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TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023-
Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce is a definition for a: - Correct Answer- hazardous material When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? - Correct Answer- Time, distance, shielding A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the: - Correct Answer- DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are: - Correct Answer- health and fire/explosion The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are called: - Correct Answer- protective actions The most important part of assessment is: - Correct Answer- recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Which information should be provided during the notifications? - Correct Answer- Container type Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed and abandoned hazardous waste sites. Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be identified was established by CERCLA Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 - Correct Answer- Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? - Correct Answer- Radioactive Yellow-III Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: - Correct Answer- hazardous materials are used or stored on site
A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: - Correct Answer- can be more complex All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are: - Correct Answer- pressurized The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: - Correct Answer- United Nations (UN) product identification number The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives: - Correct Answer- general hazard and degree of severity A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved - Correct Answer- severe A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate: - Correct Answer- special hazards the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system - Correct Answer- blue United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general hazard recognition by: - Correct Answer- giving the UN hazard class number a bill of lading contains valuable information about the origin of the product and is the type of shipping paper used when transporting a product via: - Correct Answer- highway truck for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of: - Correct Answer- 1001 lbs care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the: - Correct Answer- train crew the normal location for the bill of lading is in the: - Correct Answer- cab of the truck During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping papers? - Correct Answer- the conductor's possession using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazardous material is: - Correct Answer- unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: - Correct Answer- during preincident planning Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ is utilized in preincident planning - Correct Answer- Local Emergency Planning Committee
of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the: - Correct Answer- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: - Correct Answer- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is: - Correct Answer- white referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: - Correct Answer- mass explosion referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is: - Correct Answer- #3 in a triangle an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a: - Correct Answer- #2 in a X when referring to the US military marking system, if a circle with a symbol of a person wearing a mask is seen, it is necessary to assume that: - Correct Answer- a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: - Correct Answer- a yellow placard the NFPA 704 system provides the: - Correct Answer- general hazard information the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: - Correct Answer- accelerate combustion the DOT hazard class 2 includes: - Correct Answer- nonflammable gases the DOT hazard class 1 includes: - Correct Answer- explosives the DOT hazard class 6 includes: - Correct Answer- liquid poisions placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify - Correct Answer- an infectious substance hazard the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as: - Correct Answer- potential hazards in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of ________ would be considered the most dangerous - Correct Answer- the sense of smell the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents: - Correct Answer- high level of toxicity
the least likely location for terrorists activity of the following choices is: - Correct Answer- a remote gov't facility in a rural area according to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous chemical would have a placard showing which of the following number sets? - Correct Answer- 4, 4, 2 the primary consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information is whether the facility: - Correct Answer- has chemicals that are used in the workplace a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: - Correct Answer- the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) the number _______ would be shown in the flammability quadrant of the NFPA 704 system for a material that must be moderately heated before ignition can occur: - Correct Answer- 2 a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled _________ under the UN labeling system - Correct Answer- 5 during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are - Correct Answer- secondary devices a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the hazard class: - Correct Answer- red, 3 ______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents - Correct Answer- a placard during the size up of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the:
- Correct Answer- flammability of the material substances that are living disease causing materials or are obtained from living organisms are called: - Correct Answer- biological agents during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: - Correct Answer- conductor the person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the: - Correct Answer- pilot shipping papers are referred to as _______ and usually stored ______, in air transport - Correct Answer- air bill, in the cockpit which is a signal word found on pesticide labels? - Correct Answer- Warning Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Waybill/Consist? - Correct Answer- Rail
where are pipeline owners required to place pipeline markings? - Correct Answer- at any place the underground pipeline crosses a mode of transportation which agency regulates pipelines that carry hazardous materials across state boarders, navigable waterways, and federal lands? - Correct Answer- Department of Transportation (DOT) what organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazmat emergency?
- Correct Answer- CHEMTREC Statement 1: if placards are clearly displayed on the transportation mode, shipping papers are not required Statement 2: if a transportation mode is not carrying hazardous materials, there is no requirement for specific information to be provided on shipping papers Statement 3: Shipping papers must contain the proper name of the chemical amount and weight - Correct Answer- statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true Statement 1: when carrying hazardous materials, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers Statement 2: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III Statement 3: the higher the packing group number, the more dangerous the cargo - Correct Answer- Statements 1 and 2 are, statement 3 is false a dangerous cargo manifest may be located in the: - Correct Answer- wheelhouse or bridge who is responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is aircraft? - Correct Answer- Pilot an air bill may be located in the: - Correct Answer- cockpit who is responsible for care and control of a bill of lading? - Correct Answer- driver who is responsible for care and control of a dangerous cargo manifest? - Correct Answer- captain or master the waybill/consist may be located with/in the: - Correct Answer- engine a bill of lading may be located with/in the: - Correct Answer- cab of the vehicle the definition of hazardous material is: - Correct Answer- any chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard the EPA signal word - Caution - represents: - Correct Answer- minor level of toxicity
the EPA signal word - Warning - represents: - Correct Answer- moderate level of toxicity Statement 1: vision is the safest of the five senses to use in detection of hazardous materials Statement 2: using the senses of sight and sound is one of the informal ways of recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Statement 3: using the human senses of taste and smell is reliable - Correct Answer- Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false the senses which are acceptable for use in hazmat detection are: - Correct Answer- vision and hearing you have arrived on the scene of an incident involving an explosion. People in the immediate vicinity are all experiencing runny noses and difficulty breathing. Some are having convulsions. You suspect a terrorist incident involving a: - Correct Answer- nerve agent while extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house, you discover a lab setup and numerous types of raw materials. there is particularly a large amount of black powders. what type of illegal activity might be occurring here? - Correct Answer- explosive manufacturing in the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house you discover the presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to illegal activity that is indicative of: - Correct Answer- drug making which is recognized as a biological agent? - Correct Answer- anthrax what would be used to determine the name of a hazardous material located in a facility? - Correct Answer- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Statement 1: Nerve agents are the most toxic of chemical warfare agents Statement 2: blood and choking agents, while being terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals Statement 3: biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make and the onset of symptoms usually requires days to weeks - Correct Answer- All 3 statements are true the acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which of the categories of warfare agents? - Correct Answer- nerve agents blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) classification? - Correct Answer- Chemical
the DOT hazard class 8 consists of: - Correct Answer- corrosives the primary hazard of a DOT hazard class 5 material is: - Correct Answer- oxidation if a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained, the first responder should: - Correct Answer- refer to the Table of Placards section of the Guidebook which section of the ERG provides the fire, explosion, and health hazard information for the material identified by the first responder? - Correct Answer- orange if a placard is visible, but no product name or four digit UN number is given, how can you determine which guide page of the ERG to use? - Correct Answer- the table of placards lists guide numbers if a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances are found in the ________ section: - Correct Answer- green when referring to the ERG, if a chemical name is not highlighted, the next step is to proceed to the ________ section for the action guides. - Correct Answer- orange the chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG were selected because: - Correct Answer- they present a toxic inhalation hazard the DOT hazard class 9 consists of: - Correct Answer- miscellaneous the DOT hazard class 1 consists of: - Correct Answer- explosives the DOT hazard class 2 consists of: - Correct Answer- gases the DOT hazard class 3 consists of: - Correct Answer- flammable liquids the DOT hazard class 4 consists of: - Correct Answer- flammable solids the DOT hazard class 5 consists of: - Correct Answer- oxidizers the DOT hazard class 6 consists of: - Correct Answer- poisons the DOT hazard class 7 consists of: - Correct Answer- radioactive substances the recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a hazardous substance would be found in the ______ section of the ERG - Correct Answer- orange one resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the: - Correct Answer- DOT ERG book
when using the table of isolation distances in the ERG, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than: - Correct Answer- 70 gallons on greater the recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release is: - Correct Answer- circular the statement: "people inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes," best describes: - Correct Answer- shelter in place the general routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials are: - Correct Answer- inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection the term - isolate hazard area or deny entry - means - Correct Answer- keeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area the term - shelter-in-place protection - means: - Correct Answer- having people remain inside a building rather than moving them to another area Scene control at a terrorism incident incident may present unique challenges for the responders. in particular, responders must be aware that: - Correct Answer- the terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you locate the 4-digit ID number on an orange panel. you should look first in the ERG for guidance in the: - Correct Answer- yellow-boarded section which is a potential ignition source found at the scene of hazardous materials incidents? - Correct Answer- radios and flashlights asphyxiation hazard: - Correct Answer- can lead to suffocation the collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of: - Correct Answer- law enforcement ______ is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes - Correct Answer- absorption the route of exposure effecting the respiratory tracts associated with causing ill effects, both acute and chronic, is: - Correct Answer- inhalation the term - evacuate - means: - Correct Answer- moving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area typical ignition sources found at the scene of a hazardous material incident would include: - Correct Answer- battery operated equipment
When using the ERG, the next step the first responder should follow after learning a material's 3- digit guide number is to: - Correct Answer- go to the orange bordered section the lead agency during a terrorist attack is the: - Correct Answer- federal bureau of investigation if you are initiating the IMS at a hazardous materials incident, the person assigned as the safety officer must be: - Correct Answer- trained to the technician level the goal of an emergency decon procedure is to: - Correct Answer- remove any threatening contamination as quickly as possible if a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: - Correct Answer- collect in low-lying areas the best source of information on a specific hazardous materials is the: - Correct Answer- MSDS when attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency incident, the responders could contact ________ for immediate information - Correct Answer- CHEMTREC which is the correct regarding emergency decontamination? - Correct Answer- it is required when immediate medical attention is required in order to determine whether the personal protective equipment provided is appropriate for defensive operations, the ERG should be consulted. the section in which this information would be found is colored: - Correct Answer- orange you arrive on the scene of a vehicle accident involving a cargo tank truck carrying gasoline. the truck is leaking its product into a small lake. the driver of the truck gives you a MSDS on gasoline, which gives you a specific gravity of 0.8. with this information, you can predict that the product will: - Correct Answer- remain on top of the water the active ingredients on a pesticide label will be: - Correct Answer- listed by name control of the scene begins by isolating the site. the process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found: - Correct Answer- in the ERG when initiating an IMS at a hazardous materials incident, it is important to remember that an individual's span of control is: - Correct Answer- 1 to 5 What is the minimum level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing? - Correct Answer- hazamt operations the statement, "keep away from children," found on a pesticide label is an example of a(n): - Correct Answer- precautionary statement
the statement, "keep away from waterways," found on a pesticide label is referred to as a(n): - Correct Answer- precautionary statement the transport container on which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a: - Correct Answer- cargo trank truck a recon team is sent to observe a tank truck that has rolled over. the team reports that the vehicle is an MC312. the container most probably contains a: - Correct Answer- corrosive liquid a single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box or roll-over protection is an identification feature of a(n) __________ carrier shown in the illustration: - Correct Answer- Mc 307/DOT 407 a truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing, as illustrated below is an: - Correct Answer- MC 312/DOT 412 an MC 306/DOT 406 nonpressure liquid carrier, as illustrated below, can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below _______ psi: - Correct Answer- 4 a tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 4 psi, is an: - Correct Answer- MC 306/DOT 406 a noninsulated, single-shell vessel illustrated below, which carries gases that have been liquified, is an: - Correct Answer- MC 331 a cryogenic material would be carried in an: - Correct Answer- MC 338 _________ radioactive materials can be packaged in small containers as well as those weighing over 100 tons? - Correct Answer- Type B the shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is considered a _______ packaging. - Correct Answer- Type A the V-shaped carrier below depicts a ________ carrier: - Correct Answer- dry bulk a carboy may be used for transporting materials containing: - Correct Answer- corrosives viewed from the rear, a liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. This shape, illustrated below, indicates what type of container - Correct Answer- MC 306/DOT 406 the proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an: - Correct Answer- MC 312/ DOT 412 pipeline markers contain information describing the: - Correct Answer- owner/phone number/product
which is an example of an atmospheric storage tank? - Correct Answer- large capacity above- ground tank on pesticide labels for materials originating in canada, the product will have a ________ which is similar to the EPA registration number in the US - Correct Answer- pest control product number as a responder trained to the operations level, one of the ways to verify chlorine could emit vapors is to: - Correct Answer- contact CHEMTREC for assistance the intermodal tank that is designed for working pressures of 100 to 600 psi and usually transports liquified gases under pressure is known as an: - Correct Answer- IMO Type 5 Cylindrical packaging made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard, used to transport solids or liquids best describes: - Correct Answer- drums type ________ packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments in cardboard boxes, wooden crates, and metal drums: - Correct Answer- A these trailers contain several pressurized vessels ranging from 3000 to 6000 psi piping and are known as: - Correct Answer- compressed gas tube trailers which is a characteristic of a compressed gas tube trailer? - Correct Answer- the manifold or valve control box is enclosed at the rear a specialized intermodal tank container which transports gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000-
- is known as a(n): - Correct Answer- tube module/trailer a specialized intermodal tank container which carries refrigerated liquid gases, oxygen, or helium would be an example of: - Correct Answer- cryogenic intermodal tanks/IM type 7 cryogenic liquid storage tanks are: - Correct Answer- diverse in pressure ratings, with some as high as 300 psi and heavily insulated Statement 1: there are many types of intermodal containers, or freight containers that can be used interchangeably on multiple modes of transportation (highway, rail, ship) Statement 2: cryogenic liquids cannot be shipped in intermodal containers because they are considered to be too unstable for this type of shipment Statement 3: radioactive material containers are shipped in either type A or type B containers - Correct Answer- statements 1 and 3 are true, statement 2 is false you have arrived on the scene of a hazardous materials incident involving pesticides. on one of the pesticide labels, you notice the statement "keep away from children." this statement is called the: - Correct Answer- precautionary statement
common hazards materials stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are: - Correct Answer- fertilizers a railcar tanker with a stencil marking of DOT 111 is a(n): - Correct Answer- non-pressurized railcar the products that IM 101 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: - Correct Answer- flammable liquids the products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: - Correct Answer- nonregulated materials the design pressure of an IM 101 portable tank is: - Correct Answer- 25.4 to 100 psi pneumatically unloaded hopper cars typically carry: - Correct Answer- powdered materials a _______ is best defined as a tank-within-a-tank with a stainless steel inner tank supported within a strong outer tank, with insulation in the space between the inner and outer tank: - Correct Answer- cryogenic liquid tank car what type of container is used to ship materials of radioactivity by air? - Correct Answer- Type C packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as: - Correct Answer- excepted which material is transported in industrial containers? - Correct Answer- smoke detectors large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends can be identified as: - Correct Answer- high pressure which are shipped in industrial packages having limited hazard to the public and environment? - Correct Answer- laboratory samples an intermodal container that is capable of holding high pressure gases 3000 psi or higher is a: - Correct Answer- tube module intermodal container which is a type of drum? - Correct Answer- open heads IBCs are defined as: - Correct Answer- intermediate bulk containers an intermediate bulk container called a super sack would most likely contain: - Correct Answer- solid materials where would you find valves on a one-ton container? - Correct Answer- end
given the provided MSDS, in which sections would you find PPE and first aid procedures? - Correct Answer- 4 and 8 given the provided MSDS, identify the boiling point of the chemical - Correct Answer- 13 degrees C alpha particles can be described as: - Correct Answer- particles with weight and mass which statement is true regarding neutron radiation? - Correct Answer- they are highly penetrating which type of radiation has a physical mass but has no electrical charge? - Correct Answer- neutron structural firefighting gear with self-contained breathing apparatus will protect responders from:
- Correct Answer- beta particles when contacting the CHEMTREC, the caller should be prepared to provide the: - Correct Answer- type of container or vehicle CHEMTREC is able to provide assistance to responders if: - Correct Answer- the name of the shipper or manufacturer is known CHEMTREC/CANUTEC can usually provide: - Correct Answer- technical information in an emergency at a facility with bulk chemical storage, where the MSDS is not available on site, the firefighter may obtain information from: - Correct Answer- CHEMTREC radiation that can be stopped by a piece of paper consists of _______ particles. - Correct Answer- alpha the radiation that is least dangerous as a threat to external portions of the body but is very dangerous if ingested or inhaled is: - Correct Answer- alpha ________ rays are the most dangerous type of radiation. - Correct Answer- gamma caustic sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are examples of: - Correct Answer- bases chemicals that ignite when combined create a(n) ________ reaction. - Correct Answer- exothermic a chemical with a vapor density of greater than 1 will tend to: - Correct Answer- collect in low areas and below-grade places chemicals with specific gravities greater than 1 tend to: - Correct Answer- sink
a liquid's ability to mix with water best defines: - Correct Answer- solubility a reaction that is associated with over-pressurization of closed containers and occurs at a rate of one second or less is called a: - Correct Answer- Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) responders can contact the shipper directly from the emergency contact information on the: - Correct Answer- shipping papers a __________ is a release that is the result of a broken or damaged valve(s) that may last from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the size of the opening, type of container, and nature of contents - Correct Answer- rapid relief a chemical reaction between two or more materials that give off heat is known as: - Correct Answer- exothermic reaction when a pressurized tanker fails violently due to over-pressurizing, the phenomenon is called: - Correct Answer- BLEVE ______ materials may cause severe chemical burns and extensive tissue damage on contact. - Correct Answer- corrosive a _______ effect occurs at the point of contact with a hazardous substance. - Correct Answer- local which substance would be classified as a chemical asphyxiant? - Correct Answer- carbon monoxide vapors that attack the mucous membranes, such as the surfaces of the eyes, nose and throat, are considered: - Correct Answer- irritants _______ interfere with oxygen exchange during normal respiration - Correct Answer- asphyxiants materials such as lithium, finely divided magnesium, sodium, and cesium are classified as: - Correct Answer- water reactive ________ is the difference between the upper and lower flammable limits of a gas or vapor: - Correct Answer- flammable (explosive) range corrosiveness can be described as the: - Correct Answer- measure of a substance's tendency to deteriorate another substance _______ is the ratio of the weight of a volume of liquid to the weight of an equal volume of water, with water having a value of 1.0 - Correct Answer- specific gravity
