HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FINAL EXAM (EXAM 1-3)
QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)
When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines
should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination?
A. Time, distance, half-life
B. Ionizing radiation, non-iodizing radiation, half-life
C. Time, distance, shielding
D. Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays
Ans>> C. Time, distance, shielding
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:
A. protective actions.
B. isolating the hazard area and denying entry.
C. evacuation procedures.
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,D. protect in place procedures.
Ans>> A. protective actions.
The most important part of assessment is:
A. calling for the appropriate help to mitigate the incident.
B. recognizing the presence of hazardous materials.
C. determining the appropriate actions to be taken recommended by the Emergency Response
Guidebook (ERG).
D. securing the area of the emergency.
Ans>> B. recognizing the presence of hazardous materials.
Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:
A. at a multi-use building.
B. personnel have not received specialized hazmat training.
C. hazardous materials are used or stored on site.
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,D. backup emergency power is not available.
Ans>> C. 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:
A. can be more complex.
B. occur less frequently.
C. occur more frequently.
D. occur in specific locations.
Ans>> A. can be more complex.
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it
contains, because the contents are:
A. flammable.
B. pressurized.
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, C. toxic.
D. corrosive.
Ans>> B. pressurized.
The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the:
A. United Nations (UN) product identification number.
B. capacity of the tank car.
C. last date the tank car was pressure tested.
D. tank car registration number.
Ans>> A. United Nations (UN) product identification number.
The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives:
A. general hazard and degree of severity.
B. specific product identification.
C. the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard class.
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QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)
When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines
should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination?
A. Time, distance, half-life
B. Ionizing radiation, non-iodizing radiation, half-life
C. Time, distance, shielding
D. Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays
Ans>> C. Time, distance, shielding
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:
A. protective actions.
B. isolating the hazard area and denying entry.
C. evacuation procedures.
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,D. protect in place procedures.
Ans>> A. protective actions.
The most important part of assessment is:
A. calling for the appropriate help to mitigate the incident.
B. recognizing the presence of hazardous materials.
C. determining the appropriate actions to be taken recommended by the Emergency Response
Guidebook (ERG).
D. securing the area of the emergency.
Ans>> B. recognizing the presence of hazardous materials.
Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:
A. at a multi-use building.
B. personnel have not received specialized hazmat training.
C. hazardous materials are used or stored on site.
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,D. backup emergency power is not available.
Ans>> C. 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:
A. can be more complex.
B. occur less frequently.
C. occur more frequently.
D. occur in specific locations.
Ans>> A. can be more complex.
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it
contains, because the contents are:
A. flammable.
B. pressurized.
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, C. toxic.
D. corrosive.
Ans>> B. pressurized.
The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the:
A. United Nations (UN) product identification number.
B. capacity of the tank car.
C. last date the tank car was pressure tested.
D. tank car registration number.
Ans>> A. United Nations (UN) product identification number.
The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives:
A. general hazard and degree of severity.
B. specific product identification.
C. the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard class.
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