can be more complex - Correct Answer-A major difference between a hazardous
materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:
TCFP HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST
pressurized - Correct Answer-All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless
EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
2025 United Nations (UN) product identification number - Correct Answer-The four-digit
number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the:
Hazardous material - Correct Answer-Substances or materials in quantities or forms
that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, general hazard and degree of severity - Correct Answer-The National Fire Protection
stored, or used in commerce is a definition for a: Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives:
Time, distance, shielding - Correct Answer-When dealing with a radiological incident severe - Correct Answer-A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection
involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use Association 704 System indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the
to minimize radioactive contamination? chemical involved
DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook - Correct Answer-A reference book intended as special hazards - Correct Answer-A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA
a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and identify specific hazards 704 system is used to indicate:
during the initial phase is the:
blue - Correct Answer-the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the
health and fire/explosion - Correct Answer-The two types of potential hazards found in ________ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system
each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are:
giving the UN hazard class number - Correct Answer-United Nations/Department of
protective actions - Correct Answer-The steps that are taken to preserve the health and Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general hazard recognition by:
safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of
hazardous materials are called: highway truck - Correct Answer-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
recognizing the presence of hazardous materials - Correct Answer-The most important via:
part of assessment is:
1001 lbs - Correct Answer-for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is
Container type - Correct Answer-Which information should be provided during the required if the gross weight is in excess of:
notifications?
train crew - Correct Answer-care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of
Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false - Correct Answer-Statement 1: the:
CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed and abandoned
hazardous waste sites. cab of the truck - Correct Answer-the normal location for the bill of lading is in the:
Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be
identified was established by CERCLA the conductor's possession - Correct Answer-During an incident involving a train, where
Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 should you look for the shipping papers?
Radioactive Yellow-III - Correct Answer-Which of the package labels listed below unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe - Correct Answer-using the human senses of
indicates the highest radiation hazard? smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazardous material is:
hazardous materials are used or stored on site - Correct Answer-Federal law requires during preincident planning - Correct Answer-hazardous occupancies should be
that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: identified and evaluated:
,Local Emergency Planning Committee - Correct Answer-Local emergency response flammable solid - Correct Answer-within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a
personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ is utilized in preincident planning hazard class 4 contains a:
the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations - Correct Answer-Shipping Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Correct Answer-of the references listed below, the
papers are required to contain: most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the:
hazard class of the material - Correct Answer-When transporting hazardous materials, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Correct Answer-composition, hazards, and first
the shipping papers should contain: aid measures are all parts of the:
hazard class - Correct Answer-on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond white - Correct Answer-the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous
indicates the: substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is:
white over black - Correct Answer-the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle mass explosion - Correct Answer-referring to the united states military marking system
carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive display a _________ placard for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a:
green - Correct Answer-the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a #3 in a triangle - Correct Answer-referring to the united states military marking system
nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored: for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is:
poison - Correct Answer-a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is #2 in a X - Correct Answer-an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US
considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a military marking system as a:
poisionous material - Correct Answer-any material that, when taken into the body, is a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used - Correct Answer-when referring
injurious to health is known as: 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:
red - Correct Answer-in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped
placard used for fire hazard is colored: a yellow placard - Correct Answer-a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic
peroxides, other than type B, requires:
704 - Correct Answer-the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical
hazards of materials at fixed facilities general hazard information - Correct Answer-the NFPA 704 system provides the:
yellow - Correct Answer-the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity accelerate combustion - Correct Answer-the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its
is colored ability to:
flammable/combustible liquid - Correct Answer-a hazard class of 3, within the UN nonflammable gases - Correct Answer-the DOT hazard class 2 includes:
labeling system indicates a ____________ product
explosives - Correct Answer-the DOT hazard class 1 includes:
5 - Correct Answer-a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of
fuels, would be labeled hazard class _______ under the UN/DOT labeling system liquid poisions - Correct Answer-the DOT hazard class 6 includes:
4 - Correct Answer-a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard an infectious substance hazard - Correct Answer-placards that contain the DOT class
with a hazardous classification number of: number 6 at the bottom identify
3 - Correct Answer-using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would potential hazards - Correct Answer-the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials
receive a hazard classification of: as:
, the sense of smell - Correct Answer-in using the various clues for detecting the
presence of hazardous materials, the use of ________ would be considered the most air bill, in the cockpit - Correct Answer-shipping papers are referred to as _______ and
dangerous usually stored ______, in air transport
high level of toxicity - Correct Answer-the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Warning - Correct Answer-which is a signal word found on pesticide labels?
signal word - Danger - represents:
Rail - Correct Answer-Which mode of transportation corresponds with a
a remote gov't facility in a rural area - Correct Answer-the least likely location for Waybill/Consist?
terrorists activity of the following choices is:
water - Correct Answer-which mode of transportation corresponds with a dangerous
4, 4, 2 - Correct Answer-according to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous cargo manifest?
chemical would have a placard showing which of the following number sets?
pipeline owner's phone number - Correct Answer-Which is required on a pipeline
has chemicals that are used in the workplace - Correct Answer-the primary marker?
consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) information is whether the facility: Mass casualty incident - Correct Answer-which type of event should raise your
awareness of possible terrorism involvement?
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Correct Answer-a document developed by the
manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: infrastructures - Correct Answer-which occupancy or location types would be
considered a possible targets for terrorism?
2 - Correct Answer-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 unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation - Correct Answer-what
occur: are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants?
5 - Correct Answer-a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of occupancy - Correct Answer-what is a factor that should raise your awareness of
fuels would be labeled _________ under the UN labeling system possible terrorism involvement?
secondary devices - Correct Answer-during a suspected terrorists event, warning potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process -
indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are Correct Answer-the definition of hazardous waste is:
red, 3 - Correct Answer-a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with conductor/engineer - Correct Answer-the person responsible for shipping papers when
the hazard class: the mode of transportation is by rail is the:
a placard - Correct Answer-______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false - Correct Answer-Statement 1: in
the contents urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in service stations,
hardware stores and doctor's office
flammability of the material - Correct Answer-during the size up of a facility, the
firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the: Statement 2: in rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in agricultural stores or
co-ops, farm buildings, and residences
biological agents - Correct Answer-substances that are living disease causing materials
or are obtained from living organisms are called: Statement 3: the size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials
conductor - Correct Answer-during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false - Correct Answer-Statement 1:
be the: Environmental protection agency labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal
words DANGER/POISON, WARNING or CAUTION
pilot - Correct Answer-the person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the:
materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:
TCFP HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST
pressurized - Correct Answer-All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless
EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:
2025 United Nations (UN) product identification number - Correct Answer-The four-digit
number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the:
Hazardous material - Correct Answer-Substances or materials in quantities or forms
that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, general hazard and degree of severity - Correct Answer-The National Fire Protection
stored, or used in commerce is a definition for a: Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives:
Time, distance, shielding - Correct Answer-When dealing with a radiological incident severe - Correct Answer-A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection
involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use Association 704 System indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the
to minimize radioactive contamination? chemical involved
DOT, Emergency Response Guidebook - Correct Answer-A reference book intended as special hazards - Correct Answer-A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA
a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and identify specific hazards 704 system is used to indicate:
during the initial phase is the:
blue - Correct Answer-the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the
health and fire/explosion - Correct Answer-The two types of potential hazards found in ________ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system
each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are:
giving the UN hazard class number - Correct Answer-United Nations/Department of
protective actions - Correct Answer-The steps that are taken to preserve the health and Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general hazard recognition by:
safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of
hazardous materials are called: highway truck - Correct Answer-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
recognizing the presence of hazardous materials - Correct Answer-The most important via:
part of assessment is:
1001 lbs - Correct Answer-for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is
Container type - Correct Answer-Which information should be provided during the required if the gross weight is in excess of:
notifications?
train crew - Correct Answer-care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of
Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false - Correct Answer-Statement 1: the:
CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed and abandoned
hazardous waste sites. cab of the truck - Correct Answer-the normal location for the bill of lading is in the:
Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be
identified was established by CERCLA the conductor's possession - Correct Answer-During an incident involving a train, where
Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 should you look for the shipping papers?
Radioactive Yellow-III - Correct Answer-Which of the package labels listed below unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe - Correct Answer-using the human senses of
indicates the highest radiation hazard? smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazardous material is:
hazardous materials are used or stored on site - Correct Answer-Federal law requires during preincident planning - Correct Answer-hazardous occupancies should be
that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: identified and evaluated:
,Local Emergency Planning Committee - Correct Answer-Local emergency response flammable solid - Correct Answer-within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a
personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ is utilized in preincident planning hazard class 4 contains a:
the hazardous classification according to DOT regulations - Correct Answer-Shipping Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Correct Answer-of the references listed below, the
papers are required to contain: most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the:
hazard class of the material - Correct Answer-When transporting hazardous materials, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Correct Answer-composition, hazards, and first
the shipping papers should contain: aid measures are all parts of the:
hazard class - Correct Answer-on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond white - Correct Answer-the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous
indicates the: substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is:
white over black - Correct Answer-the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle mass explosion - Correct Answer-referring to the united states military marking system
carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive display a _________ placard for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a:
green - Correct Answer-the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a #3 in a triangle - Correct Answer-referring to the united states military marking system
nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored: for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is:
poison - Correct Answer-a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is #2 in a X - Correct Answer-an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US
considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a military marking system as a:
poisionous material - Correct Answer-any material that, when taken into the body, is a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used - Correct Answer-when referring
injurious to health is known as: 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:
red - Correct Answer-in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped
placard used for fire hazard is colored: a yellow placard - Correct Answer-a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic
peroxides, other than type B, requires:
704 - Correct Answer-the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical
hazards of materials at fixed facilities general hazard information - Correct Answer-the NFPA 704 system provides the:
yellow - Correct Answer-the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity accelerate combustion - Correct Answer-the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its
is colored ability to:
flammable/combustible liquid - Correct Answer-a hazard class of 3, within the UN nonflammable gases - Correct Answer-the DOT hazard class 2 includes:
labeling system indicates a ____________ product
explosives - Correct Answer-the DOT hazard class 1 includes:
5 - Correct Answer-a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of
fuels, would be labeled hazard class _______ under the UN/DOT labeling system liquid poisions - Correct Answer-the DOT hazard class 6 includes:
4 - Correct Answer-a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard an infectious substance hazard - Correct Answer-placards that contain the DOT class
with a hazardous classification number of: number 6 at the bottom identify
3 - Correct Answer-using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would potential hazards - Correct Answer-the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials
receive a hazard classification of: as:
, the sense of smell - Correct Answer-in using the various clues for detecting the
presence of hazardous materials, the use of ________ would be considered the most air bill, in the cockpit - Correct Answer-shipping papers are referred to as _______ and
dangerous usually stored ______, in air transport
high level of toxicity - Correct Answer-the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Warning - Correct Answer-which is a signal word found on pesticide labels?
signal word - Danger - represents:
Rail - Correct Answer-Which mode of transportation corresponds with a
a remote gov't facility in a rural area - Correct Answer-the least likely location for Waybill/Consist?
terrorists activity of the following choices is:
water - Correct Answer-which mode of transportation corresponds with a dangerous
4, 4, 2 - Correct Answer-according to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous cargo manifest?
chemical would have a placard showing which of the following number sets?
pipeline owner's phone number - Correct Answer-Which is required on a pipeline
has chemicals that are used in the workplace - Correct Answer-the primary marker?
consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) information is whether the facility: Mass casualty incident - Correct Answer-which type of event should raise your
awareness of possible terrorism involvement?
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Correct Answer-a document developed by the
manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: infrastructures - Correct Answer-which occupancy or location types would be
considered a possible targets for terrorism?
2 - Correct Answer-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 unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation - Correct Answer-what
occur: are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants?
5 - Correct Answer-a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of occupancy - Correct Answer-what is a factor that should raise your awareness of
fuels would be labeled _________ under the UN labeling system possible terrorism involvement?
secondary devices - Correct Answer-during a suspected terrorists event, warning potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process -
indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are Correct Answer-the definition of hazardous waste is:
red, 3 - Correct Answer-a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with conductor/engineer - Correct Answer-the person responsible for shipping papers when
the hazard class: the mode of transportation is by rail is the:
a placard - Correct Answer-______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false - Correct Answer-Statement 1: in
the contents urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in service stations,
hardware stores and doctor's office
flammability of the material - Correct Answer-during the size up of a facility, the
firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the: Statement 2: in rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in agricultural stores or
co-ops, farm buildings, and residences
biological agents - Correct Answer-substances that are living disease causing materials
or are obtained from living organisms are called: Statement 3: the size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials
conductor - Correct Answer-during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false - Correct Answer-Statement 1:
be the: Environmental protection agency labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal
words DANGER/POISON, WARNING or CAUTION
pilot - Correct Answer-the person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the:
