1) What is the first step In the risk assessment process? a) Identifying hazards b) Estimating the likelihood of occurrence c) Evaluating vulnerability d) Analyzing potential impact 2) What is the primary goal of risk assessment in disaster management? a) Predicting the weather b) Allocating resources c) Identifying potential hazards d) Evacuating the population 3) Which of the following is a qualitative method of risk assessment? a) benefit analysis b) Statistical analysis c) Delphi technique d) Probabilistic risk assessmen 4) What is a ‘hazard’ in the context of disaster risk assessment? a) A resource for managing disasters b) An event with the potential to cause harm c) A strategy to mitigate risks d) A tool for predicting disasters 5) Which of the following best describes ‘risk’? a) The certainty of a disaster happening b) The strategic plans in place for a disaster c) The probability of a hazard causing harm d) The resources available for disaster response 6) What is the purpose of a ‘risk matrix’ in risk assessment? a) To calculate the cost of disaster response b) To prioritize risks based on their severity and likelihood c) To predict the exact timing of a disaster d) To assess the impact of hazards on infrastructure 7) What is the purpose of a ‘risk matrix’ in risk assessment? a) To calculate the cost of disaster response b) To predict the exact timing of a disaster c) To prioritize risks based on their severity and likelihood d) To assess the impact of hazards on infrastructure 8) Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard? a) Cybersecurity breach b) Earthquake c) Financial market crash d) Traffic congestion 9) What does the acronym ‘FEMA’ stand for? a) Federal Emergency Management Agency b) Fire and Emergency Management Association c) Financial Emergency Management Authority d) Flood and Environmental Monitoring Agency 10) Which phase of disaster management focuses on reducing the impact of hazards before they occur? a) Preparedness b) Response c) Recovery d) Mitigation 11) What is the purpose of a ‘business continuity plan’ (BCP)? a) To ensure business growth b) To manage daily operations c) To resume critical functions after a disaster d) To increase profits 12) Which risk assessment method involves assigning numerical values to risks based on their likelihood and impact? a) Qualitative risk assessment b) Quantitative risk assessment c) Delphi technique d) SWOT analysis 13) What is the ‘return period’ in risk assessment? a) The time it takes to recover from a disaster b) The duration of a disaster event c) The frequency of a specific hazard occurring d) The financial cost of disaster response 14) What is the purpose of a ‘SWOT analysis’ in risk management? a) To assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of an organization b) To evaluate the financial performance of a company c) To identify potential hazards in the environment d) To prioritize risks based on their impact 15) Which risk management strategy involves transferring the risk to another party, such as through insurance? a) Mitigation b) Acceptance c) Avoidance d) Transfer 16) What does the acronym ‘HAZMAT’ stand for? a) Hazardous Material b) Hazard Management c) High-Altitude Zone Monitoring d) Health and Safety Measures 17) During a crisis, which communication channel is essential for disseminating information to the public? a) Internal memos b) Radio broadcasts c) Social media d) Private emails 18) What is the purpose of a ‘heat map’ in risk assessment? a) To visualize the temperature during a disaster b) To display the distribution of risks spatially c) To predict the likelihood of earthquakes d) To assess the impact of climate change 19) Which risk management approach focuses on reducing the consequences of a disaster after it occurs? a) Preparedness b) Mitigation c) Response d) Recovery 20) Which risk assessment tool combines the likelihood and severity of risks into a single score? a) Risk matrix b) Fault tree analysis c) Bowtie analysis d) Monte Carlo simulation

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