Humanitarian Assistance Response
Training (HART) Already Passed
Which of the following statements is NOT true about information sharing? (The Challenges of
Information Sharing, page 4 ) ✔✔information should be kept cl
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Humanitarian Assistance Response
Training (HART) Already Passed
Which of the following statements is NOT true about information sharing? (The Challenges of
Information Sharing, page 4 ) ✔✔information should be kept classified as much as possiblecan
sometimes carry very different meanings and connotations can sometimes carry very different
meanings and connotations
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 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
-the local population has become dependent upon aid over the last several years, so they are no
longer growing their own crops
Culture can be described by which of the following characteristics? (Cultural Awareness, page 3)
✔✔-behavior or a set of values that guide one's daily interactions
-a shared experience with others of the same belief or practice
-a product of one's upbringing or experience
What is the appropriate involvement of military in assessments? (Select all that apply.) (The
Types of Assessments, page 7) ✔✔-Conducts assessments to determine its operational needs to
execute HA/DR mission-
-Upon request, assists Affected State and humanitarian organizations by providing transportation
and logistics support nal needs to execute HA/DR mission
Which of the following avoids distribution pitfalls? (Select all that apply.) (Distribution Pitfalls,
page 6) ✔✔-provide visible labeling appropriately identifying details or containers
-ensure adequate storage facilities with appropriate security, equipment and personnel
-provide signed agreements regarding waiving of customs, service fees, or handling charges
-work with government officials to expedite handling and clearance of personnel visas
Which of the following is NOT true about needs assessments? (Information Requirements, page
2) ✔✔Assessments conducted by the military are long-term analyses and constitute the majority
of need assessment efforts
Which of the following are generally signs of recovery in a community following a disaster?
(Select all that apply.) (The Disaster Risk Management Cycle, page 4) ✔✔Infrastructure is being
rebuilt
Markets are re-opening
Families are being resettled
The military brings many advantages to disaster response including which of the following?
(Select all that apply.) (Assisting States' Militaries, page 5) ✔✔-Has capabilities that lend
themselves to HA/DR operations
-Has rapidly deployable operational capabilities in austere environments
n 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
Which of the following is NOT considered a durable solution for IDPs? (Returnees, page 2)
✔✔resettle into a new country
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
An example of a key indicator is: (Using the Handbook in HA/DR Operations, page 6)
✔✔provide at least 15 liters of water per person per day
OFDA responds to an average of 70 disasters per year. What percentage of these is supported by
the U.S. military? (DoD Support to USAID OFDA, page 7) ✔✔less than 9 percent
IDPs are people who _____. (Internally Displaced Persons, page 2) ✔✔have been forced to flee
their homes but have not crossed international borders
In the Sphere Project Handbook, key indicators: (Select all that apply.) (What is the Sphere
Project, page 2) ✔✔-show to what extent a minimum standard has been met
-serve as signals that show whether a standard has been attained
The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) provides: (Information
Requirements, page 4) ✔✔-aggregated and analyzed information from many sources
-real-time updates worldwide on natural disasters
-updates information through response phase of disasters (2 to 3 weeks)
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
Which of the following is true about UN-CMCoord? (Select all that apply.) (Characteristics of
the UN-CMCoord Framework, page 7) ✔✔-is defined as the essential dialogue and interaction
between civilian and military actors in humanitarian emergencies
-no one commands UN-CMCoord because humanitarian agencies are independent
In most humanitarian response situations, the Joint Task Force would interface with _____.
(Select all that apply.) (Global Cluster Lead Agencies at Work, page 5) ✔✔-the UN CMCoord
Officers
-the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)
-the Affected State
In the cultural continuum, "high context culture" has which of the following characteristics?
(Select all that apply.) (Why is Culture Important? page 1) ✔✔-group harmony over
individualism
-non-verbal communication
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
"Cultural carriers" have which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply.) (Cultural
Carriers and Influences, page 1) ✔✔-can convey symbolic messages within and across social
contexts
-can be names, places, streets, people, music, and art
-can be objects as well as abstract ideas
How is planning for HA/DR operations different than planning for combat operations? (Military
Planning in HA/DR Operations, pages 4, 5, 6, 7) ✔✔when situational planning for HA/DR
operations, the process for evaluating the environment is the same as in combat training, but
emphasis is placed on keeping the information unclassified so it can be shared with civilian and
military responders
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
Which of the following have brought about increased security risks to aid workers and
organizations? (Security Strategies, page 3) ✔✔Due to military and humanitarian actors working
in the same space, there is a blurred line of distinction between the two, which endangers the
perception of aid agencies as impartial, neutral, and independent
Terrorists are intentionally targeting aid workers as soft targets
Aid workers are increasingly working in areas of conflict
One of the key problems with the traditional route of donor support is that: (Donors, page 2)
✔✔Each layer between the donor and the ultimate beneficiary increases administrative costs and
reduces the funding amount
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
For military members working an HA/DR mission, relief aid strives to meet basic needs in ways
that also reduce future vulnerabilities and create sustainable benefits that link into longer-term
local recovery efforts. (The Code of Conduct in Disaster Relief, page 2) ✔✔true
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)
Which of the following statements is NOT true about NGOs? (International Humanitarian
Community, page 18) ✔✔Humanitarian NGOs align themselves with the side of "good" in
human conflicts
Which of the following motives for attacks on aid workers do humanitarian actors try to mitigate
by striving to be perceived as impartial and neutral? (Attacks on Civilian Aid Workers, page 6)
✔✔political
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
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