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HAZWOOPER FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
The primary purpose of quantitative or qualitative fit testing is to identify the
specific model, make, and size of respirator that best suites each person. -
ANSWER-False
A person's eyes are better protected by which of the following respirators? -
ANSWER-Full face
Methanol has a TLV of 200 ppm; the odor of methanol is not detected until a
concentration of 2000 ppm in air is reached. For protection, the best
respirator to wear is which of the following? - ANSWER-A SAR with escape
bottle
It is permissible to modify a respirator to make a different brand of cartridge
to fit the respirator. - ANSWER-False
Select the incorrect statement relating to respirators. - ANSWER-You must
wear contact lenses instead of glasses when wearing any type of respirator
MUC stands for which of the following? - ANSWER-Maximum use
concentration
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A respirator fit check consisting of covering the cartridge openings and
inhaling for 5 to 10 seconds to feel the mask pulling snugly against the face
is called a negative pressure fit check. - ANSWER-True
Positive-pressure atmosphere-supplying respirators are designed to
maintain a positive pressure in the facepiece during both inhalation and
exhalation. - ANSWER-True
Chemical "X" has an odor threshold of 150 ppm and a TLV of 75 ppm, what
is the significance of this information? - ANSWER-The TLV exposure is
reached before you are able to smell the chemical
The monitoring requirements for an employee dressed in Level A PPE
require which of the following? - ANSWER-Oral temperature, blood pressure,
heart rate, body weight loss (water)
Using Level C personal protective equipment includes which of the
following?! - ANSWER-Wearing an air-purifying respirator
The Level of Protection that provides the highest degree of respiratory and
skin protection against gases and vapors is? - ANSWER-Level A
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A written comprehensive PPE program should include? - ANSWER-Medical
monitoring, Hazard identification, Decontamination procedures
Selection of chemical protective clothing will depend on the chemicals
present and the tasks to be accomplished.! - ANSWER-True
Heat stress on the human body includes both "heat exhaustion" and "heat
stroke." Which statement about "heat stroke" is true? - ANSWER-Heat stroke
is a life-threatening emergency
Over-protection and under-protection can be hazardous and should be
considered carefully when selecting chemical protective clothing. -
ANSWER-True
Selection of a chemical resistant glove is intended to protect the wearer ___.
- ANSWER-Against specific chemicals
Chemical reactions can degrade some protective clothing. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following factors regarding PPE utilization can the wearer
directly control? - ANSWER-Type of protective ensemble selected
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Wearing Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) prevents what route of
exposure to hazardous materials? - ANSWER-Skin
Heat Stress is a concern for workers only in the summer months - ANSWER-
False
Which of the following is least likely to make heat stress worse?! - ANSWER-
High wind velocity
Knowing the specific hazards involved in the job is important even though
you are wearing protective clothing.! - ANSWER-True
Air supply consumption when using a SCBA depends on which of the
following? - ANSWER-Fitness, body size, work rate, breathing pattern
The ensemble of equipment referred to as Level A protection is generally the
minimum level recommended for an initial entry until the site hazards have
been further identified.! - ANSWER-True
Level D protective ensembles provide no protection to a worker at all. -
ANSWER-False
HAZWOOPER FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED
The primary purpose of quantitative or qualitative fit testing is to identify the
specific model, make, and size of respirator that best suites each person. -
ANSWER-False
A person's eyes are better protected by which of the following respirators? -
ANSWER-Full face
Methanol has a TLV of 200 ppm; the odor of methanol is not detected until a
concentration of 2000 ppm in air is reached. For protection, the best
respirator to wear is which of the following? - ANSWER-A SAR with escape
bottle
It is permissible to modify a respirator to make a different brand of cartridge
to fit the respirator. - ANSWER-False
Select the incorrect statement relating to respirators. - ANSWER-You must
wear contact lenses instead of glasses when wearing any type of respirator
MUC stands for which of the following? - ANSWER-Maximum use
concentration
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A respirator fit check consisting of covering the cartridge openings and
inhaling for 5 to 10 seconds to feel the mask pulling snugly against the face
is called a negative pressure fit check. - ANSWER-True
Positive-pressure atmosphere-supplying respirators are designed to
maintain a positive pressure in the facepiece during both inhalation and
exhalation. - ANSWER-True
Chemical "X" has an odor threshold of 150 ppm and a TLV of 75 ppm, what
is the significance of this information? - ANSWER-The TLV exposure is
reached before you are able to smell the chemical
The monitoring requirements for an employee dressed in Level A PPE
require which of the following? - ANSWER-Oral temperature, blood pressure,
heart rate, body weight loss (water)
Using Level C personal protective equipment includes which of the
following?! - ANSWER-Wearing an air-purifying respirator
The Level of Protection that provides the highest degree of respiratory and
skin protection against gases and vapors is? - ANSWER-Level A
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A written comprehensive PPE program should include? - ANSWER-Medical
monitoring, Hazard identification, Decontamination procedures
Selection of chemical protective clothing will depend on the chemicals
present and the tasks to be accomplished.! - ANSWER-True
Heat stress on the human body includes both "heat exhaustion" and "heat
stroke." Which statement about "heat stroke" is true? - ANSWER-Heat stroke
is a life-threatening emergency
Over-protection and under-protection can be hazardous and should be
considered carefully when selecting chemical protective clothing. -
ANSWER-True
Selection of a chemical resistant glove is intended to protect the wearer ___.
- ANSWER-Against specific chemicals
Chemical reactions can degrade some protective clothing. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following factors regarding PPE utilization can the wearer
directly control? - ANSWER-Type of protective ensemble selected
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Wearing Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) prevents what route of
exposure to hazardous materials? - ANSWER-Skin
Heat Stress is a concern for workers only in the summer months - ANSWER-
False
Which of the following is least likely to make heat stress worse?! - ANSWER-
High wind velocity
Knowing the specific hazards involved in the job is important even though
you are wearing protective clothing.! - ANSWER-True
Air supply consumption when using a SCBA depends on which of the
following? - ANSWER-Fitness, body size, work rate, breathing pattern
The ensemble of equipment referred to as Level A protection is generally the
minimum level recommended for an initial entry until the site hazards have
been further identified.! - ANSWER-True
Level D protective ensembles provide no protection to a worker at all. -
ANSWER-False
