HAZMAT TECH CHAPTER 12 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TECHNICIAN STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
What type of surface can prevent ground contamination when used as a decontamination site?
Select one:
a.
A driveway
b.
A grassy field
c.
A dirt road
d.
A firm yard - correct answer ✔✔A. A driveway
What decontamination method limits the spread of a contaminant and allows for easier
handling?
Select one:
a.
Solidification
b.
Neutralization
,c.
Sterilization
d.
Disinfection - correct answer ✔✔A. Solidification
What is the first priority during the decontamination process at a terrorist event?
Select one:
a.
Medical monitoring
b.
Sterilization of equipment
c.
Shielding for radiation
d.
The removal of clothing - correct answer ✔✔D. The removal of clothing.
Why is disinfection often an impractical decon option?
Select one:
a.
, Disinfectants often react violently with water and water-based solutions.
b.
Disinfectants are not widely available.
c.
The orientation of the object makes prolonged contact with the surface difficult.
d.
Most disinfectants solidify to surfaces making cleanup difficult and impractical. - correct answer
✔✔C. The orientation of the object makes prolonged contact with the surface difficult.
The process in which a product is altered via action from a nonreactive substance into a less
hazardous material is known as:
Select one:
a.
neutralization.
b.
chemical degradation.
c.
evaporation.
d.
dilution. - correct answer ✔✔B. Chemical degradation.
TECHNICIAN STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
What type of surface can prevent ground contamination when used as a decontamination site?
Select one:
a.
A driveway
b.
A grassy field
c.
A dirt road
d.
A firm yard - correct answer ✔✔A. A driveway
What decontamination method limits the spread of a contaminant and allows for easier
handling?
Select one:
a.
Solidification
b.
Neutralization
,c.
Sterilization
d.
Disinfection - correct answer ✔✔A. Solidification
What is the first priority during the decontamination process at a terrorist event?
Select one:
a.
Medical monitoring
b.
Sterilization of equipment
c.
Shielding for radiation
d.
The removal of clothing - correct answer ✔✔D. The removal of clothing.
Why is disinfection often an impractical decon option?
Select one:
a.
, Disinfectants often react violently with water and water-based solutions.
b.
Disinfectants are not widely available.
c.
The orientation of the object makes prolonged contact with the surface difficult.
d.
Most disinfectants solidify to surfaces making cleanup difficult and impractical. - correct answer
✔✔C. The orientation of the object makes prolonged contact with the surface difficult.
The process in which a product is altered via action from a nonreactive substance into a less
hazardous material is known as:
Select one:
a.
neutralization.
b.
chemical degradation.
c.
evaporation.
d.
dilution. - correct answer ✔✔B. Chemical degradation.
