Hazmat TCFP Exam Questions with
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When dealing with radioactive hazards, how to minimize contamination? - ANS-Time,
distance, and shielding
Two types of hazards in ERG? - ANS-Health and fire/explosion
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: -
ANS-Protective actions
The most important part of assessment is: - ANS-Recognizing the presence of
hazardous materials
Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous substances listed
in Section 302 of SARA, Title III. (T or F?) - ANS-True
Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be exempted
from being reported. (T or F?) - ANS-True
Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in regards to
releases of hazardous substances. (T or F?) - ANS-False
Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? - ANS-
Radioactive Yellow III
Hazardous materials incidents _____________ than other emergencies. - ANS-Can be
more complex
All cylinders are dangerous because they are: - ANS-Pressurized
The 4 digit number on a placard, or on an orange panel of a tank car is: - ANS-UN
product number
The NFPA 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives: - ANS-General hazard
and degree of severity
NFPA 704 System number ___ is severe. - ANS-4
Hazard Class 8 requires a DOT placard if it weighs more than: - ANS-1000 lb
, UN/DOT placards indicate general hazard recognition by: - ANS-Giving the UN hazard
class number
Bill of Lading - ANS-Highway truck
Waybill is the responsibility of: - ANS-Conductor/Engineer
Look for train shipping papers in these locations: - ANS-Near engine, near caboose, or
in the engineer's possession.
Hazardous occupancies should be noted in: - ANS-Preincident planning
Resource accessed during preincident planning: - ANS-MSDS
Shipping papers are required to contain an entry for hazard classification according to
DOT regulations. - ANS-True
Hazardous material shipping paper should contain: - ANS-Emergency contact, name of
material, and hazard class
On a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: - ANS-UN hazard
class
Vehicles carrying over 1001 lb of corrosive to display a _________ placard. - ANS-
White over black
Vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas has a ______ placard. - ANS-Green
What is the name of the picture at the top of a placard? - ANS-Hazard class symbol
A type of gas that can be extremely toxic and is considered y the DOT to be a
hazardous material is a: - ANS-Poison gas
Liquid or solid substances that emit toxic, dangerous, and irritating fumes are known as:
- ANS-Poisonous materials
Flammable solids have ____________ on their placards. - ANS-Red and white stripes
Orange placards represent: - ANS-Explosive
Hazard class 5 is? - ANS-Oxidizers
What color is hazard class 5? - ANS-Yellow or yellow/red
Class 1 color is: - ANS-Orange
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When dealing with radioactive hazards, how to minimize contamination? - ANS-Time,
distance, and shielding
Two types of hazards in ERG? - ANS-Health and fire/explosion
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: -
ANS-Protective actions
The most important part of assessment is: - ANS-Recognizing the presence of
hazardous materials
Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous substances listed
in Section 302 of SARA, Title III. (T or F?) - ANS-True
Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be exempted
from being reported. (T or F?) - ANS-True
Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in regards to
releases of hazardous substances. (T or F?) - ANS-False
Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? - ANS-
Radioactive Yellow III
Hazardous materials incidents _____________ than other emergencies. - ANS-Can be
more complex
All cylinders are dangerous because they are: - ANS-Pressurized
The 4 digit number on a placard, or on an orange panel of a tank car is: - ANS-UN
product number
The NFPA 704 system for identifying hazardous materials gives: - ANS-General hazard
and degree of severity
NFPA 704 System number ___ is severe. - ANS-4
Hazard Class 8 requires a DOT placard if it weighs more than: - ANS-1000 lb
, UN/DOT placards indicate general hazard recognition by: - ANS-Giving the UN hazard
class number
Bill of Lading - ANS-Highway truck
Waybill is the responsibility of: - ANS-Conductor/Engineer
Look for train shipping papers in these locations: - ANS-Near engine, near caboose, or
in the engineer's possession.
Hazardous occupancies should be noted in: - ANS-Preincident planning
Resource accessed during preincident planning: - ANS-MSDS
Shipping papers are required to contain an entry for hazard classification according to
DOT regulations. - ANS-True
Hazardous material shipping paper should contain: - ANS-Emergency contact, name of
material, and hazard class
On a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: - ANS-UN hazard
class
Vehicles carrying over 1001 lb of corrosive to display a _________ placard. - ANS-
White over black
Vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas has a ______ placard. - ANS-Green
What is the name of the picture at the top of a placard? - ANS-Hazard class symbol
A type of gas that can be extremely toxic and is considered y the DOT to be a
hazardous material is a: - ANS-Poison gas
Liquid or solid substances that emit toxic, dangerous, and irritating fumes are known as:
- ANS-Poisonous materials
Flammable solids have ____________ on their placards. - ANS-Red and white stripes
Orange placards represent: - ANS-Explosive
Hazard class 5 is? - ANS-Oxidizers
What color is hazard class 5? - ANS-Yellow or yellow/red
Class 1 color is: - ANS-Orange
