DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION

SY 2022-2023

Instructions: Read each question carefully and shade the correct answer in the
answer sheet provided to you. Do not write anything on this test questionnaire.

1. This term refers to the serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a

society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses
and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or to society to
cope using its own resources.
A. Disaster
B. Disaster Risk
C. Risk
D. Risk Factor

2. The changes to the environment can influence the frequency and intensity of
hazards, as well as the exposure and vulnerability to these hazards. The over
consumption of natural resources can be categorized under what disaster risk
factor?
A. Climate change
B. Poverty and inequality
C. Environmental degradation
D. Globalized economic development

3. Natural disasters are phenomenon caused by natural forces which can disrupt
the normal activities of the people and can have sudden negative effect. The
following is a list of devastating events that can occur as a result of a natural
disaster EXCEPT?
A. Loss of life
B. Economic downfall
C. Loss of livelihood and services
D. Destruction of infrastructures

4. Health risks are events that can increase human susceptibility of developing or
catching a disease. Based on the list provided, determine the examples of health
risks.
I. Damaged crops
II. Population displacement
III. Breeding of waterborne bacteria
IV. Corona virus diseases 2019 outbreak

A. I only
B. I and II
C. III and IV

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 D. II, III and IV

5. The COVID19 events resulted to negative effects such as loss of life and public
demobilization; will you classify COVID19 as a pandemic?
A. Yes, since it has spread across nations or continents
B. No, since there are already vaccines that will treat the virus.
C. No, because only few locations in the world have been affected.
D. Yes, because it is seen as a disease outbreak in a specific geographic
location.

6. Due to the National Health Emergency, the Philippine government implemented

the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). As a result, a lot of Filipinos lost
their jobs, some people were stranded in different regions away from their
homes, returning OFWs are quarantined in different places away from their
families, and most people are confined in their homes. What is the most effective
way to recover from the pandemic?
A. Be pessimistic to vaccination activities
B. Only assist those who are related to you.
C. Develop a reliance on the national government.
D. Practice the value of resiliency to adapt to the new normal.

7. Which of the following is NOT an example of vulnerability?

A. Lack of protection of assets

B. Construction of earthquake-proof buildings

C. Too much consumption of natural resources

D. Unawareness of preparedness measures of disasters

8. The inability of people to protect themselves from severe effects of hazards is one
of the examples of social vulnerability. Who are most vulnerable to disasters?

A. Children
B. Men
C. Teenagers
D. Women

9. COVID 19 is an acute respiratory illness in humans caused by a coronavirus

capable of producing severe symptoms and even death. What is the best way to
reduce vulnerability against COVID 19?

A. Eat a balanced diet and sleep well.

B. Study the effects of the different brands of vaccines.

C. Always do proper hand washing and frequent disinfecting the area

where possible exposure occurs.

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 D. Practice protective measures such as wearing of facemask,
observing social distancing and taking vitamins to boost the immune
system.

10. Storm surge is the rise of seawater level during intense storms like super
typhoons. Which of the following is highly susceptible to storm surges?

A. Tall hotels in Butuan City

B. Crowded market in Baclaran

C. Restaurants in Siargao Island

D. High mountain valleys in Davao region

11. Ben and Blake are both 65 years old and they live in a nipa hut located near
the river. It was announced earlier that the landfall of the typhoon will be in the
evening. So, they packed their important things and evacuate to higher grounds.
Which elements of vulnerabilities are present in this situation?

A. Physical and social vulnerabilities

B. Physical and economic vulnerabilities
C. Economic and environmental vulnerabilities
D. Socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilities

12. On December 14, 2021, Typhoon Odette entered the Philippine Area of
Responsibility which intensified to a Category 5 typhoon within 24 hours with
peak winds up to 235km/hr. It made its first landfall in Siargao Island, Surigao
del Norte on December 16, 2021, which left the people homeless and struggling
for basic necessities. If you were one of the residents of Siargao Island near the
shore, what is the best thing to do to spare yourself and your family from danger
after knowing that the first landfall is in your area?

A. Fuel and service family vehicle.

B. Make it sure to have cash on hand buy for immediate supplies.

C. Evacuate as early as possible on daylight on pre designated public

shelter.

D. Store ample of ready-to-eat foods and water and make sure it is

adequate enough for your family to last for few days.

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13. What do you call a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity, or
condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property
damaged, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruptions or
environmental damage?
A. Disaster
B. Exposure
C. Hazard
D. Risk

14. What impact of hazards can be inferred if it is associated with the disturbance
of the local ecosystem and biodiversity of plants and animals?

A. Economic Impact

B. Physical Impact

C. Psychological Impact

D. Socio-cultural Impact

15. What scenario can describe a Psychological Impact of COVID-19 pandemic?

A. There are increase of hate-crimes and assaults against Asian populations.
B. There are loss of economic opportunities and employment due to
lockdown.
C. Experiencing depression due to lockdown and grief for the sudden loss of
loved ones.
D. COVID-19 patients developed long-term respiratory-related illness even
after clearing from the virus.

16. Referring to the image below, which potential earthquake hazard does it
exhibits?

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 Figure 6: 2018 - 7.2 earthquake in Davao Oriental
(Source: https://www.streettimes.in)

A. Earthquake-induced Ground Subsidence

B. Ground Rupture
C. Ground Shaking
D. Liquefaction

17. Referring to the image below, which locations are potentially at risk for
tsunami?

Figure 7: Tsunami Risk Exposure Diagram

(Illustrated by: For. Caberte)

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV

18. Which earthquake hazard describes the sinking, settling, downward

displacement of rocks, sediments, and other ground surface materials?
(Refer to the image below)

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 Figure 9: A damaging earthquake hazard
(Source: researchgate.net)
A. Earthquake-induced Ground Subsidence
B. Ground Rupture
C. Ground Shaking
D. Liquefaction

19. In a sunny afternoon at the beach, people from the coastal areas
noticed a sudden recession of water levels below the expected tides.
What is the most likely explanation of the abrupt event?
A. There is a storm surge coming.
B. A volcano is erupting in the mainland.
C. A tsunami is likely to occur in a few minutes.
D. A flash flood is about to take place in the highlands.

20. Hazard maps are generated by experts after a careful study of the
area. The statements below entail the importance of an earthquake
hazard map to the community EXCEPT:
A. Hazard maps are meant to alarm and make people panic when
disaster occurs.
B. Hazard maps are used as tools in planning evacuation after
earthquake-related disasters take place.

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 C. Hazard maps are meant to educate the people living in the area
on what to do before, during or after an earthquake related disaster.
D. Hazard maps are meant to prepare the community from greater
damage of property and loss of lives when an earthquake related disasters
took place in the area.

21. If you lived right at the foot of an active volcano and your parents
wanted to make sure that in the future you and your family would be
safe from any threats of any volcanic related hazards, how would you
ensure their safety?
A. Make a map that the search-and-rescue officers only can
understand.
B. Make a volcanic hazard map that only you and your parents only
can understand.
C. Make a volcanic hazard map that the government officials only
can understand for an easy access to the evacuation center.
D. Make a volcanic hazard map in a simple way that all members of
the family can easily understand.

22. Jurry and his friends agreed to go for a swim in a nearby hot spring
where the volcano is located. After an hour of diving and swimming,
they suddenly smell a rotten egg near the area. You understand in your
science class, the foul odor is caused by a sulphuric substance. As a
science enthusiast, what conclusion can you deduce based on your
observation?
A. A potential volcano will develop.
B. A potential eruption will likely to happen.
C. An indicator that metals such as gold and copper are present in
the area.
D. An indicator that geothermal energy can be harnessed from the
hot
Spring.

23. Volcanic eruption arise potential threats in a given area which produce
volcanic ashes that pose hazards to people, animals, agriculture,
property and in the atmosphere. When can we infer that a volcanic
activity already affects the atmosphere?
A. If SO2 contributes to the accumulation of greenhouse gases
keeping the atmosphere so hot.
B. If SO2 reflects solar radiation, thus causing a decrease in average
atmospheric temperature by about 10 degrees Celsius.
C. If CO2 contributes to the accumulation of greenhouse gases
keeping the atmosphere so cold.
D. If SO2 reflects solar radiation, thus causing an increase in
average atmospheric temperature by about 10 degrees Celsius.

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24. We cannot control volcanic phenomenon but we can lessen the risks
through information dissemination and warnings. Precautionary actions
as an appropriate response can be taken immediately if you and your
family are familiar with the impending signs. Whenever caught in the
situation, which of the following signs shall be take into considerations?
A. Roar, Rumble and Dry
B. Shake, Drop, and Roar
C. Drop, Roar, Shake and Dry
D. Shake, Rumble, Swell and Dry

25. Which of the following hazards is NOT shown in a volcano risk maps?
A. Degree avalanche
B. Lahar
C. Lava flow
D. Pyroclastic flow

26. Student B observes a region where rock fall and debris mixes with
water and forms slide that can travel considerable distances. What
geologic phenomenon does student B observed?

A. Creep
B. Debris flow
C. Mudslide
D. Slump

27. If you were the geologist assigned to investigate on how each type of
land subsidence happens, what type of landslide would you classify if
evidence showed that soil travel short distances and speeds ranging
from rapid to very rapid?

A. Creep
B. Debris slide
C. Rockall
D. Slump

28. What is the difference between earthquake warning signs 5 and 9?

A. Warning sign 5 shows water pipes break while warning sign 9

shows slowly widening cracks appear on the ground.
B. Warning sign 9 shows water pipes break while warning sign 5
shows slowly widening cracks appear on the ground.

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 C. Warning sign 5 shows fences, retaining walls, utility posts or trees
tilt or move while warning signs 9 shows cracks that appear on slope.
D. Warning sign 9 shows fences, retaining walls, utility posts or trees tilt or
move while warning sign 5 shows cracks that appear on slope

29. The mayor of Butuan City initiates an effort to reduce loss of lives and
damaged properties by lessening the impact of disasters on a long-term
basis. The action involves disaster risk analysis, which resulted to the
foundation of mitigation activities that reduce risk, and flood insurance
that protects financial investment. Does the mayor of Butuan adheres to
the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000?

A. No, because they need public assistance funds.

B. Yes, because the action involves lessening of the impacts of
disaster.
C. Yes, because they identified policies and actions that can be
implemented over the short term.
D. No, because planning process creates a framework for risk-based
decision making to reduce damages on commercial properties only.

30. Anna purchased a new property on the countryside. Upon looking on

the geologic map, she discovered that the area has a green color-coded
rain induced landslide prone area. If you were Anna, what actions
should you consider to lessen the impacts of a hazard?
A. Be cautious
B. Be prepared
C. Be ready to evacuate
D. Be alert and ready to evacuate

31. James had identified that their school was situated on a color red rain
induced landslide prone area. He then concluded that they must be
alert and ready to evacuate in case of heavy rains. Does his action
correct?

A. No, because they must be prepared.

B. Yes, because they must be cautious.
C. No, because the red color represents low susceptibility.

D. Yes, because the red color represents high susceptibility to

landslide.

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32. Hydrometeorological hazards have impending signs to prepare for the
incoming type of disaster. Below is a picture of a natural disaster to
come. What impending signs of hydrometeorological hazard is being
shown?

Figure 1. Natural Disaster

(Source: https://blog.hmns.org/2014/05/which-natural-disaster-are-you-
nature-unleashed-hmns/)

A. Heavy rainfall and ocean swell

B. Distant thunder and rapid rising of water

C. Cloud formation, lightning and possibility of tornado

D. Darker sky, lower pressure, strong winds and rising of seawater

33. El Niño cycle is associated with lower rainfall throughout Philippines

especially between December and February. Which of the following
statements correctly explains the hazard map below?

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 Figure 3. Areas at risk of rainfall reductions due to El Nino

(Source: IPCC, Philippine Observatory, page 11 of the report)

A. At least three quarters of the country is at a very low risk of

reduced rainfall due to El Niño.

B. The highest risks to El Niño are in Mindanao where crop yields

may be affected by high temperature.

C. Areas in Luzon are mostly in the high risk which will have lower
rainfall during the end of the growing season.
D. Most areas in the Visayas have a very low risks of drought which
experience low temperatures during harvest season.

34. Meteorologists are scientists who study weather and climate, using
data from the land, sea, and atmosphere. Which of the following tools
can help them predict typhoons?

A. Wind finding radar, thermometer, and pilot balloon/theodolite

B. Thermometer, thermograph, ceiling light projection, radiosonde

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 C. Ceiling balloon, mercurial barometer, maximum-minimum
thermometer, barograph
D. Tipping bucket rain gauge, thermometer hygrometer,
hygrothermograph, sling psychrometer

35. The components of a fire are interdependent with each other. What is
the possible outcome if a fire starts on a rainy day in one of the
residences of a congested community where houses are mostly built of
light materials?

A. Fire will only affect the house where it started.

B. Fire will intensify because of the oxygen present in the

atmosphere.

C. Fire can be controlled because of the rain that takes away the
fire’s heat.
D. Fire quickly spreads out from one house to another due to
wooden houses.
36. Fire hazards are any actions, materials, or conditions that might
increase the intensity of a fire or cause a fire to start. Which of the
following causes is common to household fires?

A. Bomb explosion

B. Faulty wirings

C. Fireworks

D. Lightning

37. Suppose you are buying a pair of new shoes in the mall then suddenly
the fire alarms sounded. You are on the fourth floor and the smoke is
slowly moving up towards your place. What is the best thing to do to
evacuate safely from the shopping mall?

A. Inform other people along your way that there is fire on the third
floor.
B. Find the fire extinguisher in the fourth floor and go the third floor
to help fight the fire.
C. Stay low as possible as you move and cover your nose as you go
down the stairs and find the nearest exit.

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 D. Call your family and inform them that you are inside the mall
which is currently on fire and you are in the fourth floor.

38. Fire drill is the manifestation of disaster preparedness in school. It

allows students to practice evacuation procedures in a simulated manner
to ensure that they are fully aware of how to exit the school vicinity. With
this, analyse which of the statements below supports correct procedures
of fire drill?

I. Do not attempt to go inside the burning area.

II. Immediately contact the nearest fire station and other emergency
response numbers.
III. If inside a burning area, once you hear the fire alarm, evacuate to a
safe place right away.
IV. If you see fire, exit the area immediately and inform other people in the
vicinity that a fire is occurring.

A. I only
B. I and III
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, III, and IV
39. In an event where your clothes are caught on fire, what is the correct action
that you need to do?

A. Stop, Drop, and Roll

B. Drop, Hold, and Listen

C. Wait, Crawl, and Squat

D. Fold, Observe, and Roll out

40. Alice was about to fry a fish on her new stove. As she puts the fish on
the hot oil, the frying pan was caught on fire. She was about to pour
water on the fire when her mother stops her and put a cover on the pan
instead. What would likely happen if Alice pours the water on the fire?

A. The water will cause the oil to splash and spread the fire even
worse.
B. The water will cause the hot pan to produce a lot of smoke and
steam.

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 C. The water will put out the fire as it mixes with the oil causing it to
cool down rapidly.
D. The water will ignite the fire as it makes contact with the burning
oil causing it to explode.

41. Hazards are always present so are disaster risks. One of the important
key components of disaster management is the response to disaster.
Well-coordinated responses to disasters require prior planning, why?

I. To ensure limit of duplicating actions and waste of time.

II. To designate roles and responsibilities to maximize task output.
III. To establish final flow chart of information test warning and
communication system.
IV. To identify existing equipment such as communication tools and
transportation, available in each identified point to reach affected
community.

A. I only
B. I, II, and III.
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV

42. The key components of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

(DRRM) is mainly grouped into Pre-event and Post-event of a potential
disaster. Part of the Post-event DRRM is the Response component. What
response management can you develop in any impending disaster
situation?

A. Conduct evacuations, search and rescue missions, and

emergency medical assistance.
B. Develop early-warning systems, hazard zone protection, urban
planning, and disease surveillance
C. Improving dams and embankments, land-use regulations that do
not permit any settlement in high-risk zones, and engineering designs of
infrastructures.
D. Facilitate community awareness campaigns to increase disaster
awareness, eliminating potential high-risk objects within the vicinity, and
applying engineering technologies.

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43. Which refers to the characteristics and circumstances of a community,
system or assets that makes it susceptible to damaging effects of a
hazard?

A. Disaster
B. Hazard
C. Risk
D. Vulnerability

44. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management is composed of four ( 4)

thematic areas wherein the overall vision is to create a safer, adaptive
and disaster-resilient Filipino communities towards sustainable
development. Which of the following is NOT a component of the DRRM
thematic areas?

A. Disaster response

B. Disaster resiliency

C. Disaster preparedness
D. Disaster prevention and mitigation

45. Disasters are one of the worst things we have to deal with but there
are ways to be prepared. Which of the following BEST describe
successful community preparedness plan?
A. Determine the risk to the health of the jurisdiction.

B. Provided guidance for a special plan for the barangay.

C. Have coordination with partners and have collected funds to them.

D. Strengthened community partnerships basketball league in the

barangay.

46. Evaluation is the critical component of the disaster risk reduction

management framework. Which of the following shows the correct order
of the process?
A. Prevention and mitigation> Preparedness>Response> Rehabilitation
and Recovery

B. Preparedness>Response>Prevention and mitigation>Rehabilitation and

Recovery

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 C. Response>Preparedness>Prevention and mitigation>Rehabilitation and
Recovery

D. Preparedness>Response>Rehabilitation and Recovery>Prevention and

mitigation

47. What could be the advantage of having a survival kit at home?

A. Survival kit help your family to be rescued easily after a disaster

occurs.
B. Survival kit allows you to escape easily from danger zone after
disaster occurs.
C. Survival kit help your family survive the first critical hours after a
disaster occurs.
D. Survival kit provide the family all your needs while waiting for
assistance from relief and rescue operations.

48. On December 15, 2021, typhoon Odette destroyed many areas in

Mindanao. Of those whose dwellings remained intact, many were ran out
of water, electricity and phone services for days. If you were one of the
affected of the typhoon Odette, what are the two most important supplies
you should consider to be on hand?

I. Extra batteries for cellphones and laptops.

II. Maps with indication of evacuation sites and routes.
III. Three days’ water supply for each member of your family (at least 1
gallon per person, per day)
IV. Non- perishable foods that is sufficient for three days consumption of
every family member.

A. I & II only
B. III & IV
C. II & III
D. I & IV

49. The following agencies below are members of the National Disaster
Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as stated in RA 10121
otherwise known as “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Act of 2010” EXCEPT:

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 A. Department of Agriculture (DA)
B. National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA)
C. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
D. Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC)

50. Mark is a Municipal Mayor in the Province of Dinagat which is

oftentimes hit by typhoons. As the local chief executive, his primary
task is to coordinate with the NDRRMC a detailed information of the
predictive damage brought about by the typhoon in their community.
Which member agency of NDRRMC will he directly coordinate with?

A. Department of Health
B. Department of Science and Technology
C. Department of Interior & Local Government
D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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