SFFMA / TCFP-TEST 8 HAZMAT
REVIEW QUETSIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
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:
A. hazard class.
B. hazardous chemical.
C. hazardous material.
D. hazardous substance.—ANSWER-C
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—ANSWER-C
,A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States is
the:
A. IFSTA First Responder Manual.
B. NIOSH Handbook of Hazardous Materials.
C. Emergency Response Guidebook.
D. NFPA Fire Protection Handbook.—ANSWER-C
The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response
Guidebook are:
A. reactivity and solubility.
B. spill and leak.
C. corrosive and flammable.
D. health and fire/explosion—ANSWER-D
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.
D. protect in place procedures.—ANSWER-A
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,To protect themselves and others, first responders must be able to make a proper
assessment. 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 ERG.
D. securing the area of the emergency.—ANSWER-B
All of the following information (to the extent known at the time) should be provided during
the notifications except the:
A. cost estimate for cleanup.
B. chemical name.
C. estimate of quantity released.
D. time and duration of release. E. name and phone numbers of contacts for further
information.—ANSWER-A
Directions: Read the statements below and select your answers from alternatives A-D.
Statement 1: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous
substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III.
Statement 2: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be
exempted from being reported.
, Statement 3: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in
regards to releases of hazardous substances.
A. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false.
B. Statements 2 and 3 are true; statement 1 is false.
C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false.
D. Statements 2 and 3 are false; statement 1 is true.—ANSWER-C
Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard?
A. Radioactive White-I
B. Radioactive Yellow-II
C. Radioactive Yellow-III
D. Radioactive Blue-III—ANSWER-C
Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 and several states have required that local establishments
keep a 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.
D. backup emergency power is not available.—ANSWER-C
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
REVIEW QUETSIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
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:
A. hazard class.
B. hazardous chemical.
C. hazardous material.
D. hazardous substance.—ANSWER-C
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—ANSWER-C
,A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States is
the:
A. IFSTA First Responder Manual.
B. NIOSH Handbook of Hazardous Materials.
C. Emergency Response Guidebook.
D. NFPA Fire Protection Handbook.—ANSWER-C
The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response
Guidebook are:
A. reactivity and solubility.
B. spill and leak.
C. corrosive and flammable.
D. health and fire/explosion—ANSWER-D
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.
D. protect in place procedures.—ANSWER-A
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
,To protect themselves and others, first responders must be able to make a proper
assessment. 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 ERG.
D. securing the area of the emergency.—ANSWER-B
All of the following information (to the extent known at the time) should be provided during
the notifications except the:
A. cost estimate for cleanup.
B. chemical name.
C. estimate of quantity released.
D. time and duration of release. E. name and phone numbers of contacts for further
information.—ANSWER-A
Directions: Read the statements below and select your answers from alternatives A-D.
Statement 1: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous
substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III.
Statement 2: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be
exempted from being reported.
, Statement 3: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in
regards to releases of hazardous substances.
A. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false.
B. Statements 2 and 3 are true; statement 1 is false.
C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false.
D. Statements 2 and 3 are false; statement 1 is true.—ANSWER-C
Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard?
A. Radioactive White-I
B. Radioactive Yellow-II
C. Radioactive Yellow-III
D. Radioactive Blue-III—ANSWER-C
Federal OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 and several states have required that local establishments
keep a 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.
D. backup emergency power is not available.—ANSWER-C
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
