Disaster Management MCQs

a) Providing timely and accurate information to the public
b) Minimizing the use of social media and other online platforms
c) Withholding information to prevent panic
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Providing timely and accurate information to the public

a) A pandemic affects a larger geographic area and population than an epidemic
b) A pandemic is more severe and deadly than an epidemic
c) There is no difference between the two
Answer: a) A pandemic affects a larger geographic area and population than an epidemic

a) To allocate funding for disaster response and recovery
b) To mobilize resources and personnel for disaster response
c) To establish a state of emergency in affected areas
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

a) To provide medical assistance to victims
b) To provide emotional support to victims
c) To locate and rescue people who are trapped or in danger
d) All of the above
Answer: c) To locate and rescue people who are trapped or in danger

a) A flood watch means that flooding is imminent, while a flood warning means that flooding is already occurring
b) A flood watch means that flooding is possible, while a flood warning means that flooding is likely or already occurring
c) There is no difference between the two
Answer: b) A flood watch means that flooding is possible, while a flood warning means that flooding is likely or already occurring

a) To evaluate the effectiveness of the emergency response
b) To provide counseling to victims
c) To distribute emergency supplies to the affected population
d) All of the above
Answer: a) To evaluate the effectiveness of the emergency response

a) Strengthening buildings and structures
b) Creating emergency communication plans
c) Conducting earthquake drills
d) Constructing buildings in fault zones
Answer: d) Constructing buildings in fault zones

a) To prevent disasters from occurring
b) To provide emergency response during a disaster
c) To ensure the continued functioning of critical operations during a disaster
d) All of the above
Answer: c) To ensure the continued functioning of critical operations during a disaster

a) Stay indoors
b) Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture
c) Open windows to equalize pressure
d) Stay away from windows
Answer: c) Open windows to equalize pressure

a) A shelter-in-place is for weather emergencies, while a lockdown is for security emergencies
b) A shelter-in-place is for people who are in immediate danger, while a lockdown is for people who need temporary housing
c) There is no difference between the two
Answer: a) A shelter-in-place is for weather emergencies, while a lockdown is for security emergencies