A practice in which an apparent situation of disaster is created to check the reaction time and preparedness of trained personnel is called:

1. The chapter defines a mock drill as a practice that checks readiness to face a disaster as early as possible. 2. A virtual situation is created to check reaction time and the execution of the disaster plan. 3. So a mock drill is correct. 4. Rule out first aid: that is treatment given to the injured, not a preparedness rehearsal. _Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 10 "Disaster Management", p.127_