EDMG101 Midterm Exam
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Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is a reason why it is difficult to assess the probabilities of extreme natural and technological events?
A.The probabilities have not been calculated for many technological hazards
B.The estimated probabilities are unstable because the system is changing
C.The probabilities are difficult to estimate because the historical record is too short
D.All answer choices are correct
Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A comprehensive mitigation plan assesses what in the community?
A.All answer choices are correct B.Geography and history C.Demographic trends and economy D.Transportation and housing
E.Historic preservation and environmental protection
Question 3 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is power that involves true, new, and relevant facts or arguments.
Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What documents the requests for new budget needs?
Question 5 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following does not determine the physical impact of a disaster?
A.Hazard exposure B.Physical vulnerability C.Adverse selection
Question 6 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What is not a factor in determining the protective actions for radiological emergencies?
Question 7 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
To run an effective meeting, you should not do which of the following?
Question 8 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
Statistics show that what causes the most casualties?
A.Earthquakes B.Hurricanes C.Fires
Question 9 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is not an agenda type:
Question 10 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
If a state believes the response and recovery from a disaster will require more resources than it has available, it does what?
Question 11 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is were guiding principles for Project Impact?
Question 12 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following was started by FEMA and is a model that that involves businesses in reducing hazards and preparing for disasters?
Question 13 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following organizations merged with the Department of Homeland Security in
Question 14 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is not a factor in determining a strategy for dealing with disasters?
Question 15 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What practices are suitable for all types of hazards?
Question 16 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is not impermeable?
Question 17 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What apparent temperature range warrants extreme caution?
Question 18 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What is not one of the five basic risk communication functions to address in the continuing hazard phase?
Question 19 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following is not a factor in determining your status as an LEMA emergency manager?
Question 20 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following delays people’s realization that an improbable event is, in fact,
occurring to them?
Question 21 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Hazard mitigation involves working with:
Question 22 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Molecules in a gaseous state that are generated by a substance that is in a liquid state at normal temperature and pressure are referred to by which of the following names:
Question 23 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following does not influence land use practices?
Question 24 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Who are the people least likely to develop serious psychological conditions such as post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Question 25 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The physical impact of a disaster is measured by all of the following except which one?
Question 26 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which of the following are methods used to counter secondary threats?
Question 27 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What must you do to determine your ability to meet the goals of the LEMA?
Question 28 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The availability of perceptual cues (such as wind, rain, or ground movement) also affects how much warning you have that a disaster is about to occur.
Question 29 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Most communities do not require paid staff to receive job reviews.
Question 30 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
LEMCs are more effective when members are assigned to specific tasks rather than having everyone contribute to all tasks.
Question 31 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Zoning changes require public hearings.
Question 32 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The hazards that produce the greatest community conflict are those having a potential for inflicting significant harm on bystanders.
Question 33 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Typically, the people who are most susceptible to any environmental stressor will be the very young, the very old, and those with weakened immune systems.
Question 34 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Now that personal computers are so widespread, almost all communities have completely analyzed their environmental hazards.
Question 35 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The three elements of the fire triangle are heat, oxygen, and air.
Question 36 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
You cannot exert control over people’s definition of a situation by defining a system for
classifying threat levels.
Question 37 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The federal government cannot intervene directly in local land use or building construction practices.
Question 38 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
All of the resources used during recovery come from outside the community.
Question 39 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
CERTs train emergency response volunteers at the neighborhood level.
Question 40 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Dense building materials such concrete, brick, and stone will provide the best protection if radioactive material is released from a nearby nuclear power plant.
Question 41 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Recovery is faster and more effective when it is based on a plan that has been developed after a disaster strikes.
Question 42 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis and wildfires as secondary hazards.
Question 43 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Those who do not believe the threat is real are likely to continue their normal activities.
Question 44 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Sanctions punish actions that increase hazard vulnerability. Incentives reward actions that reduce hazard vulnerability.
Question 45 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Laws adopted since the 9/11 terrorist attacks have strengthened the RTK provisions.
Question 46 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
Most people do not believe the risks of technological facilities are greater than those of natural hazards.
Question 47 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
An increase in the size of the human population contributes to the rising number of losses as a result of disaster in the United States.
Question 48 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The rate at which indoor and outdoor air are exchanged is measured in air changes per second.
Question 49 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A stakeholder is someone who has nothing to lose.
Question 50 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
As perceived probability and magnitude increase, so do people’s likelihood of taking protective