Question 1

Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of RiskMap cartographic output?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce losses of life and property from floods 
B)  Define flood insurance risk categorizations 
C)  Define structural risk caused by seismic hazards 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Reduce losses of life and property from floods 
B)  Define flood insurance risk categorizations 
C)  Define structural risk caused by seismic hazards 
D)  All of the above A

Question 2

One of the most cost-effective means of addressing risk is the enactment of building codes that require rehabilitation of existing potentially hazardous structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The economic toll of natural disasters in the United States from 2000-2008 is estimated to be approximately equal to which of the following amounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  $355 million 
B)  $3.55 billion 
C)  $35.5 billion 
D)  $355 billion 
A)  $355 million 
B)  $3.55 billion 
C)  $35.5 billion 
D)  $355 billion D

Question 4

Implementing mitigation programs and activities requires the participation and support of a broad spectrum of players outside of the traditional emergency management circle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mitigation often involves which of the following players?

Accepted Answer

A)  Land-use planners 
B)  Business owners 
C)  Politicians 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Land-use planners 
B)  Business owners 
C)  Politicians 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Moving structures out of harms way is one of the least expensive but most effective land-use planning techniques available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mitigation has resulted in decreased social and economic costs of disasters in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following definitions describes HAZUS?

Accepted Answer

A)  A three-dimensional modeling program that analyzes the placement of levee systems 
B)  A user-oriented tool for estimating losses from floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes 
C)  A meteorological tracking system that provides early warning for tornadoes 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A three-dimensional modeling program that analyzes the placement of levee systems 
B)  A user-oriented tool for estimating losses from floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes 
C)  A meteorological tracking system that provides early warning for tornadoes 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The federal government has extensive programs that map virtually every hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

HAZUS can be used to measure the impacts of Flood,Earthquakes,and Landslides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The skills and tools for accomplishing mitigation are the same as the operational,first-responder skills that often characterize emergency management professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is considered the most essential part of any mitigation strategy or plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  An analysis of what the hazards are in a particular area 
B)  Accurate hazard prediction mechanisms 
C)  Adequate first response capabilities 
D)  The feasibility of multiple evacuation routes 
A)  An analysis of what the hazards are in a particular area 
B)  Accurate hazard prediction mechanisms 
C)  Adequate first response capabilities 
D)  The feasibility of multiple evacuation routes

Question 13

Mitigation seeks to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce the impact of disasters 
B)  Eliminate risk to people and property from hazards or their effects 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b 
A)  Reduce the impact of disasters 
B)  Eliminate risk to people and property from hazards or their effects 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b

Question 14

Strategies for land use planning include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquisition 
B)  Easements 
C)  Floodplain management plans 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Acquisition 
B)  Easements 
C)  Floodplain management plans 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following disaster types is considered difficult to analyze in regards to risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tornadoes 
B)  Hurricanes 
C)  Terrorism 
D)  Wild Fires 
A)  Tornadoes 
B)  Hurricanes 
C)  Terrorism 
D)  Wild Fires

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a design or construction mitigation technique

Accepted Answer

A)  Flood Insurance 
B)  Building a levee on the banks of a river 
C)  Fire resistant building materials 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Flood Insurance 
B)  Building a levee on the banks of a river 
C)  Fire resistant building materials 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

Despite the economic downturn,federal spending on pre-disaster mitigation activities continues to rise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Enactment of building codes is the responsibility of the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mitigation techniques are most successful when undertaken at the federal level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During which of the following phases of the emergency management cycle is there traditionally the greatest opportunity for mitigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the disaster recovery 
B)  During the disaster response 
C)  Before disasters occur 
D)  All of the above 
A)  During the disaster recovery 
B)  During the disaster response 
C)  Before disasters occur 
D)  All of the above

Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of RiskMap cartographic output?

One of the most cost-effective means of addressing risk is the enactment of building codes that require rehabilitation of existing potentially hazardous structures.

The economic toll of natural disasters in the United States from 2000-2008 is estimated to be approximately equal to which of the following amounts?

Implementing mitigation programs and activities requires the participation and support of a broad spectrum of players outside of the traditional emergency management circle.

Mitigation often involves which of the following players?

Moving structures out of harms way is one of the least expensive but most effective land-use planning techniques available.

Mitigation has resulted in decreased social and economic costs of disasters in the United States.

Which of the following definitions describes HAZUS?

The federal government has extensive programs that map virtually every hazard.

HAZUS can be used to measure the impacts of Flood,Earthquakes,and Landslides.

The skills and tools for accomplishing mitigation are the same as the operational,first-responder skills that often characterize emergency management professionals.

Which of the following is considered the most essential part of any mitigation strategy or plan?

Mitigation seeks to do which of the following?

Strategies for land use planning include which of the following?

Which of the following disaster types is considered difficult to analyze in regards to risk?

Which of the following is an example of a design or construction mitigation technique

Despite the economic downturn,federal spending on pre-disaster mitigation activities continues to rise.

Enactment of building codes is the responsibility of the states.

Mitigation techniques are most successful when undertaken at the federal level.

During which of the following phases of the emergency management cycle is there traditionally the greatest opportunity for mitigation?

The Historical Context of Emergency Management

Natural and Technological Hazards and Risk Assessment

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Preparedness

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Communications

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Response

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Recovery

International Disaster Management

Emergency Management and the Terrorist Threat

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Exam 3: The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation

Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of RiskMap cartographic output?

One of the most cost-effective means of addressing risk is the enactment of building codes that require rehabilitation of existing potentially hazardous structures.

The economic toll of natural disasters in the United States from 2000-2008 is estimated to be approximately equal to which of the following amounts?

Implementing mitigation programs and activities requires the participation and support of a broad spectrum of players outside of the traditional emergency management circle.

Mitigation often involves which of the following players?

Moving structures out of harms way is one of the least expensive but most effective land-use planning techniques available.

Mitigation has resulted in decreased social and economic costs of disasters in the United States.

Which of the following definitions describes HAZUS?

The federal government has extensive programs that map virtually every hazard.

HAZUS can be used to measure the impacts of Flood,Earthquakes,and Landslides.

The skills and tools for accomplishing mitigation are the same as the operational,first-responder skills that often characterize emergency management professionals.

Which of the following is considered the most essential part of any mitigation strategy or plan?

Mitigation seeks to do which of the following?

Strategies for land use planning include which of the following?

Which of the following disaster types is considered difficult to analyze in regards to risk?

Which of the following is an example of a design or construction mitigation technique

Despite the economic downturn,federal spending on pre-disaster mitigation activities continues to rise.

Enactment of building codes is the responsibility of the states.

Mitigation techniques are most successful when undertaken at the federal level.

During which of the following phases of the emergency management cycle is there traditionally the greatest opportunity for mitigation?

The Historical Context of Emergency Management

Natural and Technological Hazards and Risk Assessment

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Preparedness

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Communications

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Response

The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Recovery

International Disaster Management

Emergency Management and the Terrorist Threat

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