Which of the following is NOT a reason for the U.S. military to become involved in a disaster response effort?
The United States is allied with one political faction of the Affected State, which requires food and water (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a mission of the United Nations?
Takes over for the Affected State in leading disaster response on its own soil (correct)
Which of the following are examples of negative effects of aid on local populations? (Select all that apply.)
-The local population has become dependent upon aid over the last several years, so they are no longer growing their own crops. (correct)
-Local bandits have captured the humanitarian aid food supplies and are selling them at an enormous price. (correct)
-The Affected State is using their armed military to secure aid resources. (correct)
Culture can be described by which of the following characteristics?
All answers are correct (correct)
Unlike large-scale disaster response, routine local emergency response is often lacking in rudimentary needs such as practiced processes, familiar persons, good communication, and adequate management.
True (correct)
The cluster approach attempts to _.
eliminate gaps and increase effectiveness in humanitarian response (correct)
Which of the following have brought about increased security risks to aid workers and organizations?
All answers are correct (correct)
The U.S. Government first began providing humanitarian support to the international community in 1961 with the Foreign Assistance Act.
False (correct)
When collaborating with civilian responders, military actors should _.
Attend civilian-led meetings when invited (correct)
In the Sphere Project Handbook, key indicators: (Select all that apply)
Show to what extent a minimum standard has been met (correct)
Are equivalent to the military Measure of Performance (MOP) (correct)
Which of the following statements states the role of the logistics cluster?
To facilitate coordination to ensure an efficient and effective emergency response (correct)
Which of the following statements about humanitarian organizations’ planning and funding processes are true? (Select all that apply.)
-The UNDAC team prepares a plan of action immediately following an emergency that outlines what is needed and how it will be provided. (correct)
-Funding for humanitarian efforts is neither secure nor predictable. (correct)
-Contingency planning should be completed collaboratively with the in-country RC/HC and HCT to prevent duplication of effort. (correct)
-The Affected State government is ultimately responsible for providing humanitarian assistance to its citizens. (correct)
Which of the following information sources provides regional contacts and mission directories for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)?
USAID (correct)
Which of the following are generally signs of recovery in a community following a disaster? (Select all that apply.)
-Markets are re-opening (correct)
-The military supports search and rescue
-Families are being resettled (correct)
-Infrastructure is being rebuilt (correct
IDPs are people who _.
have been forced to flee their homes but have not crossed international borders (correct)
When military actors respond to a humanitarian crisis, they should____.
Build consensus and demonstrate their willingness to collaborate on response efforts
One of the key problems with the traditional route of donor support is that:
Each layer between the the donor and the ultimate beneficiary increases administrative costs and reducing the funding
Choose the best definition of the principle of “Do No Harm”
Provide much needed humanitarian assistance without fueling a conflict or leading to a culture of dependency
Terms and words shared between humanitarians and the military _.
Can sometimes carry very different meanings and connotations
For military members conducting FDR operations, relief aid strives to meet basic needs in ways that also reduce further vulnerabilities and create sustainable benefits that link into the longer-term local recovery efforts.
True
Which of the following is NOT considered a durable solution for IDP’s
Resettle into a third country
Unlike large-scale disaster response, routine local emergency response is often lacking in rudimentary needs such as practiced processes, familiar persons, good communication, and adequate management.
False
Of its many response options at the outset of a disaster, OFDA can provide immediate cash of up to $200,000 to locally purchase and distribute relief supplies.
False
Which of the following is an example of a responsibility of a global cluster lead agency?
All answers are correct. (Oversees clusters worldwide, coordinates their discipline within larger policy-level decisions, establishes standards and policies.)
In the Security Triangle, the Acceptance Strategy refers to aid workers’ acceptance that nothing can be changed to increase safety.
False
Which of the following comprise the minimum amount of information that must be shared amongst responders the prevent duplicating efforts and minimizing gaps?
What project each of the actors is completing.
When each organization expects to complete its relief efforts.
Which of the following about the Sphere Project Handbook are true?
The handbook is based on the core beliefs that those affected by a disaster have the right to assistance and that steps should be taken to alleviate their suffering.
The handbook’s minimum standards are widely accepted by the humanitarian community providing professional and technical benchmarks for aid agencies when conducting emergency assistance.
Which of the following statements states the role of the logistics cluster?
To facilitate coordination to ensure an efficient and effective emergency response.
The main difference between the military and the civilian planning process is___.
Civilians conduct operational planning at the tactical level.
Which of the following characterize the military information requirements following a rapid onset disaster?
Status of the critical infrastructure and facilities.
Anticipate requirements for assisting the Affected State and humanitarian organizations.