Chapter 25: Action Options and Response Objectives questions and answers

The only way to confirm if radiation is present at an incident is to: A) use radiological monitoring equipment B) observe a mushroom cloud C) listen for the sound of disintegrating material D) look for glowing materials - answer --A The isolation perimeter can be: A) expanded or reduced as necessary B) dispensed with once notification takes place C) waived for news crews D) a good place for decon - answer --A The mental process of considering all available factors that will affect an incident during the course of operations is called: A) command structure B) implementation C) delegation D) size-up - answer --D The first priority at any incident is the: A) isolation of the hazardous materials B) protection and safety of emergency responders C) protection and preservation of the environment D) preservation of potential evidence - answer --B If PPE is not adequate for an assigned task, the: A) incident should be terminated B) PPE should be modified