Hazardous Materials Operations State Exam

What are the 5 steps to the Incident tactical response objective

- Isolate - Identify - Notify - Mitigate - Terminate

What are the 3 physical states of matter?

- Solid - Liquid - Gas

What is the Flashpoint of gasoline

-45 F

What division involves Flammable gases

2.1

What division involves non flamable, not toxic gases

2.2

What is the density of air

1

Which form of decontamination typically involves the use of brushes? A) Technical B) Primary C) Secondary D) Gross

A) Technical

What is the flash point of gasoline? A) -43°F (-41°C) B) -23°F (-30°C) C) 10°F (-12°C) D) 23°F (-5°C)

A) -43°F (-41°C)

The duration of a TLV/STEL exposure is _____ minutes. A) 15 B) 30 C) 60 D) 90

A) 15

What is the minimum number of personnel for a hot zone entry team? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

A) 2

Which of the following is an identifying characteristic of an intermodal tank? A) A box-like steel frame B) Multiple full-length tank tubes C) An elliptical tank cross-section D) A sloping tank bottom

A) A box-like steel frame

In which type of decontamination is sawdust typically used? A) Absorption B) Adsorption C) Solidification D) Dilution

A) Absorption

Which form of decontamination is effective only on flat surfaces? A) Absorption B) Dilution C) Disinfection D) Irrigation

A) Absorption

Which material is commonly used for large-volume nonpressurized horizontal storage tank shells? A) Aluminum B) Polyethylene C) Manganese D) Carbon composite

A) Aluminum

Which sort of change is combustion? A) Chemical B) Physical C) Endothermic D) Hypergolic

A) Chemical

What is meant by "special populations"? A) Children or elderly B) Exposed citizens C) Exposed responders D) The responsible party

A) Children or elderly

Which of the following actions is permitted for operations-level hazardous materials responders? A) Closing a remote valve B) Product transfer C) Overpackaging D) Rescue

A) Closing a remote valve

Removal is a decontamination technique used for which material? A) Contaminated soil B) Animal carcasses C) Intact containers D) Any noncorrosive solid

A) Contaminated soil

Which type of agent prevents the body from using oxygen? A) Cyanide compound B) Irritant C) Choking D) Nerve agent

A) Cyanide compound

What is the term for the physical destruction or decomposition of clothing due to chemical exposure, general use, or ambient conditions? A) Degradation B) Corrosion C) Decomposition D) Deterioration

A) Degradation

What is the term for the placement of impervious materials to form a barrier so as to limit the spread of a liquid hazardous material? A) Diking B) Damming C) Retaining D) Diverting

A) Diking

Which control measure is often used with vapors? A) Dispersion B) Adsorption C) Dilution D) Diffusion

A) Dispersion

Which issue is of particular concern for a toxic release in a heavily populated area? A) Early planning for evacuation B) Aggressive containment tactics C) Minimizing environmental damage D) Rapid remediation and recovery

A) Early planning for evacuation

Which is the best reference to use for a hazardous materials transportation vehicle identified by a placard? A) Emergency Response Guidebook B) DOT Index of Registered Chemicals C) EPA spill management guide D) Chemical Abstract Service registry

A) Emergency Response Guidebook

Which of the following is an exposure protection tactic? A) Evacuation B) Isolation C) Establishment of control zones D) Decontamination

A) Evacuation

What should be the primary focus when preplanning for hazardous materials incidents? A) Existing threats in the area B) History of past incidents C) The most vulnerable exposures D) Likely terrorist targets

A) Existing threats in the area

Which factor favors the selection of shelter-in-place as a protective action? A) Fast-moving airborne contaminant B) Highly toxic release C) Explosive vapors D) Older, poorly maintained structures

A) Fast-moving airborne contaminant

Which marking system complies with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard? A) Hazardous Materials Information System B) NFPA 704 C) Material safety data sheet D) DOT placard

A) Hazardous Materials Information System

A motor vehicle accident causes a small gasoline spill. This is a Level _____ incident. A) I B) II C) III D) IV

A) I

Which is a correct statement about emergency decontamination? A) It may be necessary to perform emergency decontamination without adequate control of runoff. B) Emergency decontamination is a rapid trip through the decontamination corridor. C) Emergency decontamination should not be performed where it will cause damage to the environment. D) Emergency decontamination should be thorough enough to remove all contaminants

A) It may be necessary to perform emergency decontamination without adequate control of runoff

Which statement about the use of structural firefighting PPE at a hazardous materials incident is correct? A) It offers some chemical protection. B) It prevents direct skin contact. C) It provides protection against vapors. D) The shell resists absorption

A) It offers some chemical protection.

What is commonly used to determine the pH of a hazardous material? A) Litmus paper B) Colorimetric indicator tubes C) Reagent solutions D) Ionizing test strip

A) Litmus paper

Twitching is a hallmark of exposure to which type of agent? A) Nerve B) Blister C) Cyanide compound D) Choking

A) Nerve

What is the minimum level of hazardous materials training for a hazardous materials officer? A) Operations B) Awareness C) Specialist D) Technician

A) Operations

What does the "P" stand for in the acronym PEL? A) Permissible B) Potential C) Protective D) Preventable

A) Permissible

What is the first priority at any hazardous material incident? A) Safety of fire fighters B) Rescue of victims C) Environmental protection D) Protection of exposed populations

A) Safety of fire fighters

Which personnel level receives more specialized hazardous materials training than the Technician level? A) Specialist B) Operations C) Technologist D) Expert

A) Specialist

Which group within the NFPA produces the hazardous materials response standards? A) Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel B) Special Task Force on Hazardous Materials Substances, Responses, and Disposal C) Scientific and Technical Committee for Field Applications D) Study Group on the Integration of Applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations

A) Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel

What is the term for shipping papers carried on railroad transportation? A) Waybill B) Freight bill C) Manifest D) Switch list

A) Waybill

Which weather factor is the most important in a hazardous materials release? A) Wind direction B) Temperature C) Relative humidity D) Precipitation

A) Wind direction

A contaminated victim coming into physical contact with a rescuer is an example of ________. A) cross-contamination B) contamination C) exposure D) infection

A) cross-contamination

Hazardous materials operations-level responders should perform only those actions that __________. A) do not involve contact with the material B) can be safely performed without the use of chemical-protective clothing C) do not require special training D) will not require decontamination

A) do not involve contact with the material

A high-pressure intermodal tank is commonly used to transport __________. A) liquefied gases B) cryogenic liquids C) flammable liquids D) corrosives

A) liquefied gases

HEPA filter efficiency is measured in units of __________. A) microns B) nanometers C) picometers D) ells

A) microns

When a chemical change occurs, the event is usually accompanied by __________. A) the release of energy B) a physical change C) spattering or boiling D) the evolution of gas

A) the release of energy

During use of the shelter-in-place technique, the ventilation system should be __________. A) turned off B) set to recirculate C) set on "emergency" D) set to fresh air exchange

A) turned off

Exposure that occurs instantly, produces observable signs such as eye irritation, coughing, dizziness and skin burns

Acute Exposure

What are 2 examples of Polar solvents

Alcohol, acetone

Atmospheric dispersion model for evaluating releases of vapors

Aloha

Any material that causes the victim to suffocate

Asphyxiant

What is the minimum level of hazardous materials training required to take defensive actions? A) Awareness B) Technician C) Operations D) Specialist

C) Operations

What is the minimum number of apparatus needed to perform mass decontamination? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

B) 2

What is the typical maximum pressure reading for a standard oxygen cylinder used in the medical field? A) 1000 psi (6900 kPa) B) 2000 psi (13,800 kPa) C) 3000 psi (20,700 kPa) D) 4000 psi (27,580 kPa)

B) 2000 psi (13,800 kPa)

The specific identity of a hazardous material should be confirmed by consulting a minimum of _____ sources. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

B) 3

In which type of decontamination does the contaminant adhere to the surface of an added material? A) Absorption B) Adsorption C) Neutralization D) Solidification

B) Adsorption

For which situation is shelter-in-place the best option? A) When the majority of the exposed population are outdoors B) At an exposed healthcare facility C) When toxic release is probable but has not yet occurred D) With a slow-spreading toxic plume

B) At an exposed healthcare facility

Which EPA level of chemical-protective clothing provides a high level of respiratory protection, but less skin protection? A) A B) B C) C D) D

B) B

Which of the following occupies the warm zone? A) Command post B) Decontamination corridor C) Triage area D) Safe refuge area

B) Decontamination corridor

Which federal agency enforces and publicizes laws and regulations governing transportation of hazardous materials? A) Environmental Protection Agency B) Department of Transportation C) Interstate Commerce Commission D) Department of Energy

B) Department of Transportation

Which form of decontamination usually consists of rapid removal of clothing and flushing with a hose line? A) Technical B) Emergency C) Primary D) Mass

B) Emergency

Which item must be included on a pipeline warning sign? A) UN ID number B) Emergency contact number C) ERG guide number D) Signal word

B) Emergency contact number

Which chemical-protective clothing is a single-piece garment that totally encloses the wearer? A) Splash suit B) Encapsulating suit C) Proximity suit D) Level D ensemble

B) Encapsulating suit

By which acronym are the federal regulations detailing hazardous materials response competencies collectively known? A) HAZEL B) HAZWOPER C) SARA D) HSC/HHC

B) HAZWOPER

According to the NFPA, what is defined as a material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or the environment? A) Contaminant B) Hazard C) Dangerous good D) Exposure

B) Hazard

What does the NFPA 704 marking system address? A) Initial actions at a material release B) Hazardous materials at fixed facilities C) Compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard D) Hazardous materials transportation

B) Hazardous materials at fixed facilities

What is OSHA terminology for a contaminated atmosphere that poses a severe threat to health? A) Ceiling level B) Immediately dangerous to life and health C) Short-term exposure limit D) Maximum exposure limit

B) Immediately dangerous to life and health

Which statement about solidification of a hazardous liquid is correct? A) It neutralizes the chemical properties of the liquid. B) It makes the material easier to handle. C) It simplifies the disposal process. D) In most cases it is an exothermic process.

B) It makes the material easier to handle.

What is the primary concern at a hazardous materials incident? A) Confining the release B) Life safety C) Avoiding contamination D) Environmental protection

B) Life safety

Which of the following actions is reserved for technician-level hazardous materials responders? A) Decontamination B) Offensive C) Containment D) Defensive

B) Offensive

Which information is critical for proper selection of PPE? A) Decontamination options B) Physical and chemical properties C) Proximity to contaminant D) Confinement method

B) Physical and chemical properties

Which course of action is appropriate when a spilled material cannot be identified? A) Cover the material and await the arrival of additional resources B) Take conservative defensive measures C) Proceed as you would for a known substance D) Use dispersal/dilution tactics

B) Take conservative defensive measures

In general, which factor has the most influence on the actions taken at a hazardous materials incident? A) The initial actions of first responders B) The properties of the specific chemicals involved C) Fixed facility versus transportation accident D) Weather conditions

B) The properties of the specific chemicals involved

What does the "W" stand for in the acronym TLV/TWA? A) Warning B) Weighted C) Weapon D) Water

B) Weighted

In the NFPA 704 marking system, which color indicates reactivity? A) Orange B) Yellow C) Red D) Green

B) Yellow

Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) lists chemicals by their UN identification numbers? A) Green B) Yellow C) Blue D) Orange

B) Yellow

The process in which one material soaks up another material like a sponge is termed _________. A) imbibition B) absorption C) adsorption D) retention

B) absorption

Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazardous material incidents typically ___________. A) are shorter in duration B) are more complicated C) produce a higher rate of false alarms D) result in more injuries

B) are more complicated

A responder grabs a tool that was used to handle a hazardous material. This is an example of __________. A) exposure B) cross-contamination C) indirect contamination D) secondary exposure

B) cross-contamination

In the blue and yellow sections of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), materials with a toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) are __________. A) underlined B) highlighted C) italicized D) in bold print

B) highlighted

In perfect circumstances, evacuation of residents is likely to take __________. A) minutes B) hours C) days D) weeks

B) hours

The time of onset for symptoms from the chemical agents used by terrorists is ________. A) seconds B) minutes to hours C) days D) weeks

B) minutes to hours

The DOT definition of hazardous materials focuses on those materials that are __________. A) intrinsically harmful B) not properly controlled C) transported in bulk D) in the process of transport

B) not properly controlled

Which of the following is the shipping paper name for highway transport? A. Air bill B. Bill of lading C. Waybill/consist D. Dangerous cargo manifest

Bill of lading

Which of the following refers to an intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or their toxins for the purpose of harming or killing citizens? A. Chemical terrorism B. Biological terrorism C. Medical terrorism D. Organic terrorism

Biological terrorism

Which of the following colors represents health hazards in the NFPA 704 system? A. Red B. Blue C. White D. Yellow

Blue

Which of the following pages in the ERG alphabetically index hazardous materials by name? A. Yellow-bordered pages B. Blue-bordered pages C. Orange-bordered pages D. Green-bordered pages

Blue-bordered pages

What does BLEVE stand for

Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion

What does the acronym BLEVE mean?

Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion

What Does BLEVE stand for?

Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion

Where are shipping papers located on air transports

In the cockpit with the pilot

Which of the following is NOT an element of the reactivity Triangle A. Oxidizing Agent (oxygen) B. Reducing Agent (Fuel) C. Polymerization (Catalyst) D. Energy Source (Often Heat

C Polymerization (Catalyst)

What is the vapor density of air? A) 14.7 B) 7 C) 1 D) 0

C) 1

Which NFPA standard deals with various aspects of hazardous materials emergency response? A) 1901 B) 1002 C) 473 D) 10

C) 473

Approximately how many chemicals are registered for commercial use in the United States? A) 10,000 B) 25,000 C) 80,000 D) 200,000

C) 80,000

When is technical decontamination performed relative to gross decontamination? A) At the same time B) Before C) After D) Either before or after is acceptable

C) After

What is the temperature at which a liquid continuously gives off vapors? A) Evaporation point B) Flash point C) Boiling point D) Fire point

C) Boiling point

Which material is commonly used in the construction of encapsulating suits? A) Nomex® B) Nylon C) Butyl rubber D) PBI

C) Butyl rubber

For which EPA level of chemical-protective clothing is the use of an APR permissible? A) A B) B C) C D) D

C) C

Which control zone is referred to as the safe zone? A) Hot zone B) Warm zone C) Cold zone D) Free zone

C) Cold zone

Taking steps to stop fluid from leaking from a tank is an example of which tactic? A) Confinement B) Mitigation C) Containment D) Control

C) Containment

Which cargo is carried by a highway tanker that has a smaller-diameter tank with several reinforcing rings around the circumference? A) Paving materials B) Nonpotable water C) Corrosives D) Flammable liquids

C) Corrosives

Which toxic chemical is produced by the burning of wood? A) Copper chlorate B) Organic peroxide C) Cyanide D) Acetic acid

C) Cyanide

What is the most reliable way to determine how far to extend actual evacuation distances? A) Consultation with allied professionals B) ERG table of protective action distances C) Detection equipment D) Aerial photography

C) Detection equipment

Ideally, when should response to a hazardous materials incident begin? A) Upon receipt of the alarm B) After identifying the materials involved C) During preincident planning D) Upon arrival at the scene

C) During preincident planning

When are personnel working in impermeable chemical-protective clothing the most vulnerable to hypothermia? A) While donning the ensemble B) During exertion C) During the decontamination process D) While in rehabilitation

C) During the decontamination process

Are above-ground storage tanks pressurized or nonpressurized? A) Pressurized only B) Nonpressurized only C) Either D) Neither

C) Either

Which term means the volume increase that occurs when a liquid material changes to a gas? A) Coefficient of vaporization B) Evaporation rate C) Expansion ratio D) Evaporation volume

C) Expansion ratio

Which body part provides the fastest route of absorption? A) Fingers B) Scalp C) Eyes D) Ears

C) Eyes

What is most commonly contained in large, above-ground, horizontal storage tanks? A) Compressed gas B) Corrosive liquid C) Flammable or combustible liquids D) Liquid foodstuffs

C) Flammable or combustible liquids

Which type of agent is also known as a riot-control agent? A) Deterrent B) Choking C) Irritant D) Smothering

C) Irritant

Which term best describes the level of protection that structural firefighting PPE provides at a hazardous materials incident? A) None B) Minimal C) Limited D) Good

C) Limited

Which class of protective clothing is limited to protecting the skin and eyes from chemical splashes? A) Chemical proximity B) Vapor-protective C) Liquid splash-protective D) Structural PPE with eye protection

C) Liquid splash-protective

Which protective action is an operations-level responder permitted to take? A) Overpackaging B) Product transfer C) Operating a remote valve D) None of the above

C) Operating a remote valve

What is the first major heading on an MSDS? A) Hazards Identification B) Safe Handling Guidelines C) Product Identification D) Composition

C) Product Identification

Which particle has a positive charge? A) Electron B) Photon C) Proton D) Neutron

C) Proton

Which mnemonic helps fire fighters remember the seven categories of harm that can be caused by terrorism agents or other hazardous materials? A) WAFFLES B) PANOPRY C) TRACEMP D) CALLUPP

C) TRACEMP

What is a drawback to emulsifying a hazardous material? A) The process can be exothermic B) The process often increases clean-up costs C) The emulsification agents themselves may be hazardous D) The operation may create contaminated runoff

C) The emulsification agents themselves may be hazardous

Which factor is the most important when determining the level of PPE required for a hazardous materials incident? A) The size of the release B) The type of PPE available C) The physical state of the material D) The responders' experience with this material

C) The physical state of the material

Which of the following is the most toxic nerve agent? A) Sarin B) Soman C) VX D) Tabun

C) VX

What color is a DOT transportation placard for a poison? A) White upper half with black lower half B) Red C) White D) Orange

C) White

Absorption is a difficult technique for operations-level responders at a hazardous materials incident to implement because __________. A) absorbent materials require special handling B) large volumes of the absorbent are required C) close proximity to the hazardous material is required D) the absorption reaction is usually exothermic

C) close proximity to the hazardous material is required

Which detection instrument is used to monitor corrosive substances? A) Photoelectric ionizer B) Geiger C) pH meter D) Four-gas monitor

C) pH meter

There is a high risk of environment damage if a fire involving __________ is extinguished. A) explosives B) flammable gas C) pesticides D) oxidizers

C) pesticides

The systematic and thorough removal of contaminants is called __________ decontamination. A) primary B) secondary C) technical D) comprehensive

C) technical

Chemical database with critical response information on several thousand chemicals

CAMEO

Cancer causing agent

Carcinogen

Maximum concentration a worker should not be exposed to, even for an instant

Ceiling (C)

Which of the following refers to a deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment? A. Chemical attack B. Biological attack C. Inorganic attack D. Industrial attack

Chemical attack

Chemical designed to inhibit breathing and typically intended to incapacitate rather than kill its victims

Choking Agents

Exposure that is long term, occurring over the course of many months or years

Chronic

Which U.S. DOT hazard class refers to poison materials and infectious substances? A. Class 4 B. Class 5 C. Class 6 D. Class 7

Class 6

Which of the following zones does not require the use of personal protective clothing? A. Hot zone B. Warm zone C. Cold zone D. Buffer zone

Cold zone

The process of transferring a hazardous material from its source to people, animals, the environment, or equipment all of which may act as carriers for the material

Contamination

Chemicals which are capable of causing convulsions or seizures when absorbed by the body

Convulsant

Any liquid or solid that causes steel to corrode at a severely accelerated rate.

Corrosive

What does Class 8 belong to?

Corrosive

Ability of a material to cause damage ( on contact) to skin, eyes, or other parts of the body

Corrosives

Resource provides information on pesticides and chemicals used in agriculture

Crop Protection Handbook

Which statement about runoff during emergency decontamination is correct? A) Management of runoff should not be a consideration in emergency decontamination. B) Emergency decontamination methods do not produce runoff. C) Emergency decontamination should not proceed until measures for containment of runoff are taken. D) An effort should be made to divert runoff from drains, streams, or ponds.

D) An effort should be made to divert runoff from drains, streams, or ponds.

What is the maximum capacity of an intermodal tank? A) 1500 gallons (5700 L) B) 3000 gallons (11,350 L) C) 4500 gallons (17,000 L) D) 6000 gallons (22,700 L)

D) 6000 gallons (22,700 L)

Why is controlling liquid spills difficult? A) Liquids evaporate before they can be recovered B) Liquid releases tend to be large C) Liquids generally are more hazardous than gases or solids D) A liquid takes the shape of its surroundings

D) A liquid takes the shape of its surroundings

Which technique is commonly used for gross decontamination? A) Simple removal of clothing B) Three-step corridor C) Flush, strip, and flush D) A shower system

D) A shower system

Which free service can be accessed to connect fire fighters with chemical manufacturers, chemists, and other specialists during a chemical incident? A) National Response Center (NRC) B) Department of Transportation (DOT) C) Bureau of Explosives (BOE) D) CHEMTREC

D) CHEMTREC

What do Dewar containers hold? A) Foodstuffs B) Compressed gas C) Liquids for transport via air D) Cryogenic liquids

D) Cryogenic liquids

In general, which response objective is the highest level of risk that is permissible for operations-level responders? A) Offensive B) Containment C) Confinement D) Defensive

D) Defensive

Which law requires businesses that handle chemicals to report the type, quantity, and storage methods for these chemicals to the local fire department? A) Local Emergency Planning Act B) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Act C) Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act D) Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act

D) Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act

Which reference should responders consult first to determine protective action zones? A) The material data safety Sheet (MSDS) B) Spill modeling software C) A preincident plan D) Emergency Response Guide (ERG)

D) Emergency Response Guide (ERG)

What is the term for the process by which people, animals, the environment, and equipment come into contact with a hazardous material? A) Contamination B) Absorption C) Contact D) Exposure

D) Exposure

For which situation is shelter-in-place the best option? A) When the exposed population is outdoors B) With a highly flammable release C) With a highly toxic cloud D) For a short-duration incident

D) For a short-duration incident

Which of the following is one of the four major categories of decontamination? A) Initial B) Precautionary C) Civilian D) Gross

D) Gross

Which of the following is an example of secondary contamination? A) Contamination by airborne vapors B) Contact with the material during a defensive operation C) Stepping in a contaminated liquid pool D) Handling a contaminated tool

D) Handling a contaminated tool

What does the blue section of the NFPA 704 marking system indicate? A) Flammability B) Reactivity C) Special symbols D) Health hazard

D) Health hazard

Which of the following is considered a "dry" foam? A) AFFF B) Fluoroprotein foam C) Protein foam D) High-expansion foam

D) High-expansion foam

What is the temperature at which a flammable liquid will ignite without any external ignition source? A) Fire point B) Flash point C) Lower explosive limit D) Ignition temperature

D) Ignition temperature

How should evidence be decontaminated? A) It is not decontaminated B) Gross decontamination only C) Dry decontamination only D) In such a way to prevent any alteration of the evidence

D) In such a way to prevent any alteration of the evidence

Which statement about vapor-protective clothing is correct? A) It must be used with air-line-supplied SCBA. B) It is resistant to most chemicals. C) It can be worn by operations-level responders under some circumstances. D) It traps and retains the wearer's body heat.

D) It traps and retains the wearer's body heat.

The bulk of the new chemicals introduced each year fall into one of three categories. Which of the following is one of them? A) Medicines B) Military products C) Paints and coatings D) Lawn care products

D) Lawn care products

Which committee gathers and disseminates information about hazardous materials to the public? A) IAFC regional public education B) USFA public preparedness C) Insurance Services Office Loss Control D) Local emergency planning

D) Local emergency planning

What is the appropriate agency to call upon discovery of a hazardous materials incident? A) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) B) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D) National Response Center (NRC)

D) National Response Center (NRC)

Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) contains the guides? A) Green B) Yellow C) Blue D) Orange

D) Orange

Which of these resources should be consulted first to determine the size of a hazardous materials incident? A) Chemical Abstracts Service release behavior model B) MSDS C) General Emergency Behavior Model (GEMBO) D) Preincident plan

D) Preincident plan

What is the recommended treatment for heat exhaustion? A) Rapid cooling by any available means B) Prompt ALS transport to a medical facility C) Application of ice packs D) Rest and rehydration

D) Rest and rehydration

How is absorbent most commonly applied to a hazardous materials spill? A) Broom B) Backpack pump C) Boom D) Shovel

D) Shovel

Why are flammable liquids with low boiling points dangerous? A) Ignition temperature is proportional to boiling point B) Such liquids react more readily with other substances C) Such liquids typically have a high vapor density D) Such liquids produce large volumes of flammable vapor at relatively low temperatures

D) Such liquids produce large volumes of flammable vapor at relatively low temperatures

What is the maximum concentration of a material that a person can be exposed to over a 40-hour workweek with no ill effects? A) TLV/STEL B) REL/W C) TLV/C D) TLV/TWA

D) TLV/TWA

What should be done if different references conflict in their recommendations regarding a particular hazardous material? A) Go with the recommendation that permits the greatest tactical flexibility B) Go with the recommendation that is the simplest to implement C) Take no action until an authoritative opinion is available D) Take the most conservative recommended course of action

D) Take the most conservative recommended course of action

Which resource is of particular value at a hazardous materials incident? A) American Red Cross B) FEMA field representatives C) Heavy equipment operators D) Technical specialists

D) Technical specialists

What does the "W" stand for in the acronym HAZWOPER? A) Weapons B) Weather C) Wellness D) Waste

D) Waste

Rusting steel is an example of __________ change. A) physical B) compositional C) morphological D) chemical

D) chemical

Defensive hazardous materials operations are those actions taken to _________. A) minimize the volume of the release B) control the incident perimeter and isolate the hazard C) prevent the situation from deteriorating D) contain the release from a safe distance

D) contain the release from a safe distance

Patching a breached container is an example of __________. A) retention B) repair C) confinement D) containment

D) containment

Skin contact with an alkaline material is most likely to cause __________. A) painless, weeping sores B) superficial burns C) a rapidly spreading rash D) dissolving skin tissue

D) dissolving skin tissue

Following mass decontamination, victims should be directed to the __________. A) treatment area B) accountability officer C) transportation unit D) triage area

D) triage area

What are the shipping papers called for Water transport

Dangerous cargo manifest

Which of the following would be an Awareness-Level rescue action? A. Providing medical care to contaminated victims B. Assisting in decontamination of victims C. Directing people to an area of safe refuge D. Assisting in removing victims from the hot zone

Directing people to an area of safe refuge

Which division involve Explosives which have a mass explosion hazard

Division 1 .1

What division involve Explosives which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard

Division 1 .2

What division inovles Explosives which present no significant blast hazard

Division 1 .4

Which division involves Very insensitive explosives with a mass explosion hazard

Division 1 .5

What division involves, Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard

Division 1 .6

Which divison involves Explosives which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard

Division 1.3

What division includes Toxic Gases

Division 2.3

Division that includes Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

Division 4 .2

Division that includes Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Division 4 .3

What division includes flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives

Division 4.1

What division includes, Oxidizing substances

Division 5 .1

What division includes Organic peroxides

Division 5 .2

What division includes Toxic*substances

Division 6 .1

What division includes Infectious substances

Division 6 .2

Which of the following sections in the Initial Action Guides outlines special precautions for incidents that involve fire, spill, or chemical exposure? A. Potential Hazards section B. Public Safety section C. Emergency Response section D. Initial Isolation section

Emergency Response section

A reaction that absorbs heat

Endothermic

Malaria is what type of hazard? A. Etiological B. Chemical C. Thermal D. Radiological

Etiological

What does Class 1 stand for?

Explosives

The process by which people, animals, the environment, property and equipment are subjected to or come in contact with a hazardous material

Exposure

Minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors that will ignite and sustain combustion

Fire point

What does RED stand for in the NFPA Rating system?

Flammability

What materials does the UN/DOT Division 2.1 cover

Flammable Gases

What does Class 3 belong to?

Flammable liquid

What does Class 4 stand for?

Flammable solid

Which section of the ERG covers General safety precautions, notification/request for technical information and list of hazard classifications

Front white pages

What are 2 examples of non-polar solvents

Gas and toluene, oils

Which of the following are the three states that hazardous materials may occur in? A. Gas, liquid, solid B. Stable, unstable, neutral C. Vapor, smoke, steam D. Flammable, nonflammable, combination

Gas, liquid, solid

What does Class 2 stand for?

Gases

Which of the following would not be an attack indicator for biological agents? A. Unscheduled spraying B. Numerous sick or dead animals, fish, or birds C. Multiple victims who are exhibiting similar symptoms D. Greater than usual number of people leaving their homes or offices for the outdoors

Greater than usual number of people leaving their homes or offices for the outdoors

What color is used if it's transporting nonflammable substances like compressed and liquefied gases. You'll see the word nonflammable gas, an image of a gas canister and the number 2.

Green

Which of the following U.S. pipeline color codes represents low-hazard liquids? A. Red B. Blue C. Green D. Yellow

Green

What section of the ERG provides initial isolation and protective action distances

Green Pages

Which of the following pages in the ERG list TIH materials by ID number? A. Yellow-bordered pages B. Blue-bordered pages C. Orange-bordered pages D. Green-bordered pages

Green-bordered pages

Color that signifies corrosive materials that can irritate and harm the skin, These signs say corrosive, show substances spilling onto hands, and have the number 8

Half white and half black

Capable of causing harm or posing an unreasonable risk to life, health, property or environment

Hazard

What does Blue stand for in the NFPA Rating system?

Health

What section of the MSDS would contain information on emergency and first-aid procedures? A. Control Measures B. Reactivity Data C. Hazardous Ingredients D. Health Hazard Data

Health Hazard Data

The nation requires a ____________________ to provide a comprehensive and effective means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to federal, state and local authorities and to the American people.

Homeland Security Advisory System

The atmospheric condition of any toxic, corrosive, or asphyxiant substance such that it poses an immediate threat to life, or could cause irreversible or delated adverse health effects

IDLH

Where are the shipping papers located on water transports

In the wheelhouse with the Captain or master

Which of the following refers to the process of taking in materials by breathing through the nose or mouth? A. Absorption B. Ingestion C. Inhalation D. Penetration

Inhalation

What is the distance within which all persons are considered for evacuation in all direction from the actual spill/leak? A. Initial isolation distance B. Protective action distance C. Preliminary perimeter zone D. Protective boundary distance

Initial isolation distance

Which of the following statements about Awareness-Level notification is true? A. It may be as simple as dialing 911. B. It requires contacting an emergency response center. C. It requires first contacting an immediate supervisor. D. It requires waiting for additional emergency response before calling.

It may be as simple as dialing 911.

Which of the following statements about structural fire-fighting clothing is true? A. It is both corrosive-resistant and vapor-tight. B. It is designed so that gaps do not occur in places such as the neck and wrists. C. It provides limited protection against hazardous materials. D. The rubber or neoprene in boots and gloves cannot be permeated by chemicals.

It provides limited protection against hazardous materials.

Which of the following refers to a spill involving multiple packages? A. Primary spill B. Secondary spill C. Small spill D. Large spill

Large spill

A single dose which causes the death of a specific number of the group of test animals by any route other than inhalation.

Lethal dose

What is the minimum PPE needed when operating in unknown environment

Level B

Which of the following statements about Level D ensembles is true? A. Level D ensembles provide respiratory protection. B. Level D ensembles may be worn in the hot zone. C. Level D ensembles are for nuisance contamination only. D. Level D ensembles can be encapsulating or nonencapsulating.

Level D ensembles are for nuisance contamination only.

What does MSST stand for?

Maximum Safe Storage Temperatures

What type of hazard are striking injuries that are the result of a BLEVE? A. Thermal B. Etiological C. Mechanical D. Chemical

Mechanical

Temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid

Melting Point

What does class 9 belong to?

Miscellaneous hazardous material

Chemicals which may cause chromosomal changes or damage. May not be discovered for two generations (grandchildren)

Mutagens

Which NFPA covers liquid splash protective ensembles

NFPA 1992

Operational Level First Responders must meet which NFPA standard

NFPA 472

Which NFPA standard specifies competencies Awareness-Level first responders must meet? A. NFPA 272 B. NFPA 472 C. NFPA 1002 D. NFPA 1600

NFPA 472

What is 7 on the PH scale?

Neutral

Which of the following statements about chemical protective clothing is true? A. Most CPC is permeable to moisture. B. CPC retains its effectiveness regardless of use conditions. C. Any CPC will provide protection against all chemical hazards. D. No one type of CPC provides protection against all types of chemicals.

No one type of CPC provides protection against all types of chemicals.

Limited use gear = ________

Not disposable

Which of the following would be a potential ignition source in an explosive atmosphere? A. Using bells or whistles B. Operating a radio C. Touching metal surfaces D. Donning/doffing SCBA

Operating a radio

Represents explosive materials which can include products like dynamite, fireworks and ammunition. These signs typically have the words explosives or blasting agents on them and a graphic indicating something blowing up. They'll also have the number 1 to indicate the class.

Orange

Which of the following pages in the ERG provide safety recommendations and general hazard information? A. Yellow-bordered pages B. Blue-bordered pages C. Orange-bordered pages D. Green-bordered pages

Orange-bordered pages

What does Class 5 stand for?

Oxidizer

Enters through an opening or puncture

Penetration

Passes through the fabric/no visible evidence

Permeation

What does PEL stand for?

Permissible Exposure Limit

A chemical agent is said to be ___________ if it remains liquid for longer than 24 hours and non-persistent if it evaporates within that time

Persistent

What does Class 6 belong to?

Poison (toxic), inhalation hazard, infectious substance

Black powder is in which class of explosive attacks

Propellants

What must all shipping papers include?

Proper shipping name of material Hazard class represented Packing group assigned Quantity of material

Which section of the ERG would provide information on establishing the initial isolation distance for highlighted chemicals? A. Protective Action Distances section B. Potential Hazards section C. Public Safety section D. Emergency Response section

Protective Action Distances section

Which of the following sections in the Initial Action Guides provides the type of protective clothing and respiratory protection that should be worn? A. Potential Hazards section B. Public Safety section C. Emergency Response section D. Initial Isolation section

Public Safety section

A material that ignites spontaneously in air below 130 degrees F

Pyrophoric

What does Class 7 belong to?

Radioactive

Ability of a material to release energy either by itself or in combination with other materials

Reactivity

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Awareness-Level first responder? A. Implementing a plan of action B. Beginning offensive actions at the incident C. Analyzing an incident to determine the extent of potential harm D. Recognizing the presence or potential presence of a hazardous material

Recognizing the presence or potential presence of a hazardous material

Color for flammable goods like gasoline, rubbing alcohol, paint and acetone, which can fall into Classes 2 or 3. These placards feature a flame image and usually have the words flammable, gasoline, combustible or fuel oil.

Red

Color that represent flammable solids and labeled with the number 4. ex: matches and magnesium. These placards are labeled flammable solid and have a fire graphic.

Red and white stripes

Color/Colors that indicate organic peroxides which have the potential to ignite or explode (these fall under the division 5.2). Common examples are methyl ethyl ketone peroxide and benzoyl peroxide. These signs say organic peroxide and will either have the graphic of "O" with flames or just a normal fire graphic.

Red and yellow

Which of the following is not a guideline for preserving evidence? A. Remove fatalities as quickly as possible B. Document your observations as quickly as possible C. Preserve potentially transient physical evidence D. Take photographs and videos of the scene as soon as possible

Remove fatalities as quickly as possible

The probability or threat of suffering a harm or loss

Risk

Maximum concentration a worker could be exposed to for 15 minutes. (may repeat up to four times per day with 60 min rest period in between)

STEL - Short term exposure limit

When a person or object transfer the contaminant or the source of contamination to another person or object by direct contact

Secondary (Cross Contamination)

Chemicals which causes a large percentage of people or animals to develop an allergic reaction after repeated exposure

Sensitizers (allergen)

Which of the following is an action that Awareness-Level first responders should take when criminal or terrorist activity is suspected? A. Set up control zones B. Dismantle any booby traps or explosive devices C. Apprehend and hold suspects for law enforcement D. Determine cause of death of fatalities

Set up control zones

Why is it important for first responders to preserve evidence? A. So criminals can identify their belongings B. So investigators can identify and successfully prosecute the guilty parties C. So media have access to an undisturbed crime scene D. So law enforcement can auction off any valuables taken from the scene

So investigators can identify and successfully prosecute the guilty parties

Which of the following physical actions or chemical reactions may indicate the presence of hazardous materials? A. Sudden drop in temperature B. Wind that suddenly shifts direction C. Air that is unusually humid or dry D. Spreading vapor cloud or smoke

Spreading vapor cloud or smoke

Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemical incident? A. No odor or color B. Symptoms may take days or even weeks to appear C. Symptoms are noticeable either within minutes or hours D. May spread beyond the initial contamination because of activities of affected individuals

Symptoms are noticeable either within minutes or hours

Point at which a hazardous material begins to affect a person

TLV (Threshold Limit value)

the maximum airborne concentration to which a person may be exposed 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, with no ill effects

TWA (Time Weighted Average)

Liquid changes its phase to a vapor or gas

Temperature

Chemicals which affect a fetus in vivo, causing birth defects, fetal distress or death ex: lead, ethylene, oxide

Teratogens

Acts with the intent to do harm

Terrorism

What does LEL/LFL mean?

The lowest concentration that will produce a flash of fire when an ignition source is present

What our 3 categories of hazardous materials hazards

Thermal, Mechanical and Etiological

In order to perform an evacuation, which of the following must there be enough time for? A. To warn people B. To reschedule public events C. To complete the business workday D. To reroute public transportation

To warn people

T/F Polar Solvents are water soluble

True

True/False Each point on a PH scale is a factor of 10 Ex: A PH3 is ten times stronger than PH4

True

True/False Non-polar solvents are not water soluble

True

Which type of biological agent included smallpox

Type A

Which of the following entries on shipping papers would indicate the presence of hazardous materials? A. Receiver's name and address B. Shipper's name and address C. Gross weight of material shipped D. UN/NA identification number

UN/NA identification number

Which of the following is not a method for determining the ERG page for a hazardous material? A. Using the numerical index for UN/NA ID numbers B. Using the alphabetical index for chemical names C. Using the Table of Placards and Initial Response Guides D. Using the manufacturer's name and product label index

Using the manufacturer's name and product label index

Pressure exerted on the inside of a closed container by the vapor in the space above the liquid in the container

Vapor Pressure

When might sheltering in place not be the best option? A. The material is too toxic to risk any exposure B. Vapors or gases are explosive C. The population is unable to initiate evacuation D. The material is spreading very rapidly

Vapors or gases are explosive

The ability of a substance to dissolve in water

Water solubility

Which of the following DOT placard color codes refers to health hazards? A. White B. Green C. Blue D. Yellow

White

What color indicates oxidizers — substances, that when mixed with oxygen, are likely to combust (Classes 2 or 5). Common oxidizers include ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, halogens and nitric acid. These signs have oxygen written on them and a graphic of an "O" with flames

Yellow

Which of the following DOT placard color codes refers to oxidizer hazards? A. Green B. Blue C. Orange D. Yellow

Yellow

Which of the following colors represents instability hazards in the NFPA 704 system? A. Red B. Blue C. White D. Yellow

Yellow

Color that represent radioactive substances that are often found in medical equipment. You'll see the word radioactive, the radiation symbol of three blades surrounding a small circle, and the number 7.

Yellow and White

Which of the following pages in the ERG index hazardous materials in numerical order of their 4-digit ID numbers? A. Yellow-bordered pages B. Blue-bordered pages C. Orange-bordered pages D. Green-bordered pages

Yellow-bordered pages

Temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid

freezing point

PH stands for?

power of hydrogen

T/F Over pressurization may cause a violent rupture also called BLEVE

tRUE