01. The Introduction to Disaster Services course must be completed before taking Survey/Damage Assessment I.
a. True b. False
02. When volunteer or paid staff sign up for Survey/Damage Assessment I they should be given a
a. complete course packet. b. introductory pamphlet on the Damage Assessment function. c. a Fact Sheet to review the overall content of the Damage Assessment I course. d. nothing except the time and place of the instruction.
03. Students at the beginning of the Survey/Damage Assessment I class are asked to introduce themselves by name and
a. state any position they hold with the Red Cross. b. state a word or phrase that they have heard used to describe a disaster. c. state their home address. d. Both a and b. e. All of the above
04. Words that have been used to describe a disaster are
a. wreckage, hardship, destruction, and collapse. b. adversity, deprivation, emergency, and havoc. c. tragedy, ruin, misery, loss, distress, and deluge. d. accident, calamity, defoliation, fiasco, and plague. e. scourge, ravage, power outage, devastation, and catastrophe. f. affliction, cataclysm, disintegration, incident, and upheaval.
05. The Red Cross uses a standard vocabulary that assists common understanding.
06. Survey/Damage Assessment I instruction prepares and staff to and damage assessment .
report | volunteer | information | paid | obtain
07. The learning objectives of the course are [mark all that apply]
a. understanding the purpose and role in Red Cross relief and preparedness efforts. b. ability to write clearly and accurately the descriptions of disaster caused damage to structures. c. ability to write clearly and accurately the descriptions of the affected communities characteristics. d. evaluation skills of structural damage to dwellings from external, off the property observation. e. ability to complete reports in a timely manner.
08. The Survey/Damage Assessment I course is approximately ________ hours long.
a. 3 b. 4 c. 1 d. 8
09. There will be at least ________ other participants in the classroom.
a. 20 b. 9 c. 15 d. 4
10. I will be asked to evaluate the course and the instructor on the Participant Reaction form.
11. What information do we need to know immediately after a disaster strikes?
a. Type of disaster, number of families affected, and the area affected. b. Status of the disaster, impact on roads, bridges and utilities, and weather conditions. c. Severity of damage, demographic data, impact on local resources, and victim's addresses. d. All of the above. e. Only b and c.
12. The Red Cross uses the information it collects to make decisions about relief activities.
13. The Red Cross never shares it's information with other agencies or organizations.
14. Survey/Damage Assessment regulations and procedures are found in the Red Cross document entitled
a. ARC3029 b. RC 3029 c. 3030 RPD d. CBS 1378
15. The Damage Assessment function must it's purpose in a fashion and according to .
timely | standards | accomplish
16. The phases of Red Cross Damage Assessment are called
a. Preliminary, Detailed, and Support and Follow-up. b. 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree. c. Initial, Secondary, and Final. d. Overview, Specific and Review and Assistance.
17. Damage Assessment represents one of the most elements of .
important | training | preparedness
18. The Red Cross uses these terms to classify damage
a. None, Some, More, and Much More. b. Unaffected, Minor, Major, and Destroyed. c. Untouched, Little, Moderate, and Complete. d. Zero, Small, Medium, Total.
19. The size of the disaster determines how the Damage Assessment function is structured.
20. Tasks damage assessment workers might be assigned to accomplish are
a. gather preliminary information. b. windshield verification of information. c. gather detailed information. d. complete appropriate Red Cross forms. e. operational support and follow-up assistance. f. Only a, b, and c. g. all the above.
21. There are ________ titled volunteer positions in the Damage Assessment function.
a. 7 b. 10 c. 39 d. 4
22. The front-line worker position is the ________ .
a. Volunteer b. Technician c. Coordinator d. Specialist
23. Red Cross disaster size is determined by the number of ________ affected.
a. structures or buildings b. dwellings or homes c. people or families
24. DAT translates to a Red Cross
a. Damage Assessment Technician b. Developing Apartment Tragedy c. Disaster Action Team d. Demographic Area Timetable
25. Small disasters of 1 family size are handled by a DAT, usually.
26. DAT is authorized and skilled at both the external and internal damage assessment inspection.
27. Interior inspections by DAT requires from the affected and the .
family | permission | authorities
28. Multiple family disasters often require
a. a shelter. b. Mass Care function assistance. c. DAT specific function assignments. d. all of the above.
29. Major operations are more phase oriented, utilizing the , , and & support systems.
follow-up | detailed | preliminary
30. Preliminary phase information assists
a. initiating relief activities. b. determination of resource needs. c. plan and initiate the Family Service function. d. clarification and interpretation. e. a and b only.
31. The Detailed Assessment is always conducted off property and from the exterior of the dwelling.
32. Support & Follow-up phase clarifies & the assessment to support individual family .
information | casework | interprets
33. Red Cross PDA commonly stands for
a. Present Director Authority. b. Perfectly Developed Anatomy. c. Preliminary Damage Assessment. d. Principal Delivery Arrangement.
34. The Preliminary Damage Assessment
a. provides an accurate overall picture. b. provides specific damage information on all affected dwellings. c. interprets and disseminates damage assessment information. d. all of the above.
35. The Preliminary Damage Assessment collects
a. description of the disaster location. b. approximate number of families affected. c. area demographics, duration or disaster status. d. conditions affecting ability to supply relief. e. all of the above.
36. Windshield verification is preferred and requires
a. a service station attendant with a squeegee. b. vehicle drive by with damage assessment workers tallying area dwelling conditions. c. a disaster volunteer to drive through the affected areas. d. a special knowledge of automotive safety glass.
37. Maps are an important tool in the assignment of Damage Assessment duties.
38. Boundaries for the entire Red Cross San Fernando Valley District include
a. Palo Solo Motorway to the North. b. Coldwater Canyon Avenue to the East. c. Mulholland Highway to the South. d. Ventura County Line to the West. e. all of the above.
39. From the onset of the disaster, Damage Assessment workers have ________ hours to complete the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA).
a. 72 b. 36 c. 24 d. 48 e. 16
40. Red Cross Damage Assessment identifies dwellings as
a. Private Home, Trailer, Hotel, Civic Buildings, and Commercial Structures. b. Single Family Home, Mobile Home, Apartment or Condominium, Public Building, and Business. c. Wood Framed, Aluminum Based, Multi-Level, Government, and Industrial.
41. Red Cross Damage Assessment identifies damage by the use of ________ classifications.
a. 10 b. 4 c. 55 d. 23
42. The classifications are known by the following titles:
a. Destroyed, Major, Minor, Unaffected. b. Totaled, Severe, Light, None. c. Red, Yellow, Green, White. d. 3, 2, 1, 0. e. both a & d are correct.
43. During class, the PDA is practiced by video observation of an Apartment Fire and a Flood.
44. The of all PDA sheet assists Red Cross functions in and relief initiating efforts.
information | consolidation | planning
45. The of the Detailed Assessment is to provide damage information on all affected in the disaster area.
specific | dwellings | objective
46. Standards for the Detailed Assessment include
a. direct, in-person visual evaluations of dwelling exteriors. b. performance of assessment by qualified workers without trespassing. c. use of the On-Site Detailed Damage Assessment Worksheet form according to definitions and procedures contained in the ARC 3029. d. a & b only. e. a, b, & c are correct.
47. The On-Site Detailed Damage Assessment Worksheet is sometimes referred to as the
a. Address Register. b. Individual Dwelling Register. c. Street Sheet. d. Dedicated Site Inventory or DSI.
48. Before going out on a Detailed Assessment, expect your Supervisor to give you a
a. map or written boundaries information. b. briefing. c. both a & b. d. gas card.
49. The briefing by your supervisor should include
a. information about unverified disaster related issues. b. explanation of the On-Site Detailed Damage Assessment Worksheet and specific comments for each structure. c. stress non delayed recovery of information and reminder about no trespassing. d. maintenance of adequate Red Cross identification and proper response to authorities if access denied. e. point out hazards and officially closed off areas or areas off limits. f. explain reimbursement issues. g. status of Red Cross services and their locations. h. explain not to render assistance except for emergencies. i. how and how often to report back to Supervision. j. all of the above. k. only a, c, f, and h.
50. Area comments on the On-Site Detailed Damage Assessment Worksheet might include
a. type of dwelling construction and age of homes. b. utility outages and area accessibility. c. unique characteristics and health hazards. d. a & b only. e. all of the above.
51. Landmark guidelines for water depth include
a. bricks measured at 2.5 inches per course. b. concrete block measured at 8 inches per course. c. aluminum siding measured at 4 or 8 inches. d. stair risers measured at 7 inches. e. standard doors measured at 80 inches. f. door knobs measured at 36 inches above the floor. g. all of the above.
52. The damage to record if found is
a. structural and foundation. b. wall penetrations or collapse and broken windows. c. sewer backup or utility outage. d. pre-existing damage. e. missing shingles or siding and chimney collapse. f. all of the above.
53. The On-Site Detailed Damage Assessment Worksheet requires
a. each dwelling unit entered on a separate line. b. resident family names if available. c. description of damage to each residence. d. area or neighborhood characteristics. e. items a, b, & c only. f. all of the above are correct.
54. The 2 areas of Red Cross Damage Assessment evaluation are
a. square footage and amount of damage. b. kind of building and how much destruction. c. dwelling type and degree of damage. d. items b & c only.
55. The Red Cross Damage Assessment function recognizes dwellings by the following categories:
a. Single Family Home, Mobile Home, Apartment or Condominium, Public Building, and Business. b. Civic Building, Industrial Building, Townhouse or Hotel, Travel Trailer, and Residential Structure. c. Single Level Residence, Multi-Level Residence, Government Site, Commerce Building, and Axle Supported Structure. d. items a & b are both correct.
56. The 4 categories of Red Cross Damage Assessment are
a. Absent, Light, Moderate, and Heavy. b. Good, Poor, Intermediate, and Bad. c. None, Mildly Serious, Serious, and Very Serious. d. Unaffected, Minor, Major, and Destroyed.
57. The degree level 3, Destroyed, is partially recognized by
a. structure totally gone. b. major wall sections missing. c. structure off it's foundation. d. all the above items are correct.
58. Water damage in the degree 3 destroyed category is partially recognized by
a. 8 foot water height in a Single Family dwelling. b. 8 foot water height in all dwellings. c. 3 foot water height in a Mobile Home dwelling d. 3 foot water height in all dwellings. e. items a & b only.
59. A degree 2 damage category represents ________ damage to the structure.
a. Unaffected b. Minor c. Destroyed d. Major
60. Water height of ________ inches must be reached in a Single Family or Apartment / Condominium dwelling to be considered level 2 damage.
a. 24 b. 36 c. 96 d. 6
61. Broken windows alone would be an example of level 1, Minor damage to a dwelling.
62. Damage assessment judgments should
a. follow stated guidelines. b. be consistent. c. raised to the higher level if they appear borderline. d. be supplemented with comments. e. all the above items are correct.
63. Primary humanitarian Red Cross concern in the Damage Assessment function is providing
a. repaired dwellings. b. help retrieving family mementos. c. a habitable living space. d. a cup of coffee and a warm blanket.
64. During an in class Detailed damage assessment exercise
a. we act out a disaster scenario with several students taking a role in the drama. b. a written test is administered with a 15 minute time limit. c. participants fill out an On-Site Detailed Damage Assessment Worksheet while observing video images of damaged buildings, describing the damage and making individual assessments. d. an over-night essay of 500 words is written about the many details involved in a Detailed damage assessment.
65. "Is the dwelling habitable?" is a question supported by video and class discussion.
66. Each structure's address on the Detailed Damage Assessment Worksheet is
a. written on a separate line. b. mentally noted for future use. c. carefully transcribed on a separate pocket notepad. d. always found on the curb or mail box.
67. An assessment requires
a. description of damage. b. determination of habitability. c. determination of repairability. d. all the above items are requirements.
68. The Damage Assessment Summary Sheet consolidates data from all damage assessment evaluation reports.
69. ________ hours from on-set of the disaster a Preliminary Damage Assessment must be completed. Upon it's completion, only ________ hours remain until the deadline for completion of the Detailed Damage assessment is reached.
a. 24 and 72 b. 36 and 96 c. 54 and 120 d. 12 and 168
70. The Operational Support & Follow-Up phase interprets and disseminates information.
71. Supervision in the Operational Support & Follow-Up phase ________ information and assessments.
a. upgrades and refines b. verifies c. compiles and distributes d. All the above actions are correct.
72. Closing the Damage Assessment function includes
a. individual performance evaluations. b. compiling and disseminating an analysis of performance. c. conclusion of administrative activities. d. only b & c are closing activities.
73. Damage Assessment workers on duty for 7 days or more
a. receive a souvenir patch in the mail. b. must take all other Damage Assessment workers to dinner. c. show signs of windshield verification fatigue. d. should receive an official written evaluation of their performance from their supervisor.
74. The ultimate serving as a Damage Assessment Worker is victim assistance through compilation and distribution of and information that critical relief activities.
accurate | supports | goal | timely
75. Damage Assessment retrieves general information first in order to
a. get warmed up for the more important tasks. b. work out the bugs in the system. c. initiate emergency Red Cross services. d. keep busy while waiting for volunteers dispatched from far away.
76. Red Cross Damage Assessment specific information
a. is always collected properly the first time. b. assists with verification of losses. c. gives volunteers something important to collect. d. becomes too complicated to be useful.
77. ARC 3029 is part of a series of documents that assists with many Disaster Services functions.
78. The Participant Reaction form is the Red Cross Volunteer's avenue to ________ about the course and the Instructor(s).
a. make suggestions and comments. b. provide feedback. c. all the above are correct.
79. Course completion by participants is rewarded with
a. a wallet size certificate of completion. b. gratification that they are better prepared to fill emergency disaster needs as a Red Cross Damage Assessment team member. c. both a & b are correct.
80. Test takers can verify their test question answers by
a. asking the webmaster for assistance. b. contacting experienced Red Cross Damage Assessment workers. c. acquiring and cross referencing the entire 57 page ARC 3029 document. d. signing up and completing Survey/Damage Assessment I course at the local Red Cross Center. e. all of the above are possible answers. Thank you and see you in class!
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