HAZWOPER 40 - Final Exam | 50 Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026 /
2027
Chronic responses to chemical exposures occurs only a short time after exposure. - correct answer -
False
Which of the following is NOT on the "to-do" list for solvents? - correct answer -Keep solvents in a non-
ventilated area.
A corrosive is a substance, usually a liquid, which is capable of completely dissolving another substance.
- correct answer -True
Which of the following is NOT a way to protect yourself from toxins? - correct answer -Conduct all
activities with the maximum amount of PPE possible.
Which class of helmets has no resistance to electrical voltage? - correct answer -Class C
Toxic dose is the same for every living thing - correct answer -False
,Which of the following is NOT a step that should be covered in an emergency response procedure? -
correct answer -Clarification
An OSHA standard dealing with general slip and fall protection would be an example of . - correct
answer -Horizontal
A change in season, weather, or changes in job tasks are examples of reassessment indicators for a site.
- correct answer -True
The contingency plan should include personnel. - correct answer -Both on and off-site
A decontamination plan should be developed any operations begin with any hazardous
substances. - correct answer -Before
When the exposure of two different toxic chemicals produces a more severe effect than either one
alone is called interaction. - correct answer -Synergisitic
Where are titles representing broad areas that are subject to Federal regulation found? - correct answer
-Code of Federal Regulations
In the Code of Federal Regulations, which section explains who is subject to the regulation and under
what circumstances? - correct answer -Scope and application paragraph
The entry team and reserves should always consist of how many persons? - correct answer -3
Which method of toxic chemical entry is the least commonly found at the workplace? - correct answer -
Injection
Which act regulates and enforces the clean-up of abandoned hazardous waste sites and hazardous
waste sites created prior to RCRA? - correct answer -CERCLA
,Which of the following is NOT a step in the employers Hazard Communication Program? - correct
answer -Conducting a review meeting weekly of rules under HCS
Decontamination facilities should be located in . - correct answer -The Contamination Reduction
Zone
Which of the following is NOT a requirement covered in 29 CFR 1910 regarding face, head, foot, and
hand protection? - correct answer -All workers have the responsibility of evaluating their workplace to
determine hazards
Pre-planning is essential for Emergency and Non-emergency medical treatment. - correct answer -True
If a coworker is being electrically shocked, you should . - correct answer -Shut of the power
Which of the following should be conducted first? - correct answer -An off-site survey
Who is responsible for assessing the potential risk of a hazard, and, if the level of risk is acceptable,
determining if something needs to be done to lower the risk? - correct answer -The Site Health and
Safety Officer
What is an example of an item that would be located in a refuge area? - correct answer -Both B and C
Any substance, situation, or condition that is capable of harming human health, property, or the
environment is called a/an . - correct answer -Hazard
The level of site control needed depends on . - correct answer -All of the above
If you see blood spilled in the workplace, you should immediately clean it up, even without proper
training or equipment. - correct answer -False
NFPA signage is developed by the DOT and details hazard classes for materials that are shipped. - correct
answer -False
, Which of the following is NOT a standard operating procedure for decontamination? - correct answer -
Evacuate the premises in all contamination circumstances
The best way to stop the chemical action of corrosives is to . - correct answer -Flush with water
Solvents are typically solids. - correct answer -False
Corrosive class chemicals are the most commonly used and transported group of hazardous materials. -
correct answer -False
Occupational medical tests have limitations and can be inaccurate. - correct answer -True
Which of the following is NOT something that a site map should highlight? - correct answer -Bathrooms
When hiring and assigning tasks, make the job fit the person, not force the person to fit the job. - correct
answer -True
Record keeping should be kept and preserved for years post employment. - correct answer -30
Decontamination protects the community by preventing uncontrolled transportation of contaminants
from the site. - correct answer -True
If new information is obtained and a situation is less hazardous than originally thought, PPE should be
re-evaluated. - correct answer -True
A hazardous substance that has no commercial value is called a hazardous . - correct answer -
Waste
The degree of permeation depends on what factor? - correct answer -All of the above
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026 /
2027
Chronic responses to chemical exposures occurs only a short time after exposure. - correct answer -
False
Which of the following is NOT on the "to-do" list for solvents? - correct answer -Keep solvents in a non-
ventilated area.
A corrosive is a substance, usually a liquid, which is capable of completely dissolving another substance.
- correct answer -True
Which of the following is NOT a way to protect yourself from toxins? - correct answer -Conduct all
activities with the maximum amount of PPE possible.
Which class of helmets has no resistance to electrical voltage? - correct answer -Class C
Toxic dose is the same for every living thing - correct answer -False
,Which of the following is NOT a step that should be covered in an emergency response procedure? -
correct answer -Clarification
An OSHA standard dealing with general slip and fall protection would be an example of . - correct
answer -Horizontal
A change in season, weather, or changes in job tasks are examples of reassessment indicators for a site.
- correct answer -True
The contingency plan should include personnel. - correct answer -Both on and off-site
A decontamination plan should be developed any operations begin with any hazardous
substances. - correct answer -Before
When the exposure of two different toxic chemicals produces a more severe effect than either one
alone is called interaction. - correct answer -Synergisitic
Where are titles representing broad areas that are subject to Federal regulation found? - correct answer
-Code of Federal Regulations
In the Code of Federal Regulations, which section explains who is subject to the regulation and under
what circumstances? - correct answer -Scope and application paragraph
The entry team and reserves should always consist of how many persons? - correct answer -3
Which method of toxic chemical entry is the least commonly found at the workplace? - correct answer -
Injection
Which act regulates and enforces the clean-up of abandoned hazardous waste sites and hazardous
waste sites created prior to RCRA? - correct answer -CERCLA
,Which of the following is NOT a step in the employers Hazard Communication Program? - correct
answer -Conducting a review meeting weekly of rules under HCS
Decontamination facilities should be located in . - correct answer -The Contamination Reduction
Zone
Which of the following is NOT a requirement covered in 29 CFR 1910 regarding face, head, foot, and
hand protection? - correct answer -All workers have the responsibility of evaluating their workplace to
determine hazards
Pre-planning is essential for Emergency and Non-emergency medical treatment. - correct answer -True
If a coworker is being electrically shocked, you should . - correct answer -Shut of the power
Which of the following should be conducted first? - correct answer -An off-site survey
Who is responsible for assessing the potential risk of a hazard, and, if the level of risk is acceptable,
determining if something needs to be done to lower the risk? - correct answer -The Site Health and
Safety Officer
What is an example of an item that would be located in a refuge area? - correct answer -Both B and C
Any substance, situation, or condition that is capable of harming human health, property, or the
environment is called a/an . - correct answer -Hazard
The level of site control needed depends on . - correct answer -All of the above
If you see blood spilled in the workplace, you should immediately clean it up, even without proper
training or equipment. - correct answer -False
NFPA signage is developed by the DOT and details hazard classes for materials that are shipped. - correct
answer -False
, Which of the following is NOT a standard operating procedure for decontamination? - correct answer -
Evacuate the premises in all contamination circumstances
The best way to stop the chemical action of corrosives is to . - correct answer -Flush with water
Solvents are typically solids. - correct answer -False
Corrosive class chemicals are the most commonly used and transported group of hazardous materials. -
correct answer -False
Occupational medical tests have limitations and can be inaccurate. - correct answer -True
Which of the following is NOT something that a site map should highlight? - correct answer -Bathrooms
When hiring and assigning tasks, make the job fit the person, not force the person to fit the job. - correct
answer -True
Record keeping should be kept and preserved for years post employment. - correct answer -30
Decontamination protects the community by preventing uncontrolled transportation of contaminants
from the site. - correct answer -True
If new information is obtained and a situation is less hazardous than originally thought, PPE should be
re-evaluated. - correct answer -True
A hazardous substance that has no commercial value is called a hazardous . - correct answer -
Waste
The degree of permeation depends on what factor? - correct answer -All of the above
