1. What is the primary goal of emergency preparedness?
(A) Prevent all disasters
(B) Increase hospital admissions
(C) Minimize the impact of emergencies and save lives
(D) Delay emergency response
2. An emergency preparedness plan is designed to:
(A) Replace medical treatment
(B) Guide actions before, during, and after an emergency
(C) Eliminate natural disasters
(D) Delay rescue operations
3. Which of the following is considered a natural disaster?
(A) Earthquake
(B) Flood
(C) All of the above
(D) Hurricane
4. Which emergency service is primarily responsible for firefighting?
(A) Police
(B) Postal Service
(C) Fire Department
(D) Bank
5. The first step in emergency preparedness is:
(A) Risk assessment
(B) Buying food
(C) Building a hospital
(D) Closing roads
6. Which emergency number is commonly used for ambulance services in many countries?
(A) 100
(B) 911
(C) 101
(D) 9999
7. A disaster preparedness kit should include:
(A) Water
(B) First aid supplies
(C) All of the above
(D) Flashlight
8. CPR stands for:
(A) Cardiac Pulse Repair
(B) Cardiac Pressure Recovery
(C) Clinical Patient Response
(D) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
9. Which of the following is an example of a man-made disaster?
(A) Earthquake
(B) Flood
(C) Tornado
(D) Chemical spill
10. During an earthquake, the safest action is to:
(A) Run outside immediately
(B) Stand near windows
(C) Use the elevator
(D) Drop, Cover, and Hold On
11. Which item is essential in a first aid kit?
(A) All of the above
(B) Antiseptic
(C) Gloves
(D) Bandages
12. Which emergency phase occurs before a disaster?
(A) Preparedness
(B) Recovery
(C) Rehabilitation
(D) Reconstruction
13. The purpose of an evacuation plan is to:
(A) Increase panic
(B) Delay rescue operations
(C) Safely move people away from danger
(D) Close hospitals
14. Which agency usually coordinates disaster response at the national level?
(A) Library
(B) Emergency Management Authority
(C) School Board
(D) Sports Club
15. Which type of fire extinguisher is commonly used for electrical fires?
(A) Water extinguisher
(B) Foam extinguisher
(C) Sand only
(D) CO₂ extinguisher
16. Triage is the process of:
(A) Prescribing medication
(B) Prioritizing patients based on the severity of injuries
(C) Performing surgery
(D) Transporting supplies
17. Which color tag in triage usually indicates immediate treatment?
(A) Green
(B) Yellow
(C) Black
(D) Red
18. Which color tag in triage represents minor injuries?
(A) Black
(B) Red
(C) Green
(D) Yellow
19. Which color tag in triage indicates deceased or expectant patients?
(A) Green
(B) Black
(C) Red
(D) Yellow
20. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes:
(A) Gloves
(B) Masks
(C) Gowns
(D) All of the above
21. Which emergency supply is important during a power outage?
(A) Candle only
(B) Flashlight
(C) Television
(D) Laptop only
22. Which document should families prepare for emergencies?
(A) Shopping list
(B) Emergency contact list
(C) School timetable
(D) Recipe book
23. Which of the following helps reduce panic during emergencies?
(A) Rumors
(B) Clear communication
(C) Ignoring instructions
(D) Running without direction
24. Which emergency service is responsible for maintaining law and order?
(A) Hospital Pharmacy
(B) Fire Department
(C) Ambulance
(D) Police
25. During a flood, people should:
(A) Stay in low-lying areas
(B) Walk through floodwater
(C) Move to higher ground
(D) Drive through deep water
26. Which disaster can be caused by excessive rainfall?
(A) Volcano
(B) Earthquake
(C) Drought
(D) Flood
27. Which communication device is useful during emergencies?
(A) Television only
(B) Battery-powered radio
(C) Printer
(D) Scanner
28. The recovery phase of disaster management focuses on:
(A) Predicting disasters
(B) Restoring normal activities
(C) Causing evacuations
(D) Conducting drills only
29. Which of the following is an important household emergency supply?
(A) Drinking water
(B) Non-perishable food
(C) Medicines
(D) All of the above
30. Which healthcare professional often leads triage in hospitals?
(A) Teacher
(B) Accountant
(C) Nurse
(D) Engineer
31. Which disaster preparedness activity helps people practice emergency procedures?
(A) Painting
(B) Shopping
(C) Gardening
(D) Emergency drills
32. The abbreviation AED stands for:
(A) Automated External Defibrillator
(B) Advanced Emergency Device
(C) Automatic Emergency Detector
(D) Assisted Electrical Device
33. Which disaster management phase involves immediate response after an event?
(A) Prevention
(B) Response
(C) Preparedness
(D) Mitigation
34. Which action should be avoided during a fire?
(A) Staying low under smoke
(B) Using stairs
(C) Using elevators
(D) Calling emergency services
35. Which emergency item provides clean drinking water?
(A) Juice only
(B) Soft drinks
(C) Coffee
(D) Bottled water
36. Which organization provides emergency medical care and transport?
(A) Library
(B) Ambulance service
(C) School
(D) Museum
37. Which hazard is associated with chemical spills?
(A) Reduced injuries
(B) Improved air quality
(C) Better visibility
(D) Toxic exposure
38. Which is an example of mitigation?
(A) Removing emergency supplies
(B) Ignoring warnings
(C) Delaying evacuation
(D) Building earthquake-resistant structures
39. Which of the following is essential for family emergency planning?
(A) Meeting place
(B) Emergency contacts
(C) All of the above
(D) Evacuation routes
40. Which emergency condition requires immediate CPR?
(A) Fever
(B) Cardiac arrest
(C) Toothache
(D) Common cold
41. Which weather event is characterized by rotating winds?
(A) Flood
(B) Tornado
(C) Drought
(D) Heatwave
42. Which emergency equipment detects smoke?
(A) Blood pressure monitor
(B) Thermometer
(C) Smoke detector
(D) Stethoscope
43. Which emergency preparedness principle helps reduce disaster risks?
(A) Ignoring hazards
(B) Education and training
(C) Delaying planning
(D) Avoiding communication
44. During a pandemic, one important preventive measure is:
(A) Sharing personal items
(B) Hand hygiene
(C) Ignoring symptoms
(D) Avoiding medical advice
45. Which type of emergency may require isolation procedures?
(A) Eye strain
(B) Broken bone
(C) Tooth decay
(D) Infectious disease outbreak
46. Which of the following is an example of emergency preparedness training?
(A) Fire drill
(B) Cooking class
(C) Driving lesson
(D) Art workshop
47. Which emergency supply helps preserve food during a power outage?
(A) Electric fan
(B) Microwave oven
(C) Cooler with ice packs
(D) Television
48. Which disaster phase focuses on reducing future risks?
(A) Response
(B) Mitigation
(C) Recovery
(D) Relief
49. Which of the following is the responsibility of every individual during an emergency?
(A) Ignore evacuation orders
(B) Spread rumors
(C) Stay calm and follow official instructions
(D) Panic
50. The ultimate goal of emergency preparedness is to:
(A) Delay emergency response
(B) Eliminate all emergencies
(C) Increase disaster damage
(D) Protect lives, property, and the environment