16. How many journals related to emergency management does MCB University Press manage?

Select one:

a.40

b.300

c.400

d.3000

17. Technology needs human skill, thus ___________ is critical to have effective implementation.

Select one:

a.preventing the training of people

b.training people

c.hiding all information from people

d.disallowing anyone from learning new skills

33. Mathematical models used include: 1: Statistical models, 2: Dynamic models, and 3: ______________________.

Select one:

a.Complex models

b.Culmination models

c.Combination models

d.Combined models

34. The MEOW (maximum envelope of water) model can be used to do the following, except

Select one:

a.Determine evacuation zones

b.Determine evacuation scenarios for local areas

c.Quantify the population at risk

d.Select recovery methods

35. Hurricane Rita was the costliest disaster in terms of dollars in United States history. True or False?

Select one:

a.true

b.false

36. Centralized web-based systems can be used to

Select one:

a.Measure the height of a tsunami wave

b.Accurately predict an earthquake's magnitude

c.Determine the dangers associated with a hazardous substance

d.Estimate the size of a tornado

37. The United States has only one single tsunami warning center. True or False?

Select one:

a.true

b.false

39. HAZUS-MH provides ___________ levels of analysis.

Select one:

a.one

b.two

c.three

d.eight

40. Technology pitfalls include: 1: Reliance on the Technology 2: Obsolescence and 3: ____________________.

Select one:

a.Information underload

b.Information just right

c.Information adequate and appropriate

d.Information Overload

41.Computer models that simulate disasters require only a single data set. True or False?

Select one:

a.true

b.false

42. In information systems, the attribute of completeness includes accuracy and clarity. True or False?

Select one:

a.true

b.false

43. The information you receive must be 1: clear, 2: accurate, 3: reliable, and ___________.

Select one:

a.complete

b.incomplete

c.inaccurate

d.unclear

44. Databases include:

Select one:

a.Tables only

b.Fields only

c.Records only

d.Tables, records, and fields

45. Facts are also referred to as:

Select one:

a.Data

b.Information

c.Metadata

d.A database

46. NOAA (NWS) weather radio network is an example of a well-designed warning system. True or False?

Select one:

a.true

b.false

47. A time period in which elements of a system change, requiring upgrades or operational changes is:

Select one:

a.An adaptive time frame

b.A system life cycle

c.One year

d.Three months