TCFP Firefighter I/II Chapters 36-
37 Test Questions and Answers
100% PASS
According to the Environmental Protection Agency classification system, what is the level of
protection afforded a suit that fully encapsulates the wearer and includes a self-contained
breathing apparatus?
Select one:
A. C
B. A
C. D
D. B—ANSWER-B. A
According to the HAZWOPER regulation, Level __________ is the minimum level of
protection to be worn when operating in an unknown environment.
Select one:
A. B
B. A
,C. D
D. C—ANSWER-A. B
Chemicals pass into and through a material on a molecular level by:
Select one:
A. infiltration.
B. absorption.
C. diffusion.
D. permeation.—ANSWER-D. permeation.
Standard firefighting turnouts provide some protection against which forms of radiation?
Select one:
A. Neither alpha nor gamma
B. Both alpha and beta
C. Gamma only
D. Alpha only—ANSWER-B. Both alpha and beta
What is Level D protection?
Select one:
A. Vapor-protective clothing
B. Standard work clothing
C. Chemical splash-protective clothing
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,D. Any type of clothing worn with respiratory protection—ANSWER-B. Standard work
clothing
What is one drawback of vapor-protective clothing?
Select one:
A. It cannot be used in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health.
B. It retains the wearer's body heat.
C. It must be used with a supplied-air respirator.
D. It does not protect against liquid splashes.—ANSWER-B. It retains the wearer's body heat.
What is the process by which a hazardous chemical flows through closures, seams, or
pinholes in a material?
Select one:
A. Penetration
B. Leakage
C. Intrusion
D. Seepage—ANSWER-A. Penetration
What is the subject of the acronym TRACEMP?
Select one:
A. Methods of terrorist attack
B. Potential types of harm at a hazardous materials incident
, C. Symptoms of radiation sickness
D. Symptoms of chemical agent poisoning—ANSWER-B. Potential types of harm at a
hazardous materials incident
When atmospheric conditions at a hazardous materials incident are unknown, what is the
minimum level of respiratory protection for operations level responders?
Select one:
A. Powered air-purifying respirator
B. HEPA filter mask
C. Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
D. Air-purifying respirator—ANSWER-C. Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
When referring to a breathing apparatus, what does the S stand for in SARs?
Select one:
A. Supplemental
B. Simple
C. Self
D. Supplied—ANSWER-D. Supplied
A(n) __________ garment provides full body protection from gases, vapors, and liquids.
Select one:
A. chemical-protective
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37 Test Questions and Answers
100% PASS
According to the Environmental Protection Agency classification system, what is the level of
protection afforded a suit that fully encapsulates the wearer and includes a self-contained
breathing apparatus?
Select one:
A. C
B. A
C. D
D. B—ANSWER-B. A
According to the HAZWOPER regulation, Level __________ is the minimum level of
protection to be worn when operating in an unknown environment.
Select one:
A. B
B. A
,C. D
D. C—ANSWER-A. B
Chemicals pass into and through a material on a molecular level by:
Select one:
A. infiltration.
B. absorption.
C. diffusion.
D. permeation.—ANSWER-D. permeation.
Standard firefighting turnouts provide some protection against which forms of radiation?
Select one:
A. Neither alpha nor gamma
B. Both alpha and beta
C. Gamma only
D. Alpha only—ANSWER-B. Both alpha and beta
What is Level D protection?
Select one:
A. Vapor-protective clothing
B. Standard work clothing
C. Chemical splash-protective clothing
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
,D. Any type of clothing worn with respiratory protection—ANSWER-B. Standard work
clothing
What is one drawback of vapor-protective clothing?
Select one:
A. It cannot be used in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health.
B. It retains the wearer's body heat.
C. It must be used with a supplied-air respirator.
D. It does not protect against liquid splashes.—ANSWER-B. It retains the wearer's body heat.
What is the process by which a hazardous chemical flows through closures, seams, or
pinholes in a material?
Select one:
A. Penetration
B. Leakage
C. Intrusion
D. Seepage—ANSWER-A. Penetration
What is the subject of the acronym TRACEMP?
Select one:
A. Methods of terrorist attack
B. Potential types of harm at a hazardous materials incident
, C. Symptoms of radiation sickness
D. Symptoms of chemical agent poisoning—ANSWER-B. Potential types of harm at a
hazardous materials incident
When atmospheric conditions at a hazardous materials incident are unknown, what is the
minimum level of respiratory protection for operations level responders?
Select one:
A. Powered air-purifying respirator
B. HEPA filter mask
C. Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
D. Air-purifying respirator—ANSWER-C. Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
When referring to a breathing apparatus, what does the S stand for in SARs?
Select one:
A. Supplemental
B. Simple
C. Self
D. Supplied—ANSWER-D. Supplied
A(n) __________ garment provides full body protection from gases, vapors, and liquids.
Select one:
A. chemical-protective
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
