TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS
TEST 2025 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain: - Correct
Answer-hazard class of the material
on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: - Correct Answer-
hazard class
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive
display a _________ placard - Correct Answer-white over black
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a nonflammable compressed
gas to display a placard colored: - Correct Answer-green
a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a
hazardous material is a - Correct Answer-poison
any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as: - Correct
Answer-poisionous material
in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire
hazard is colored: - Correct Answer-red
The most important part of assessment is: - Correct Answer-recognizing the presence
of hazardous materials
Which information should be provided during the notifications? - Correct Answer-
Container type
Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed
and abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be
identified was established by CERCLA
Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 - Correct
Answer-Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
,Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? -
Correct Answer-Radioactive Yellow-III
Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file
when: - Correct Answer-hazardous materials are used or stored on site
A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of
emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: - Correct Answer-can be more complex
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous
material it contains, because the contents are: - Correct Answer-pressurized
The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: -
Correct Answer-United Nations (UN) product identification number
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: - Correct Answer-hazardous material
When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure
guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive
contamination? - Correct Answer-Time, distance, shielding
A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and
identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the: - Correct Answer-DOT,
Emergency Response Guidebook
The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response
Guidebook are: - Correct Answer-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: -
Correct Answer-protective actions
The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials
gives: - Correct Answer-general hazard and degree of severity
A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System
indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved - Correct
Answer-severe
A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate: -
Correct Answer-special hazards
,the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________ quadrant of
the NFPA 704 system - Correct Answer-blue
United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general
hazard recognition by: - Correct Answer-giving the UN hazard class number
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 via: - Correct Answer-highway
truck
for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight
is in excess of: - Correct Answer-1001 lbs
care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the: - Correct Answer-train
crew
the normal location for the bill of lading is in the: - Correct Answer-cab of the truck
During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping papers? -
Correct Answer-the conductor's possession
using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazardous
material is: - Correct Answer-unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe
hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: - Correct Answer-during
preincident planning
Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ is
utilized in preincident planning - Correct Answer-Local Emergency Planning Committee
Shipping papers are required to contain: - Correct Answer-the hazardous classification
according to DOT regulations
the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at
fixed facilities - Correct Answer-704
the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored - Correct
Answer-yellow
a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a ____________ product -
Correct Answer-flammable/combustible liquid
a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled
hazard class _______ under the UN/DOT labeling system - Correct Answer-5
, a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous
classification number of: - Correct Answer-4
using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard
classification of: - Correct Answer-3
within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a: -
Correct Answer-flammable solid
of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous
material is the: - Correct Answer-Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: - Correct Answer-
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and
that contains a skull and crossbones is: - Correct Answer-white
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an
octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: - Correct Answer-mass explosion
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the
symbol for a mass fire hazard is: - Correct Answer-#3 in a triangle
an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a:
- Correct Answer-#2 in a X
when referring 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: - Correct Answer-a protective
mask or breathing apparatus must be used
a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: -
Correct Answer-a yellow placard
the NFPA 704 system provides the: - Correct Answer-general hazard information
the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: - Correct Answer-accelerate
combustion
the DOT hazard class 2 includes: - Correct Answer-nonflammable gases
the DOT hazard class 1 includes: - Correct Answer-explosives
the DOT hazard class 6 includes: - Correct Answer-liquid poisions
TEST 2025 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain: - Correct
Answer-hazard class of the material
on a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: - Correct Answer-
hazard class
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive
display a _________ placard - Correct Answer-white over black
the DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying a nonflammable compressed
gas to display a placard colored: - Correct Answer-green
a type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a
hazardous material is a - Correct Answer-poison
any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as: - Correct
Answer-poisionous material
in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire
hazard is colored: - Correct Answer-red
The most important part of assessment is: - Correct Answer-recognizing the presence
of hazardous materials
Which information should be provided during the notifications? - Correct Answer-
Container type
Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed
and abandoned hazardous waste sites.
Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be
identified was established by CERCLA
Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 - Correct
Answer-Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false
,Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? -
Correct Answer-Radioactive Yellow-III
Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file
when: - Correct Answer-hazardous materials are used or stored on site
A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of
emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: - Correct Answer-can be more complex
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous
material it contains, because the contents are: - Correct Answer-pressurized
The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: -
Correct Answer-United Nations (UN) product identification number
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: - Correct Answer-hazardous material
When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure
guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive
contamination? - Correct Answer-Time, distance, shielding
A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and
identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the: - Correct Answer-DOT,
Emergency Response Guidebook
The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response
Guidebook are: - Correct Answer-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: -
Correct Answer-protective actions
The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials
gives: - Correct Answer-general hazard and degree of severity
A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System
indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved - Correct
Answer-severe
A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate: -
Correct Answer-special hazards
,the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________ quadrant of
the NFPA 704 system - Correct Answer-blue
United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general
hazard recognition by: - Correct Answer-giving the UN hazard class number
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 via: - Correct Answer-highway
truck
for materials in hazard class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight
is in excess of: - Correct Answer-1001 lbs
care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the: - Correct Answer-train
crew
the normal location for the bill of lading is in the: - Correct Answer-cab of the truck
During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping papers? -
Correct Answer-the conductor's possession
using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a hazardous
material is: - Correct Answer-unreliable, unacceptable, and unsafe
hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: - Correct Answer-during
preincident planning
Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ is
utilized in preincident planning - Correct Answer-Local Emergency Planning Committee
Shipping papers are required to contain: - Correct Answer-the hazardous classification
according to DOT regulations
the NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at
fixed facilities - Correct Answer-704
the the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored - Correct
Answer-yellow
a hazard class of 3, within the UN labeling system indicates a ____________ product -
Correct Answer-flammable/combustible liquid
a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled
hazard class _______ under the UN/DOT labeling system - Correct Answer-5
, a container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous
classification number of: - Correct Answer-4
using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard
classification of: - Correct Answer-3
within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a: -
Correct Answer-flammable solid
of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous
material is the: - Correct Answer-Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: - Correct Answer-
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and
that contains a skull and crossbones is: - Correct Answer-white
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an
octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: - Correct Answer-mass explosion
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the
symbol for a mass fire hazard is: - Correct Answer-#3 in a triangle
an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a:
- Correct Answer-#2 in a X
when referring 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: - Correct Answer-a protective
mask or breathing apparatus must be used
a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: -
Correct Answer-a yellow placard
the NFPA 704 system provides the: - Correct Answer-general hazard information
the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: - Correct Answer-accelerate
combustion
the DOT hazard class 2 includes: - Correct Answer-nonflammable gases
the DOT hazard class 1 includes: - Correct Answer-explosives
the DOT hazard class 6 includes: - Correct Answer-liquid poisions
