FMF (BOARD!!!!) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Decision making tool used by people at all levels
to increase operational effectiveness and minimizes risks
Explain Identify hazards - CORRECT ANSWER Listing of hazards
Explain assess hazards - CORRECT ANSWER determine degree of risk
Explain make risk decisions - CORRECT ANSWER develop risk control options
Explain Implement controls - CORRECT ANSWER eliminate hazards or reduce risk.
Explain supervise - CORRECT ANSWER follow up evaluations of the controls
What is the five step process of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Identify hazards,
assess hazards,
make risk decisions,
implement controls,
and supervise.
First principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Accept risk when benefits outweigh the
cost.
2nd principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Accept no unnecessary risk, take only
risks which are necessary to accomplish the mission.
,3rd principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Anticipate and manage risk by planning .
4th principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Make risk decisions at the right level.
Explain head protection - CORRECT ANSWER Safety helmets. Head-hazardous areas.
Explain hearing protection - CORRECT ANSWER noise levels greater than 84 decibels
140 decibel peak.
double protection above 104 decibels.
Explain foot protection - CORRECT ANSWER foot hazardous operations.
Explain Eye protection - CORRECT ANSWER eye hazardous operations.
What is a hazardous material? - CORRECT ANSWER material that may pose a hazard to
human health or environment
What is a hazardous waste? - CORRECT ANSWER discarded material designated as a
hazardous by the EPA or state authority
What is MSDS? - CORRECT ANSWER containing information about materials such as
the composition, chemical, and physical characteristics; safety hazards; and safe use.
What is a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER potential to cause injury or death
What is a risk? - CORRECT ANSWER possible loss in terms of severity and probability
What is risk assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER process of detecting hazards and risks.
,1775? - CORRECT ANSWER -November 10th Marine corps created in Philadelphia, PA
at tun tavern.
-2 battalions
- Capt. Samuel Nicholas "1st Commandant of MC
1834? - CORRECT ANSWER Marines came under the department of the navy.
The National security act of 1947? - CORRECT ANSWER Was amended in 1952, states
the present structure.
1776? - CORRECT ANSWER -First marine landing during the revolutionary war.
- new providence in the Bahamas
-seized guns and supplies.
-Uniform of the day leather neck.
1805? - CORRECT ANSWER -stormed the Barbary pirates at Burma
-"shores of Tripoli"
-raised the "Stars and Stripes" for first time in eastern hemisphere.
1847? - CORRECT ANSWER -occupied the "halls of Montezuma" during the battle of
Chapultepec in Mexico City
-also helped take California
1859? - CORRECT ANSWER -Under colonel Robert e lee, u.s. Army, stormed U.S.
Arsenal at harpers ferry to stop slave revolt led by John brown.
1868? - CORRECT ANSWER -EGA
-adopted by Brigadier general Jacob Zeilin, 7th commandant,
, -the globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions,
-spread eagle is a symbol of the nation.
1883? - CORRECT ANSWER -Motto of marine corps semper fidelis was adopted.
-Latin for Always faithful
1900? - CORRECT ANSWER -defended the American legation in Peking, China during
the boxer rebellion.
1913? - CORRECT ANSWER -established aviation unit
-Major Alfred A Cunningham was first pilot.
1917? - CORRECT ANSWER -landed in France
-participated in eight distinct operations and were awarded a number of decorations, and the
French Fourragere still worn by 5th and 6th marines.
1933? - CORRECT ANSWER -reorganized into the fleet marine force.
-Established "command and administrative relations"
-Marine corps equipment board established at quantico, Virginia.
1965? - CORRECT ANSWER -landed in south Vietnam
-longest war in marine corps history
-landed in Dominican Republic to evacuate u.s citizens.
1982? - CORRECT ANSWER -deployed to Lebanon to restore peace and order
-Displayed "force in readiness"
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Decision making tool used by people at all levels
to increase operational effectiveness and minimizes risks
Explain Identify hazards - CORRECT ANSWER Listing of hazards
Explain assess hazards - CORRECT ANSWER determine degree of risk
Explain make risk decisions - CORRECT ANSWER develop risk control options
Explain Implement controls - CORRECT ANSWER eliminate hazards or reduce risk.
Explain supervise - CORRECT ANSWER follow up evaluations of the controls
What is the five step process of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Identify hazards,
assess hazards,
make risk decisions,
implement controls,
and supervise.
First principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Accept risk when benefits outweigh the
cost.
2nd principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Accept no unnecessary risk, take only
risks which are necessary to accomplish the mission.
,3rd principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Anticipate and manage risk by planning .
4th principle of ORM? - CORRECT ANSWER Make risk decisions at the right level.
Explain head protection - CORRECT ANSWER Safety helmets. Head-hazardous areas.
Explain hearing protection - CORRECT ANSWER noise levels greater than 84 decibels
140 decibel peak.
double protection above 104 decibels.
Explain foot protection - CORRECT ANSWER foot hazardous operations.
Explain Eye protection - CORRECT ANSWER eye hazardous operations.
What is a hazardous material? - CORRECT ANSWER material that may pose a hazard to
human health or environment
What is a hazardous waste? - CORRECT ANSWER discarded material designated as a
hazardous by the EPA or state authority
What is MSDS? - CORRECT ANSWER containing information about materials such as
the composition, chemical, and physical characteristics; safety hazards; and safe use.
What is a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER potential to cause injury or death
What is a risk? - CORRECT ANSWER possible loss in terms of severity and probability
What is risk assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER process of detecting hazards and risks.
,1775? - CORRECT ANSWER -November 10th Marine corps created in Philadelphia, PA
at tun tavern.
-2 battalions
- Capt. Samuel Nicholas "1st Commandant of MC
1834? - CORRECT ANSWER Marines came under the department of the navy.
The National security act of 1947? - CORRECT ANSWER Was amended in 1952, states
the present structure.
1776? - CORRECT ANSWER -First marine landing during the revolutionary war.
- new providence in the Bahamas
-seized guns and supplies.
-Uniform of the day leather neck.
1805? - CORRECT ANSWER -stormed the Barbary pirates at Burma
-"shores of Tripoli"
-raised the "Stars and Stripes" for first time in eastern hemisphere.
1847? - CORRECT ANSWER -occupied the "halls of Montezuma" during the battle of
Chapultepec in Mexico City
-also helped take California
1859? - CORRECT ANSWER -Under colonel Robert e lee, u.s. Army, stormed U.S.
Arsenal at harpers ferry to stop slave revolt led by John brown.
1868? - CORRECT ANSWER -EGA
-adopted by Brigadier general Jacob Zeilin, 7th commandant,
, -the globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions,
-spread eagle is a symbol of the nation.
1883? - CORRECT ANSWER -Motto of marine corps semper fidelis was adopted.
-Latin for Always faithful
1900? - CORRECT ANSWER -defended the American legation in Peking, China during
the boxer rebellion.
1913? - CORRECT ANSWER -established aviation unit
-Major Alfred A Cunningham was first pilot.
1917? - CORRECT ANSWER -landed in France
-participated in eight distinct operations and were awarded a number of decorations, and the
French Fourragere still worn by 5th and 6th marines.
1933? - CORRECT ANSWER -reorganized into the fleet marine force.
-Established "command and administrative relations"
-Marine corps equipment board established at quantico, Virginia.
1965? - CORRECT ANSWER -landed in south Vietnam
-longest war in marine corps history
-landed in Dominican Republic to evacuate u.s citizens.
1982? - CORRECT ANSWER -deployed to Lebanon to restore peace and order
-Displayed "force in readiness"
