DRRR Q2 Word
DRRR Q2 Word
DRRR Q2 Word
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. What refers to the mass movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope due to
gravity?
A. Earthquake
B. Flood
C. Landslide
D. Sinkhole
3. If you were the geologist assigned to investigate how each type of land subsidence
happens, what type of landslide would you classify if evidence showed that soil
travels short distances at speeds ranging from rapid to very rapid?
A. Creep
B. Slump
C. Rockfall
D. Debris slide
5. In the given illustration above, can you consider the location ideal and safe from
geologic hazard?
A. Yes, because there is a retaining wall constructed to prevent landslides.
B. Yes, because there are small grasses that hold the soil from collapsing.
C. No, because geologic hazards could occur even without natural events such
as heavy rain.
D. No, because there are numerous geological hazards present in the area.
Thus, with the occurrence of heavy rain, disaster could be detrimental.
8. James had identified that their school was situated in a color-red rain-induced
landslide prone area. He then concluded that they must be alert and ready to
evacuate in case of heavy rain. Is 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 landslides.
11. A storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level forced by very strong typhoon or
hurricane winds towards the coast. A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that
bring surges of water towards the land due to earthquakes, submarine
landslides, and volcanic eruptions. Which of the two hazards is
hydrometeorological in nature?
A. Tsunami, because the surges of water towards the coast are generated by
under-the-sea earthquakes.
B. Storm surge because the abnormal rise in sea level is due to low pressure
and strong winds brought by tropical cyclones.
C. Storm surge because the abnormal rise of sea water is caused by high
pressure forced by very strong typhoon winds towards the coast.
D. Tsunami because the series of ocean waves whose heights is greater than
five (5) meters that reach the land is caused by tectonic quakes, submarine
landslide and volcanic eruption.
A. I, III, V, IV, II
B. I, V, III, IV, II
C. I, IV, V, III, II
D. I, III, IV, V, II
15. El Niñ o cycle is associated with lower rainfall throughout the Philippines,
especially between December and February. Which of the following statements
correctly describes the hazard map below?
Figure 4. Comparison of the flood hazard maps with and without the presence of Flood
Control Structure (FCS)
( Source: https: / / a - a - r - s . org/ proceeding/ ACRS2 0 1 7 / ID_ 7 5 3 _ 1 6 5 2 / 8 4 7 . pdf)
18. Which refers to a hydro-meteorological tool that is used to measure the amount
of water vapor in the air, in soil, or in confined spaces?
A. Hydrometer
B. Hygrothermograph
C. Sling psychrometer
D. Mercurial barometer
20. The fire triangle is a simple model for understanding the elements of fire. Which
of the following are the components of this?
A. Fuel, air, stone
B. Heat, sand, iron
C. Oxygen, heat, fuel
D. Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
21. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, next to
Nitrogen. One of its most important chemical properties is that it supports
combustion. In the event of a fire accident, how does atmospheric oxygen
increase the intensity of a fire?
A. Atmospheric oxygen itself can catch fire.
B. Atmospheric oxygen creates heat that will turn into fire.
C. Atmospheric oxygen acts on fire to release hydrogen and carbon.
D. Atmospheric oxygen reacts with burning fuel to release carbon dioxide and
heat.
23. Cigarette butts that are not properly popped out after smoking are very
dangerous if thrown anywhere because they may cause a fire. What
precautionary measures should you take to avoid a fire if someone in your house
is smoking cigarettes?
A. Double check the appliances in your home.
B. Unplug electrical appliances when not in use.
C. Prepare an ashtray with a wide base to avoid tipping over.
D. Keep an eye on the person who is smoking wherever he goes.
24. Faulty wiring is among the most common causes of electrical fires. What is the
difference between a ground fault and a short circuit?
A. Ground faults cause sparks or smoke, while short circuit-outlets send
alerts.
B. A ground fault blows fuses or circuits while a short circuit blows fuses or
circuit breakers.
C. In a short circuit, the hot wire touches the ground, while in a ground fault,
the hot and neutral wires touch each other.
D. Short circuits can be caused by loose connections in the fuse box and wires
touching, whereas ground faults can be caused by damaged wiring and an
overloaded circuit.
25. Firemen thoroughly study the different behaviors of fires so that they will know
how to fight with them and apply appropriate measures against them. What is
the phenomenon in which a fire that has consumed all available oxygen suddenly
explodes when more oxygen is made available, usually because a door or window
is opened?
A. Backdraft
B. Flashover
C. Thermal layering
D. Ignition temperature
27. The illustration below shows a house on fire. What is the appropriate response
to this corresponding scenario?
A. I only
B. I and III
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, III, and IV
29. Alice was about to fry a fish on her new stove. As she put the fish into the hot
oil, the frying pan caught on fire. She was about to pour water on the fire when
her mother stopped her and put a cover on the pan instead. What would likely
happen if Alice poured 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.
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.
30. In performing a fire drill, one must follow the proper sequence of actions to attain
the desired objectives in every drill. Among the photos below, which would be
the first, second, third, and fourth sequences in a fire drill?
32. What are the three elements, and their interactions, that can contribute to the
disaster risk of one community as expressed by the mathematical formula
below?
vulner
Risks ×
A. Hazardability = DisasteT Risk
33. Emergencies happen, and preparation and response can make a world of
difference in the impact they have on you and your family. Having the right items
you need can be a lifesaver. Caraga region is likely to experience different hazard
emergencies. In the event you must evacuate your home during an emergency,
what items do you need to prepare your own emergency kit?
I. A pile of old receipts and used newspapers
II. First aid kits and first aid reference materials
III. Large and heavy equipment for weight workouts
IV. Food and water enough for at least three-day consumption.
V. Power banks and solar chargers to power up essential gadgets
34 . A certain coastal community has recently been hit by a local tsunami. Severe damage
to property has been experienced by the residents and it has had negative impacts
that affect the lives of people. Hence, the local government is applying science-based
scenarios and protocols to deal with calamities. Is it possible for the community to
recover quickly if a local tsunami hits the area?
A. Yes, because the community is already used to experiencing local tsunami
impacts.
B. No, because there is no possible way to improve disaster planning in tsunami
danger zones.
C. Yes, because the government established proper tsunami response and
mitigation practices.
D. No, because there will be thoughtful land-use planning and evacuation routes
in tsunami-prone areas.
36. Which government agency is tasked with establishing and strengthening the
capacities of communities to anticipate, cope with, and recover from the
negative impacts of emergency occurrences of disasters?
A. Department of Science and Technology
B. Department of Social Work and Development
C. Department of Interior and Local Government
D. National Economic and Development Authority
37. 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 community 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
38. Disasters are one of the worst things we have to deal with, but there are ways to
be prepared. Which of the following BEST describes a 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 collected funds for them.
D. Strengthened community partnerships through a basketball league in the
barangay.
39. Which of the following basic tools will enable an individual to perform tasks
necessary for survival?
A. 4 litres of water per family member, personal effects, and hygiene kits
B. Maps, whistle, flashlight, knife, matches or lighter, blankets, sleeping bag.
C. Non-perishable foods such as canned goods, crackers, dried fruits, and
cereal.
D. Important family documents and money are kept in a plastic envelope or
any waterproof container.
41.Which of the following agencies below is NOT a member of the National Disaster
Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as stated in RA 10121?
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)
43. Mark is a Municipal Mayor in the Province of Dinagat which is oftentimes hit by
typhoons. As the local chief executive, his primary responsibility is to coordinate
with the NDRRMC detailed information about the typhoon's predicted damage 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
45. Paul is volunteering in the search and rescue operations after a super typhoon
hit their area. In the middle of the operation, his group rescued an 8-year-old
child in a shock state because of the typhoon. If you were Paul, what would be
the first thing to do?
A. Call the attention of the parents and bring them to Barangay Hall.
B. Bring that child to the evacuation center and turn it over to the Barangay
Officials.
C. Bring the child to the evacuation center, give him enough food, and turn it
over to the DSWD.
D. Call the attention of the parents and bring them to the nearest hospital for
possible psychological support.
47. Why is it important to have a disaster Risk Reduction and Management law in
the Philippines?
A. To conduct an effective disaster response while reducing risks when similar
disasters re-occur.
B. To reduce socio-economic vulnerabilities to disasters as well as deal with
the environmental and other hazards that trigger them.
C. To raise awareness, education, preparedness, prediction, and warning
systems to reduce the disruptive impacts of a natural disaster on
communities.
D. To ensure that the developed policies and plans will be strictly
implemented, especially those pertaining to all aspects of DRRM. Thus,
appropriate actions and measures will be taken.
48. Analyze the two statements that follow. "Prohibited acts under the NDRRMC
framework include buying, for consumption or resale, from the recipient
disaster-affected persons any relief goods, equipment, or other aid commodities
received by them. Another is the selling of relief goods, equipment, or other aid
commodities which are intended for distribution to disaster victims".
A. First statement is true, while the second statement is false.
B. First statement is false, while the second statement is true.
C. All statements are true.
D. All statements are false.
49. Mayor Juan Dela Cruz prevented the entry and distribution of relief goods by
DSWD after a super typhoon hit their locality. He did this because he wanted to
account for it first in his office before it was distributed to the people. If you are
to assess based on the provisions of RA 10121, did Mayor Dela Cruz commit any
violations?
A. No, the mayor was just doing his job.
B. No, because the DSWD is under his command.
C. Yes, because the DSWD is more powerful than the mayor.
D. Yes, because the DSWD has the right to distribute relief goods after every
calamity.
50. What disaster risk driver is emphasized when households, communities, and
societies are unaware of disasters resulting in an increase in disaster risk?
A. weak governance
B. lack of awareness
C. socio-economic inequality
D. rapid and unplanned urbanization