chapter 3 exam review

A cryogenic liquid has a boiling point lower than: A. 100°F. B. 32°F. C. 0°F. D. −150°F.

-150 F at 14.7 psi

What is the internal working pressure of a pressurized railcar? A. 100 to 500 psi B. 500 to 1000 psi C. 1000 to 2500 psi D. 5000 to 6000 psi

100 to 500 psi -transports propane,ammonia,ethylene oxide, and chlorine -top mounting fittings for loading/unloading. Protected by protective housing

If a volume of cryogenic helium is allowed to warm and vaporize entirely in its container, what kind of pressure (in psi) could that generate? A. 800 B. 2500 C. 14,500 D. 125,000

14,500 -Cryogens have large expansion ratios, even larger than the ratio of propane (270:1) -Expansion ratio of 750:1 -Cryogenic containers have two pressure-relief devices: a pressure relief valve and a frangible (easily broken) metal disk.

Closed-head drums usually have bungs of this size. A. 12 inches B. 8 inches C. 6 inches D. 2 inches

2 inches

What would be a typical pressure reading, in psi, on a standard oxygen cylinder used in the medical field? A. 20,000 B. 2000 C. 200 D. 20

2000

What is the approximate maximum capacity of a rail tank car, in gallons? A. 10,000 B. 15,000 C. 20,000 D. 30,000

30,000 Railway cars are capable of carrying more than 30,000 gallons of product

On an NFPA 704 symbol, what number indicates the greatest hazard? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

4 The blue,red,yellow diamonds will each contain a numerical rating of 0-4, with 0 being the least hazardous and 4 being the most hazardous

What is the maximum design pressure for a large, fixed-site, compressed-gas cylinder, in psi? A. Up to 2000 B. 5000 or more C. Between 10,000 and 15,000 D. Up to and over 15,000

5000 or more -oxygen cylinders for medical purposes has a pressure reading of 2000psi when full

What is the DOT hazard class for toxic substances? A. 8 B. 6 C. 4 D. 1

6 Nine chemical families recognized in the ERG: DOT Class 1: Explosives DOT Class 2: Gases DOT Class 3: Flammable Liquids(and combustible liquids) DOT Class 4: Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible materials, and dangerous-when-wet materials/water reactive substances DOT Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides DOT Class 6: Toxic substances and infectious substances DOT Class 7: Radioactive materials DOT Class 8: Corrosive substances DOT Class 9: Miscellaneous hazardous materials/products, substances or organisms

About how much do intermodal tanks hold, in gallons? A. 60,000 B. 6000 C. 600 D. 60

6000 Intermodal tanks hold between 5000-6000 gallons of product.

What is the expansion ratio of cryogenic helium? A. 1500:1 B. 750:1 C. 300:1 D. 19:1

750:1

What does the A stand for in AST? A. Air B. Automatic C. Alerting D. Above

Above-ground A.Above-ground S. Storage T. Tanks

Where must placards be located on highway transport vehicles, rail cars, and other forms of transportation carrying hazardous materials? A. Top B. Front and back C. All four sides D. Not required

All four sides

What is the term for shipping papers carried on road and highway transportation vehicles? A. Waybills B. Consists C. Dangerous cargo manifests D. Bills of lading

Bills of lading Or Freight bills. -Located in the cab of the vehicle

If a fire fighter locates Petri dishes, microscopes, and incubators during a hazardous materials response, they may be a sign that ________ are being used. A. chemical agents B. methamphetamines C. biological agents D. radiological agents

Biological agents other potential indicators may include abandoned spray devices and unscheduled or unusual sprays being disseminated. excessive antibiotics,PPE.

Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the chemical name of the hazardous material? A. Green B. Yellow C. Blue D. Orange

Blue -same chemicals listed in yellow -Listed alphabetically by name

Are intermodal tanks shipping or storage vehicles? A. Neither B. Shipping C. Storage D. Both

Both IMO tanks can be used to ship and store gaseous substances that have been chilled until liquified.

Closed-head drums have a permanently attached lid with one or more small openings. What are these small openings called? A. Bungs B. Ports C. Bobs D. Eyes

Bungs

How is the lid on an open-head drum fastened? A. Hooks welded to the sides grip it. B. Crimping the lid flange over the drum lip C. By being twisted onto a thread encircling the body D. By a ring and tightening hardware

By a ring and tightening hardware

What free service can be used to connect fire fighters with chemical manufacturers, chemists, and other specialists during a chemical incident? A. NRC B. NRTC C. AMERITEC D. CHEMTREC

CHEMTREC Chemical Transportation Emergency Center

What kind of container holds from 5 to 15 gallons of corrosive liquid? A. Bung B. Dewar flask C. Carboy D. Tote bag

Carboy

What is the DOT hazard class for explosives? A. Class 1 B. Class 2 C. Class 3 D. Class 4

Class 1

What is the DOT hazard class for flammable liquids? A. Class 1 B. Class 2 C. Class 3 D. Class 4

Class 3

What do Tube Trailers carry? A. Lengths of pipe B. Lengths of rod C. Cable D. Compressed gas

Compressed gas such as hydrogen, oxygen, helium, and methane -made up of several individual cylinders -working pressure of 3000 to 5000 PSI -valve control box found toward the rear of the trailer -each individual cylinder has its own relief valve -can be seen at construction sites,facilities that use large quantities of large gas

Which one of these materials is most likely to be transported in a highway tanker that is narrower than most tankers and has several reinforcing rings around the circumference? A. Petroleum products B. Nonpotable water C. Concentrated sulfuric acid D. Rebar

Concentrated sulfuric acid MC-312/DOT-412 Corrosive tanker -Smaller diameter (narrower than most tankers) -heavy duty reinforcing rings around the tank -15 to 25 psi -holds 6000 gallons

What do Dewar containers hold? A. Bulk amounts of distilled spirits B. Substances that cannot come into contact with foodstuffs C. Anything that is transported by passenger jet D. Cryogenic liquids

Cryogenic liquids

What is the term for gaseous substances that have been chilled until they liquefy? A. Antigens B. Thermogens C. Cryogens D. Barogens

Cryogens

Which signal word indicates that the material is highly toxic by all routes of entry? A. Caution B. Danger—Poison C. Danger D. Warning

Danger-poison

If the load contains more than one hazard class, what type of placard might be used during transport? A. Warning B. Caution C. ORM D. Dangerous

Dangerous

What type of container holds cryogens? A. Carboy B. Pressure stick C. Dewar container D. Vacuum tube

Dewar container

What does the red diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate? A. Flammability B. Reactivity C. Special symbols D. Health

Flammability

What do large, above-ground, horizontal storage tanks typically hold? A. Nonflammable liquids B. Silica or aluminum grains C. Flammable or combustible liquids D. Liquid foodstuffs, such as milk or juice

Flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline,oil, or diesel fuel

Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook contains the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances? A. Green B. Yellow C. Blue D. Orange

Green -organized numerically by UN/ID number and provides the initial isolation distances -consists of chemicals highlighted from the yellow and blue sections the green section includes: -Water reactive materials that produce toxic gases (calcium phosphide and trichlorosilane for example) -Toxic Inhalation Hazards (TIH), which are gases or volatile liquids that are extremely toxic to humans. Chemical warfare agents (CWA)

What is the term for any material that poses an unreasonable risk to human health, safety, or the environment? A. Hazardous good B. Dangerous material C. Hazardous material D. Dangerous commodity

Hazardous material

What does the blue diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate? A. Flammability B. Reactivity C. Special symbols D. Health

Health

What is one type of intermodal tank designation? A. TXD-IM-3 B. U-Z751 C. IM-101 D. Type 7

IM-101 IM tanks available: IM-101 portable tanks (IMO type 1) IM-102 portable tanks (IMO type 2) Pressure intermodal tanks (IMO type 5 or DOT Spec 51) Cryogenic intermodal tanks (IMO type 7) Tube Modules

Which statement about Drum Construction is correct? A. Regulations pertaining to drum construction vary by state. B. NIOSH establishes specifications for drum construction. C. By international treaty, all drums everywhere are made of the same materials and in the same way. D. It is determined by the type of the material it will contain.

It is determined by the type of material it will contain -Steel utility drums hold flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, oil, and other non corrosive chemicals -Polyethylene drums hold corrosives, such as acids, bases, oxidizers, and other materials that cannot be stored in steel containers

Which tanker is used to transport ammonia, butane, or propane? A. MC-306 B. MC-312 C. MC-331 D. MC-338

MC-331 Pressure Cargo Tank -1000 gallon to full size 11,000 gallon cargo tank -rounded ends -steel or stainless steel -single tank compartment -300 PSI (typical internal pressure 250psi)

Which tanker is used to transport cryogenic materials? A. MC-306 B. MC-312 C. MC-331 D. MC-338

MC-338 Cryogenic Tank -Carries cryogens -low pressure tank relies on insulation -relief valve near the valve control box -tank control valve attached to the rear of the tank (boxlike structure)

What is the term for shipping papers carried on marine vessels? A. Waybill B. Manifest C. Consist D. Bill of lading

Manifest Dangerous Cargo Manifest -kept in a tube-like container in the wheelhouse in the custody of the captain or master

Which is the best source of basic information about the chemical makeup of a substance, the potential hazards it presents, appropriate first aid, and other pertinent safe-handling data? A. Cargo manifest B. Emergency Response Guide C. Material safety data sheet D. Shipping papers

Material safety data sheet

How many gallons can be stored in pressurized horizontal tanks? A. 10 or less B. 10 to 100 C. 100 to 1000 D. More than 1000

More than 1000 Few hundred to several thousand gallons

How large must the capacity of a liquid storage container be to qualify as a bulk storage container? A. More than 119 gallons B. More than 499 gallons C. 1000 gallons or more D. 2500 gallons or more

More than 119 gallons Liquids greater than 119 gallons Bulk packaging greater than 882 Gases greater than 100 IBS water capacity

How large must the internal capacity of a solids storage container be for it to qualify as a bulk storage container? A. More than 351 pounds B. More than 405 pounds C. More than 599 pounds D. More than 882 pounds

More than 882 pounds Bulk Storage Containers -Liquids greater than 119 gallons -Bulk packaging with a net mass greater than 882 pounds -Gases greater than 100 IBS water capacity

Who must be notified if any spilled material could enter a navigable waterway? A. NRC B. NRTC C. AMERITEC D. CHEMTREC

NRC National Response Center -operated by U.S. Coast Guard (central Notification point, rather than a guidance center) -Notified if any spilled hazard discharges into the environment

Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the Guide number of the material?

Orange This section is organized by guide numbers. -general hazard class, fire/explosion hazards, health hazards, are provided

What does the yellow diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate? A. Flammability B. Reactivity C. Special symbols D. Health Page

Reactivity

What is the most common method of transporting hazardous materials? A. Rail B. Road C. Air D. Sea

Road

What do intermodal tanks look like? A. Round horizontal tanks in a box-like steel framework B. Similar to a standard MC-306 over-the-road trailer C. Car-size rectangular boxes D. Short, squat, round tanks, chest-high, with a lifting ring at the top

Round horizontal tanks in a box like steel framework -Both shipping and storage vessels -5000 to 6000 gallons of product -pressurized or non pressurized -shipped by all methods (air,sea,land)

Which is an indentifying characteristic of pressurized horizontal tanks? A. Red stenciling B. Wheels at one end C. Access hatches down the side D. Rounded ends

Rounded ends -large vents or pressure relief stacks -contain liquide propane and liquid ammonia -hundred gallon to several thousand gallon -small vapor space called ''headspace'' above the liquid -10 to 15% of the total container capacity is vapor

What is the term for an engineered catch basin around a 5000-gallon liquid container that is designed to contain product if the container fails? A. Auxiliary diking B. Moller wall C. Confinement barrier D. Secondary containment

Secondary containment

What does the white diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate? A. Flammability B. Reactivity C. Special symbols D. Health

Special symbols

Which type of railcar design should a fire fighter be able to identify? A. Carboy B. Ballast regulator C. Mixed cargo D. Special use

Special use Cryogenic tank cars are the most common special-use railcars emergency responders may encounter Operations level responders should recognize three basic types of rail tank cars: -Pressurized -Nonpressurized -Special use

Which one of these materials are nonpressurized horizontal storage tanks typically made of? A. Steel B. Zinc C. Manganese D. Iron

Steel -or aluminum

A thick glass carboy protected by a wooden or foam crate will typically contain: A. flammable liquids. B. pesticides. C. strong bases. D. strong acids.

Strong acids -nitric acid, sulfuric acid -carboy holds 5 to 15 gallons

What is the purpose of the rings around an MC-312 corrosives tanker? A. Cooling B. Heating C. Structural stability D. Vapor collection

Structural stability

What does MC-306 refer to? A. The tag on gas pumps that says "this device must start on zero" B. The grounding harness woven into gasoline-dispensing device hoses C. The test all gasoline products undergo to determine their octane value D. The familiar oval-shaped highway gasoline tanker

The familiar oval-shaped highway gasoline tanker

Which of the following is a significant drawback to using the senses to detect the presence of hazardous materials? A. They are unreliable. B. They become insensitive with prolonged exposure. C. Sensory inputs are easily confused. D. Their use involves potential exposure to the hazard.

Their use involves potential exposure to the hazard

What is distinctive about IMO Type 5 containers? A. They are open to the air. B. They are vacuum containers. C. They are high-pressure vessels. D. They are designed for prolonged immersion in saltwater

They are high-pressure vessels Pressure Intermodal tanks (IMO 5 or DOT spec 51) -100 to 600 psi -liquified gases, propane and butane

Are intermodal tanks pressurized or nonpressurized? A. They are neither pressurized nor nonpressurized. B. They can be either pressurized or nonpressurized. C. Pressurized only D. Nonpressurized only

They can be either pressurized or nonpressurized

What is the function of a Dewar container? A. To keep contents hot B. To minimize sloshing of contents C. To keep contents cold D. To hold contents in negative pressure

To keep contents cold

What is the name of the bulk storage vessel, described as a portable plastic tank surrounded by a stainless steel web, that can hold a few hundred gallons? A. Cistern B. Vault C. Tote D. Magazine

Tote -4ft. square and 6ft tall (steel webbing) -bottom mounted discharge valves -found in fixed facilities -they hold solvents, corrosives, or select oxidizers -119 to 793 gallons -No secondary containment system

What type of radiation packaging provides the least protection? A. Type A B. Type B C. Type C D. Type D

Type A -Designed to protect the internal radiological contents during normal transportation and in the event of a minor accident -Internal containment vessel made of glass,plastic, or metal - External packaging materials made of polyethylene,rubber or vermiculite -Nuclear medicines, radioactive waste,and radioactive sources used in industrial applications

On an NFPA 704 symbol, what does a W with a slash through it indicate? A. Water reactive B. Wetting agent C. Extinguish with water D. Use water for decontamination

Water reactive Burning O: Oxidizing capability Three-bladed trefoil: Radioactivity

What is the term for shipping papers carried on railroad transportation? A. Waybills B. Air bill C. Dangerous cargo manifests D. Bills of lading

Waybill -a list of the contents in every car on the train is called the Consist or Train list. -the conductor/engineer or member will have a copy of the consist in mainline use

Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the chemical identification number of the hazardous material? A. Green B. Yellow C. Blue D. Orange

Yellow -More than 4000 chemicals -Listed by their four-digit UN number/identification number (ID)

Which signal word indicates the material has minor toxicity and may cause minor eye damage and skin irritation? A. Caution B. Danger—Poison C. Danger D. Warning

caution

For air transportation, where would a fire fighter locate the air bill? A. Wheel well B. Cargo area C. Cockpit D. Entrance door

cockpit The Air bill is the shipping paper. It is kept in the cockpit and is the pilots responsibility

Which signal word indicates the material may cause severe eye damage or skin irritation? A. Caution B. Danger—Poison C. Danger D. Warning

danger

The military hazardous materials/WMD marking system is based on ________ hazards. A. detonation and exposure B. detonation and fire C. exposure and fire D. explosion and detonation

detonation and fire Division 1: Mass detonation (Orange Octagon) Division 2: Explosion-with-fragment (Number 2 inside an orange X) Division 3: Mass fire hazards (3 printed inside an inverted orange triangle) Division 4: Moderate fire hazards (inside an orange diamond)

Above-ground storage tanks (ASTs) are: A. pressurized. B. nonpressurized. C. either pressurized or nonpressurized. D. neither pressurized nor nonpressurized.

either pressurized or nonpressurized

Pipeline warning signs include a warning symbol, the pipeline owner's name, and a/an: A. UN ID number. B. emergency contact number. C. ERG guide number. D. hazard statement.

emergency contact number

The onset of symptoms from a chemical hazard usually begins ________ after exposure. A. seconds B. minutes to hours C. days D. weeks

minutes to hours

Drums, bags, and carboys are examples of ________ containers. A. nonbulk B. bulk C. flammable-materials D. dry-bulk

nonbulk

Which signal word indicates the material is moderately toxic? A. Caution B. Danger—Poison C. Danger D. Warning

warning