TCFP HAZMAT 2 Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
If, in using the ERG, a first responder discovers the entry for the material in question is highlighted and
there is no fire involved, the first responder should go directly to the: - Answer: Green Bordered section
The mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes all of the following EXCEPT: -
Answer: Surveying the incident from a close proximity to determine the identify of the material
involved.
First responders trained to the Awareness level have the ability to: - Answer: Realize the need for
additional resources and make the appropriate notification.
The isolation distance in the numbered guides is to be used: - Answer: Once the 3-digit guide number
has been obtained through the ID number or material name indexes.
Upon arrival to hazardous material incident involving a truck, you learn it is carrying magnesium scrap.
You are unable to obtain the 4 digit ID number. Where should you look FIRST in the ERG for guidance? -
Answer: In the blue-bordered material index section.
In the ERG, a first responder would expect to find the highlighted entries indicating that a material is
either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material in the: - Answer: Yellow and blue
bordered sections
When using the ERG, the next step the first responder should follow after learning a material's 3 digit
guide number is to: - Answer: go to the orange bordered section.
Upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you locate the 4 digit ID number of an
orange panel. You should look FIRST in the ERG for guidance in the: - Answer: Yellow bordered section
The lead agency during a terrorist emergency (crisis management) is the : - Answer: FBI
,A tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures DO NOT exceed 40 PSI would be an: -
Answer: MC 307/DOT 407
When using water to extinguish a fire involving pesticides or a poison, the PRIMARY concern should be: -
Answer: Run-off contamination
If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: -
Answer: Collect in low lying areas
The BEST source of information on a specific hazardous material is: - Answer: The manufacturers MSDS
When attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency incident, the responders could
contact ______ for immediate information on the material's properties, its hazards, and suggested
control techniques. - Answer: CHEMTREC
T/F Emergency decontamination must take place in the decon corridor - Answer: False
In order to determine whether the personal protective equipment provided is appropriate for defensive
operations, the ERG should be consulted. The section in which this information would be found is
colored: - Answer: Orange
You arrive on the scene of a vehicle accident involving a cargo tank truck carrying gasoline. The truck is
leaking its product into a small lake. The driver of the truck gives you an MSDS sheet on gasoline, which
gives a specific gravity of 0.8. With this information, you can predict that the product will - Answer:
remain on top of water, as it is lighter than water.
The active ingredients on a presticide label will be: - Answer: listed by name and percentage
Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation distances
can be found: - Answer: In the ERG
The piping for the ______ is contained outside of the tank, usually on the ends, with a manhole on top
of the tank. - Answer: IM 102
, What level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing? - Answer: Hazmat Operations
When initiating and Incident Management System at hazardous materials incidents, it is important to
remember that an individuals span of control is: - Answer: 2-7
If you are initiating the Incident Management System at a hazardous materials incident, the person
assigned as the Safety Officer should be: - Answer: trained to the technician level
The goal of an emergency decon procedure is to: - Answer: Remove any threatening contamination as
quickly as possible
If mitigation efforts are failing or the situation is getting worse, the: - Answer: original plan must be
reevaluated and possible revised
Which of the following IS NOT a response objective for hazardous material incidents? - Answer:
Reporting
The statement, "Keep Away From Children," is found on a pesticide label. This is an example of a(n): -
Answer: Precautionary statement
The statement "Keep Away from Waterways," is found on a pesticide label. This statement is referred to
as a(n): - Answer: hazard statment
The transport container in which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a: - Answer:
cargo tank truck
While enroute to an emergency incident, dispatch informs you that callers are reporting a tank leaking
an unknown liquid. Dispatch also informs you that witnesses report seeing a marking of "Spec. 51" on
the side of the tank. Which of the following types of containers would you expect to find on arrival at
the incident? - Answer: Intermodal portable tank
The vehicle pictured below is an: (it's a cargo tank.) - Answer: MC 312/DOT 412
Complete Solutions Graded A+
If, in using the ERG, a first responder discovers the entry for the material in question is highlighted and
there is no fire involved, the first responder should go directly to the: - Answer: Green Bordered section
The mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes all of the following EXCEPT: -
Answer: Surveying the incident from a close proximity to determine the identify of the material
involved.
First responders trained to the Awareness level have the ability to: - Answer: Realize the need for
additional resources and make the appropriate notification.
The isolation distance in the numbered guides is to be used: - Answer: Once the 3-digit guide number
has been obtained through the ID number or material name indexes.
Upon arrival to hazardous material incident involving a truck, you learn it is carrying magnesium scrap.
You are unable to obtain the 4 digit ID number. Where should you look FIRST in the ERG for guidance? -
Answer: In the blue-bordered material index section.
In the ERG, a first responder would expect to find the highlighted entries indicating that a material is
either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material in the: - Answer: Yellow and blue
bordered sections
When using the ERG, the next step the first responder should follow after learning a material's 3 digit
guide number is to: - Answer: go to the orange bordered section.
Upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you locate the 4 digit ID number of an
orange panel. You should look FIRST in the ERG for guidance in the: - Answer: Yellow bordered section
The lead agency during a terrorist emergency (crisis management) is the : - Answer: FBI
,A tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures DO NOT exceed 40 PSI would be an: -
Answer: MC 307/DOT 407
When using water to extinguish a fire involving pesticides or a poison, the PRIMARY concern should be: -
Answer: Run-off contamination
If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: -
Answer: Collect in low lying areas
The BEST source of information on a specific hazardous material is: - Answer: The manufacturers MSDS
When attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency incident, the responders could
contact ______ for immediate information on the material's properties, its hazards, and suggested
control techniques. - Answer: CHEMTREC
T/F Emergency decontamination must take place in the decon corridor - Answer: False
In order to determine whether the personal protective equipment provided is appropriate for defensive
operations, the ERG should be consulted. The section in which this information would be found is
colored: - Answer: Orange
You arrive on the scene of a vehicle accident involving a cargo tank truck carrying gasoline. The truck is
leaking its product into a small lake. The driver of the truck gives you an MSDS sheet on gasoline, which
gives a specific gravity of 0.8. With this information, you can predict that the product will - Answer:
remain on top of water, as it is lighter than water.
The active ingredients on a presticide label will be: - Answer: listed by name and percentage
Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation distances
can be found: - Answer: In the ERG
The piping for the ______ is contained outside of the tank, usually on the ends, with a manhole on top
of the tank. - Answer: IM 102
, What level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing? - Answer: Hazmat Operations
When initiating and Incident Management System at hazardous materials incidents, it is important to
remember that an individuals span of control is: - Answer: 2-7
If you are initiating the Incident Management System at a hazardous materials incident, the person
assigned as the Safety Officer should be: - Answer: trained to the technician level
The goal of an emergency decon procedure is to: - Answer: Remove any threatening contamination as
quickly as possible
If mitigation efforts are failing or the situation is getting worse, the: - Answer: original plan must be
reevaluated and possible revised
Which of the following IS NOT a response objective for hazardous material incidents? - Answer:
Reporting
The statement, "Keep Away From Children," is found on a pesticide label. This is an example of a(n): -
Answer: Precautionary statement
The statement "Keep Away from Waterways," is found on a pesticide label. This statement is referred to
as a(n): - Answer: hazard statment
The transport container in which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a: - Answer:
cargo tank truck
While enroute to an emergency incident, dispatch informs you that callers are reporting a tank leaking
an unknown liquid. Dispatch also informs you that witnesses report seeing a marking of "Spec. 51" on
the side of the tank. Which of the following types of containers would you expect to find on arrival at
the incident? - Answer: Intermodal portable tank
The vehicle pictured below is an: (it's a cargo tank.) - Answer: MC 312/DOT 412
