TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST DUE 4TH JUNE 2024

TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST DUE 4TH JUNE 2024 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 ANSWERContainer 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 ANSWERhighway 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 ANSWERduring 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-poisionous 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 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 ANSWERaccelerate 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 ANSWERpotential 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 ANSWERhas 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 ANSWERpilot 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 targets for terrorism? - CORRECT ANSWER-infrastructures what are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants? - CORRECT ANSWERunexplained 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 ANSWERStatements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false the manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where are pipeline owners required to place pipeline markings? - CORRECT ANSWERat 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 ANSWERnerve 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 given the product name, you can find the four-digit UN/DOT number assigned by referencing the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) which are signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent? - CORRECT ANSWERloss of bladder control and vomiting using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical nerve agent? - CORRECT ANSWER-V-agent/VX Statement 1: victims have lost control of their bowels - you suspect a nerve agent Statement 2: victims complain of not feeling well after inhaling an airborne white powder a few days earlier - you suspect a biological agent Statement 3: victims are exhibiting pinpoint pupils, runny noses and difficulty breathing - you suspect a biological agent - CORRECT ANSWER-Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent/VX Statement 2: the most toxic, least volatile nerve agent is V agent/VX Statement 3: nerve agents are very effective due to their high vapor pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-Statements 1 and 2 are true; Statement 3 is false hazardous materials that would be classified and placarded class 9 during transportation include: - CORRECT ANSWER-polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Statement 1: the blue section of the ERG lists the shipping names of hazardous materials Statement 2: shipping names are always identical to the chemical names of materials Statement 3: it is important to know the proper spelling of the shipping name of a material before referencing the ERG - CORRECT ANSWER-Statements 1 and 3 are true: Statement 2 is false which federal agency is involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes? - CORRECT ANSWER-DOT the NFPA 704 system is designed for: - CORRECT ANSWER-fixed facilities Statement 1: a MSDS provides the name the chemical company uses to identify the product Statement 2: the product name is not always identical to the chemical name, as listed on a MSDS Statement 3: the listing of product names, chemical names, and synonyms on MSDS can make identifying chemicals sometimes confusing - CORRECT ANSWER-all three statements are true the DOT hazard class 8 consists of: - CORRECT ANSWER-corrosives the primary hazard of a DOT hazard class 5 material is: - CORRECT ANSWERoxidation 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 ANSWERorange 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