HazMat Awareness and Operation Practice Exam

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• If a chemical has a high permeation rate, what can be inferred about the PPE's protection?
• Which role would typically manage the shipping papers for air transport?
• Which hazard class is associated with the placard label 'Flammable liquid/combustible'?
• Autoignition occurs at which temperature relative to ignition?
• Which statement about the relationship between product name and chemical name on an MSDS is accurate?
• Which statement best describes the hot zone?
• In hazmat, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is long term. Long term means:
• Which respiratory protection cannot be used in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere?
• Gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of what type of asphyxiants?
• In the US Military Marking System, the symbol '#2 in an X' indicates which hazard?
• Which federal agency's manifest requirements apply to hazardous waste?
• Back up personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in the ________ zone
• Cryogenic liquids are defined as existing at or below what temperature in Fahrenheit?
• Which of the following lists the five major functions within the Incident Management System?
• Which of the following correctly identifies a terrorist target category mentioned in the material?
• A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion would be labeled Hazard Class _____ under the UN/DOT labeling system.
• Convulsants are best described as which of the following?
• What is the hazard class represented by the placard illustration?
• The best protective material against a specific chemical is characterized by a low ______ rate.
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates health hazard?
• Which substance is commonly shock sensitive?
• An ice-cooled vest consists of frozen ice packs placed in a vest and operates on the principle of conductive heat cooling. Studies have indicated that ice vests are better than air cooled units and water cooled jackets.
• The piping for the IM 102 is contained where?
• In hazmat incident planning, backup personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in which zone?
• In highway transport, which document serves as the shipping papers?
• Chemical permeation rates are a result of which factors?
• There are many ways that personnel, PPE, apparatus, and tools become contaminated. What is not a means of contamination?
• Self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air respirators are two types of:
• A document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazards of a project is called:
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates flammability?
• Which DOT Hazard Class includes Flammable solids?
• Which hazard class is indicated by a placard illustrating oxidizers?
• The vehicle designated MC 312/DOT 412 corresponds to which type of container?
• A tractor-trailer carrying 975 lbs of organic peroxides, other than Type B, requires:
• Which of the following could be signs of a possible terrorist attack?
• How should you Isolate the hazard area and deny entry?
• Which is a responsibility of the individual trained to the awareness level of hazmat?
• Which statement about intermodal containers is false?
• The maximum hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator is ________ feet
• What are two complicating factors facing emergency responders at a terrorist incident?
• What agency regulates pipelines that carry hazardous materials across state borders, navigable waterways, and federal lands?
• A container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous classification number of:
• A resource that would be useful in determining the size of an endangered area during a HazMat incident is the:
• Vent and burn is the last option at a Haz Mat/WMD scene.
• Which term describes a tank car designed to carry cryogenic liquids at very low temperatures?
• Heat stroke is characterized by the failure of the body's temperature-regulating capacity.
• Which of the following is a typical ignition source at hazmat incidents?
• Which marking indicates a fragment hazard in the US Military Marking System?
• In Level A fully encapsulating suits, if the SCBA malfunctions, the user may have some time to reach a nonhostile environment.
• In the U.S. Military Marking system, which of the following is NOT one of the three special hazards?
• Which packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments?
• Where would a first responder expect to find a Waybill or Consist?
• Which of the following options correctly lists materials that are transported in industrial containers?
• First step in controlling a hazmat scene?
• True or False: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III
• Blood and choking agents, while used as terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals. Which statement is correct?
• The recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a substance identified by the UN/NA ID number 2553 would be found in the _________ section of the ERG
• Which statement about pneumatically unloaded hopper cars is true?
• Using the human senses indiscriminately to detect the presence of hazmat, while fairly reliable, is unsafe.
• In air transport, shipping papers are referred to as which term?
• Which statement about product name versus chemical name on an MSDS is accurate?
• True or false: Structural firefighting gear with SCBA will protect responders from Beta particles
• During a small fire in an unoccupied house, the presence of chemicals and lab equipment makes which illegal activity most likely, according to statistics?
• Which statement best describes the physical state of a material?
• The emergency decontamination process is used to remove contaminated victims from the hazard area.
• Which term describes movement of material through closures such as seams or zippers?
• Emergency decontamination must take place in the decon corridor.
• In HazMat incidents, how many safety officers are typically assigned?
• What is the major hazard you should be concerned about when approaching a leaking tanker carrying corrosive liquid?
• A vapor-tight suit that resists permeation by most chemicals is known as which level of hazmat PPE?
• Which zone contains the decontamination area?
• What correctly identifies the purpose, advantages, and limitations of structural firefighting protective clothing at haz mat incidents?
• If you are initiating the IMS at a hazmat incident, the Safety Officer should be:
• Which statement describes a thermal hazard?
• One factor that can change the evacuation area is:
• In preincident planning, which document provides valuable information to local responders?
• Which packaging is used for more highly radioactive shipments, including steel reinforced concrete casks, lead pipe, and heavy-gauge metal drums?
• Above-ground pressurized storage tanks are categorized by what factor?
• What single item makes a Level B ensemble different from the lower levels of PPE?
• Vesicants/blister agents, such as nitrogen mustard, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?
• Which zone lies immediately outside the hot/exclusion zone?
• Which single item is a primary reference used to determine the hazmat name located in a facility?
• Shipping papers are referred to as what and usually stored where in air transport?
• Which designation is used for a non-pressure liquid carrier?
• Level A PPE is defined as which of the following descriptions?
• Blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the CBRNE classification?
• When transporting hazmat, the shipping papers should contain which of the following?
• Which hazard class is indicated by a placard design used for corrosive materials?
• The amount of an ingested or injected substance that results in the death of 50% of the test population is:
• After learning a material's 3-digit guide number, what is the next step in the ERG workflow?
• A cargo tank leaking gasoline with a specific gravity of 0.8 will behave on water?
• In rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in residences.
• What term describes an atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or causes immediate, irreversible, debilitating effects on health?
• A responder’s mental or emotional state can influence PPE usability.
• Level III incidents often require the technical expertise of __________ to be brought in for appropriate handling.
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of intermodal tanks?
• Pre-incident survey information is vital to establishing briefing items.
• A document developed by the manufacturer listing hazards of a product is called:
• How often should a unit be restored to service after it has been used during SCBA inspections?
• Which organization should a responder call to obtain hazard and response information if no MSDS is available on site?
• Which agency defines the small spill threshold used in the ERG?
• Diversion, diking, and retention are all techniques used in:
• The area that exists just outside the hot/exclusion zone is known as the:
• Respiratory protective equipment should be cleaned and inspected:
• In a standard hazard placard, Position 1 corresponds to which hazard category?
• Using the senses of smell or taste to determine hazmat presence is which of the following?
• Which of the following could indicate signs of a terrorist attack?
• Under SARA Title III, some facilities are required to have MSDS information. The PRIMARY consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have MSDS information is whether the facility:
• Which of the following is a base?
• Which marking is used to indicate a mass fire hazard?
• At an emergency incident, the firefighter may obtain appropriate MSDS information from:
• The radiation that is least dangerous as a threat to external portions of the body but is very dangerous if ingested or inhaled is:
• What term describes redirecting a hazardous liquid flow away from a protected area?
• The MINIMUM temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to initiate self-sustained combustion without initiation from an independent ignition source is best described as:
• What are the three response objectives for hazmat incidents?
• In the NBC classification, nerve agents are categorized as which type?
• A Material Safety Data Sheet provides the name the chemical company uses to identify the product.
• Risk/benefit assessment is the MOST important item to be considered.
• The UN/DOT hazard class for a flammable liquid is:
• Prior to entry into a confined space, defensive actions taken should include?
• Breakthrough time is defined as the elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of the protective equipment and detection at the inside surface.
• Labels on pesticides manufactured in Canada include which identifier similar to the EPA registration number in the United States?
• Biological agents are very easy for terrorists to distribute effectively.
• The most dangerous NFPA 704 number associated with each hazard is:
• A hazard developing from repeated exposure over time is best described as which type of health hazard?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five major functions within the Incident Management System?
• Safety briefings should include approaching a potential terrorism incident in the same manner as a hazardous material incident.
• Hot, dry, red skin are symptoms of which thermal emergency?
• The physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing material due to exposure to chemicals, general use, or ambient conditions defines:
• Which term describes a tank car designed to handle compressed gases?
• Nerve agents were designed with only one purpose: to kill people.
• Which statement about air-purification respirators is correct?
• Which type does DOT Hazard Class 3 consist of?
• What does the signal word Warning mean?
• What is a TRUE statement regarding the safety precautions of remote shutoffs?
• What are the three responsibilities of first responders trained to the awareness level?
• The short-term exposure duration is defined as
• The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical PPE is:
• Diking, damming, and diverting are what type of options available for spill control?
• Prior to allowing responders to act, briefings should include all of the following except?
• Which set lists three pieces of mandatory information required on a pesticide label?
• At a hazmat emergency, the Operations Section serves the task of:
• What should responders do with runoff from emergency decontamination?
• An etiological hazard is best described as:
• Physical damage from a chemical best defines:
• The rate at which a chemical moves through a protective garment material is called:
• Structural fire-fighting protective clothing can be utilized to make rescues of live victims during a haz mat incident involving chemicals.
• Blood agents, such as Arsine, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?
• Which of the following options correctly lists materials that can be shipped in industrial containers which have limited hazard to the public and environment?
• True or False: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be exempted from reporting
• The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook.
• What is the proper sequence for emergency medical care when victims of a hazmat incident are found?
• At HazMat Awareness level, what is one of the first responder's primary actions?
• There are many types of intermodal containers that can be used interchangeably on highway, rail, and ship.
• Which document provides essential safety data and product information about hazmat materials provided by the manufacturer?
• Leaving a contaminated area without decontamination before exiting the hot zone will most likely cause what?
• Which type of radiation has a physical mass like alpha radiation but has no electrical charge?
• When trying to prevent a BLEVE from occurring, the MOST COMMONLY accepted minimum flow is _______ gpm
• Of the 62 guides found in the orange-bordered section of the ERG, only two, Guides 161 and 162 (low level and low to moderate level radiation) list ________ as providing adequate protection for first responders
• A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 system indicates there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved.
• The hazard class number for a flammable solid is:
• In the ERG, when a chemical name is highlighted, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances is found in which color section?
• Long-term exposure in hazmat is associated with what timescale?
• In Level I hazmat incidents, which scenario should the response team be able to handle?
• What would be the PRIMARY hazard to a responder while rescuing victims in a building where a non-flammable hazard class 2 product is leaking?
• Which document is typically found at the bridge or pilot house?
• There is no assurance that once decontamination of chemical protective clothing is complete, ________ has ceased.
• True or false: A liquid with a low boiling point will more readily change to a vapor than a liquid with a high boiling point when exposed to fire or heat
• Which is NOT an appropriate procedure or consideration before applying foam?
• What information do UN/DOT placards indicate for hazard recognition?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration that states 'Dangerous when wet'?
• Pipeline markings are required at the location where underground pipelines cross a transportation corridor.
• Which document is commonly used as the shipping papers for highway transport?
• A recon team observes a rolled-over MC 312 tank. The container most probably contains a
• In an explosion scenario, what risk should be considered regarding device threats?
• True or False: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in regards to releases of hazardous substances
• True or False: Vapor pressures of a substance at 100 degrees F are always higher than the same substance at 68 degrees F
• Which term describes the movement of a chemical through the material of a protective clothing at the molecular level?
• Isolating the incident area on arrival is intended to prevent exposure to which groups?
• Emergency centers such as which organization provide immediate technical assistance to emergency responders?
• Which statement best describes Level C protection usage?
• Which statement correctly matches the hazard signal word with its toxicity level?
• Which feature of protective suits can help minimize minor leaks due to positive internal pressure?
• The MINIMUM temperature at which a liquid fuel gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface is best described as:
• The highest level of respiratory protection is needed but lesser chemical protection is required for the skin BEST defines EPA Level _____ Protection
• One resource that deals with protective action distances involving poisonous gas, is the :
• The products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are:
• A product that sinks in water has a higher what property than water?
• When a fire involves the cargo of a truck transporting explosives, the responders should:
• Which designation is used for a low-pressure chemical carrier?
• The collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of:
• Vapor dispersion involves using water spray or fans to intentionally move vapors away from certain areas.
• Where would the Bill of Lading typically be kept during highway transport?
• The taking of haz mat into the body through undamaged skin and the eyes is called:
• Vapor dispersion is only effective with materials that are water soluble.
• Which defensive control technique is a barrier used to physically contain liquid within a designated area?
• The BEST source of information on a specific hazmat is:
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a pressure facility tank?
• A chemical that must be reported to authorities if released above the threshold report quantity is called?
• For a material with an LC50 of 5 mg/kg, a high vapor pressure, and dermal toxicity, which level of PPE is indicated?
• Which DOT hazard class includes Corrosives?
• What hazard class is represented by the placard drawing?
• A placard with Red color and hazard class 3 indicates which hazard?
• Which level of PPE is used when splashes may occur but respiratory hazards are minimal?
• The V-shaped carrier is an example of which type of hazmat carrier?
• If a rail car had a cylindrical tank and a covered dome containing all the fittings and valves, it would be classified as a ________ rail car.
• Which term describes a material that is subject to the Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements of the EPA?
• An intermodal tank designed for working pressures of 100-500 psig and typically transports liquefied gases under pressure is known as which type?
• Which action should citizens not be instructed to do during sheltering in place?
• Which document is commonly found in the engine or caboose on a train?
• The NFPA 704 system identifies which property of hazmat materials?
• The section of the ERG that contains PPE guidance for defensive operations is color coded as which color?
• Which marking indicates a mass detonation hazard?
• Which statement best describes remote shutoffs in terms of labeling and accessibility?
• A fiberboard drum at a facility indicates the contents pose what level of health risk?
• Which packaging designation refers to cryogenic materials?
• When using water to extinguish a fire involving pesticides or a poison, the PRIMARY concern should be:
• How should you perform In-Place Protection?
• How many guides are found in the orange-bordered section of the ERG?
• Which hazardous material type may be shock sensitive?
• Which term best describes the form of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas at a given temperature and pressure?
• Remote shutoffs in fixed facilities are typically located near the entrance.
• Who is responsible for requesting additional resources at a hazmat incident?
• The primary hazard to responders rescuing victims near a fire involving hazard class 1 is:
• The DOT Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying more than 1001 pounds of corrosive to display which placard?
• What is the first tactical priority to consider during a haz mat incident?
• When dealing with a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, which exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination?
• In an emergency at a facility with bulk chemical storage, where the MSDS is not available on site, the firefighter may obtain an MSDS from:
• A railcar tanker with a stencil marking of DOT 111 is a(n):
• Which statement about emergency decontamination is NOT TRUE?
• Which of the following is NOT a limitation for personnel working in SCBA?
• Which statement best describes the use of monitoring equipment in hazmat incidents?
• Under the UN labeling system, a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled with which number?
• The ___________ zone is the area of highest known hazard.
• Radioactive material containers are shipped in either Type A or Type B containers.
• The Emergency Response Guidebook is intended to be carried in emergency vehicles in which country?
• When estimating the time to achieve the primary objective of the incident, which information should be excluded?
• In a cold environment, decontamination and doffing of PPE can cause the body to cool rapidly.
• Which type of radiation bears no net charge?
• The physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing (CPC) by a chemical action is called:
• The DOT Hazard Class 2 consists of:
• What component of the SCBA stores the compressed air supply?
• Chemical permeation rates are a result of:
• If a placard is visible but no product name or four-digit UN number is given, how can you determine which ERG guide page to use?
• A victim exhibits symptoms of feeling dizzy and having difficulty breathing after exposure to an unknown substance; this observation indicates a biological agent.
• Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars typically carry which type of material?
• In using various clues for detecting hazardous materials, which clue would be considered the MOST dangerous?
• Which tank carrier is designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures DO NOT exceed 40 PSI?
• The type of breathing system that CANNOT BE utilized in an oxygen deficient atmosphere is a(n):
• Which statement best reflects safe hazmat recognition practices?
• For an MC 312 tank that has rolled over, which content class is most likely?
• True or false: A person exposed to a hazardous material may not necessarily be contaminated by it.
• Which label indicates the product is a gas?
• A specific class of chemicals, called blood agents, are of great concern to first responders. They are highly toxic to the human body because they:
• The highest level of protection, based on EPA guidelines, from hazardous chemicals provided by chemical protective clothing is:
• The proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an:
• Who is responsible for care and control of a Bill of Lading?
• What type of container is used to ship materials of low radioactivity?
• Which NFPA 704 color quadrant is associated with reactivity hazards?
• The LD-50 is a measure of toxicity describing the dose that kills what percentage of a test population?
• Which cooling system is NOT typically used for emergency response applications?
• What is the highest level of Chemical Protective Clothing?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration labelled 'Radioactives'?
• Decontamination runoff should be diverted for treatment or disposal later.
• Is it true that listing product names, chemical names, and synonyms on an MSDS can sometimes make identifying chemicals confusing?
• Exposure to ________ materials may cause freeze burns and frostbite.
• The fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the _____ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system.
• In the ERG, which color-bordered sections contain the highlighted entries indicating a material is either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material?
• The shape of a container located at a fixed facility would indicate it probably contains a:
• The DOT placard that indicates a material is poisonous is associated with which hazard class?
• What is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents?
• Nerve agents are very effective due to their high vapor pressure, which allows them to readily vaporize.
• What are the two spill categories in the ERG's Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered to be transported in industrial containers with limited hazard to the public and environment?
• Which statement is false regarding nerve agents' vaporization?
• Which action is indicated for awareness-level responders when a hazmat incident is suspected and entry is a concern?
• When operating at a haz mat scene, which of the following is required when using PPE?
• Which statement best describes the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)?
• Heat exhaustion occurs because the body is unable to dissipate excessive heat and becomes overheated.
• The elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of chemical protective equipment and detection at the inside surface is called:
• The products that IM 101 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are:
• Muscle cramps in legs and abdomen are symptoms of which thermal emergency?
• The number to be used to contact CHEMTREC during a chemical emergency is:
• Which factor can change the evacuation area?
• When using water to extinguish a fire involving pesticides or a poison, what impact should the responder consider?
• A type of gas that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a(n):
• DOT Hazard Class 7 consists of which type?
• An example of an asphyxiation hazard is:
• The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas is BEST described as:
• Under UN labeling, which hazard class would be cited for materials that spontaneously emit ionizing radiation?
• A site safety plan is recommended to include information such as site information, analysis of site hazards, risk analysis, PPE, and a work plan.
• In the DOT hazard class system, which class has oxidation as its primary hazard?
• Position 4 on a hazard placard relates to which category?
• What is the hazard class represented by the placard illustration?
• Which container is commonly associated with an intermodal portable tank?
• Type B packaging is designed to withstand what kind of conditions?
• Active ingredients on a pesticide label will be?
• Which document contains the emergency contact number used to reach the shipper during an incident?
• IM 102 refers to which component in tank design?
• If you are extinguishing a pesticide-related fire with water, the primary environmental concern is:
• Who is responsible for care and control of the waybill/consist in a train operation?
• The number ___ would be shown in the Flammability quadrant of the NFPA 704 system for a material that must be moderately heated before ignition can occur and on which water spray may be used to extinguish a fire.
• Which term best describes a substance that is capable of posing unreasonable risk during transport?
• A liquid with a low flash point requires caution because it can form ignitable vapors at or near room temperature. Which statement is true?
• What IS NOT a physical limitation of personnel working in a positive pressure SCBA?
• Which statement accurately describes venting and burning in hazmat response?
• What thermal emergency is a true, life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention?
• A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States.
• To contact the shipper for hazard and response information, a firefighter can obtain the phone number from:
• Chemical vapor protective clothing should be used when ______ are suspected.
• Heat Exhaustion occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin.
• The word WARNING is used on labeling for packages containing highly toxic materials.
• Which dispersion pattern is a circular dome vapor cloud extending up from the ground?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an occupancy/location type that could be considered a possible target for terrorism?
• The following limitations are indicative of Level B, with SCBA (Type 2) chemical vapor suit.
• The safest direction to approach a haz mat scene to minimize exposure is from:
• Liquid or solid substances that emit toxic, dangerous, and irritating fumes are known as:
• Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if which resource is utilized in preincident planning?
• After repeated exposure, which type of chemical will cause an allergic reaction?
• When a pressurized tanker fails violently due to over-pressurizing, the phenomenon is called
• Nerve agents were designed for one purpose - to kill people.
• Materials such as benzene, asbestos, and arsenic are known as:
• Where is the SCBA worn when donning a Level A hazmat suit?
• In NFPA 704, which quadrant color corresponds to reactivity?
• Which statement is NOT an operational component to consider before using air purifying respirators?
• If witnesses report a marking 'Spec. 51' on the side of a leaking tank, what type of container would you expect on arrival?
• Who is responsible for care and control of an Air Bill?
• Under Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, local establishments are required to keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:
• What is TRUE regarding hazardous materials incident command post?
• If a 4-digit ID number is observed on an orange panel, which ERG section should you look at FIRST for guidance?
• An MC 307/DOT 407 low-pressure chemical carrier is designed to carry chemicals with pressures not to exceed ______ psi.
• Physical stresses that can affect users of specialized protective clothing DO NOT include:
• When should a first responder refer to the ERG's Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances?
• The decontamination of crew members in an incident involving anhydrous ammonia by water and soap is known as what?
• For water transport, which document is used as shipping papers?
• True or false: Biological agents are the easiest to produce among warfare agent categories.
• The process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes is called:
• When applying water to a highway tanker or railway tank car with flame impingement, the minimum amount of water to be used is ________ gpm at the point of flame impingement
• Under the UN/DOT Marking System, Hazard Class 3 corresponds to which example of material?
• The hazmat PPE ensemble level MOST COMMONLY used is which level?
• These trailers contain several pressurized vessels, are constructed of steel, have pressures ranging from 2000-6000 psi, and the piping and controls are located on the rear. What are they called?
• Which gases are cited as examples of poisonous gases that irritate the respiratory system?
• Which statement best defines the boiling point?
• Which of the following can be considered an ignition source at hazmat scenes?
• Why are chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG?
• The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical protective equipment is:
• True or false: When determining the location of the command post, it is vital that the incident commander can view the scene from it.
• What component of the SCBA supports the SCBA components worn by the haz mat responder?
• The process by which a chemical enters a protective suit through openings in the garment BEST describes:
• Which statement describes the characteristics of chronic health hazards?
• A _________ effect occurs at the point of contact with a hazardous substance
• The 8-step process recommended for assessing a hazmat incident includes: Hazard and risk evaluation and implementing response objectives.
• What is the safest approach to hazmat recognition during an incident?
• The statement 'Keep Away From Waterways' on a pesticide label is referred to as a
• Which intermodal container transports gases in high-pressure cylinders?
• Defensive control techniques that operations level personnel are permitted to engage in are
• In the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant color that deals with reactivity is colored:
• Diversion, diking, and retention are techniques used in confinement to achieve what outcome?
• The placard shown indicates that the material is considered to be:
• DOT Hazard Class 5 consists of which type?
• Which ERG color is associated with initial isolation and protective action distances when a chemical name is highlighted?
• Shipping names are always identical to the chemical names of materials.
• What PPE would you use for a material that had a LC50 of 5mg/kg, had a high vapor pressure and was dermally toxic?
• Which term best describes cylindrical packaging made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard used to transport solids or liquids?
• What is the maximum hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator?
• If a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained by following the 3 steps outlined on page 1 of the DOT ERG, the first responder should:
• Packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as:
• Which statement about vapor dispersion effectiveness is most accurate?
• Which packaging type is the strongest and used for more highly radioactive shipments?
• True or false: CHEMTREC should be utilized to access non-emergency information
• When the Safety Officer arrives on the scene, the Incident Commander should:
• Which organization provides a 24-hour emergency chemical information line for responders?
• In hazmat, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is short term. Short term means:
• Within the Incident Command System, what is the optimum span of control?
• This suit is used where splashes may occur, but where respiratory hazards are minimal
• The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface is called the ______ point.
• Sheltering-in place is a method of safeguarding people in a hazardous area by keeping them in a safe atmosphere, usually inside structures.
• Tube module intermodal container is designed to hold which type of cargo?
• Nitrogen mustard is an example of which UN/DOT hazard division?
• This occurs to a CPC suit on a molecular level
• What type of event should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement?
• In the ERG, the material with UN/NA ID number 2553 would have its recommended actions categorized under which color-coded section?
• The NFPA 704 placard is diamond-shaped. Which shape is used for this placard?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an indication of a physical action?
• A tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, Class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 3 psi, is an:
• It is important to know the proper spelling of the shipping name of a material before referencing the ERG.
• Which statement about Level A fully encapsulating (Type 1) chemical protective suit is true?
• Which symptom is associated with heat cramps, a common heat-related condition?
• Viewed from the rear, a liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. This indicates what type of carrier?
• Actions taken to confine a product release to a limited area, performed remotely, are considered to be:
• What is the minimum water flow rate at the point of flame impingement for a highway tanker or railway tank car?
• If a hazmat incident involves a leaking flammable substance, the first responders should immediately remove all:
• True or false: Absorption is a defensive method of controlling a hazardous spill by applying a material that will soak up and hold, or absorb, the spill.
• The hazard class associated with explosions is hazard class 1.
• Which DOT Hazard Class covers biological agents and toxins?
• During size-up of a jackknifed tractor-trailer seen from the side, you identify it as which type?
• When describing a product as a solid, liquid, or gas, we are referring to its:
• The statement 'People inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes' best describes which protective action?
• Which factor is true regarding facepiece compatibility in Level B, Type 2 configurations?
• If mitigation efforts are failing or the situation is getting worse, what should the incident command do?
• Which statement is not addressed by the protective clothing description?
• Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreasing urine output are all signs of which heat-related condition?
• Diking, damming, and diverting are ______ options available for ______ control.
• What measurement does OSHA commonly use to evaluate workplace exposure during an eight-hour period?
• What is a common hazard associated with cylinders in a fire?
• Type B packaging for radioactive material is best described as
• Which of the following is an example of material that can be shipped in industrial containers with limited hazard to the public and environment?
• Which statement about dilution is true?
• On vehicles, the two most common locations for remote shutoffs are at the valve controls and behind the driver's door.
• Toxic substances that are living materials or obtained from living organisms are called which term?
• A tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with which color and hazard class?
• In Level B, Type 2 configurations, which component's compatibility may not be known?
• What single item distinguishes Level B from the lower PPE levels?
• The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical protective equipment is:
• What symbol denotes a mass fire hazard in the US Military Marking System?
• Which of the following statements about absorbents is true?
• The information (to the extent known at the time) that should be provided during incident notifications.
• Which document typically contains the shipper's phone number for hazard and response information?
• Pipe-like packaging of radioactive materials is Type:
• Which of the following is a known carcinogen commonly encountered in hazards materials work?
• A responder's physical, mental, or emotional condition can cause problems with using PPE.
• At a hazmat incident, which statement about PPE guidance is correct?
• A liquid's ability to mix with water BEST defines:
• Which of the following is an example of hazmat that would be classified and placarded Class 9 during transportation?
• The route of exposure most commonly associated with ill effects is:
• True or false: All personnel and equipment exposed to haz mat are also contaminated
• At a HazMat incident, the assistant safety officer directly reports to the:
• Where would you typically find the bill of lading during highway hazmat transport?
• What is the recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release?
• In an unknown chemical spill scenario, what is the safest initial action?
• The chemical agent Sarin belongs to which category of warfare agents?
• Where would you find an air bill on an aircraft?
• EPA labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal words DANGER/POISON, WARNING, or CAUTION.
• There are numerous informal ways to recognize the presence of hazardous materials.
• Proximity gear offers protection up to which temperature range?
• Which hazard involves exposure to a microorganism or its toxin?
• Which statement about NFPA 704 labeling is true?
• Within the UN/DOT classification system, a container labeled with a Hazard class of 4 contains a(n):
• Where would the Air Bill typically be kept during air transport?
• Which statement is true about Level A PPE?
• The chemical action involving the movement of chemicals, on a molecular level, through intact materials best defines:
• Which hazard class is indicated by a placard illustrating explosives material?
• Which dispersion pattern describes the movement of the hazardous material by a responder?
• Shipping papers are required to contain an entry for hazard classification according to DOT regulations.
• Class 9 on hazmat classification refers to which category?
• Which label color indicates the highest radiation hazard on a package?
• Which item is NOT a consideration when setting up an emergency decontamination area?
• A rail car with exposed fittings would be considered to be a _______ car.
• Which CPC component's chemical compatibility may be unknown and affect PPE selection?
• Which pair of factors are commonly listed as complicating factors for responders at terrorist incidents?
• An explosion scene with nearby people experiencing runny noses and difficulty breathing, with some convulsions, suggests exposure to which type of hazard?
• An explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US Military Marking System as a:
• Placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify a material that may be an infectious substance hazard.
• Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III.
• Practice and conditioning can help reduce psychological limitations of PPE users.
• Which element of the ICS is primarily responsible for coordinating logistics and ensuring that support services are available?
• Which term describes procedures taken to keep a material in a defined or local area?
• Unity of Command is defined as which description?
• Which scale of evacuation is associated with Level III incidents?
• Upon arrival at a hazmat incident involving a truck carrying magnesium scrap and you cannot obtain the 4-digit number, where should you look FIRST in the ERG for guidance?
• The DOT Hazard Class 1 consists of:
• A carboy may be used for transporting materials containing which hazard class?
• Who is the person who advises the Incident Commander of existing or potentially unsafe conditions, monitors conditions of personnel, and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures?
• Which term best describes a tank car used for long-haul very cold liquids, kept at extremely low temperatures?
• The isolation distance in the ERG's numbered guides is used after obtaining which information?
• What kind of radiation has small particles with negative electric charges?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that should raise awareness of possible terrorism involvement?
• Chlorine and anhydrous ammonia are examples of poisonous gases that primarily irritate which body system?
• Dilution is used as a decontamination method for an anhydrous ammonia incident.
• Which term describes a poison that causes seizures?
• Which of the following is not a recommended first aid action for heat illness?
• Vapor density greater than one will tend to collect in low-lying areas.
• MSDS information can be an important part of the briefing process.
• For a shipment described as organic peroxides, other than Type B, a tractor-trailer carrying 975 pounds requires which placard?
• What substance is an example of a chemical asphyxiant?
• What is unique about haz mat IMS?
• ____________ is the flow of a hazardous material through zippers, pinholes, or other material imperfections found in chemical protective clothing.
• Awareness level responders have the ability to do what?
• Which item is NOT a source to determine the hazmat name located in a facility?
• The DOT Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored:
• When determining initial isolation distances for incidents involving explosive devices, it is BEST for responders to:
• Which description best defines a local effect when exposed to a hazardous substance?
• A process by which one substance combines with a second substance is called:
• Which term is used for the zone with the highest hazard?
• Which statement is true about using structural firefighting protective clothing during hazmat incidents?
• True or false: Absorbent materials can react with certain hazardous substances.
• True or false: Responders in the hot zone may become contaminated during control operations. If they then carry that contamination outside the hot zone, they may contaminate others.
• What is the hazard class number assigned to vinyl chloride (ID 1086) in the DOT ERG?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the duration of a valve-release event?
• An ADVANTAGE of confinement operations is that:
• When responding to a potential haz mat incident, the safest way to approach the scene is to:
• Which statement best describes highlighted chemicals in the ERG?
• The PRIMARY hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to:
• What is the prescribed shape of the initial isolation zone and its protective action zone?
• DOT Hazard Class 4 consists of which type?
• After the Safety Officer arrives on scene, who should review the incident action plan?
• Which statement best describes hazmat incidents compared to other emergencies?
• Which document is associated with rail transport and is also known as Waybill/Consist?
• If the MSDS is not on site, which source should a firefighter consult first for hazard and response information?
• What material could pose a threat to a developing fetus, upon exposure?
• Which of the following is one of the three special hazards in the U.S. Military Marking system for hazardous materials?
• Which DOT Hazard Class corresponds to the category described as 'Miscellaneous'?
• A non-insulated, single-shell vessel carrying liquefied gases is an:
• Specific gravity helps determine how a chemical behaves during containment.
• During in-place protection, which action is NOT a protective measure?
• The most important part of assessment.
• Is it true that higher packing group numbers indicate greater chemical danger?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration labelled 'Poison gases'?
• The senses that are acceptable for hazmat detection are Vision and hearing.
• If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped, you would expect the product to:
• Which organization provides hazard and response information for chemicals at incidents, available around the clock?
• What is the name of the specialized intermodal container that transports gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000-5000 psi)?
• If safety officer notices an unsafe activity at an emergency, the safety officer should:
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for rail transport?
• Caustic soda and potassium hydroxide are examples of:
• Biological agents or toxins are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• Which of the following could indicate a possible terrorist attack?
• Which of the following is an example of material that is transported in industrial containers?
• Which resource is able to predict vapor cloud travel after responders’ input, local data, and leak information?
• Which term describes liquids or solids that emit toxic fumes?
• Which packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments?
• On a hazardous materials placard, what does the number at the bottom of the diamond indicate?
• Rail transport uses which form of shipping papers?
• In hazmat responses, evacuation is always chosen over sheltering in place.
• Which type of ionizing radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?
• True or false: If placards are clearly displayed on the transportation mode, shipping papers are not required
• Both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are immediate life-threatening conditions.
• To obtain hazard and response information, a firefighter can contact the manufacturer using:
• Which of the following is a typical service provided by CHEMTREC/CANUTEC?
• Which option best describes the initial isolation and protective action zones in the ERG's guidance?
• Using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of:
• During a hazmat incident, if chlorine vapor is suspected from a cylinder, what is one verified action an operations-level responder could take?
• What safety precaution is most important for hypergolic substances?
• What is the primary purpose of the bill of lading?
• In NBC classification, which category includes Sarin, Mustard, and Tabun?
• Which container type is used for radioactive materials?
• A tank truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing is designated as which type?
• ERG stands for Emergency Response Guidebook.
• Pipeline markers commonly include which two pieces of information?
• Removal of contaminated victims that are in need of medical treatment from the hazard area requires:
• What does the signal word Caution mean?
• The statement 'Keep Away From Children' on a pesticide label is an example of which type of label statement?
• Chemicals classified as __________ can cause a severe allergic reaction
• The primary type of harm associated with biological terrorism is which of the following?
• Which statement about nerve agents is false?
• The first step or most important thing to accomplish upon arrival at a hazmat or suspected hazmat incident is:
• Which term describes a chemical that must be reported if released above the threshold report quantity?
• What is the primary purpose of a specification plate on a transport container?
• Ice-cooled vests operate based on which heat transfer mechanism?
• True or false: When carrying hazmat, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers
• According to NFPA 704, the most dangerous number associated with each hazard is what?
• The NFPA 704 system provides information on:
• Which set of words could be required as signal words on a pesticide label?
• Which statement correctly identifies a general route of entry not listed in the standard hazmat pathways?
• Cryogenic liquids exist at temperatures around minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following temperatures would define a cryogenic liquid?
• At a terrorism event, when preserving evidence, what should you not do?
• A bill of lading is the shipping paper used when transporting a product via which mode?
• True or false: If a transportation mode is not carrying hazardous materials, there is no requirement for specific information to be provided on shipping papers
• Absorption refers to entry of hazmat into the body through which routes?
• The phenomenon of a violent tanker failure due to over-pressurization is known as
• The flammable range is BEST described as:
• The goal of an emergency decon procedure is to:
• Physical data, chemical name, exposure limits, health hazard data, and special precautions are all parts of the:
• In Level B, Type 2 configurations, which statement represents a limitation?
• Which component of a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus reduces high storage pressure and controls the flow of air to the user?
• A poison that will cause seizures is called a(n):
• In tactical bomb-event responses, which action should responders take?
• Which SCBA component allows the SCBA to be used even if the regulator malfunctions?
• The zone where contamination has occurred or has the potential to occur and requires established entry and exit control points, is known as a _________ zone.
• True or false: Neutron radiation is commonly used in commercial and industrial operations
• Which of the following is a sign of heat exhaustion?
• The command post is located in the warm zone.
• True or false: A person may be exposed to large quantities of a hazardous material that do not present a hazard or to small amounts that present a very high hazard.
• Which pairing correctly matches the document to its transport mode?
• Cool, moist skin is a symptom of which thermal emergency?
• Vapor dispersion is always a good idea when flammable substances are the problem.
• The general routes of entry for human exposure to hazmat are:
• The NFPA lists _______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards at fixed facilities.
• Which of the following materials would be classified as Class 9 (Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials)?
• After inhaling an airborne white powder, a victim reports feeling unwell days later; this observation would indicate a biological agent.
• The DOT hazard class 1 includes:
• The MSDS can be located from which facility document in an emergency?
• Which document includes physical data, chemical name, exposure limits, health hazard data, and special precautions?
• DOT Hazard Class 8 consists of which type of materials?
• The SCBA air supply is stored in the air cylinder.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an on-scene warning sign in a terrorist event involving chemical or biological agents?
• The 3-digit ERG guide number is used to determine what?
• Copies of the Local Emergency Response Plan (LERP) must be made available to:
• If a liquid sinks in water, its specific gravity is greater than water.
• What is the term for the key criterion used to match protective equipment materials to a chemical hazard?
• ___________ materials may cause severe chemical burns and extensive tissue damage on contact
• When initiating an IMS at a hazmat incident, the span of control should be?
• The process by which a chemical enters a protective suit through openings in the garment BEST describes:
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a pressure facility tank?
• Which symptom is a hallmark sign of heat stroke?
• The manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by:
• With a Level A suit, the SCBA is worn inside the PPE.
• Level A suit will protect the responder from ill effects from all hazardous materials.
• Examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent.
• The description of protective clothing used at hazmat incidents includes which of the following statements?
• The Safety Officer notices a critical emergency condition at an incident. The Safety Officer should:
• What is the background color of a placard signifying a poisonous substance hazard with a skull and crossbones?
• The decontamination area is located in the warm zone.
• Of the references listed below, the MOST SPECIFIC source of information on a hazardous material is/are:
• Under SARA Title III, MSDS information is required for facilities that handle chemicals in non-consumer quantities.
• When contacting CHEMTREC, the caller should be prepared to supply what information?
• Which type of chemical vapor suit has advantages including maximum protection, positive internal pressure reducing leaks, and time to reach nonhostile environment if SCBA malfunctions?
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for highway transport?
• Which of the following describes the two hazard types found in ERG guides?
• The design pressure range of an IM 101 portable tank is:
• A single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box and roll-over protection is an identification feature of which carrier?
• To minimize the physical limitations of PPE, a firefighter should:
• Which organization can be contacted for immediate hazard information on a material's properties and suggested control techniques during an emergency?
• True or false: Chemtrec IS NOT able to provide assistance to responders if the name of the shipper or manufacturer is not known
• Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce are called what?
• A hazard class of 3 in the UN labeling system indicates a __________ product.
• Which feature indicates a non-pressure or low-pressure tank car?
• In rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in which of the following?
• In the ERG, if a material entry is highlighted and there is no fire involved, which section should be consulted directly?
• Which of the following describes heat stroke symptoms?
• Which document best describes site safety, hazards, and PPE requirements in hazmat response?
• Who is responsible for care and control of a Dangerous Cargo Manifest?
• Using the DOT ERG, the hazard class number assigned for vinyl chloride with the ID #1086 is:
• Which of the following is an example of a chemical asphyxiant?
• Which statement about shipping papers when hazmat is transported is true?
• Which statement accurately reflects pesticide label requirements?
• Which statement is true about biological agents according to the material?
• If you are directed to guide number 127 in the ERG after inspecting a 55-gallon drum with a flammable placard, what color-coded section contains the Emergency Action for a spill or leak?
• Which statement is NOT a characteristic of a compressed gas tube trailer?
• Which EPA protection level provides minimal protection with basic work uniforms?
• A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a:
• Which statement about IM 101 intermodal portable tanks is accurate?
• An air cooling system provides which type of cooling by blowing cool air over the body inside a suit or vest?
• What is an example of a sign/symptom of exposure to a nerve agent at a hazmat or suspected terrorism incident?
• True or false: Pipeline markers contain information describing the transported commodity and the name and telephone number of the carrier.
• What is the primary hazard of DOT Hazard Class 5 materials?
• True or false: Shipping papers must contain the proper name of the chemical or its hazard class
• The purpose of vapor suppression is to
• When attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency, responders could contact ____________ for immediate information on the material's properties, its hazards, and suggested control techniques.
• DOT Hazard Class 6 consists of which type?
• Which document would you typically find in the engine or caboose of a rail shipment?
• Which placard color indicates nonflammable gas?
• Which action should be performed after use of PPE to ensure its continued effectiveness?
• Permeation refers to movement of a chemical through the garment at the molecular level.
• Which statement about sheltering-in-place is accurate?
• Pepper spray is considered an irritant. What IS NOT a symptom of an irritant exposure?
• Which statement about cryogenic intermodal tanks is true regarding insulation and pressure?
• Who should operate monitoring equipment during a hazmat incident?
• For materials in Hazard Class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of:
• Which color-coded section of the ERG provides the shipping names for hazardous materials?
• At a haz mat incident, which function area is responsible for developing a special technical group to the basic incident command system?
• When entering a hazardous area, the best SCBA to use is which bottle specification?
• A common design feature of cylinders is:
• Training and education can help reduce physical limitations of PPE users.
• The DOT hazard class 2 includes:
• Which section handles securing facilities, services, and equipment at a hazmat incident?
• Which statement about heat-related illnesses is true according to the material?
• Common hazmat stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are:
• What is an example of a material that bags may be used to store?
• Which location is NOT listed as a place to encounter hazardous materials?
• A __________ cargo tank has an inner tank with an outer shell, and is well insulated.
• The DOT defines a small spill as a leaking container smaller than how many gallons?
• Vapors with density greater than air will tend to collect in low areas.
• The shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is Type ____ packaging.
• In a suspected terrorist incident, evidence collection is primarily the responsibility of which entity?
• Which term defines the material's breakdown due to chemical exposure or aging?
• One advantage of using Level A PPE with Supplied Air Respirators (Type 3) and a vapor-protective suit is:
• There are 5 ways that a metal container can breach. What is not considered to be a breach?
• Under fire conditions, what is not an indicator preceding a rupture of a compressed gas tank?
• The transport container on which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a
• Carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens are best described as which type of health hazard?
• Guides 161 and 162 pertain to what hazard, for which specific protection is listed?
• True or false: Absorption generally requires that the operational personnel be in close proximity to the spill.
• A cryogenic liquid tank car will have:
• The individual responsible for establishing and managing the overall plan, developing an organizational structure, and allocating resources BEST describes the:
• Which hazard class is indicated by the placard illustration for flammable liquids?
• Cryogenic liquids cannot be shipped in intermodal containers because they are considered to be too unstable for this type of shipment.
• To whom should the location of the HazMat incident command post be relayed?
• In dealing with a hazmat fire involving bulk containers, extinguishment or control SHOULD NOT be attempted without:
• What statement is true regarding vapor dispersion?
• Position 3 on a hazard placard relates to which category?
• Which component reduces high cylinder pressure to a usable lower pressure and controls air flow to the user?
• Who is responsible for control of the air-bill papers?
• What term describes a release that results from a broken or damaged valve and may last from several seconds to several minutes?
• According to the ERG Table of Isolation Distances, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than how many gallons?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes penetration from permeation?
• A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop:
• What does the 'Spec. 51' designation mark?
• The ________ is the location where information gathering occurs, and both technical and administrative functions are assigned.
• The MOST COMMON route of exposure for an emergency responder when considering personal protection is:
• Which statement best describes how to determine initial isolation distances for hazmat incidents involving explosive devices?
• All biological etiologic agents and toxins are designated as which DOT Hazard Class?
• Work uniforms that provide minimal protection BEST defines EPA Level ____ protection
• Which statement about hazard signal words is true?
• Which of the following is NOT a procedure for personnel wearing vapor-protective clothing requiring emergency decon?
• How many signal words are commonly found on pesticide labels?
• Who is responsible for the care and control of the waybill/consist on a train?
• What level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing?
• A vest consisting of a battery or power source, a pump, and an ice/water or cooling agent container where the cooling agent is circulated throughout the garment and operates on the principle of conductive heat transfer is known as a(n) __________ vest
• The white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate:
• What does the signal word Danger indicate?
• Federal agencies may be contacted and authorized for assistance at a terrorist activity by:
• All cylinders should be considered dangerous because the contents are:
• A cryogenic material would be carried in an:
• Which exposure value could be repeated a maximum of four times daily for 15 minutes with a 60-minute rest between exposures?
• The NFPA 704 system provides the:
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for water transport?
• A fire involving a DOT Hazard Class 5.1 oxidizer generally requires large volumes of:
• Arsine, a blood agent, is classified under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?
• During a train incident, shipping papers should be sought in which areas?
• Using the NBC classification, which of the following is an example of a biological warfare agent?
• The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving release of hazardous materials.
• Which sound indicates metal has been softened by heat and pressure and may signal risk of BLEVE?
• Using the senses of sight, sound, and odor is one informal way of recognizing the presence of hazmat.
• In urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in which of the following?
• A chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard is termed?
• Biological agents are the easiest warfare agent classification for terrorists to make.
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates reactivity hazard?
• Hypergolic materials ignite when they
• What is the BEST course of action when confronted by a fire in a warehouse in which large amounts of pesticides are stored?
• Which of the following is an etiological hazard example?
• What is the term for the shipping papers when being transported by air?
• Which action is NOT typically considered an operations-level spill control tactic?
• An intermodal container capable of holding high pressure gases 3000 psi or higher is called:
• Solubility is defined as the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
• When determining the type of dam to use to control a spill, responders need to consider the:
• Which NFPA 704 quadrant indicates health hazards?
• The lead agency during a terrorist emergency (crisis management) is the:
• Which document would you find in the cockpit?
• A common hazard with cylinders involved in fire is:
• A liquid with specific gravity 0.8 will behave how on water?
• Which action is a responsibility of an awareness-level hazmat responder?
• Evacuation is always preferred over sheltering in place.
• When considering personnel protection, the MOST COMMON route of exposure for an emergency responder is:
• What is the easiest biological or chemical agent for a terrorist to make?
• Federal public buildings are prime targets for terrorist attacks.
• In an emergency, responders can locate an MSDS from:
• What is NOT a protective action that must be taken during in-place protection?
• Which term describes substances that cause seizures in exposed individuals?
• Which of the following statements about absorption is true?
• A Level II hazmat incident is beyond the normal capabilities and may require a response from which team?
• Which dispersion pattern is described as low to the ground following natural barriers?
• Which task is provided by the Logistics Section at a hazmat incident?
• Which role in ICS is responsible for coordinating the request for additional resources at the scene?
• Which container type is designed for bulk liquid shipments and is typically used in intermodal service, often identified by a 'Spec. 51' marking?
• Position 2 on a hazard placard relates to which category?
• Hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated when?
• Emergency decontamination is designed to remove contaminants that pose what kind of threat?
• Which of the following is listed as a federal agency involved in hazmat regulation?
• A specialized intermodal tank container transporting gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000-5000 psi) is known as which?
• In a radiological context, which equipment combination is identified as providing adequate protection for first responders in Guides 161 and 162?
• Social Security buildings would be an exception to the fact that federal public buildings are prime targets for terrorist attacks.
• Which major function is responsible for incident costs and procurement?
• Which component of an SCBA indicates the quantity of air available?
• Which vest type uses circulating cooling water and is powered by a battery?
• True or false: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III
• Which document would be found near the wheelhouse on a barge?
• A ___________ tank car is designed to carry low-pressure, refrigerated liquids at -130 degrees F and below
• Cryogenic liquid storage tanks are characterized by:
• Which set of signal words could be required on a pesticide label?
• Which resource within emergency reference materials is used to locate placards when a placard is visible?
• In the Incident Management System, which function oversees the management of supplies and equipment?
• Which dispersion pattern is described as low-lying liquid in an odd shape?
• True or False: The blue section of the ERG lists the shipping names of hazardous materials.
• Heat stroke results from the failure of the temperature-regulating capacity of the body.
• What resources are available for determining the concentrations of a released hazardous material in an endangered area?
• Scene control at a terrorism incident may present unique challenges for the responders. In particular, responders must be aware that:
• Doffing PPE in cold environments can cause rapid cooling of the body.
• Which statement about Unity of Command is true?
• The warm zone includes the decontamination area.
• Which NFPA 704 color quadrant is associated with flammability hazards?
• Which document would you find in the wheelhouse, bridge, or pipe-like container on a barge?
• Choking agents like ___________ attack the lungs causing tissue damage
• Biological agents or toxins are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• An LC50 value represents which type of hazard measurement?
• If a chemical name is not highlighted in the ERG, the next step is to proceed to which section?
• Which EPA protection level provides the combination of high respiratory protection with reduced skin protection?
• What cooling systems ARE NOT typically used for emergency response applications?
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for air transport?
• Packaging used for materials with extremely low radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as:
• A reaction that is associated with over-pressurization of closed containers and occurs at a rate of one second or less is called a:
• When using safety showers at an industrial facility, responders should verify what aspect of the water flow?
• When an Operations Section has not been staffed, staging reports to:
• CHEMTREC is available 24 hours per day to provide information about many chemicals to which group?
• ___________ is the controlled burning of a liquid or gas to reduce or control the pressure and/or to dispose of the product.
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates special information (such as oxidizers or water-reactive properties)?
• If a 4-digit UN number is observed on the scene, which color-bordered ERG section provides initial guidance?
• Materials that emit ionizing radiation are called _______ materials.
• For a Level III incident, evacuation is expected to be which scale?
• Shipping papers must accompany hazmat during transport.
• A victim shows bowel incontinence after exposure; this sign is most consistent with exposure to which agent category?
• What does NBC stand for in hazard classification?
• Within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a:
• Which protection assessment is usually based upon standardized laboratory tests that may incorporate a very large safety factor?
• The acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which category of warfare agents?
• Biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make. Which statement is true?
• CHEMTREC is recognized as the quickest source of MSDS for first responders.
• Section 304 reporting requirements pertain to which statute?
• The 4-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the:
• Which of the following is a type of radioactive packaging?
• The statement 'Keep from waterways' on a pesticide label is an example of which type of statement?
• Which placard feature aids hazard recognition?
• The two most popular biological agents among terrorists are anthrax and ricin.
• The decision to evacuate or shelter in place is relatively easy to make.
• Which resource is used to determine the size of an endangered area around a hazmat release?
• Which of the following is a toxin derived from castor beans and considered a potential weapon?
• Which term describes the flow of a hazardous material through fabric defects such as seams or pinholes?
• The hot zone is the area immediately around the release.
• Irritants are assigned to which UN/DOT hazard division?
• True or false: The signal words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE are displayed if package contents have a flash point below 80 degrees F.
• What term describes whether a vapor tends to rise or settle in air?
• What is the quickest available source of MSDS for first responders at a hazmat emergency?
• Which item is not part of the incident notification information, to the extent known?
• Where would a first responder expect to find an Air Bill?
• Which of the following is NOT a dispersion pattern created by the release of a hazardous material?
• As a first responder trained to the operations level, which spill control tactics can be conducted?
• A chemical with a specific gravity greater than one tends to float on water.
• How should you evacuate?
• In the NFPA 704 system, which color denotes fire hazard on the placard?
• Which term indicates whether a vapor is likely to rise or stay close to the ground?
• Which section of the ERG provides the fire, explosion, and health hazard information for the material identified by the first responder?
• Which of the following descriptions best matches a pressure tank car?
• Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sense for hazmat detection?
• Which color-coded section of the ERG would you consult for fire, explosion, and health hazard information about a material?
• Which item is not part of DOT hazard class 6 according to the source?
• Which factor is NOT cited as affecting chemical permeation rates?
• Which term refers to the process of releasing pressure by burning a flammable vapor or liquid?
• Teratogens primarily pose risk to which aspect of development?
• In the US Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a '1' on it denotes which hazard?
• If urinary incontinence along with vomiting after exposure is observed, which agent category might be implicated?
• Which factor is NOT listed as a determinant of permeation rates?
• In a crisis management scenario for a terrorist incident, which agency leads the response?
• A ________ sound often occurs when metal has been softened by high heat and pressure
• Which organization is commonly consulted for immediate technical assistance during hazardous materials incidents?
• Which document would you typically find in the cab of a highway transport vehicle?
• If an explosion has occurred, the safety briefing should stress the potential that a secondary explosive device exists.
• An MC 306/DOT 406 non-pressure liquid carrier can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below how many psi?
• A specialized intermodal tank container carrying refrigerated liquid gases such as argon, oxygen, or helium would be an example of which type?
• Hazardous materials manufactured, stored, processed, or used at a particular site are not subject to regulations affecting transported materials.
• Which property helps predict whether a liquid will float on water during a spill?
• What should responders use to locate the shipper's emergency contact number during an incident?
• During a small fire in an unoccupied house, you discover a lab setup with powders. What type of illegal activity might be occurring?
• The concentration that SHOULD NEVER be exceeded is called:
• Which statement best describes Level I incident capabilities?
• Safety briefings should include the reminder that the incident is also a crime scene, so evidence must be preserved.
• The MINIMUM level of respiratory protection for employees engaged in emergency response and exposed to an unknown hazardous substance is a(n):
• Choking agents are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• An opening commonly associated with a BLEVE is called
• When referring to the US military marking system, if a circle with a symbol of a person wearing a mask is seen, it is necessary to assume that:
• Is hypothermia considered a true medical emergency?
• In general, as compared to the standard emergency incident faced by a first responder, a HazMat incident will:
• White Over Black placard indicates a corrosive material.
• Which railcar is considered obsolete?
• Which term describes a substance determined by the Secretary of Transportation to pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce?
• Where are pipeline owners required to place pipeline markings?
• Which of the following is a common ignition source at hazmat scenes?
• Which item is often essential to briefing planning in hazmat responses?
• A TRUE statement concerning the proper procedure for dilution of a spill?
• ___________ rays are the most dangerous type of radiation.
• Hypothermia is a lowered body core temperature.
• A process by which a hazardous liquid flow is redirected away from an area is called
• Which two organizations are commonly used to obtain hazard and response information for chemical incidents?
• Which statement lists all three signal words on pesticide labels?
• Which system is used to identify the flammability of a hazmat material during recognition?
• What are 3 substances included in the DOT hazard class 6?
• Large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends can be identified as:
• Which PPE level is typically used when chemical splash protection is needed but a vapor-tight suit is not required?
• During transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the?
• In what reference materials can you find the 4 digit UN/DOT number assigned, given the product name?
• Virtually all terrorist attacks are directed toward public buildings.
• SCBA stands for which of the following?
• A substance that spontaneously releases ionizing radiation would be labeled a hazard class under the UN Labeling System as which class?
• The following limitations are indicative of what type of chemical vapor suit? 1. SCBA exposed to atmosphere without protection 2. Facepiece compatibility may not be equivalent to suit compatibility 3. The chemical compatibility of belts, straps, & harnesses may not be known
• What information is required on a pipeline marker?
• Wet clothing extracts heat from the body up to 240 times faster than dry clothing, which can lead to hypothermia.
• Above-ground pressurized storage tanks are divided into what two categories?
• Which statement about secondary contamination is true?
• The size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials.
• Hazardous materials releases that involve excessive noise levels only cause psychological stress to personnel in specialized protective clothing.
• Which resource should responders consult to obtain chemical hazard information during a response?
• What is a type of drum?
• The shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is Type ____ packaging.
• At a hazmat incident, which responsibility does the safety officer NOT include?
• MOST riot control agents are considered to be in DOT hazard class:
• DOT Hazard Class 9 consists of which type?
• When assisting emergency personnel out of their PPE, how should PPE be removed?
• Which of the following is NOT an operational consideration when using supplied air respirators?
• This can be defined as movement of material through closures
• In a vapor dispersion incident, what action may be necessary to manage runoff?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration labelled 'Corrosives'?
• Responders can contact the shipper directly from the emergency contact number on the:
• Which sign is included in the SLUDGEM acronym?
• Which statement best describes the NFPA 704 system?
• In the UN/DOT system, the hazard class that includes flammable liquids is class number?
• Which of the following is an example of a thermal hazard?
• What is an example of a location that has a low likelihood of being targeted by a terrorist attack?
• Which statement best characterizes a Level II hazmat incident?
• What are 3 signal words that can be found on pesticide labels?
• In hazmat exposure assessment, long-term exposure refers to exposures lasting over what timescale?
• Pipe-like packaging of radioactive materials is Type
• The rail car type used for pressurized contents is the:
• Substances that ignite when combined create a _________ reaction.
• Nerve agents are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• Which resource provides the procedure for establishing initial isolation distances?
• NFPA 704 is used to convey information about a material's:
• Self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied-air respirators are two types of which category?
• Which hazard class includes toxic materials like cyanides?
• A vapor-tight suit is characteristic of which hazmat PPE level?
• Where is the normal location for the bill of lading?
• The immediate concern when dealing with combustible liquid spills is to:
• Remote shutoffs are usually well marked and in an easy-to-find location.
• Which color indicates nonflammable gas?
• Gamma rays are the most penetrating and dangerous type of radiation.
• Where would a first responder expect to find a dangerous cargo manifest?
• Which type of radiation has large particles with positive electrical charges?