MFRI HAZMAT STUDY UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazardous
material incidents typically - CORRECT ANSWER - Are more complicated
By which acronym are the federal regulations detailing hazardous materials response
competencies collectively known? - CORRECT ANSWER - HAZWOPER
3. The DOT definition of hazardous materials focuses on those materials that are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Not properly controlled
What is one action that's permitted for operations-level hazardous materials responders? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Closing a remote valve
Which federal agency enforces and publicizes laws and regulations governing transportation of
hazardous materials? - CORRECT ANSWER - Department of Transportation
Which NFPA standard deals with various aspects of hazardous materials emergency response? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 473
Which personnel level receives more specialized hazardous materials training than the
Technician level? - CORRECT ANSWER - Specialist
Which of the following actions is reserved for technician-level hazardous materials responders? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Offensive
Which group within the NFPA produces the hazardous materials response standards - CORRECT
ANSWER - Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel
, What is the minimum level of hazardous materials training for a hazardous materials officer? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Operations
Which law requires businesses that handle chemicals to report the type, quantity, and storage
methods for these chemicals to the local fire department? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
What does the "W" stand for in the acronym HAZWOPER? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Waste
The bulk of the new chemicals introduced each year fall into one of three categories. Which of
the following is one of them? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lawn care products
What should be the primary focus when preplanning for hazardous materials incidents? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Existing threats in the area
Which committee gathers and disseminates information about hazardous materials to the public?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Local Emergency Planning
Ideally, when should response to a hazardous materials incident begin? - CORRECT
ANSWER - During preincident planning
In general, which factor has the most influence on the actions taken at a hazardous materials
incident? - CORRECT ANSWER - The properties of the specific chemicals involved
Defensive hazardous materials operations are those actions taken to _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - contain the release from a safe distance
Approximately how many chemicals are registered for commercial use in the United States? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 80,000
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazardous
material incidents typically - CORRECT ANSWER - Are more complicated
By which acronym are the federal regulations detailing hazardous materials response
competencies collectively known? - CORRECT ANSWER - HAZWOPER
3. The DOT definition of hazardous materials focuses on those materials that are - CORRECT
ANSWER - Not properly controlled
What is one action that's permitted for operations-level hazardous materials responders? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Closing a remote valve
Which federal agency enforces and publicizes laws and regulations governing transportation of
hazardous materials? - CORRECT ANSWER - Department of Transportation
Which NFPA standard deals with various aspects of hazardous materials emergency response? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 473
Which personnel level receives more specialized hazardous materials training than the
Technician level? - CORRECT ANSWER - Specialist
Which of the following actions is reserved for technician-level hazardous materials responders? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Offensive
Which group within the NFPA produces the hazardous materials response standards - CORRECT
ANSWER - Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel
, What is the minimum level of hazardous materials training for a hazardous materials officer? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Operations
Which law requires businesses that handle chemicals to report the type, quantity, and storage
methods for these chemicals to the local fire department? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
What does the "W" stand for in the acronym HAZWOPER? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Waste
The bulk of the new chemicals introduced each year fall into one of three categories. Which of
the following is one of them? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lawn care products
What should be the primary focus when preplanning for hazardous materials incidents? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Existing threats in the area
Which committee gathers and disseminates information about hazardous materials to the public?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Local Emergency Planning
Ideally, when should response to a hazardous materials incident begin? - CORRECT
ANSWER - During preincident planning
In general, which factor has the most influence on the actions taken at a hazardous materials
incident? - CORRECT ANSWER - The properties of the specific chemicals involved
Defensive hazardous materials operations are those actions taken to _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - contain the release from a safe distance
Approximately how many chemicals are registered for commercial use in the United States? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 80,000
