1st Quarter Exam in DRRR

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
School Division of Iloilo
Don Casimero Andrada National High School
Punta, Carles, Iloilo
SECOND QUARTER EXAM IN DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter which corresponds to the correct answer. Write the letter only.
1. A process, phenomenon or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury or other health
impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation is
called?
a. Emergency b. Hazards Vulnerability d. Disaster
2. Type of disaster that originate from the different forces of nature.
a. Natural disaster b. Human made disaster c. physical disaster d. all of the choices
3. These disasters occur due to people’s actions against human, material, and environment.
b. Natural disaster b. Human made disaster c. physical disaster d. all of the choices
4. A serious disruption of the functioning of community or widespread human material, economic
or environmental losses called________.
a. Disaster b. Vulnerability c. Resiliency d. Hazards
5. Which of the following is the effect of natural disaster on human life?
a. Displaced population c. Emotional aftershock
b. Food scarcity d. All of the choices
6. Which of the following is the Psychological effect of disaster?
a. Emotional effect b. cognitive effect c. Physical effect d. All of the choices
7. Which can't be prevented but can be anticipated generally?
a. Human made hazards c. Disasters
b. Socio natural hazards d. natural hazards
8. During an earthquake, which among the following is / are the safe thing/s to do?
a. Do the “duck, cover and hold” c. Stay calm
b. Secure all your belongings d. Run immediately to a safe area
9. Which of the following might be probably the cause of an earthquake?

a. An asteroid reaching the ground c. Tectonic activity
b. Volcanic activity d. Tsunami
10. Which of the following would be the last to do in an earth incident?
a. Do the Duck, cover and hold c. retrofit your buildings/house from earthquake
b. secure all your family members are safe d. remove all possible falling objects
11. Which of the following is / are the hazards from an earthquake?
a. Liquefaction c. Fire
b. Ground shaking d. Storm surge
12. Which of the following is defined as “the propensity to incur loss”?
a. Exposure b. Risk c. Vulnerability d. Resilience
13. Elements at risk that can be identified, localized and mapped.
a. Tangible elements c. Economic elements
b. Intangible elements d. Societal elements
14. Elements at risk that are very difficult to quantify or mapped.
a. Tangible elements c. Economic elements
b. Intangible elements d. Societal elements
15. A disaster risk factor that include state of mental capacity and health?
a. Physical factors c. Socio-cultural factors
b. Psychological factors d. Economic factors
16. A disaster risk factors that include flora and fauna in environment?
17. A factors that would pertain to tangible objects or infrastructures.
18. A disaster risk factors that include assets, liabilities and income.
19. The term used to indicate that an element is exposed to a hazard.
a. Exposure c. Vulnerability
b. Susceptibility d. Capacity
20. low income groups is an example of what classifications of elements at risk?
a. Physical elements c. Societal elements
b. Economic elements d. Environmental elements
21. Natural parks is an example of what classifications of elements at risk?
22. Agricultural lands is an example of what classifications of elements at risk?
23. infrastructure, Utilities is an example of what classifications of elements at risk?
24. Sector of our society that is vulnerable to disasters.
a. Physical structures c. abled person
b. Disabled person d. B and C
25. Why might it be a good idea to tell others about your disability?
a. to gain sympathy from other people
b. so that they can understand the special needs associated with the disability and be
more helpful.
c. To take advantage over other people.
26. What type of structures generally vulnerable to earthquake?

a. Masonry structures c. Timber structures
b. Light structures d. Steel structures
27. What type of structures generally vulnerable to Typhoon and strong winds?
28. What type of structures generally vulnerable to Flood?
29 It pertains to the vulnerability of the parts of building that carry loads such as columns, beams.
a. Structural vulnerability c. Functional vulnerability

b. Non – Structural vulnerability d. Non- Engineered structure
30. ________ is an example of Causative factors.

a. Columns c. Number of stories
b. Ceilings d. Walls/Partitions
31. Elements located in coastal areas are likely to be exposed to
a. Volcanic eruption b. Drought c. Storm surge d. Hailstorm
32. Disturbance of biodiversity and loss of forests and natural rivers are
a. Physical impact c. Socio-cultural impact
b. Biological impact d. Environmental impact
33. The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) classified elements at risk into
a. Tangible and intangible
b. Least at risk, at risk & most at risk
c. Physical, socio-cultural, biological & political
d. Physical, societal, economic & environmental
34. Which of the following pertains to intangible elements?
a. Buildings and infrastructures c. Economic activity
b. Public transport system d. Dwellings and settlement areas
35. Elements likely to be exposed to mudslide and landslide are those located
a. Near fault lines c. On foot of denuded mountains
b. In coastal areas d. Near oil deposits
36. The characteristics determined by some factors or processes which increase the susceptibility of
an individual, community or assets to the impacts of hazards is called
a. Exposure b. Coping capacity c. Vulnerability d. Resilience
37. Poorer families may live in squatter settlements because they cannot afford to live in safer
areas. This shows what type of vulnerability?
a. physical b. social c. economic d. environmental
38. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities are more vulnerable to disasters because
a. they are unable to protect themselves or evacuate if necessary
b. they cannot recover quickly from an emergency situation
c. they are not much affected by social discrimination
d. They belong to the low-income group of society
39. Critical facilities such as hospitals, schools and fire stations are
a. Societal elements c. Physical elements
40. Which of the following results from poorly planned and managed urban development?
a. Labor migrants are forced to live in areas which are highly susceptible to damage or
destruction.
b. Degradation of wetlands and mangroves along river courses results in increased flooding.
c. States with weak institutions have greater deaths after extreme natural events.
d. Decrease in agricultural yields in warmer environment due to heat stress.
41. The Cruz Family decided to set aside 5% of their annual income to be used to retrofit their
home to make it more resilient against typhoon. What type of vulnerability
do they reduce by doing this?
a. Physical b. Social c. Economic d. Environmental
42. In November 2013, the Philippines was hit by Super typhoon Yolanda. This was a disaster
because
a. It caused more than 6000 casualties and loss of more than US$1.5B.
b. The storm surge it brought was slow and expected.
c. The Philippines is frequently visited by typhoons.
d. Its winds reached peaks of around 315 kph
43. Senior citizens and person with disabilities are more vulnerable to disaster because______.
a. They are unable to protect themselves or evacuate if necessary
b. They cannot recover quickly from an emergency situation
c. They are much affected by social discrimination
d. They belong to the low income group of society
44. Poorer families may live in squatter settlement because they cannot afford to live in safer areas.
This shows what type of vulnerability?
a.Economic b. Physical c. Environmental d. Social
45. The following are tangible elements except_________?

a. Environmental assets b. Cultural Values c. Buildings d. Public Facilities
46. During earthquake to where should you evacuate if near a large body of water?
a. The closest shelter b. High ground c. The nearest tall tree d. Your car
47. There are many aspects of vulnerability, arising from various physical, social, economic and
Environmental factors. Example may include______.
a. Poor design and construction of buildings and other infrastructures

b. Adequate protection measures of assets
c. Enough public information
d. Recognition of risk and preparedness measures
48. Which of the following is not a main factor of vulnerability?

a. Environmental b. Economic c. Socially d. Physical
49. Elements at risk include the following except?

a. Human beings b. Wealth c. Households d. Transport system
50. The following are the Psychological effect, except______

a. emotional b. cognitive c. sympathy d. interpersonal
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NELMAR Z. ARANETA
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9. Which of the following might be probably the cause of an earthquake?

c. To take advantage over other people.

26. What type of structures generally vulnerable to earthquake?

a. Structural vulnerability c. Functional vulnerability

30. ________ is an example of Causative factors.

45. The following are tangible elements except_________?

a. Poor design and construction of buildings and other infrastructures

48. Which of the following is not a main factor of vulnerability?

49. Elements at risk include the following except?

50. The following are the Psychological effect, except______

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