Question 1

Industrial facilities can help defray the costs of preparing their own facilities for a disaster.

Accepted Answer

Industrial facilities can implement measures such as creating emergency plans, conducting drills, and investing in backup power and communication systems to minimize damage and disruptions during a disaster, which can ultimately reduce costs associated with recovery and downtime.

Question 2

Political and economic factors do not play a factor in the establishment of building codes.

Accepted Answer

Political and economic factors can play a significant role in the establishment of building codes. For example, building codes may be influenced by government regulations and policies, as well as economic factors such as building costs and market demand.

Question 3

The biggest threat from lightening is that they can initiate wildfires.

Accepted Answer

When lightning strikes dry vegetation or trees, it can easily ignite a fire. Lightning is one of the primary causes of wildfire outbreaks throughout the world.

Question 4

A budget narrative should accompany a budget request.

Accepted Answer

A budget narrative provides a detailed explanation of the budget request, describing how the funds will be used and justifying the costs to stakeholders. It helps funders and decision-makers understand the budget and the goals of the proposed project or program.

Question 5

Wildfires are secondary hazards of the primary hazard of extreme summer weather.

Accepted Answer

Wildfires are often caused by extreme summer weather conditions such as high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds. Therefore, they are considered as secondary hazards of the primary hazard of extreme summer weather.

Question 6

Incentives are used to punish actions that increase hazard vulnerability.

Accepted Answer

Incentives are used to encourage actions that reduce hazard vulnerability, not to punish actions that increase it.

Question 7

Disasters caused by the disaster are:
A) Primary Impacts
B) Secondary Impacts
C) Secondary Emergencies
D) Primary Emergencies

Accepted Answer

Secondary impacts are the consequences that occur as a result of the primary impacts of a disaster. These impacts can include things like fires or chemical spills that are caused by a natural disaster such as an earthquake or hurricane. Secondary emergencies, on the other hand, refer to additional emergencies that occur as a result of the initial disaster, such as a lack of clean water or medical supplies due to a damaged infrastructure. Primary emergencies and impacts are the initial effects of the disaster itself, such as building collapses or flooding. Therefore, the best choice for the given question is B, secondary impacts.

Question 8

Physical vulnerability is the lack of psychological, social, economic, and political resources to cope with disaster impacts.

Accepted Answer

Physical vulnerability refers to the characteristics of a person or group in terms of their capacity to anticipate, cope with, resist, and recover from the impact of a natural hazard. It involves factors such as location, housing, and the physical condition of individuals, rather than psychological, social, economic, and political resources.

Question 9

Economic, structural, and agricultural losses are rising in the United States.

Accepted Answer

This is supported by various reports and data indicating increased levels of economic, structural, and agricultural losses across the country in recent years.

Question 10

Expert power is exercised by withholding or introducing information.

Accepted Answer

Expert power is based on possessing knowledge, skills, or expertise that others deem valuable, not on the withholding or introduction of information.

Question 11

An infiltration rate of 1.0 ACH implies that all the clean air will be gone in one hour.

Accepted Answer

An infiltration rate of 1.0 ACH (Air Changes per Hour) means that the volume of air equivalent to the space's volume is replaced in an hour, not that all the clean air will be gone.

Question 12

The answer to the question "What is the best method of protection?" is an information search plan.

Accepted Answer

The question is too general and does not provide enough context to determine what type of protection is being referred to. Therefore, there is no single "best method of protection" that can be universally applied. The answer would depend on the specific situation and type of protection needed.

Question 13

The Chief Administrative Officer CAO) is usually an expert in public safety, emergency medicine, or emergency management.

Accepted Answer

While the CAO may have knowledge in these areas, their primary role is to oversee the operational and administrative functions of an organization, such as budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel management. They may have a background in fields such as business administration, government, or law.

Question 14

It is easier and cheaper to develop one communication message for the entire community, but it won't be as effective as tailoring your message to different groups.

Accepted Answer

Different groups have different needs, interests, and communication styles. Tailoring your message to these differences will result in a more targeted and effective communication. It may require more effort and resources, but it is worth it to ensure that your message resonates with your audience.

Question 15

Each community has its own set of hazards.

Accepted Answer

Hazards can vary depending on geographical location, weather patterns, population density, and other factors unique to each community. Therefore, each community has its own set of hazards.

Question 16

The government can force private owners to sell their property to the government at a fair market value if the property is to be used for a public purpose.

Accepted Answer

This is known as eminent domain, and it is authorized by the Constitution's Fifth Amendment as long as the government provides just compensation to the property owner.

Question 17

Reward and coercive power require a socially dependent relationship?

Accepted Answer

Both reward and coercive power are types of social power that require a socially dependent relationship. Reward power involves the ability to offer positive incentives or benefits, while coercive power involves the ability to threaten or inflict negative consequences. These types of power require someone to be in a position of authority or control over others, creating a socially dependent relationship.

Question 18

Tornadoes are when warm air from the south collides with a cold air mass.

Accepted Answer

Tornadoes form when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air, but the process involves complex wind patterns and atmospheric instability, not just the collision of warm air from the south with a cold air mass.

Question 19

Heat syncope is a condition in which the victim might be delirious or comatose.

Accepted Answer

Heat syncope refers to fainting or dizziness due to heat, typically from dehydration or the body's response to heat, not delirium or coma, which are associated with more severe heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.

Question 20

When talking to reporters, it is important to use simple terms that are easy to understand rather than technical jargon.

Accepted Answer

Using simple terms that are easy to understand helps ensure that the message is clear to a wider audience, and avoids confusion or misunderstanding. Technical jargon can be useful when communicating with experts in a specific field, but it should be avoided when talking to reporters or the general public.

Quiz 17: Midterm