Humanitarian Assistance Response Training 9.5 Hrs JKO

Humanitarian Assistance Response Training 9.5 Hrs JKO Which of the following is NOT a mission of the United Nations? -Maintains international peace and security -Develops friendly relations among nations -Cooperates in solving international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems -Takes over for the Affected State in leading disaster response on its own soil * (correct) Which of the following comprise the minimum amount of information that must be shared among responders to prevent duplicating efforts and minimizing gaps? (Select all that apply.) -Who the actors are from the Affected State and humanitarian organizations * -When each organization expects to complete its relief efforts -Where each organization is operating and where their offices are located* - What project each of the actors is completing* (correct) Select the task in which humanitarian actors can involve beneficiaries in disaster response Assessing needs Implementing projects Planning projects All answers are correct * (correct) In the Security Triangle, the Acceptance Strategy refers to aid workers' acceptance that nothing can be changed to increase security T F* (correct) Which of the following statements about humanitarian organizations' planning and funding processes are true? (Select all that apply.) -Funding for humanitarian efforts is neither secure nor predictable. * -The Affected State government is ultimately responsible for providing humanitarian assistance to its citizens. * -Contingency planning should be completed collaboratively with the in-country RC/HC and HCT to prevent duplication of effort. * -The UNDAC team prepares a plan of action immediately following an emergency that outlines what is needed and how it will be provided. * (correct) All of the following are characteristics of a disaster except -Often causes a serious disruption of the functioning of a society -Can result in widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses -Does not exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope * -May bring about threats to the health and well-being of civilians (correct) For military members conducting FDR operations, relief aid strives to meet basic needs in ways that also reduce future vulnerabilities and create sustainable benefits that link into the longer-term local recovery efforts T * F (correct) Which of the following describes the rationale for the cluster approach to humanitarian response? -To allow all humanitarian assistance no matter the affected population's needs or requirements -To streamline and maximize assistance to ensure there are no gaps or duplication of efforts when providing humanitarian assistance * -To maintain peace in a failed state -To provide for ad-hoc response in emergency situations (correct) The U.S. Government first began providing humanitarian support to the international community in 1961 with the Foreign Assistance Act. T F * (correct) Which of the following describes a challenge to information sharing? (Select all that apply.) Identifying FDR responders * Sharing information without compromising security * Translating data into actionable information * Identifying reliable sources of information * (correct) Which of the following are responsibilities of the global logistics cluster lead? (Select all that apply.) Manage the global logistics cluster support cell * Manage information in the field * Purchase and supply all assets for the relief effort Oversee the cluster's operations * (correct) In the Sphere Project Handbook, key indicators: (Select all that apply) -Are equivalent to the military Measure of Excellence (MOE) * -Are equivalent to the military Measure of Performance (MOP) -Show to what extent a minimum standard has been met * -Provide qualitative measures specifying the minimum levels to be attained during a humanitarian response (correct) Vulnerable persons in the affected population are defined as people who _____. -have been forced to leave their homes to avoid the effects of armed conflict or violence -fear being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, or nationality -have special needs due to age, gender, infirmity, or unique situation * -are not considered a national by any state (correct) When conducting FDR in a foreign country, it is important to understand cultural differences or perceptions so _____. -you can avoid situations where cultural differences can threaten a coordinated humanitarian response -you can make clear distinctions of the differences between your two cultures -you don't respond inappropriately when faced with cultural realities * -the culture will accept your authority to lead humanitarian efforts (correct) Which of the following is NOT true about needs assessments? -Assessments identify gaps in providing immediate needs -Assessments identify immediate needs -Assessments conducted by the military are long-term analyses and constitute the majority of need assessment efforts * -Assessments are conducted by the Affected State and the humanitarian community (correct)