HazMat

Which of the following locations that use chemicals are commonly found in many communities? A) warehouses B) fuel tank farms C) hospitals D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which of the following protective actions should an awareness-level responder be prepared to do in the event of a biological release/attack? A) establish site security and control B) assess the need for additional resources C) provide accurate information for responding agencies D) all of the above

D) all of the above

What guide number is assigned to propane? A) 115 B) 120 C) 134 D) 153

A) 115

A container on the highway with a round hemispherical end is considered a(n) ________ pressure container. A) atmospheric B) special C) low D) high

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A responder can protect themselves from radiation by using shielding as a response action. What materials are best for protecting against beta particles? A) hydrogenous material (high in hydrogen content) B) lighter elements (i.e. acrylic, plastic, aluminum) C) any material (i.e. paper and plastic) D) heavy elements (i.e. lead and steel)

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DOT standards/regulations are mandated for construction of shipping containers. What type of container is required for transporting low-level radioactive materials, such as protective clothing? A) Type B B) Excepted C) Industrial D) Type A

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The five phases of the HazMat life cycle are production, transportation, storage, use, and: A) consumption B) disposal C) spill D) release

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Which chemical used to make explosives is a common ingredient in some fireworks, can be purchased in bulk from fireworks or chemical supply houses, and normally appears in white crystal or powder form? A) aluminum nitrate B) potassium chlorate C) urea nitrate D) ammonium nitrate

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Which chemical used to make explosives is sensitive to friction, impact, and static electricity; needs only a blasting cap for initiation, and can be procured in powder form? A) potassium chlorate B) ammonium nitrate C) urea nitrate D) TATP

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Which of the following is not usually found on a pipeline marker? A) product name and signal word B) NFPA 704 diamond C) owner of the pipeline D) emergency telephone number

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As an immediate precautionary measure, how far should you isolate a propane leak area in all directions? A) 330 feet (100 m) B) 1/3 mile (500 m) C) 1/2 mile (800 m) D) 1 mile (1600 m)

A) 330 feet (100 m)

As an immediate precautionary measure, how far should you isolate the spill in all directions? A) 75 feet B) 330 feet C) 1/3 mile D) 1/2 mile

A) 75 feet

HazMat are regulated by several government agencies. The five main federal agencies involved are the PHMSA, OSHA, NRC, EPA, and: A) DOT B) DOI C) DHS D) DOJ

A) DOT

Radioactive materials are labeled based on the contents being shipped and the levels of radiation they contain. Which label is used for packages with extremely low radiation levels? A) Radioactive White-I B) Radioactive Yellow-II C) Radioactive Yellow-III

A) Radioactive White-I

Which are the three correct methods for determining the appropriate guide pages in the ERG? A) UN/NA identification number, the name of the material, and a placard B) UN/NA identification number, the color of the container, and placards C) name of the material, a placard, and the number of valves on the container D) packaging class, the color of the container, and the RCRA number

A) UN/NA identification number, the name of the material, and a placard

The RAIN concept is used by individuals to quickly gather and process information and to synthesize the information in order to facilitate life safety actions at an incident. The "A" in RAIN stands for: A) avoid B) articulate C) ascertain D) approach

A) avoid

The physiological and structural signs of explosions will vary according to the: A) blast pressure B) time of day C) temperature D) amount of flame

A) blast pressure

There are four types of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA). Of the four, which agent causes skin burns and pustules? A) blister agent B) blood agent C) nerve agent D) choking agent

A) blister agent

The four most common terrorist activities include gathering intelligence, acquiring materials necessary for an attack, preparing materials, and: A) executing the first steps of an attack and dry runs B) dressing for the attack C) choosing a political cause D) choosing a religious cause

A) executing the first steps of an attack and dry runs

Pure electromagnetic radiation is called: A) gamma rays B) beta particles C) atoms D) neutrons

A) gamma rays

The fire and heat effects that occur in the immediate vicinity of an explosion are called: A) incendiary B) temperature C) blast D) flame

A) incendiary

Of the different routes of entry, which is the most deadly route for anthrax? A) inhalation B) injection C) ingestion D) absorption

A) inhalation

Which form of anthrax manifests with early FLS, chills, fever, nausea, and lymph node swelling? A) inhalation B) cutaneous C) GI

A) inhalation

A responder can protect himself/herself from radiation by using shielding as a response action. What materials are best for protecting against beta particles? A) lighter elements (e.g. acrylic, plastic, aluminum) B) hydrogenous material (i.e. high in hydrogen content) C) heavy elements (e.g. lead and steel) D) any material (e.g. paper and plastic)

A) lighter elements (e.g. acrylic, plastic, aluminum)

The RAIN concept is used by individuals to quickly gather and process information and to synthesize information in order to facilitate life safety actions at an incident. The letter "N" in RAIN stands for: A) notify B) nullify C) negate D) navigate

A) notify

Electrically initiated IEDs generally consist of four components. Those components are represented by the acronym PIES, which stands for: A) power source, initiator, explosive, and switch B) public, intent, excitement, and sacrifice C) potassium, iridium, ethane, and sodium D) propellant, ignitor, energy, and solvent

A) power source, initiator, explosive, and switch

Which category of high explosives is extremely dangerous because explosives in this category are designed to initiate with slight impulse, are used to detonate secondary explosives, but can also be used as the main charge, and are found in almost all detonators? A) primary explosives B) secondary explosives C) tertiary explosives D) low explosives

A) primary explosives

You respond to a highway incident in which a road trailer has turned onto its side and is heard to be leaking. You can see the placard on the trailer. The ID number on the placard is 1978. What is the chemical? A) propane B) nitrogen C) oxygen D) gasoline

A) propane

When responding to an incident, awareness-level responders should resist: A) rushing into the scene B) approaching the scene from upwind, uphill, and upstream C) staying clear of all spills, vapors, fumes, smoke, and suspicious sources D) all of the above

A) rushing into the scene

A _______ is something observable and indicates the presence of an illness (e.g. reddening of the skin). A _______ is a change from normal function, sensation, or appearance, generally indicating disease. A) sign; symptom B) rash; disease C) disease; sign D) symptom; rash

A) sign; symptom

Which disease is caused by a bacteria that primarily affects rodents, rabbits, and hares? A) tularemia B) Q fever C) anthrax D) plague

A) tularemia

The rate at which a substance evaporates is called: A) volatility B) availability C) vapor density D) dissemination

A) volatility

The ________ colored section of the ERG contains a list of chemicals organized by ID number and includes only the product name and guide number. A) yellow B) orange C) green D) blue

A) yellow

Based on the potential hazards of a propane leak, will placing road flares around the incident scene be an issue? A) yes B) no

A) yes

According to the ERG, which of the following are protective actions that an awareness-level responder might take? A) evacuate B) shelter-in-place C) victim rescue D) isolate and deny entry E) begin fire control operations F) relocate downwind

A, B, and D

How many hazard classes does the DOT list? A) 6 B) 9 C) 14 D) 18

B) 9

When approaching an incident scene, awareness-level responders should remember to apply what concept? A) CBRNE B) RAIN C) TRACEMP D) NIMS

B) RAIN

DOT standards/regulations are mandated for construction of shipping containers. What type of container is required for transporting small quantities of radioactive materials, such as radiological pharmaceuticals? A) Type A B) Type B C) Type C D) Excepted

B) Type B

Which explosion effect includes a positive-pressure phase and a negative-pressure phase? A) fragmentation B) blast pressure C) detonation D) shock

B) blast pressure

There are 4 types of CWA. Which CWA prevents blood from providing oxygen to the tissues and organs? A) nerve agent B) blood agent C) choking agent D) blister agent

B) blood agent

If all you know is the name of the material, which section of the ERG would you look in first? A) green B) blue C) yellow D) white

B) blue

A label or placard colored black and white with a skull and crossbones falls under which class? A) class 1: explosives B) class 6: toxic C) class 7: radioactive D) ORM-D materials

B) class 6: toxic

A Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) is a conventional explosion used to spread radioactive material. This is also known as a: A) terrorist bomb B) dirty bomb C) sprayer bomb D) homemade bomb

B) dirty bomb

What is the most likely radiological device that a terrorist might use in a WMD incident? A) gamma ray gun B) dirty bomb C) X-ray weapon D) nuclear bomb

B) dirty bomb

Critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) are potential targets for criminals and terrorists using HazMat. Which of the following is considered a part of critical infrastructure? A) dental care facility B) energy grid C) electronics store D) public library

B) energy grid

What is it called when radiation reaches a person from sources outside the body? A) external irradiation B) external exposure C) external combustion D) external contamination

B) external exposure

Shipping papers and facility documents are one of the basic clues for identifying HazMat incidents. ________ may include HazMat inventory forms, shipping and receiving forms, and SDS. _________ are required to accompany each HazMat shipment. A) shipping papers; facility documents B) facility documents; shipping papers

B) facility documents; shipping papers

HazMat reclassified using the UN ID numbering system. The UN ID numbers are ______ digits long. A) three B) four C) five D) six

B) four

When two particular chemicals are brought together, they react violently with each other, with a surrounding atmospheric temperature as the catalyst. These types of explosives are called: A) high explosives B) hypergolic explosives C) peroxide-based explosives D) improvised explosives

B) hypergolic explosives

Radiation can travel: A) inward towards the source B) in all directions C) only upwind/upstream D) only downwind/downstream

B) in all directions

Which of the following activities is an indicator of potential terrorist activity? A) gathering target intelligence B) acquiring materials necessary for an attack C) preparing weapons D) all of the above

D) all of the above

HazMat packaging and containment systems may include color codes, container numbers, signal words, and in the case of facilities, piping color code systems or specific signs/words. These are examples of which of the basic clues for identifying HazMat incidents? A) facilities documents B) markings and colors C) labels and placards D) container shapes

B) markings and colors

According to the ERG, are you required to refer to Table 1: Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for this material? A) yes B) no

B) no

When responding to an incident in which explosive materials are suspected, is it safe to use wireless communication devices? A) yes B) no

B) no

The DOT Hazard Class 1 placard is colored: A) blue B) orange C) white D) purple

B) orange

One disadvantage to terrorists of using radiological materials in weapons is: A) the majority of jurisdictions within the US are unprepared for any large incident involving radiological material B) radiological effects on humans could take months to years to appear C) lethal effects depending on type of radiation source D) economic impact on affected areas

B) radiological effects on humans could take months to years to appear

Which of the three components of NIMS systematically manages personnel, supplies, teams, and facilities? A) planning B) resource management C) communications and information management D) ongoing management and maintenance

B) resource management

In the context of explosives, heat refers to: A) static electricity B) temperature C) shock D) friction

B) temperature

The symptoms and effects of a biological release may not be immediately visible at the scene because of: A) biological agent's life cycle and geographical area B) time between exposures and incubation of the disease C) historical health records and family DNA D) mortality rate and no witnesses

B) time between exposures and incubation of the disease

Which control zone includes control points for the access corridor, and thus assists in reducing the spread of contamination? A) hot zone B) warm zone C) cold zone

B) warm zone

DOT standards/regulations are mandated for construction of shipping containers. What type of container is required for transporting low-level radioactive materials, such as protective clothing? A) Excepted B) Type B C) Type A D) Industrial

C) Type A

What is the smallest part of an element that can exist either alone or in combination with another element? A) ionizing radiation B) gamma ray C) atom D) neutron

C) atom

Many chemicals can be obtained from commercial suppliers or stolen from soft targets such as storage areas and transfer points. This describes the _______ of chemical or other agents. A) dissemination B) volatility C) availability D) types

C) availability

Which explosion effect includes a positive-pressure phase and a negative-pressure phase? A) shock B) detonation C) blast pressure D) fragmentation

C) blast pressure

On the NFPA 704 fixed facility markings, the heath hazard rating appears on the left side of the diamond and is what color? A) yellow B) white C) blue D) red

C) blue

What does CBRNE stand for? A) charlie, bravo, romeo, november, and echo B) changing, blaming, raising, naming, and ending C) chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive D) corrosive, biodegradable, recyclable, next generation, and environmental

C) chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive

Which NIMS component --- regardless of size, complexity, or scope of the incident --- enables effective and efficient command and coordination using a flexible process and system to help save lives and stabilize the situation? A) unified command B) span of control C) command and coordination D) resource management

C) command and coordination

As an awareness-level responder, what actions should you take after an explosive device detonates? A) begin rescuing victims B) call the governor for state resources C) decide where to establish the inner perimeter D) begin documenting the response and posting videos to social media

C) decide where to establish the inner perimeter

Impact/Shock can cause sufficient ________ to initiate an explosive. A) friction B) static electricity C) force/heat D) shock

C) force/heat

What type of chemical agent produces temporary physiological effects, mental effects, or both, which may persist for hours or days after exposure? A) blood agent B) chemical warfare agent (CWA) C) incapacitating agent D) toxic industrial agent (TIC)

C) incapacitating agent

The RAIN concept is used by individuals to quickly gather and process information and to synthesize information in order to facilitate life safety actions at an incident. The letter "I" in RAIN stands for: A) implement B) intelligence C) isolate D) investigate

C) isolate

There are 4 types of CWA. Of the four, which agent tends to demonstrate the onset of symptoms immediately, and signs of exposure include slurred speech, paralysis, depression, headache, reduced vision, and convulsions? A) blood agent B) choking agent C) nerve agent D) blister agent

C) nerve agent

Radioactive material in a place where its presence may be harmful is called: A) radiation B) dissemination C) radioactive contamination D) dispersion

C) radioactive contamination

Which of the three components of the NIMS systematically manages personnel, supplies, teams, and facilities? A) ongoing management and maintenance B) planning C) resource management D) communications and information management

C) resource management

There are three categories of high explosives: primary, secondary, and tertiary; they are determined by their: A) detonation rate B) availability C) sensitivity to initiation D) burn rate

C) sensitivity to initiation

If you see a person wearing clothes out of season or loose clothing, carrying heavy luggage/a backpack, and walking with purpose but not running, that person might be carrying what type of IED? A) delivery B) vehicle-borne C) suicide D) package

C) suicide

You respond to a highway incident in which a truck has been rear-ended, and squares of a white, fibrous substance are strewn across the road. You are able to speak to the driver, and his bill of lading identifies the cargo as white asbestos. What guide number is assigned to this material? A) 138 B) 147 C) 154 D) 171

D) 171

Which acronym is used to remember potential WMD material? A) TRACEM B) NIMS C) RAIN D) CBRNE

D) CBRNE

Any material that poses an unreasonable risk to life, property, or the environment if it is not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging, use, disposal, or transportation is called: A) radiological material B) explosive device C) WMD D) HazMat

D) HazMat

An SDS provides detailed info about a HazMat and any danger related to the material. SDS is an acronym for: A) Safety Delivery Sheet B) Shipping Delivery Sheet C) Shipping Data Sheet D) Safety Data Sheet

D) Safety Data Sheet

Common sources in the community where Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC) can be found include which of the following? A) shipyards B) food processing and storage facilities C) manufacturing plants D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Potential sources of radioactive material can be located in: A) hospitals B) cancer treatment facilities C) university labs D) all of the above

D) all of the above

A responder can protect himself/herself from radiation by using shielding as a response action. What materials are best for protecting against alpha particles? A) lighter elements (e.g. acrylic, plastic, aluminum) B) hydrogenous material (i.e. high in hydrogen content) C) heavy elements (e.g. lead and steel) D) any material (e.g. paper and plastic)

D) any material (e.g. paper and plastic)

The type of shipping paper used in a highway transportation is called a: A) truck papers B) freight bill C) bill of sale D) bill of lading

D) bill of lading

What are indicators that a biological incident may have occurred? A) unusual number of sick or dying animals B) an abnormal or unusual aerial application C) symptoms of inhalational anthrax D) both A and B

D) both A and B

Clandestine biological warfare laboratories are usually located in what type of areas? A) industrial manufacturing areas B) police stations C) abandoned housing and lower-income apartment complex areas D) both A and C

D) both A and C

Clandestine biological warfare labs are usually located in what type of areas? A) industrial manufacturing areas B) police stations C) abandoned housing and lower-income apartment complex areas D) both A and C

D) both A and C

Due to their importance to our national security and economy, some industries are more susceptible to terrorist threats. Identify these industries. A) healthcare B) energy C) textiles D) both B and C

D) both B and C

One disadvantage to terrorists of using radiological materials in weapons is: A) the majority of jurisdictions within the US are unprepared for any type of large incident involving radioactive material B) there will likely be an economic impact C) the effects are lethal depending on the source D) containers that hold radiological materials are heavy

D) containers that hold radiological materials are heavy

The designation of an area at a HazMat incident, based on safety and the degree of the hazard, is called a: A) decontamination corridor B) hazard area C) exclusion zone D) control zone

D) control zone

As an awareness-level responder, what actions should you take before an explosive device detonates? A) set up incident command and designate yourself as the incident commander B) move the explosive device to an unpopulated location C) deactivate the explosive device D) establish pre-blast perimeters based on local protocols, procedures, and guidelines

D) establish pre-blast perimeters based on local protocols, procedures, and guidelines

Hazard Communication defines ________ as any chemicals that would be a risk to employees if they were exposed to the chemicals in the workplace. A) dangerous goods B) toxic chemicals C) hazardous materials D) hazardous chemicals

D) hazardous chemicals

You respond to a fire at a pharmaceutical production plant. One of the outside storage tanks is on fire. The placard on the tank shows the ID number is 1053. What is this material? A) hydrogen chloride B) hydrogen fluoride C) hydrogen cyanide D) hydrogen sulfide

D) hydrogen sulfide

Identify other possible indicators of terrorist attacks. A) drum storage B) cleaning supplies at a car wash facility C) open and empty used containers at a contractor's job site D) lab equipment not relevant to the building occupancy

D) lab equipment not relevant to the building occupancy

Explosives that are compositions designed to burn rapidly and intensely (i.e. some fireworks content, black powder, and smokeless powders) are called: A) high explosives B) WMD C) dirty bombs D) low explosives

D) low explosives

Individuals trained to the awareness level are personnel who are likely to witness an incident and have been trained to initiate the emergency response by: A) performing rescue activities B) contacting the local news media C) donning Level A PPE D) notifying the proper authorities

D) notifying the proper authorities

What type of radiological weapon uses the energy from splitting the atoms (fission) of special nuclear material to produce devastating effects, including thermal energy, a blast wave, penetrating neutron and gamma radiation, and contamination with radioactive fallout? A) radiation exposure device B) gamma ray gun C) Radiation Dispersal Device (RDD) D) nuclear weapon

D) nuclear weapon

IEDs generally consist of four components. Those components are represented by the acronym PIES, which stands for: A) public, intent, excitement, and sacrifice B) potassium, iridium, ethane, and sodium C) propellant, ignitor, energy, and solvent D) power source, initiator, explosive, and switch

D) power source, initiator, explosive, and switch

The elements of a threat include surprise, means of attack, target of the attack, significant dates, and: A) response in an offensive mode B) management of the overall incident C) greater knowledge in containment systems D) reconnaissance (advanced knowledge of the community response)

D) reconnaissance (advanced knowledge of the community response)

Which chemical used to make explosives is a fertilizer-based explosive, but requires nitric acid as a component to be an explosive compound, and has a wide range of uses, including as a non-corrosive de-icing material for sidewalks? A) HMTD B) aluminum nitrate C) TATP D) urea nitrate

D) urea nitrate