Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) Pretest

Which of the following statements characterizes the current trends in aid worker deaths? (Attacks on Civilian Aid Workers, page 3)

The number of aid workers in the field is increasing, along with the proportion of aid workers killed

In disasters, a community's vulnerability is: (What is a Disaster? page 12)

A measure of how well prepared and equipped a community is to minimize the impact of or cope with hazards

The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) provides: (Information Requirements, page 4)

All of these choices

Which of the following are ways in which organizations protect refugees? (Refugees, page 5)

All of these choices

Which of the following is an example(s) of a responsibility of a global cluster lead agency? (Global Cluster Lead Agencies at Work, page 4)

All of these choices

Which of the following characterize the military information requirements following a rapid onset disaster? (Select all that apply.) (Information Requirements, page 3)

Anticipate requirements for assisting the Affected State and humanitarian organizations Status of critical infrastructure and facilities

"Cultural carriers" have which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply.) (Cultural Carriers and Influences, page 1)

Can be objects as well as abstract ideas Can convey symbolic messages within and across social contexts Can be names, places, streets, people, music, and art

Which of the following is NOT true of Donors in HA/DR efforts? (Donors, page 2)

Donors decide where funding is most needed in humanitarian aid

During an HA/DR effort, the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) can deploy this group to coordinate the U.S. Government response on the ground at the disaster location: (Disaster Declaration and Response Process, page 8)

Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)

In the Security Triangle, the Acceptance Strategy refers to aid workers' acceptance that nothing can be changed to increase security. (Security Strategies, page 2)

False

The U.S. Government first began providing humanitarian support to the international community in 1961 with the Foreign Assistance Act. (Role of USAID OFDA in Foreign Disaster Response, page 4)

False

The military is often the first responder that the WFP will call in case of an emergency. (Military Support of Logistics, page 10)

False

Which of the following is a good definition of the principle of Neutrality in HA/DR efforts? (Fundamental Humanitarian Principles, page 5)

Humanitarian actors must not take sides in hostilities or engage in controversies of a political, racial, religious, or ideological nature

According to international guidelines, Military and Civil Defense Assets (MCDA) capabilities add the most value when providing: (Select all that apply.) (Guidelines for Coordination, page 3

Infrastructure support Indirect assistance

Relief aid strives to: (The Code of Conduct in Disaster Relief, page 2)

Meet basic needs in ways that also reduce future vulnerabilities and create sustainable benefits that link into longer-term local recovery efforts

Which of the following is true about UN-CMCoord? (Select all that apply.) (Characteristics of the UN-CMCoord Framework, page 7)

No one commands UN-CMCoord because humanitarian agencies are independent Is defined as the activities that establish, maintain, influence, or exploit relationships between military forces and indigenous populations and institutions

29) One of the major impediments to military information sharing during a disaster response effort is which of the following? (Assisting States' Militaries, page 8)

Over-classification of information

As soon as possible after a disaster, the UNDAC team prepares a _____. (Humanitarian Planning in HA/DR Operations, page 3)

Plan of action

An example of a key action is: (Using the Handbook in HA/DR Operations, page 4

Provide at least 15 liters of water per person per day

This large-scale entity, which is composed of three parts, is recognized under international law for providing protection for military medical services and humanitarian relief workers in armed conflicts. (International Humanitarian Community, page 11)

Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement (ICRC)

Which of the following is NOT considered a durable solution for IDPs? (Returnees, page 2)

Resettle into a new country

Which series below characterizes the sequence of phases in the Disaster Risk Management Cycle? (The Disaster Risk Management Cycle, page 2)

Response, recovery, risk reduction, preparedness

In the Sphere Project Handbook, key indicators: (Select all that apply.) (What is the Sphere Project, page 2)

Serve as signals that show whether a standard has been attained Show to what extent a minimum standard has been met

Which of the following describes a challenge to information sharing? (Select all that apply.) (The Challenges of Information Sharing, page 4)

Sharing information without compromising security Identifying HA/DR responders Translating data into actionable information Identifying reliable sources of information

The central goal of the 2005 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) is to _____. (Hyogo Framework for Action, page 1)

Substantially reduce disaster losses by increasing the resilience of nations and communities to disasters

Which of the following statements best describes humanitarian logistics? (Appropriate Supplies, page 3)

The delivery of the appropriate relief supplies, in good condition, at the time and place in which they are needed following a needs assessment of the affected population

A National Disaster Management Framework (NDMF) is a metaphor for which of the following: (National Disaster Management Framework, page 3)

The levels of society (community, first responders, county, etc.) that interact in response to a disaster

Which of the following are examples of negative effects of aid on local populations? (Select all that apply.) (The Principle of "Do No Harm", page 2)

The local population has become dependent upon aid over the last several years, so they are no longer growing their own crops. The Affected State is using their armed military to secure aid resources. Local bandits have captured the humanitarian aid food supplies and are selling them at an enormous price.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of lead agencies? (What Are Lead Agencies? page 1)

To coordinate response operations in their discipline as well as related disciplines

"Pull, not push" is a simple concept or metaphor that refers to the preferred approach to managing logistics in disaster response efforts. (DoD Support to USAID OFDA, page 11)

True

Because stateless persons have no citizenship they have no government to turn to for protection.

True

In order to understand and appreciate other cultures, we need to first understand our own culture. (Cultural Awareness, page 3)

True

In the response to disasters, most countries have their own National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) or a part of government that serves a similar function. (The Affected State, page 6)

True

When supporting HA/DR in a foreign country, it is important to understand cultural differences or perceptions, or we are likely to respond inappropriately when faced with cultural realities. (Why is Culture Important? page 1)

True

The two main differences between planning for combat operations and planning for HA/DR operations is the _____. (Military Planning in HA/DR Operations, page 8)

operational environment and the mission priorities

Which of the following avoids distribution pitfalls? (Select all that apply.) (Distribution Pitfalls, page 6)

Work with government officials to expedite handling and clearance of personnel visas Provide signed agreements regarding waiving of customs, service fees, or handling charges Provide visible labeling appropriately identifying details of containers Ensure adequate storage facilities with appropriate security, equipment and personnel

When military actors respond to a humanitarian crisis, they should _____. (Practical Considerations for Response, pages 3, 5)

build consensus and demonstrate their willingness to collaborate on response efforts

In relation to national disaster response planning, the main differences between the military and civilian processes are that _____. (Select all that apply.) (How Humanitarians Plan, page 8)

civilian actors use a collaborative approach to build consensus and have no definitive chain of command among organizations the military uses a formalized approach even in crisis situations

The cluster approach attempts to _____. (Why is the Cluster Approach Important? page 6)

eliminate gaps and increase effectiveness in humanitarian response

IDPs are people who _____. (Internally Displaced Persons, page 2)

have been forced to flee their homes but have not crossed international borders

Vulnerable persons in the affected population are defined as people who_____. (Who is the Affected Population? page 3

have special needs due to age, gender, infirmity, or unique situation

One way to enhance relationships with a foreign culture is to _____. (Cultural Influences, Polite Fictions, and Compromises, page 1)

make cultural compromises that demonstrate your willingness to respect the other's culture

Terms and words shared between humanitarians and the military _____. (Cross-Cultural Understanding in HA/DR, page 1)

scan sometimes carry very different meanings and connotations