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Fundamentals Of Disaster Management Question Paper

Fundamentals Of Disaster Management 

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

ECD 407:FUNDAMENTALS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT

DATE: Monday, 1st December, 2008
TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
? Answer THREE questions. Question ONE is Compulsory.
? Illustrate your answer with relevant examples where necessary.
1.
Critically examine the contribution of the following models in disaster
management:

i)
Pressure and Release model



(10 marks)

ii)
Capacity and Vulnerability Analysis model

(10 marks)

iii)
Access Model





(10 marks)

2.
With reference to the disaster management cycle, explain factors that constrain
effective management of disasters in Kenya.


(20 marks)

3.
Critically examine factors responsible for the increase in frequency and
magnitude of disasters in the world today.


(20 marks)

4.
Imagine you are a disaster management consultant. Outline the strategies you
would propose to address the recurrent famines in Northern Kenya. (20 marks)

5.
“Disaster management is about post-disaster response only”. Discuss.










(20 marks)




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