Hazmat Chapter 6 Test and Quiz
Which statement about incident priorities is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Incidents usually do not evolve or change. b. Once the IC establishes priorities, they should not change. c. The first and most important incident priority is always societal restoration. d. You should never risk your life to save property that is replaceable or cannot be saved.
d. You should never risk your life to save property that is replaceable or cannot be saved.
Response objectives are _____ of what must be done to resolve an incident, while action options are _____ that must be done in order to accomplish those goals. Select one: a. list of actions; risk assessments b. risk assessments; hazard mitigations c. specific operations; broad statements d. broad statements; specific operations
d. broad statements; specific operations
After the material has been identified, written references such as safety data sheets (SDSs) will MOST likely be used to determine: Select one: a. where the material is going. b. environmental conditions present. c. the spread and concentration of material. d. health and physical hazards presented by the material.
d. health and physical hazards presented by the material.
If PPE is not adequate for an assigned task, the: Select one: a. PPE should be modified. b. incident will be terminated. c. responder should use the PPE available. d. incident action plan should be revised.
d. incident action plan should be revised.
Situational awareness can BEST be described as: Select one: a. incident size-up. b. making decisions with limited information. c. classifying incidents based on size and scope. d. interpreting signs and clues and predicting outcomes.
d. interpreting signs and clues and predicting outcomes.
Defensive operations are those in which: Select one: a. serious container damage threatens a massive release. b. responders take aggressive, direct action on the incident. c. personnel evacuate the area and withdraw to a safe distance. d. responders seek to confine the emergency to a given area without directly contacting the hazardous material.
d. responders seek to confine the emergency to a given area without directly contacting the hazardous material.
Action planning starts with identifying the: Select one: a. hazardous materials involved at the incident. b. resources available at the scene of the incident. c. action options that will detail tasks assigned to specific responders. d. response objective (strategy) to achieve a solution to the confronted problems.
d. response objective (strategy) to achieve a solution to the confronted problems.
Successful handling of a Level III incident requires a collective effort, including unique outside resources such as: Select one: a. mutual aid fire departments. b. emergency medical services. c. local law enforcement agencies. d. specialists from industry and governmental agencies.
d. specialists from industry and governmental agencies.
Action options are: Select one: a. inherent risks that must be avoided. b. designed to maximize environmental and property damage. c. broad statements of what must be done to resolve an incident. d. specific operations that must be done in order to accomplish a goal.
d. specific operations that must be done in order to accomplish a goal.
The mental process of considering all available factors that will affect an incident during the course of operations is called: Select one: a. size-up. b. delegation. c. implementation. d. command structure.
a. size-up.
Assessing the incident's conditions to recognize cues that indicate problems or potential problems is called: Select one: a. size-up. b. safety checks. c. hazard assessment. d. preincident planning.
a. size-up.
Which of the following is an example of a response model? Select one: a. APIE b. HAZWOPER c. SARA or PHSMA d. 29 CFR 1710.120
a. APIE
What will help to maintain situational awareness? Select one: a. Communicate the desired course of action. b. Do not monitor crew member performance. c. Provide operation information only as the need arises. d. Communicate the mission's status only when directly asked.
a. Communicate the desired course of action.
Which of the following statements about determining the need for emergency decontamination at an incident is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Emergency decontamination should be considered at all hazmat incidents. b. Emergency decontamination is necessary for anyone exposed to a hazardous material. c. Emergency decontamination is the sudden failure of personal protective equipment or clothing. d. Emergency decontamination includes the transfer of a hazardous material in greater than acceptable quantities.
a. Emergency decontamination should be considered at all hazmat incidents.
Which of the following criteria is used to select response objectives? Select one: a. Its ability to prevent further injuries and/or deaths b. Its ability to correctly identify the product involved c. Its ability to determine the proper course of action d. Its ability to restrict unknown hazards to a minimum
a. Its ability to prevent further injuries and/or deaths
Which level of incident is MOST likely to be within the capabilities of the first responder having jurisdiction? Select one: a. Level I b. Level II c. Level III d. Level IV
a. Level I
A leak from a domestic natural gas line on the consumer side of the meter is generally considered a: Select one: a. Level I incident. b. Level II incident. c. Level III incident. d. non hazmat incident.
a. Level I incident.
Which mode of operation includes action to control a hazardous material incident such as plugging a leak? Select one: a. Offensive b. Defensive c. Operational d. Nonintervention
a. Offensive
Which of the following is considered a defensive action? Select one: a. Protecting exposures b. Plugging a container leak c. Overpacking a nonbulk container d. Isolating the hazard area and denying entry
a. Protecting exposures
In order to determine if PPE is adequate to perform a task at an incident, a first responder should reference: Select one: a. SOP/Gs. b. the IC's PPE. c. their last incident. d. local weather predictions.
a. SOP/Gs.
What information is generally NOT a variable to be considered when considering a rescue operation at a hazmat incident? Select one: a. Who the victim is b. Probability of rescue c. Constraints of time and distance d. Available escape routes and safe havens
a. Who the victim is
One principle of risk-based response is that activities that are routinely employed to protect property shall be recognized as _____ risks to the safety of members. Select one: a. inherent b. unknown c. significant d. unacceptable
a. inherent
The first priority for hazmat incidents is: Select one: a. life safety. b. incident stabilization. c. recovery and societal restoration. d. protection of property and the environment.
a. life safety.
A responder who is exposed to a hazardous material: Select one: a. may NOT require decontamination. b. will ALWAYS require decontamination. c. will certainly need lengthy medical treatment. d. has acted outside the incident action plan and should be disciplined.
a. may NOT require decontamination.
The lowest level of situational awareness is: Select one: a. perception. b. application. c. distraction. d. comprehension.
a. perception.
Equipping responders with the critical information that is needed to make good decisions, while not overwhelming them with nice-to-know information is the key to: Select one: a. risk-based response. b. risk monitoring and detection. c. response model implementation. d. product identification and control.
a. risk-based response.
At hazmat/WMD incidents, response models are used to: Select one: a. simplify the problem-solving process. b. decide which incident management system to use. c. gather information on the incident after it has been terminated. d. maintain a consistent understanding of the problem even if conditions change.
a. simplify the problem-solving process.
Which responder will need to develop and implement an incident action plan (IAP)? Select one: a. The highest ranking officer on scene b. A first responder assuming the role of IC c. Anyone trained to Hazardous Material Technician level d. The first responder assigned to the Operations section
b. A first responder assuming the role of IC
Which of the following BEST describes an incident action plan (IAP)? Select one: a. A specific operation performed in a specific order to accomplish the goals of the response objective b. A well-thought-out, organized course of events developed to address all phases of incident control within a specified time c. A detailed but flexible series of response objectives that describe contingencies for all possible incident outcomes d. A series of recommendations that follow best practices on determining the extent of risks and hazards present at an incident
b. A well-thought-out, organized course of events developed to address all phases of incident control within a specified time
What are the specific tactics that are used to accomplish response objectives? Select one: a. Strategies b. Action options c. Incident action plans (IAPs) d. Risk-based response principles
b. Action options
What is one of the greatest barriers to maintaining situational awareness on scene? Select one: a. Limited information b. Competing priorities c. Dangerous conditions d. Making methodical decisions
b. Competing priorities
Which mode of operation includes confinement of a hazardous material? Select one: a. Offensive b. Defensive c. Operational d. Nonintervention
b. Defensive
Which of the following is NOT an element of an incident action plan (IAP)? Select one: a. Status of injuries b. Exposure reports c. Hazard statement d. Protective measures
b. Exposure reports
Who is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan at a hazardous materials incident? Select one: a. Hazmat Technician b. Incident Commander c. Awareness level responder d. Operations level responder
b. Incident Commander
What is the second priority for hazmat incidents? Select one: a. Life safety b. Incident stabilization c. Avoidance of publicity d. Protection of property and the environment
b. Incident stabilization
Which of the following BEST describes the three modes of operation? Select one: a. Modes of operation determine incident priorities at an incident. b. The mode of operation may change during the course of an incident. c. Only one mode of operation should be used at an incident in order to avoid confusion. d. They are based on the assumption that responders should interfere with incidents as little as possible.
b. The mode of operation may change during the course of an incident.
Like size-up, hazard and risk assessment is: Select one: a. often a formality. b. a continual evaluation. c. unique to hazmat incidents. d. completed before plan implementation.
b. a continual evaluation.
The three incident priorities at all hazardous materials incidents apply to: Select one: a. fire and rescue operations. b. all emergency services organizations. c. civilian and emergency responder victims. d. emergency responders entering the hot zone.
b. all emergency services organizations.
Hazard and risk assessment starts: Select one: a. during size-up. b. during pre-incident planning. c. when setting incident priorities. d. when developing response objectives.
b. during pre-incident planning.
Risk-based response starts with a thorough size-up and identifying the _____ so that decisions can be made in a logical and educated manner. Select one: a. specific product b. immediate hazards c. secondary exposures d. product control techniques
b. immediate hazards
Competing priorities, distractions, and information overload may contribute to: Select one: a. a successful rescue. b. loss of situational awareness. c. reduced loss of life and property. d. correct identification of the hazardous material.
b. loss of situational awareness.
SOP/Gs are part of: Select one: a. a response procedure. b. predetermined procedures. c. risk-based response models. d. the incident action plan (IAP).
b. predetermined procedures.
Emergency decontamination: Select one: a. is only done on equipment, not people. b. should be considered at any hazmat or terrorism incident. c. is not needed if the incident involves only a single product. d. will be necessary if a person has been exposed but not contaminated.
b. should be considered at any hazmat or terrorism incident.
Risk-based response: Select one: a. is used only for rescue missions. b. should be used for hazardous materials incidents. c. is a hierarchy of decisions used to identify unknown materials. d. aims to provide responders with as much supplementary information as possible.
b. should be used for hazardous materials incidents.
Offensive operations are: Select one: a. those in which responders will never come into contact with the material. b. sometimes beyond the scope of responsibilities of first responders and require highly trained personnel. c. the best strategy in certain types of incidents when mitigation is failing or otherwise impossible. d. those in which responders seek to confine the emergency to a given area without directly contacting the hazardous materials involved.
b. sometimes beyond the scope of responsibilities of first responders and require highly trained personnel.
Hazard and risk assessment is part of: Select one: a. response tactics. b. the size-up process. c. response objectives. d. recovery and termination.
b. the size-up process.
Which statement about hazard and risk assessment is MOST accurate? Select one: a. An initial assessment is based on all possible conditions. b. If only limited information is available, initial assessments should be postponed. c. An initial assessment should be updated as additional information becomes available. d. The resources available to hazmat teams mean that a full, accurate picture of the incident will always be available.
c. An initial assessment should be updated as additional information becomes available.
Which of the following is a common response objective? Select one: a. Documentation b. Monitoring and detection c. Crime scene and evidence preservation d. Implementation of an incident command system
c. Crime scene and evidence preservation
What type of incident requires unified command? Select one: a. Level I b. Level II c. Level III d. Level IV
c. Level III
Which level of incident is most likely to require a unified command and large-scale evacuation? Select one: a. Level I b. Level II c. Level III d. Level IV
c. Level III
Which type of information is generally NOT needed for hazard and risk assessment? Select one: a. Weather b. Time of day c. Names of victims d. Number and type of injuries
c. Names of victims
Which of the following statements about product identification and risk-based response is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Risk-based response requires all products on scene to be identified. b. If the product cannot be identified, risk-based response is not recommended. c. Risk-based response should be implemented for all hazardous materials incidents. d. Product identification is not a vital element in successful mitigation of a hazmat incident.
c. Risk-based response should be implemented for all hazardous materials incidents.
What word BEST describes response objectives? Select one: a. Tactics b. Options c. Strategies d. Action plan
c. Strategies
Response objectives are: Select one: a. inherent risks that must be avoided. b. designed to maximize environmental and property damage. c. broad statements of what must be done to resolve an incident. d. specific operations that must be done in order to accomplish a goal.
c. broad statements of what must be done to resolve an incident.
Fixation may lead to the loss of situational awareness by: Select one: a. receiving two or more pieces of information that do not agree. b. losing focus of the original mission without appropriate rationale. c. focusing on a single element of the situation to the exclusion of all others. d. obtaining a false sense of comfort based on a misconception of the hazard, risk, or situation.
c. focusing on a single element of the situation to the exclusion of all others.
A Level II incident: Select one: a. will most likely not be concluded by any one agency. b. does not require the use of chemical protective clothing. c. is beyond the capabilities of the first responders on the scene. d. requires resources from state/provincial agencies, federal agencies, and/or private industry.
c. is beyond the capabilities of the first responders on the scene.
Exposure is the process by which: Select one: a. emergency decontamination is performed. b. hazardous materials are transferred out of the hot zone to the cold zone. c. people, animals, or the environment are potentially subjected to, or come in contact with, a material. d. hazardous material transfer to persons, equipment, and the environment in greater than acceptable quantities.
c. people, animals, or the environment are potentially subjected to, or come in contact with, a material.
Nonintervention operations, or not taking any direct action at an incident, is: Select one: a. always the safest course of action. b. a poor strategy and used as a last resort. c. the only safe strategy in many types of incidents. d. the best strategy when mitigation is successful and straightforward.
c. the only safe strategy in many types of incidents.
A nonintervention mode is MOST likely to be selected when: Select one: a. there is a slight risk of an explosion. b. the incident requires additional support units. c. the situation is clearly beyond the capabilities of responders. d. responders have the training and equipment necessary to confine the incident to the area of origin.
c. the situation is clearly beyond the capabilities of responders.
What is APIE? Select one: a. A size-up process b. A level of response c. An operational tactic d. A simple response model
d. A simple response model
Which of the following actions are considered to be part of identifying action options? Select one: a. Performing product identification b. Determining the size and scope of the incident c. Performing emergency decontamination operations d. Determining the need for personal protective equipment
d. Determining the need for personal protective equipment
What is a likely result of following predetermined procedures at emergency incidents? Select one: a. Decreased accountability b. Increased chaos on scene c. Size-up becomes unnecessary d. Effective command and control
d. Effective command and control
How do predetermined procedures help to reduce chaos at a hazmat incident? Select one: a. Destabilizes the incident b. Decreases command control c. Allows roles to be defined by each responder d. Helps prevent duplication of effort and uncoordinated operations
d. Helps prevent duplication of effort and uncoordinated operations
Which of the following is the BEST example of a question that emergency responders should consider during the initial survey? Select one: a. What did we do right? b. How can we improve? c. Has a similar incident happened elsewhere? d. How much time has elapsed since the incident began?
d. How much time has elapsed since the incident began?
