TCFP Firefighter I/II Chapters 36-37 Test Questions with Correct Answers

According to the Environmental Protection Agency classification system, what is the level of protection afforded a suit that fully encapsulates the wearer and includes a self- contained breathing apparatus? Select one: A. C B. A C. D D. B Answer is- B. A According to the HAZWOPER regulation, Level __________ is the minimum level of protection to be worn when operating in an unknown environment. Select one: A. B B. A C. D D. C Answer is- A. B Chemicals pass into and through a material on a molecular level by: Select one: A. infiltration. B. absorption. C. diffusion. D. permeation. Answer is- D. permeation. Standard firefighting turnouts provide some protection against which forms of radiation? Select one: A. Neither alpha nor gamma B. Both alpha and beta C. Gamma only D. Alpha only Answer is- B. Both alpha and beta What is Level D protection? Select one: A. Vapor-protective clothing B. Standard work clothing C. Chemical splash-protective clothing D. Any type of clothing worn with respiratory protection Answer is- B. Standard work clothing What is one drawback of vapor-protective clothing? Select one: A. It cannot be used in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health. B. It retains the wearer's body heat. C. It must be used with a supplied-air respirator. D. It does not protect against liquid splashes. Answer is- B. It retains the wearer's body heat. What is the process by which a hazardous chemical flows through closures, seams, or pinholes in a material? Select one: A. Penetration B. Leakage C. Intrusion D. Seepage Answer is- A. Penetration What is the subject of the acronym TRACEMP? Select one: A. Methods of terrorist attack B. Potential types of harm at a hazardous materials incident C. Symptoms of radiation sickness D. Symptoms of chemical agent poisoning Answer is- B. Potential types of harm at a hazardous materials incident When atmospheric conditions at a hazardous materials incident are unknown, what is the minimum level of respiratory protection for operations level responders? Select one: A. Powered air-purifying respirator B. HEPA filter mask C. Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus D. Air-purifying respirator Answer is- C. Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus When referring to a breathing apparatus, what does the S stand for in SARs? Select one: A. Supplemental B. Simple C. Self D. Supplied Answer is- D. Supplied A(n) __________ garment provides full body protection from gases, vapors, and liquids. Select one: A. chemical-protective B. isolation C. vapor-protective D. atmospheric Answer is- C. vapor-protective From the following list, which item is removed last during the decontamination process? Select one: A. Personal clothing B. Boots C. Protective suit D. Gloves Answer is- A. Personal clothing High temperature-protective equipment is designed to provide how much protection from hazardous materials? Select one: A. None B. Full vapor/gas/mist protection C. Full liquid splash-protection D. Complete Answer is- A. None How can you check the compatibility of a particular chemical-protective suit with a specific material? Select one: A. Check the suit's NFPA PPE classification label. B. Check the suit's EPA PPE classification label. C. Refer to the material compatibility table in the ERG. D. Check the compatibility chart supplied by the manufacturer. Answer is- D. Check the compatibility chart supplied by the manufacturer. In which hazardous materials situation will structural firefighting protective clothing provide you with adequate protection? Select one: A. You will be exposed to splashes of the material. B. You will have to handle the material. C. There are high atmospheric concentrations of the material. D. None of these is correct. Answer is- D. None of these is correct. Level _____ PPE should be used only when the atmosphere contains no known hazard and when there is no potential for splashes, immersion, or inhalation of hazardous levels of chemicals. Select one: A. C B. B C. D D. A Answer is- C. D Level __________ PPE should be used when the hazardous material identified requires the highest level of protection for skin, eyes, and lungs. Select one: A. B B. C C. A D. D Answer is- C. A Signs that chemical protective clothing is undergoing the process of __________ include discoloration, charring, swelling, and shrinking. Select one: A. decomposition B. deterioration C. corrosion D. degradation Answer is- D. degradation The HAZWOPER regulations are located in: Select one: A. NFPA 1072. B. NFPA 471. C. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. D. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Answer is- D. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. What chemical-protective clothing is a single-piece garment that totally encloses the wearer? Select one: A. Splash suit B. Proximity suit C. Encapsulating suit D. Chemical-protective suit Answer is- C. Encapsulating suit What distinguishes Level B from Level C protection? Select one: A. Respiratory protection B. Splash protection C. Vapor protection D. Flame resistance Answer is- A. Respiratory protection What does the acronym CBRN refer to? Select one: A. Strategic priorities at a hazardous materials incident B. Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure C. Pre-entry checklist items D. Types of terrorist attacks Answer is- D. Types of terrorist attacks What does the C stand for in CBRN? Select one: A. Containment B. Command C. Criminal D. Chemical Answer is- D. Chemical What is a disadvantage of the isolation and disposal method of decontamination? Select one: A. There is a higher possibility of exposure during decontamination. B. It is manpower intensive. C. It is more time-consuming than other decontamination methods. D. It is costly to replace discarded equipment. Answer is- D. It is costly to replace discarded equipment.