Mid-Term Chapters 1-7

Question 1

3 / 3 pts

A disaster is smaller than a catastrophe but larger than a crisis. True or False?   

True

False

Question 2

3 / 3 pts

A structural collapse is a hazard that occurs when gravity and poor engineering result in the failure of buildings, roads and other construction projects. 

True

False

Question 3

3 / 3 pts

The Bhopal chemical disaster is an example of an industrial hazard. 

True

False

Question 4

3 / 3 pts

An agent generated demand is the needs made evident as individuals, organizations and communities attempt to respond to the floods, the homeless and power outages. 

True

False

Question 5

3 / 3 pts

FEMA is the federal entity responsible to help communities recover after a disaster. 

True

False

Question 6

3 / 3 pts

A CERT is a group of citizens who are trained to respond to basic disaster needs. 

True

False

Question 7

3 / 3 pts

People’s perceptions of disaster behavior is often shaped by Hollywood and the media. 

True

False

Question 8

3 / 3 pts

Martial law has never been imposed after a disaster in the United States.

True

False

Question 9

3 / 3 pts

The only step to take after a disaster is to seek additional information and communicate with others. 

True

False

Question 10

3 / 3 pts

Shelters must have adequate medical care, must be well publicized, and capable staff. They never require a police presence

True

False

Question 11

3 / 3 pts

The media does not always report things correctly, but they always try to be sensitive to victims. 

True

False

Question 12

1 / 3 pts

In one (1) paragraph answer the following question: An earthquake is an example of what type of hazard?

Question 13

3 / 3 pts

A religious group that is involved in disaster response or recovery is labeled as what?

Question 14

12 / 12 pts

In five (5) paragraphs,list five (5) of the most urgent response tasks required in the immediate aftermath of a disaster incident.

Question 15

9 / 9 pts

In three (3) paragraphs, what are some signs of PTSD or CIS and why would it be important to recognize them?   

Question 16

6 / 6 pts

In two (2) paragraphs, discuss the role of DMORT in response operations.

Question 17

6 / 6 pts

In your own words with a two (2) paragraph response, discuss the benefits and challenges of working with the media

Question 18

6 / 6 pts

In your own words with a two (2) paragraph response, discuss the challenges of evacuating vulnerable populations.

Question 19

6 / 6 pts

In your own words with a two (2) paragraph response, discuss the Professional Model as it applies to response operations.

Question 20

6 / 6 pts

In two (2) paragaphs, discuss disaster myths.

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