LONG TEST in DRR
Name: _________________________________
Section: ________________________
Instructions: Read each carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer for multiple choice items.
Multiple Choice:
____1. What is the primary goal of disaster risk reduction?
A. To eliminate all risks C. To encourage risk-taking
B. To enhance safety and reduce losses D. To promote economic growth
____2. Which of the following best describes a hazard?
A. A natural or human-induced event with the potential to cause harm
B. A risk management strategy
C. A measure of vulnerability
D. A community's coping capacity
____3. What is vulnerability in the context of disaster risk?
A. The potential for damage C. The susceptibility of a community to harm from hazards
B. The inability to predict a hazard D. The likelihood of a hazard occurring
____4. Which is NOT considered a natural hazard?
A. Earthquake B. Flood C. Chemical spill D. Hurricane
____5. How does climate change influence disaster risk?
A. Reduces the frequency of natural hazards C. Eliminates the need for disaster preparedness
B. Increases vulnerability and exposure to hazards D. Has no impact on disaster risk
____6. What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
A. To ignore potential hazards C. To increase community vulnerability
B. To identify and evaluate risks to reduce them D. To promote hazard occurrence
____7. Which factor does NOT contribute to a community's vulnerability?
A. Poverty B. Strong governance C. Poor infrastructure D. Lack of
education
____8. What is the most effective way to reduce disaster risk?
A. Increasing exposure to hazards C. Ignoring potential hazards
B. Strengthening community resilience D. Relying solely on technology
____9. Which of the following is a human-induced hazard?
A. Volcanic eruption B. Drought C. Industrial accident D. Tsunami
____10. Which sector is most affected by floods?
A. Education B. Agriculture C. Information technology D. Entertainment
____11. How do earthquakes affect infrastructure?
A. By strengthening buildings C. By reducing construction costs
B. By causing structural damage D. By stabilizing the ground
____12. Which of the following is a long-term effect of disasters?
A. Immediate economic loss C. Permanent community relocation
B. Temporary displacement D. Short-term food shortages
____13. What is the role of early warning systems in disaster risk reduction?
A. To increase panic
B. To provide timely and effective information to reduce harm
C. To complicate communication
D. To ignore hazard predictions
____14. Which of the following is a non-structural measure for disaster risk reduction?
A. Building levees C. Constructing dams
B. Enforcing land-use planning D. Strengthening bridges
____15. What is the importance of community participation in disaster risk management?
A. To exclude local knowledge C. To empower communities and enhance
resilience
B. To ensure top-down decision making D. To promote government control
____16. Which organization is responsible for disaster risk reduction in the Philippines?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
C. World Health Organization (WHO)
D. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
____17. What is a critical element of disaster preparedness?
A. Ignoring past experiences C. Relying on spontaneous reactions
B. Developing emergency plans and conducting drills D. Avoiding communication with other
agencies
____18. How can education help in disaster risk reduction?
A. By ignoring traditional knowledge C. By discouraging community involvement
B. By raising awareness and promoting preparedness D. By focusing solely on technical solutions
____19. Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?
A. Landslide B. Earthquake C. Epidemic D. Flood
____20. How does urbanization contribute to disaster risk?
A. By decreasing population density C. By increasing exposure and vulnerability
B. By reducing infrastructure development D. By enhancing natural ecosystems
____21. Which is an example of a technological hazard?
A. Cyclone B. Oil spill C. Avalanche D. Drought
____22. What is the impact of deforestation on disaster risk?
A. Reduces the likelihood of landslides C. Increases vulnerability to floods and
landslides
B. Increases soil stability D. Decreases exposure to hazards
____23. Which of the following best describes resilience?
A. The capacity to recover quickly from disasters C. The likelihood of hazard occurrence
B. The inability to withstand hazards D. The absence of community involvement
____24. How can technology be used in disaster risk reduction?
A. By hindering communication
B. By predicting hazards and improving response
C. By increasing community vulnerability
D. By promoting isolation
____25. What is the role of government in disaster risk reduction?
A. To create policies and provide resources for preparedness and response
B. To ignore community needs
C. To decrease public awareness
D. To focus solely on economic growth
____26. Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
A. Increased stability of weather patterns
B. Decreased frequency of natural disasters
C. Rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events
D. Reduction in global temperatures
____27. How does poverty influence disaster risk?
A. By reducing exposure to hazards
B. By increasing vulnerability and limiting recovery capacity
C. By enhancing community resilience
D. By promoting efficient infrastructure
____28. Which type of hazard is most likely to cause a tsunami?
A. Hurricane B. Earthquake C. Drought D. Forest fire
____29. How can international cooperation aid in disaster risk reduction?
A. By isolating affected countries C. By ignoring global challenges
B. By providing support and sharing best practices D. By focusing on national interests
____30. What is the purpose of a disaster recovery plan?
A. To prolong disaster impacts C. To increase community vulnerability
B. To facilitate quick recovery and rebuilding D. To avoid addressing long-term needs
