TCFP Hazmat Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Substance that posses harmful characteristics are called—ANSWER-hazardous material ( or
Hazmat ) in the United States.
Weapons of mas destruction—ANSWER-Nuclear, biological, radiological, chemical or any
other weapon that can kill a large amount of people or bring destroy a widespread area.
A hazardous materials incident is an—ANSWER-Emergency involving a substance that poses
an unreasonable risk to people, the environment, and/ or property.
Hazmat incidents are often more complex than—ANSWER-Other types of emergency
incidents.
Acut health effects are—ANSWER-Short-term effects that appear within hours or days, such
as vomiting or diarrhea.
Chronic health effects are—ANSWER-long-term effects may take years to appear, such as
cancer.
What are corrosives?—ANSWER-Chemicals that destroy or burn living tissues.
What is the effect of corrosives on metals?—ANSWER-They have destructive effects by
virtue of their corrosivity.
, What is a toxic substance?—ANSWER-A chemical or biological substance that causes
sickness, illness, or injury.
How do toxic substances affect the body?—ANSWER-They cause damage on the molecular
scale when in contact with the body.
The degree to which a substance causes harm within the body is called its—ANSWER-
Toxicity.
Local toxic effect—ANSWER-The chemical injury at the site of contact typically the skin &
mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, or respiratory tract
Toxins can cause damage—ANSWER-to organs or are not manifested for many years.
_____ release at hazmat incidents presents the greatest threat.—ANSWER-Energy.
The material's physical and chemical properties affect how it—ANSWER-Behaves
Matter is found in three states—ANSWER-solid, liquid, gas
At a hazmat incident, try to identify—ANSWER-Material's physical state as early as possible.
Awareness of hazardous material______ helps rescuers determine control zone and
evacuation distances.—ANSWER-Mobility
______ are the least mobile and ______ have the greatest mobility.—ANSWER-Solids, Gases
Incidents involivng____ gases are potentially the most dangerous for emergency
responders—ANSWER-Gases
If gas is invisible or has little or no odor, it may be impossible to detect without specialized
detection equipment, such as a—ANSWER-Combustible gas detector or another instrument.
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Substance that posses harmful characteristics are called—ANSWER-hazardous material ( or
Hazmat ) in the United States.
Weapons of mas destruction—ANSWER-Nuclear, biological, radiological, chemical or any
other weapon that can kill a large amount of people or bring destroy a widespread area.
A hazardous materials incident is an—ANSWER-Emergency involving a substance that poses
an unreasonable risk to people, the environment, and/ or property.
Hazmat incidents are often more complex than—ANSWER-Other types of emergency
incidents.
Acut health effects are—ANSWER-Short-term effects that appear within hours or days, such
as vomiting or diarrhea.
Chronic health effects are—ANSWER-long-term effects may take years to appear, such as
cancer.
What are corrosives?—ANSWER-Chemicals that destroy or burn living tissues.
What is the effect of corrosives on metals?—ANSWER-They have destructive effects by
virtue of their corrosivity.
, What is a toxic substance?—ANSWER-A chemical or biological substance that causes
sickness, illness, or injury.
How do toxic substances affect the body?—ANSWER-They cause damage on the molecular
scale when in contact with the body.
The degree to which a substance causes harm within the body is called its—ANSWER-
Toxicity.
Local toxic effect—ANSWER-The chemical injury at the site of contact typically the skin &
mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, or respiratory tract
Toxins can cause damage—ANSWER-to organs or are not manifested for many years.
_____ release at hazmat incidents presents the greatest threat.—ANSWER-Energy.
The material's physical and chemical properties affect how it—ANSWER-Behaves
Matter is found in three states—ANSWER-solid, liquid, gas
At a hazmat incident, try to identify—ANSWER-Material's physical state as early as possible.
Awareness of hazardous material______ helps rescuers determine control zone and
evacuation distances.—ANSWER-Mobility
______ are the least mobile and ______ have the greatest mobility.—ANSWER-Solids, Gases
Incidents involivng____ gases are potentially the most dangerous for emergency
responders—ANSWER-Gases
If gas is invisible or has little or no odor, it may be impossible to detect without specialized
detection equipment, such as a—ANSWER-Combustible gas detector or another instrument.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
