JIBC Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability Analysis 4

Question 1

A GIS-based hazard map would be MOST useful in the risk assessment process for:

Accepted Answer

Visualizing the spatial distribution of hazard exposure across a geographic area

Answer

GIS mapping spatially displays hazard zones, exposed populations, and infrastructure, enabling analysts to identify areas of highest risk geographically.

Question 2

Which population group is generally considered to have HEIGHTENED vulnerability during a disaster event?

Accepted Answer

Elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those with low income

Answer

Elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals face greater barriers to evacuation, access to resources, and recovery, increasing their disaster vulnerability.

Question 3

The concept of 'exposure' in risk analysis specifically refers to:

Accepted Answer

The people, assets, and systems located in hazard-prone areas

Answer

Exposure refers to the population, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are subject to potential losses.

Question 4

A 'consequence analysis' in hazard risk assessment focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Estimating the potential impacts and losses resulting from a hazard event

Answer

Consequence analysis evaluates what would happen if a hazard occurred—including casualties, economic losses, environmental damage, and social disruption.

Question 5

Under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), which target addresses the reduction of disaster mortality?

Accepted Answer

Target A: Substantially reduce global disaster mortality by 2030

Answer

Sendai Framework Target A aims to substantially reduce global disaster mortality by 2030 compared to the 2005–2015 baseline.

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability Analysis 4