TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST
2022/2023 GRADED A+
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:
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?
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:
DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook
The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency
Response Guidebook are:
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:
protective actions
The most important part of assessment is:
recognizing the presence of hazardous materials
Which information should be provided during the notifications?
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
Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard?
Radioactive Yellow-III
Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet
on file when:
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:
can be more complex
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of
hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
pressurized
The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is
the:
United Nations (UN) product identification number
,The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous
materials gives:
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
severe
A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to
indicate:
special hazards
the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________
quadrant of the NFPA 704 system
blue
United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general
hazard recognition by:
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:
highway truck
for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross
weight is in excess of:
1001 lbs
care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the:
train crew
the normal location for the bill of lading is in the:
cab of the truck
During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping
papers?
the conductor's possession
using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a
hazardous material is:
unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe
hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated:
during preincident planning
Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____
is utilized in preincident planning
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Shipping papers are required to contain:
the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations
When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain:
hazard class of the material
on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the:
hazard class
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of
corrosive display a _________ placard
white over black
,the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a nonflammable
compressed gas to display a placard colored:
green
a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be
a hazardous material is a
poison
any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as:
poisionous material
in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for
fire hazard is colored:
red
the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of
materials at fixed facilities
704
the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored
yellow
a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a ____________
product
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
5
a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a
hazardous classification number of:
4
using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard
classification of:
3
within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a:
flammable solid
of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a
hazardous material is the:
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the:
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:
white
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an
octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a:
mass explosion
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the
symbol for a mass fire hazard is:
#3 in a triangle
an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking
system as a:
, #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:
a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used
a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B,
requires:
a yellow placard
the NFPA 704 system provides the:
general hazard information
the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to:
accelerate combustion
the DOT hazard class 2 includes:
nonflammable gases
the DOT hazard class 1 includes:
explosives
the DOT hazard class 6 includes:
liquid poisions
placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify
an infectious substance hazard
the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as:
potential hazards
in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the
use of ________ would be considered the most dangerous
the sense of smell
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents:
high level of toxicity
the least likely location for terrorists activity of the following choices is:
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?
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:
has chemicals that are used in the workplace
a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a
product is called:
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:
2
a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be
labeled _________ under the UN labeling system
5
during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should
be alert to is/are
2022/2023 GRADED A+
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:
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?
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:
DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook
The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency
Response Guidebook are:
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:
protective actions
The most important part of assessment is:
recognizing the presence of hazardous materials
Which information should be provided during the notifications?
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
Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard?
Radioactive Yellow-III
Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet
on file when:
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:
can be more complex
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of
hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
pressurized
The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is
the:
United Nations (UN) product identification number
,The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous
materials gives:
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
severe
A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to
indicate:
special hazards
the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________
quadrant of the NFPA 704 system
blue
United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general
hazard recognition by:
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:
highway truck
for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross
weight is in excess of:
1001 lbs
care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the:
train crew
the normal location for the bill of lading is in the:
cab of the truck
During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping
papers?
the conductor's possession
using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a
hazardous material is:
unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe
hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated:
during preincident planning
Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____
is utilized in preincident planning
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Shipping papers are required to contain:
the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations
When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain:
hazard class of the material
on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the:
hazard class
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of
corrosive display a _________ placard
white over black
,the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a nonflammable
compressed gas to display a placard colored:
green
a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be
a hazardous material is a
poison
any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as:
poisionous material
in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for
fire hazard is colored:
red
the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of
materials at fixed facilities
704
the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored
yellow
a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a ____________
product
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
5
a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a
hazardous classification number of:
4
using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard
classification of:
3
within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a:
flammable solid
of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a
hazardous material is the:
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the:
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:
white
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an
octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a:
mass explosion
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the
symbol for a mass fire hazard is:
#3 in a triangle
an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking
system as a:
, #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:
a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used
a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B,
requires:
a yellow placard
the NFPA 704 system provides the:
general hazard information
the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to:
accelerate combustion
the DOT hazard class 2 includes:
nonflammable gases
the DOT hazard class 1 includes:
explosives
the DOT hazard class 6 includes:
liquid poisions
placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify
an infectious substance hazard
the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as:
potential hazards
in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the
use of ________ would be considered the most dangerous
the sense of smell
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents:
high level of toxicity
the least likely location for terrorists activity of the following choices is:
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?
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:
has chemicals that are used in the workplace
a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a
product is called:
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:
2
a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be
labeled _________ under the UN labeling system
5
during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should
be alert to is/are
