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Why might timelines within a TTEx scenario be compressed?

ATo reduce the overall exercise budget.

BTo make the exercise easier for participants.

CTo cover the full spectrum of events in a reasonable timeframe.

DTo allow for more breaks during the exercise.

Answer:

C. To cover the full spectrum of events in a reasonable timeframe.

Read Explanation:

Real-world disaster scenarios can unfold over days, weeks, or even months. If a TTEx were to strictly follow these lengthy timelines, it would become impractical and take too long to complete. By compressing the timeline, the exercise controller can:

  • Accelerate the pace of events: Introduce various phases of a disaster (e.g., initial impact, immediate response, early recovery) within a single session.

  • Test more decisions: Force participants to make critical decisions more frequently, simulating the pressure of a rapidly evolving crisis.

  • Maximize learning: Allow the team to discuss and analyze a broader range of challenges and responses without stretching the exercise over an unfeasible duration.

Related Questions:

Who provides directions to participants during a mock exercise?

Identify the correct statements among the following concerning key components of non-structural mitigation.

  1. Institution building involves strengthening organizations that are part of disaster management.
  2. Incentives are mechanisms that discourage safe practices by increasing costs.
  3. Community participation ensures that residents are engaged in preparedness efforts.
  4. Responding to warning systems is a structural measure involving the construction of physical barriers.
  5. Financial protection against disaster losses, like insurance, is a key non-structural component.

    Which groups are particularly vulnerable during disasters according to the NPDM 2009 preamble?

    1. Economically disadvantaged and socially marginalized groups, including women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes, are highlighted as particularly vulnerable.
    2. Only economically disadvantaged groups are considered particularly vulnerable.
    3. The policy does not specify any particular vulnerable groups.

      Regarding the specific tasks within Task-oriented Preparedness, which statements are accurate?

      1. Mapping involves identifying critical areas, resources, and potential hazards to inform strategic planning.
      2. Forming Disaster Task Forces is primarily about creating general administrative bodies with broad responsibilities.
      3. Operationalizing Disaster Management means ensuring that plans are actionable and resources are ready for deployment.

        Which of the following statements regarding the National EOC's functions in resource mobilization and international assistance are incorrect?

        1. The National EOC facilitates requests for and allocation of additional resources from neighboring regions during a disaster.
        2. The coordination of overseas support and aid efforts is streamlined by the National EOC.
        3. The National EOC solely focuses on domestic resource management and does not engage in coordinating international assistance.