IS-5.A: AN INTRODUCTION TO
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The body has very efficient internal defenses which can remove any quantity of an
unwanted substance. - ....ANSWER ...-FALSE
The Federal law designed to regulate hazardous waste 'from cradle to grave' is: -
....ANSWER ...-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
A toxic accident occurs in your neighborhood. Several adults, teenagers, and small
children are present. Which group, if any, would likely be most severely affected? -
....ANSWER ...-The small children would be most severely affected
What is the recommended minimum number of personnel needed to manage a
hazardous materials incident safely? - ....ANSWER ...-8
Besides the LEPC, what local agencies may maintain specific information on industries
in your community that use, store, or generate EHS-listed hazardous materials? -
....ANSWER ...-The local fire department
The basic approaches to cleaning contaminated soil include: - ....ANSWER ...-
Containment, off-site containment, on- or off-site treatment, or disposal
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, If you are caught outdoors in the vicinity of a hazardous materials incident, you should
try to move away from the release: - ....ANSWER ...-Upstream, uphill, and upwind
In-place sheltering is never an appropriate option in an accident involving hazardous
materials. - ....ANSWER ...-FALSE
The analysis of a situation to determine the level of risk inherent in that situation is
called: - ....ANSWER ...-Risk management
The presence of hazardous materials can always be detected by the sense of smell. -
....ANSWER ...-FALSE
Formal mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions are seldom if ever needed,
since everyone is ready to pitch in when an incident occurs. - ....ANSWER ...-
FALSE
The success of good site operations and the ability of employees to respond during
emergencies is: - ....ANSWER ...-Initial and annual refresher training
One benefit of a sound community plan to deal with a hazardous materials emergency is:
- ....ANSWER ...-Roles and responsibilities are defined
The Federal agency primarily responsible for protecting our environment from
contamination by hazardous materials releases is: - ....ANSWER ...-The
Environmental Protection Agency
The five phases of a hazardous material's life does not include production,
transportation, storage, elimination, and disposal. - ....ANSWER ...-FALSE
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The body has very efficient internal defenses which can remove any quantity of an
unwanted substance. - ....ANSWER ...-FALSE
The Federal law designed to regulate hazardous waste 'from cradle to grave' is: -
....ANSWER ...-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
A toxic accident occurs in your neighborhood. Several adults, teenagers, and small
children are present. Which group, if any, would likely be most severely affected? -
....ANSWER ...-The small children would be most severely affected
What is the recommended minimum number of personnel needed to manage a
hazardous materials incident safely? - ....ANSWER ...-8
Besides the LEPC, what local agencies may maintain specific information on industries
in your community that use, store, or generate EHS-listed hazardous materials? -
....ANSWER ...-The local fire department
The basic approaches to cleaning contaminated soil include: - ....ANSWER ...-
Containment, off-site containment, on- or off-site treatment, or disposal
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1
, If you are caught outdoors in the vicinity of a hazardous materials incident, you should
try to move away from the release: - ....ANSWER ...-Upstream, uphill, and upwind
In-place sheltering is never an appropriate option in an accident involving hazardous
materials. - ....ANSWER ...-FALSE
The analysis of a situation to determine the level of risk inherent in that situation is
called: - ....ANSWER ...-Risk management
The presence of hazardous materials can always be detected by the sense of smell. -
....ANSWER ...-FALSE
Formal mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions are seldom if ever needed,
since everyone is ready to pitch in when an incident occurs. - ....ANSWER ...-
FALSE
The success of good site operations and the ability of employees to respond during
emergencies is: - ....ANSWER ...-Initial and annual refresher training
One benefit of a sound community plan to deal with a hazardous materials emergency is:
- ....ANSWER ...-Roles and responsibilities are defined
The Federal agency primarily responsible for protecting our environment from
contamination by hazardous materials releases is: - ....ANSWER ...-The
Environmental Protection Agency
The five phases of a hazardous material's life does not include production,
transportation, storage, elimination, and disposal. - ....ANSWER ...-FALSE
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