Question 1

A base map is very important in conducting vulnerability assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What would be a good source of data for man-made hazards?

Accepted Answer

A)  FEMA data registry 
B)  local industry (rail roads, pipeline operators, truck carriers) 
C)  NSA repository 
D)  Library of Congress B

Question 3

Hazard Vulnerability Assessment for man-made (technological) hazards begins by looking within a community for where these hazards exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In the context of hazard analysis, what are "assets"?

Accepted Answer

A)  only critical infrastructure 
B)  cost of businesses in annual revenue 
C)  features of a community that have value 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Complete the following statement by choosing the best response below: Hazard-specific information and location of community assets can be overlaid using _____ to aid in the analysis of the impact of hazards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Information Technology Services, International 
B)  HAZMUS 
C)  Simulation Training Matrices 
D)  Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Question 6

Complete the following sentence by selecting the combination of words below that makes it a true statement: The potential for terrorism is nearly ________; which is especially true when one imagines a terrorist group utilizing deadly man-made substances against _______ targets.

Accepted Answer

A)  negligible; soft 
B)  unlimited; hard 
C)  unlimited; soft 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

In the U.S., 'replacement value' is usually expressed in what terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost per square mile 
B)  Km per hour 
C)  Cost per square foot 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

The terms 'hazard' and 'risk' are interchangeable because they have the same meaning when it comes to hazard analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Communications is not considered to be critical infrastructure because the term is too broad and applies mainly to the private sector?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Human losses from hazard events are difficult to calculate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Vulnerability assessment is a process to identify, evaluate and assess our susceptibility to natural and technological hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the term used to express the cost for a business or service to be relocated to another structure because of a hazard event?

Accepted Answer

A)  dispensation cost 
B)  dilemma cost 
C)  reimbursement cost 
D)  displacement cost

Question 13

Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) for technological hazards is accomplished in a very different manner than one would perform an HVA for natural hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The history of previous hazard events for each hazard helps estimate the likelihood or probability of future events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Globally, approximately what percentage of all terrorist acts involve incendiary and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)?

Accepted Answer

A)  80% 
B)  40% 
C)  10% 
D)  55%

Question 16

What software tool can be used to estimate loss from floods, earthquakes and hurricanes for any region in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  SPARKS 
B)  CONTENT+ 
C)  HAZUS 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

A rating of '1' for the Probability of Occurrence of a hazard in a Hazard Vulnerability Matrix indicates that we should expect that hazard to occur on average at least once each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

National Monuments and Icons is a critical infrastructure sector and considered to be a Key Asset.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Complete the following statement by choosing the most correct response below: Once hazards are identified, the next step in hazard analysis is to develop ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hazard vulnerability spectrum 
B)  hazard event profiles 
C)  mitigation plans 
D)  corrective actions requirements

Question 20

What is 'replacement value?'

Accepted Answer

A)  the current cost of returning a physical asset to its pre-damaged condition 
B)  the value one subjectively places on the loss of human life 
C)  the amount you charge FEMA for your direct losses 
D)  None of the above

Exam 7: Vulnerability Assessment and Impact Analysis

A base map is very important in conducting vulnerability assessment.

What would be a good source of data for man-made hazards?

Hazard Vulnerability Assessment for man-made (technological) hazards begins by looking within a community for where these hazards exist.

In the context of hazard analysis, what are "assets"?

Complete the following statement by choosing the best response below: Hazard-specific information and location of community assets can be overlaid using _____ to aid in the analysis of the impact of hazards.

Complete the following sentence by selecting the combination of words below that makes it a true statement: The potential for terrorism is nearly __; which is especially true when one imagines a terrorist group utilizing deadly man-made substances against _ targets.

In the U.S., 'replacement value' is usually expressed in what terms?

The terms 'hazard' and 'risk' are interchangeable because they have the same meaning when it comes to hazard analysis.

Communications is not considered to be critical infrastructure because the term is too broad and applies mainly to the private sector?

Human losses from hazard events are difficult to calculate.

Vulnerability assessment is a process to identify, evaluate and assess our susceptibility to natural and technological hazards.

What is the term used to express the cost for a business or service to be relocated to another structure because of a hazard event?

Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) for technological hazards is accomplished in a very different manner than one would perform an HVA for natural hazards.

The history of previous hazard events for each hazard helps estimate the likelihood or probability of future events.

Globally, approximately what percentage of all terrorist acts involve incendiary and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) ?

What software tool can be used to estimate loss from floods, earthquakes and hurricanes for any region in the United States?

A rating of '1' for the Probability of Occurrence of a hazard in a Hazard Vulnerability Matrix indicates that we should expect that hazard to occur on average at least once each year.

National Monuments and Icons is a critical infrastructure sector and considered to be a Key Asset.

Complete the following statement by choosing the most correct response below: Once hazards are identified, the next step in hazard analysis is to develop ______________.

What is 'replacement value?'