JIBC Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability Analysis 3

Question 1

In risk communication, the 'outrage factor' concept introduced by Peter Sandman suggests that public risk perception is driven primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Emotional and contextual factors beyond technical hazard levels

Answer

Sandman's formula (Risk = Hazard + Outrage) shows that perceived risk is heavily shaped by factors like voluntariness, trust, and fairness, not just technical probability.

Question 2

Which method is most appropriate for identifying interdependencies between critical infrastructure during a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

System-of-systems modeling

Answer

System-of-systems modeling captures how failures in one infrastructure sector (e.g., power) can propagate to others (e.g., water, communications), revealing interdependencies.

Question 3

The term 'residual risk' in emergency management refers to:

Accepted Answer

The level of risk remaining after mitigation controls are applied

Answer

Residual risk is the risk that remains after mitigation strategies have been implemented, representing the irreducible level of risk that must be managed.

Question 4

During a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), communities are required to establish:

Accepted Answer

Capability targets for core capabilities based on identified threats and hazards

Answer

THIRA requires communities to define specific capability targets for each core capability, informed by the threats and hazards identified in the assessment.

Question 5

A 'technological hazard' in emergency management typically includes:

Accepted Answer

Hazardous material releases, industrial accidents, and infrastructure failures

Answer

Technological hazards arise from human-made systems and include events like chemical spills, nuclear accidents, dam failures, and other industrial incidents.

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JIBC Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability Analysis 3