Question 1

The Flood Map Modernization (Map Mod) Program eliminated 95% of the paper flood maps.

Accepted Answer

The Flood Map Modernization (Map Mod) Program was a national effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to modernize the way flood maps are produced and distributed. One of the major goals of the program was to replace outdated paper maps with digital, web-based maps. According to FEMA, the Map Mod program was successful in eliminating 95% of paper flood maps. Therefore, the answer is A) True.

Question 2

Which of the following is included in the Benefit-Cost Analysis module?
A) Hurricane Wind
B) Damage-Frequency Assessment
C) Tornado Safe Room
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) module includes various types of assessments and mitigation strategies, such as Hurricane Wind, Damage-Frequency Assessment, and Tornado Safe Room, among others. These elements are evaluated to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of projects in terms of benefits outweighing costs.

Question 3

Based on the Benefit-Cost Analysis, a project is considered to be cost effective, when the net benefit of the project does not exceed its total costs.

Accepted Answer

A project is considered to be cost effective when its net benefits exceed its total costs.

Question 4

Which of the following FEMA unit has developed Hazus?
A) Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
B) Flood Map Service Center (MSC)
C) Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Flood Map Service Center (MSC) has developed Hazus, a software tool used to assess the potential impacts of natural disasters on buildings, infrastructure, and communities.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a core program of the Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) tool?
A) CAMEOfm
B) CAMEO Chemicals
C) MARPLOT
D) OpenSHA

Accepted Answer

OpenSHA is not a part of the core programs of CAMEO. The three core programs are CAMEOfm, CAMEO Chemicals, and MARPLOT.

Question 6

The CAMEO software helps users to comply with the regulatory requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

Accepted Answer

CAMEO stands for Chemical and Hazardous Material Safety, Assistance, and Response. It is a suite of software applications developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that helps emergency planners and responders to prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies. The software includes tools for mapping, modeling, and analyzing potential hazards, as well as providing guidance on regulatory compliance, such as EPCRA reporting requirements.

Question 7

Which CAMEO program contains an extensive chemical database?
A) CAMEOfm
B) CAMEO Chemicals
C) ALOHA
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

CAMEO Chemicals contains an extensive chemical database, while CAMEOfm and ALOHA have additional features such as modeling and emergency response planning tools.

Question 8

The Digital Coast is a web-repository of tools related to coastal hazard issues.

Accepted Answer

The Digital Coast is a comprehensive online tool repository managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that offers a vast array of information and tools related to coastal hazard issues.

Question 9

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) proposals do not require including a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to validate the cost effectiveness of the mitigation project.

Accepted Answer

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) does require including a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to validate the cost effectiveness of the mitigation project.

Question 10

Hazus is a GIS based loss estimation software.

Accepted Answer

Hazus (Hazards US) is a GIS based loss estimation software that can be used to estimate potential damage and losses from a variety of hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.

Question 11

Hazus-MH can analyze potential loss estimates of a community based on economic loss such as job reduction, business interruption, repair and reconstruction costs.

Accepted Answer

Hazus-MH is a software program used for risk assessment and analysis of potential losses due to natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. It can estimate economic loss by considering factors such as job reduction, business interruption, repair, and reconstruction costs.

Question 12

Which of the following tool can that predict threat zones associated with hazardous chemical releases?
A) MARPLOT
B) ALOHA
C) OpenSHA
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

ALOHA (Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) is a modeling tool developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency that can predict potential threat zones associated with hazardous chemical releases. MARPLOT (Mapping Application for Response, Planning, and Local Operational Tasks) is a mapping software that can be used to display the threat zones identified by ALOHA. OpenSHA (Open Seismic Hazard Analysis) is a tool used to assess earthquake hazard in a given location and is not related to predicting threat zones associated with hazardous chemical releases. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Question 13

Which of the following is included in the CAMEO Chemicals tool?
A) A database of over 6,000 hazardous chemicals
B) 80,000 synonyms and product trade names
C) A powerful search engine
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

CAMEO Chemicals tool includes a database of over 6,000 hazardous chemicals, 80,000 synonyms and product trade names, and a powerful search engine.

Question 14

Select the answer below that best completes the following statement: The scenarios and threat zones can be displayed on ________, which is a GIS-based mapping platform for this system.
A) Hazus
B) Hazus-MH
C) MARPLOT
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

MARPLOT is a GIS-based mapping platform used for displaying scenarios and threat zones for the system. Hazus and Hazus-MH are both software programs used for hazard mitigation planning, but do not specifically involve mapping displays.

Question 15

Select the answer below that best completes the following statement: In Hazus-MH, analysis can be done with______ level(s) of expertise.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Accepted Answer

Hazus-MH can be used at three levels of expertise: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced, allowing for a range of users from novices to experts.

Quiz 11: Mitigation Tools

The Flood Map Modernization (Map Mod) Program eliminated 95% of the paper flood maps.

Which of the following is included in the Benefit-Cost Analysis module?

Based on the Benefit-Cost Analysis, a project is considered to be cost effective, when the net benefit of the project does not exceed its total costs.

Which of the following FEMA unit has developed Hazus?

Which of the following is not a core program of the Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) tool?

The CAMEO software helps users to comply with the regulatory requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

Which CAMEO program contains an extensive chemical database?

The Digital Coast is a web-repository of tools related to coastal hazard issues.

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) proposals do not require including a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to validate the cost effectiveness of the mitigation project.

Hazus is a GIS based loss estimation software.

Hazus-MH can analyze potential loss estimates of a community based on economic loss such as job reduction, business interruption, repair and reconstruction costs.

Which of the following tool can that predict threat zones associated with hazardous chemical releases?

Which of the following is included in the CAMEO Chemicals tool?

Select the answer below that best completes the following statement: The scenarios and threat zones can be displayed on ________, which is a GIS-based mapping platform for this system.

Select the answer below that best completes the following statement: In Hazus-MH, analysis can be done with______ level(s) of expertise.