment and document the capability shortfall. • B. Determine the risks involved in meeting the goals. • C. Conduct goal-planning meetings. • D. Create a new LEMA. Question 15 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points What percentage of casualties reach a hospital on their own or through the help of a friend or bystander? • A. Over 75% • B. 27% • C. 46% • D. Less than 10% Question 16 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following organizations merged with the Department of Homeland Security in 2002? • A. State Emergency Response Commissions (SERC) • B. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • C. Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) • D. The Defense Department Question 17 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Setting goals is not important to evaluations or organizations. It’s the outcome of a goal that counts. True Fals e Question 18 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points It is possible to identify in advance every problem that will confront you. True Fals e Question 19 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Those who do not believe the threat is real are likely to continue their normal activities. True Fals e Question 20 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points All of the resources used during recovery come from outside the community. True Fals e Question 21 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The federal government requires flood insurance for structures located in the 100-year flood plain that are purchased with federally backed mortgages. This has solved the problem of flood victims with no insurance. True Fals e Question 22 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points An appraisal should be conducted at least once a year. True Fals e Question 23 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points An increase in the size of the human population contributes to the rising number of losses as a result of disaster in the United States. True Fals e Question 24 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points All liquids generate increasing amounts of vapor as the temperature decreases and the pressure increases. True Fals e Question 25 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The world population will increase as much as _____ in the next 50 years. • A. 25% • B. 50% • C. 75% • D. 100% Question 26 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The positive impact of convergence is the increased resource base and increased morale. True Fals e Question 27 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Emergency responders respond directly to disasters that occur frequently, affect few people in a geographical area, cause limited economic loss, and require small teams, whereas emergency managers must develop expertise on a wide range of threats. True Fals e Question 28 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following delays people’s realization that an improbable event is, in fact, occurring to them? • A. Stress • B. Personal conflict • C. Normalcy bias • D. Influence of others Question 29 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points During the recovery period, the pace of operations increases. True Fals e Question 30 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Zoning changes require public hearings. True Fals e Question 31 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The availability of perceptual cues (such as wind, rain, or ground movement) also affects how much warning you have that a disaster is about to occur. True Fals e Question 32 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points If a state believes the response and recovery from a disaster will require more resources than it has available, it does what? • A. Requests access to state funds • B. Requests military troops • C. Requests local volunteers • D. Requests a Presidential Disaster Declaration Question 33 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Anti-social behaviors such as looting are common during and after disasters. True Fals e Question 34 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Statistics show that what causes the most casualties? • A. Earthquakes • B. Fires • C. Hurricanes • D. Floods Question 35 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Staffing does affect the effectiveness of LEMCs. True Fals e Question 36 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is not a factor in determining a strategy for dealing with disasters? • A. Personal characteristics • B. The availability of funding • C. The potential disasters • D. The size of the community Question 37 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points LEMCs are more effective when members are assigned to specific tasks rather than having everyone contribute to all tasks. True Fals e Question 38 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is not an agenda type: • A. Systemic • B. Institutional • C. Economic • D. Governmental Question 39 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Typically, the people who are most susceptible to any environmental stressor will be the very young, the very old, and those with weakened immune systems. True Fals e Question 40 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What is not a factor in determining the protective actions for radiological emergencies? • A. Frequency • B. Distance • C. Shielding • D. Time Question 41 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The Natural Hazards Project is a division of the UN. True Fals e Question 42 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following exercises uses open-ended questions designed to generate a discussion about a particular problem and is usually conducted at higher levels in the organization? • A. Table-top exercises • B. Functional exercises • C. Drills • D. Full-scale exercises Answer Key:A Question 43 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points States must update hazard mitigation plans within six months of a Presidential Disaster Declaration as a condition for receiving federal disaster assistance. True Fals e Question 44 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Hazard mitigation involves working with: • A. Home owners • B. Government agencies and business owners • C. Schools and businesses • D. Businesses, households, and government agencies Question 45 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points A stakeholder is someone who has nothing to lose. True Fals e Question 46 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What is the average percentage of people who stay in a mass care facility following a disaster? • A. 49% • B. 15% • C. 25% • D. 5% Question 47 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Under the MMRS program, cities are required to integrate county and state agencies. True Fals e Question 48 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following is a component of NIMS? • A. Hazard monitoring • B. Hazard source control • C. Preparedness • D. Detect and classify Question 49 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points Information passes from the inner zone through the outer zone through which of the following impact zones? • A. Community aid • B. Resource filter • C. Fringe impact • D. Total impact Question 50 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The federal government cannot intervene directly in local land use or building construction practices. True Fals e