NurseBernie
TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS
TEST(CORRECT ANSWERS)
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 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
,NurseBernie
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
,NurseBernie
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 - 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
, NurseBernie
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 poisions
placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify - CORRECT
ANSWER - an infectious substance hazard
TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS
TEST(CORRECT ANSWERS)
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 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
,NurseBernie
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
,NurseBernie
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 - 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
, NurseBernie
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 poisions
placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify - CORRECT
ANSWER - an infectious substance hazard
