TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health,
... [Show More] 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
Shipping papers are required to contain: CORRECT ANSWER the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations
When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain: CORRECT ANSWER hazard class of the material
on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: CORRECT ANSWER hazard class
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive display a _________ placard CORRECT ANSWER white over black
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored: CORRECT ANSWER green
a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a CORRECT ANSWER poison
any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as: CORRECT ANSWER poisonous material
in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is colored: CORRECT ANSWER red
the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at fixed facilities CORRECT ANSWER 704
the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored CORRECT ANSWER yellow
a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a ____________ product CORRECT ANSWER flammable/combustible liquid
a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled hazard class _______ under the UN/DOT labeling system CORRECT ANSWER 5
a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous classification number of: CORRECT ANSWER 4
using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of: CORRECT ANSWER 3
within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a: CORRECT ANSWER flammable solid
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 poisons
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 terrorist’s 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
which mode of transportation corresponds with a dangerous cargo manifest? CORRECT ANSWER water
Which is required on a pipeline marker? CORRECT ANSWER pipeline owner's phone number
which type of event should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? CORRECT ANSWER Mass casualty incident
which occupancy or location types would be considered a possible target for terrorism? CORRECT ANSWER infrastructures
what are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants? CORRECT ANSWER unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation
what is a factor that should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? CORRECT ANSWER occupancy
the definition of hazardous waste is: CORRECT ANSWER potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process
the person responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is by rail is the: CORRECT ANSWER conductor/engineer
Statement 1: in urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in service stations, hardware stores and doctor's office
Statement 2: in rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in agricultural stores or co-ops, farm buildings, and residences
Statement 3: the size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials CORRECT ANSWER Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
Statement 1: Environmental protection agency labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal words DANGER/POISON, WARNING or CAUTION
Statement 2: the word WARNING is used on labeling for packages containing highly toxic materials
Statement 3: the signal words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE are also displayed if package contents have a flash point below 80 degrees F CORRECT ANSWER Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false [Show Less]