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What are the four goals of mitigation as listed in the text?
What are the four goals of mitigation as listed in the text?
- Risk prevention, risk sharing, risk avoidance, risk transference
- Risk likelihood reduction, risk consequences reduction, risk avoidance, risk transfer (correct)
- Risk analysis, risk assessment, risk acknowledgment, risk appreciation
- Risk acceptance, risk tolerance, risk recognition, risk rejection
What is the primary focus of structural mitigation?
What is the primary focus of structural mitigation?
- Implementing stormwater management systems
- Building fire-resistant housing
- Using physical structures or engineered solutions to reduce disaster impacts (correct)
- Modifying human behavior to reduce risks
Which of the following is NOT an example of structural mitigation mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of structural mitigation mentioned in the text?
- Promoting public awareness campaigns (correct)
- Constructing earthquake-resistant buildings
- Installing fire-resistant roofing and siding
- Building stormwater management systems
Which type of mitigation involves modifying human behavior and natural processes without using physical structures?
Which type of mitigation involves modifying human behavior and natural processes without using physical structures?
What distinguishes nonstructural mitigation from structural mitigation?
What distinguishes nonstructural mitigation from structural mitigation?
Which type of mitigation involves building seawalls or levees to protect coastal areas?
Which type of mitigation involves building seawalls or levees to protect coastal areas?
What is the main purpose of disaster preparedness?
What is the main purpose of disaster preparedness?
Why do disasters of the same magnitude have different impacts in different countries?
Why do disasters of the same magnitude have different impacts in different countries?
Which of the following is NOT a component of disaster planning?
Which of the following is NOT a component of disaster planning?
What is the purpose of conducting exercises in disaster preparedness?
What is the purpose of conducting exercises in disaster preparedness?
What does EOP stand for in the context of disaster management?
What does EOP stand for in the context of disaster management?
Which category of disaster preparedness involves developing a comprehensive plan to address all aspects of disaster management?
Which category of disaster preparedness involves developing a comprehensive plan to address all aspects of disaster management?
What is the primary purpose of deflection systems in structural mitigation?
What is the primary purpose of deflection systems in structural mitigation?
Which of the following best describes the function of barriers in structural mitigation?
Which of the following best describes the function of barriers in structural mitigation?
What example falls under the category of resistant construction for structural mitigation?
What example falls under the category of resistant construction for structural mitigation?
Which process is an example of physical modification in structural mitigation?
Which process is an example of physical modification in structural mitigation?
What is the primary function of retention systems in structural mitigation?
What is the primary function of retention systems in structural mitigation?
Which activity is categorized under environmental control for structural mitigation?
Which activity is categorized under environmental control for structural mitigation?
What did the Soviet government do in response to the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear meltdown?
What did the Soviet government do in response to the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear meltdown?
How did the lack of transparency regarding the Chernobyl disaster affect the public?
How did the lack of transparency regarding the Chernobyl disaster affect the public?
What is the main takeaway from the Chernobyl disaster, according to the text?
What is the main takeaway from the Chernobyl disaster, according to the text?
Why do governments restricting information during crises create a breeding ground for fear?
Why do governments restricting information during crises create a breeding ground for fear?
In what way does restricting free speech, media access, and movement of information backfire, as seen in the Chernobyl disaster?
In what way does restricting free speech, media access, and movement of information backfire, as seen in the Chernobyl disaster?
What is the purpose of providing knowledge and skills to individuals and organisations in disaster preparedness?
What is the purpose of providing knowledge and skills to individuals and organisations in disaster preparedness?
How have improvements in equipment helped in disaster response?
How have improvements in equipment helped in disaster response?
Why are statutory authorities established in disaster management?
Why are statutory authorities established in disaster management?
What information is typically provided in an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)?
What information is typically provided in an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)?
Which type of exercise involves a simulation of a disaster scenario without deploying actual resources?
Which type of exercise involves a simulation of a disaster scenario without deploying actual resources?
What is an example of specialized training related to preparedness according to the text?
What is an example of specialized training related to preparedness according to the text?
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