1. how would you best classify an event that could result in loss of life or damage to property?

a. hazard

b. disaster

c. accident

d. emergency

2. what is an example of an attack for which responders were least prepared, prior to the 2001 terrorist attacks in new york?

a. mass shooting at an office building

b. assassination of key political figures

c. bombing a fire station

d. hijacking of a bus

3. fema is responsible for

assessing the risk of terrorist attacks.

maintaining and regulating the ics.

emergency response and disaster management.

detecting and investigating health problems.

4. what does the stafford act do?

a. it provides access to federal relief funds and personnel.

b. it defines the roles and responsibilities for those involved in catastrophic response.

c. it mandates federal response to disasters.

d. it defines the structure for response and resolution of catastrophic events.

5. which of the following is an example of a technological disaster?

a. a tidal wave sweeping people near shore out to sea

b. a meteorite crashing into an office building

c. a hurricane blowing houses down

d. a bridge collapsing under the weight of many trucks