HazMat Awareness and Operation Practice Exam

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• A tank truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing is designated as which type?
• If urinary incontinence along with vomiting after exposure is observed, which agent category might be implicated?
• What does the 'Spec. 51' designation mark?
• What kind of radiation has small particles with negative electric charges?
• Which hazard involves exposure to a microorganism or its toxin?
• In rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in residences.
• Hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated when?
• What thermal emergency is a true, life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention?
• Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sense for hazmat detection?
• What PPE would you use for a material that had a LC50 of 5mg/kg, had a high vapor pressure and was dermally toxic?
• In Level I hazmat incidents, which scenario should the response team be able to handle?
• When a pressurized tanker fails violently due to over-pressurizing, the phenomenon is called
• Which document typically contains the shipper's phone number for hazard and response information?
• Choking agents like ___________ attack the lungs causing tissue damage
• Removal of contaminated victims that are in need of medical treatment from the hazard area requires:
• A liquid's ability to mix with water BEST defines:
• Which federal agency's manifest requirements apply to hazardous waste?
• In the ERG, when a chemical name is highlighted, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances is found in which color section?
• Which of the following is a toxin derived from castor beans and considered a potential weapon?
• When applying water to a highway tanker or railway tank car with flame impingement, the minimum amount of water to be used is ________ gpm at the point of flame impingement
• Which statement best defines the boiling point?
• Pipeline markings are required at the location where underground pipelines cross a transportation corridor.
• Social Security buildings would be an exception to the fact that federal public buildings are prime targets for terrorist attacks.
• Which of the following is NOT a dispersion pattern created by the release of a hazardous material?
• In HazMat incidents, how many safety officers are typically assigned?
• A liquid with a low flash point requires caution because it can form ignitable vapors at or near room temperature. Which statement is true?
• Which document includes physical data, chemical name, exposure limits, health hazard data, and special precautions?
• Which term describes a substance determined by the Secretary of Transportation to pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce?
• Which statement about vapor dispersion effectiveness is most accurate?
• When the Safety Officer arrives on the scene, the Incident Commander should:
• The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving release of hazardous materials.
• True or false: Neutron radiation is commonly used in commercial and industrial operations
• In what reference materials can you find the 4 digit UN/DOT number assigned, given the product name?
• The type of breathing system that CANNOT BE utilized in an oxygen deficient atmosphere is a(n):
• What does the signal word Warning mean?
• The DOT Hazard Class 2 consists of:
• If a 4-digit UN number is observed on the scene, which color-bordered ERG section provides initial guidance?
• Which organization provides hazard and response information for chemicals at incidents, available around the clock?
• Which color-coded section of the ERG would you consult for fire, explosion, and health hazard information about a material?
• What is NOT a protective action that must be taken during in-place protection?
• The DOT placard that indicates a material is poisonous is associated with which hazard class?
• Position 3 on a hazard placard relates to which category?
• As a first responder trained to the operations level, which spill control tactics can be conducted?
• The DOT defines a small spill as a leaking container smaller than how many gallons?
• What component of the SCBA supports the SCBA components worn by the haz mat responder?
• Cool, moist skin is a symptom of which thermal emergency?
• True or false: Absorption is a defensive method of controlling a hazardous spill by applying a material that will soak up and hold, or absorb, the spill.
• Structural fire-fighting protective clothing can be utilized to make rescues of live victims during a haz mat incident involving chemicals.
• White Over Black placard indicates a corrosive material.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an occupancy/location type that could be considered a possible target for terrorism?
• Which statement best describes how to determine initial isolation distances for hazmat incidents involving explosive devices?
• Which exposure value could be repeated a maximum of four times daily for 15 minutes with a 60-minute rest between exposures?
• Using the DOT ERG, the hazard class number assigned for vinyl chloride with the ID #1086 is:
• A site safety plan is recommended to include information such as site information, analysis of site hazards, risk analysis, PPE, and a work plan.
• What are the three response objectives for hazmat incidents?
• Which of the following is NOT an operational consideration when using supplied air respirators?
• This occurs to a CPC suit on a molecular level
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates flammability?
• Vapor dispersion is always a good idea when flammable substances are the problem.
• Which CPC component's chemical compatibility may be unknown and affect PPE selection?
• What statement is true regarding vapor dispersion?
• Which is a responsibility of the individual trained to the awareness level of hazmat?
• What is the name of the specialized intermodal container that transports gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000-5000 psi)?
• Which of the following describes the two hazard types found in ERG guides?
• Radioactive material containers are shipped in either Type A or Type B containers.
• A vapor-tight suit that resists permeation by most chemicals is known as which level of hazmat PPE?
• Which type of ionizing radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?
• A liquid with specific gravity 0.8 will behave how on water?
• When describing a product as a solid, liquid, or gas, we are referring to its:
• Risk/benefit assessment is the MOST important item to be considered.
• The goal of an emergency decon procedure is to:
• Which statement is false regarding nerve agents' vaporization?
• A non-insulated, single-shell vessel carrying liquefied gases is an:
• Which statement about nerve agents is false?
• Which term is used for the zone with the highest hazard?
• Which sign is included in the SLUDGEM acronym?
• Choking agents are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• The placard shown indicates that the material is considered to be:
• Under Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, local establishments are required to keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:
• A type of gas that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a hazardous material is a(n):
• A ________ sound often occurs when metal has been softened by high heat and pressure
• A poison that will cause seizures is called a(n):
• Physical data, chemical name, exposure limits, health hazard data, and special precautions are all parts of the:
• In air transport, shipping papers are referred to as which term?
• Diking, damming, and diverting are what type of options available for spill control?
• Exposure to ________ materials may cause freeze burns and frostbite.
• There are many types of intermodal containers that can be used interchangeably on highway, rail, and ship.
• The two most popular biological agents among terrorists are anthrax and ricin.
• What are two complicating factors facing emergency responders at a terrorist incident?
• Biological agents are the easiest warfare agent classification for terrorists to make.
• True or false: CHEMTREC should be utilized to access non-emergency information
• The hazard class associated with explosions is hazard class 1.
• What type of event should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement?
• An MC 306/DOT 406 non-pressure liquid carrier can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below how many psi?
• Which section handles securing facilities, services, and equipment at a hazmat incident?
• What is the term for the key criterion used to match protective equipment materials to a chemical hazard?
• An etiological hazard is best described as:
• All biological etiologic agents and toxins are designated as which DOT Hazard Class?
• In a cold environment, decontamination and doffing of PPE can cause the body to cool rapidly.
• Which term describes a poison that causes seizures?
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for rail transport?
• DOT Hazard Class 4 consists of which type?
• At a terrorism event, when preserving evidence, what should you not do?
• The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface is called the ______ point.
• True or false: Absorbent materials can react with certain hazardous substances.
• In the UN/DOT system, the hazard class that includes flammable liquids is class number?
• In hazmat, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is short term. Short term means:
• Which DOT Hazard Class covers biological agents and toxins?
• Which label indicates the product is a gas?
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for highway transport?
• Which level of PPE is used when splashes may occur but respiratory hazards are minimal?
• Which action should be performed after use of PPE to ensure its continued effectiveness?
• Vesicants/blister agents, such as nitrogen mustard, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?
• Which statement best describes the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)?
• Which statement best describes hazmat incidents compared to other emergencies?
• The maximum hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator is ________ feet
• A common hazard with cylinders involved in fire is:
• Which statement best characterizes a Level II hazmat incident?
• What does the signal word Danger indicate?
• A single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box and roll-over protection is an identification feature of which carrier?
• The DOT Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying more than 1001 pounds of corrosive to display which placard?
• Above-ground pressurized storage tanks are categorized by what factor?
• Which statement about Unity of Command is true?
• Which term describes a tank car designed to carry cryogenic liquids at very low temperatures?
• What is TRUE regarding hazardous materials incident command post?
• A recon team observes a rolled-over MC 312 tank. The container most probably contains a
• In NFPA 704, which quadrant color corresponds to reactivity?
• For water transport, which document is used as shipping papers?
• Which organization provides a 24-hour emergency chemical information line for responders?
• What is the hazard class represented by the placard illustration?
• Which of the following is listed as a federal agency involved in hazmat regulation?
• There are numerous informal ways to recognize the presence of hazardous materials.
• Upon arrival at a hazmat incident involving a truck carrying magnesium scrap and you cannot obtain the 4-digit number, where should you look FIRST in the ERG for guidance?
• In dealing with a hazmat fire involving bulk containers, extinguishment or control SHOULD NOT be attempted without:
• The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook.
• Which statement accurately reflects pesticide label requirements?
• Under SARA Title III, MSDS information is required for facilities that handle chemicals in non-consumer quantities.
• When using water to extinguish a fire involving pesticides or a poison, what impact should the responder consider?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a pressure facility tank?
• What hazard class is represented by the placard drawing?
• Which of the following correctly identifies a terrorist target category mentioned in the material?
• The individual responsible for establishing and managing the overall plan, developing an organizational structure, and allocating resources BEST describes the:
• Which component of an SCBA indicates the quantity of air available?
• The chemical agent Sarin belongs to which category of warfare agents?
• Physical stresses that can affect users of specialized protective clothing DO NOT include:
• What is the major hazard you should be concerned about when approaching a leaking tanker carrying corrosive liquid?
• Which document would you typically find in the cab of a highway transport vehicle?
• Shipping papers are required to contain an entry for hazard classification according to DOT regulations.
• In the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant color that deals with reactivity is colored:
• Chemical permeation rates are a result of which factors?
• Which element of the ICS is primarily responsible for coordinating logistics and ensuring that support services are available?
• What is the primary purpose of a specification plate on a transport container?
• A substance that spontaneously releases ionizing radiation would be labeled a hazard class under the UN Labeling System as which class?
• Vapors with density greater than air will tend to collect in low areas.
• Class 9 on hazmat classification refers to which category?
• Chlorine and anhydrous ammonia are examples of poisonous gases that primarily irritate which body system?
• Permeation refers to movement of a chemical through the garment at the molecular level.
• In using various clues for detecting hazardous materials, which clue would be considered the MOST dangerous?
• Which description best defines a local effect when exposed to a hazardous substance?
• What is the maximum hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator?
• During a small fire in an unoccupied house, you discover a lab setup with powders. What type of illegal activity might be occurring?
• Which statement correctly matches the hazard signal word with its toxicity level?
• When using water to extinguish a fire involving pesticides or a poison, the PRIMARY concern should be:
• Which packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments?
• Chemicals classified as __________ can cause a severe allergic reaction
• Which term indicates whether a vapor is likely to rise or stay close to the ground?
• In the US Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a '1' on it denotes which hazard?
• Which color-coded section of the ERG provides the shipping names for hazardous materials?
• There is no assurance that once decontamination of chemical protective clothing is complete, ________ has ceased.
• The NFPA 704 system provides the:
• What single item distinguishes Level B from the lower PPE levels?
• Which action is NOT typically considered an operations-level spill control tactic?
• A _________ effect occurs at the point of contact with a hazardous substance
• What is the recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release?
• An air cooling system provides which type of cooling by blowing cool air over the body inside a suit or vest?
• Which type of radiation bears no net charge?
• Which of the following options correctly lists materials that can be shipped in industrial containers which have limited hazard to the public and environment?
• The most dangerous NFPA 704 number associated with each hazard is:
• A victim shows bowel incontinence after exposure; this sign is most consistent with exposure to which agent category?
• A tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with which color and hazard class?
• If witnesses report a marking 'Spec. 51' on the side of a leaking tank, what type of container would you expect on arrival?
• Which document would you find in the cockpit?
• How often should a unit be restored to service after it has been used during SCBA inspections?
• Which type of radiation has a physical mass like alpha radiation but has no electrical charge?
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates reactivity hazard?
• Which pairing correctly matches the document to its transport mode?
• In hazmat, one of the three time frames used for predicting the length of time that exposures may be in contact with a hazardous material in an endangered area is long term. Long term means:
• Convulsants are best described as which of the following?
• When transporting hazmat, the shipping papers should contain which of the following?
• ___________ is the controlled burning of a liquid or gas to reduce or control the pressure and/or to dispose of the product.
• For an MC 312 tank that has rolled over, which content class is most likely?
• Under the UN/DOT Marking System, Hazard Class 3 corresponds to which example of material?
• Who is responsible for the care and control of the waybill/consist on a train?
• NFPA 704 is used to convey information about a material's:
• The acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which category of warfare agents?
• DOT Hazard Class 9 consists of which type?
• What is the highest level of Chemical Protective Clothing?
• Which NFPA 704 color quadrant is associated with flammability hazards?
• The process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes is called:
• When responding to a potential haz mat incident, the safest way to approach the scene is to:
• Which statement is true about Level A PPE?
• On vehicles, the two most common locations for remote shutoffs are at the valve controls and behind the driver's door.
• What are 3 signal words that can be found on pesticide labels?
• The shape of a container located at a fixed facility would indicate it probably contains a:
• The primary hazard to responders rescuing victims near a fire involving hazard class 1 is:
• Which statement best describes the use of monitoring equipment in hazmat incidents?
• Sheltering-in place is a method of safeguarding people in a hazardous area by keeping them in a safe atmosphere, usually inside structures.
• SCBA stands for which of the following?
• The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical protective equipment is:
• What is a common hazard associated with cylinders in a fire?
• Which term describes substances that cause seizures in exposed individuals?
• Substances that ignite when combined create a _________ reaction.
• What is the safest approach to hazmat recognition during an incident?
• Which statement about shipping papers when hazmat is transported is true?
• Which statement about air-purification respirators is correct?
• Which statement is true about using structural firefighting protective clothing during hazmat incidents?
• The process by which a chemical enters a protective suit through openings in the garment BEST describes:
• True or false: All personnel and equipment exposed to haz mat are also contaminated
• Which marking is used to indicate a mass fire hazard?
• Which two organizations are commonly used to obtain hazard and response information for chemical incidents?
• A fiberboard drum at a facility indicates the contents pose what level of health risk?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of intermodal tanks?
• Materials such as benzene, asbestos, and arsenic are known as:
• Which of the following is an example of material that is transported in industrial containers?
• Which of the following is a base?
• True or false: Chemtrec IS NOT able to provide assistance to responders if the name of the shipper or manufacturer is not known
• What is the primary hazard of DOT Hazard Class 5 materials?
• All cylinders should be considered dangerous because the contents are:
• The decontamination area is located in the warm zone.
• The most important part of assessment.
• The information (to the extent known at the time) that should be provided during incident notifications.
• First step in controlling a hazmat scene?
• Which of the following is a known carcinogen commonly encountered in hazards materials work?
• Which statement about cryogenic intermodal tanks is true regarding insulation and pressure?
• A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States.
• Nerve agents are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• A document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazards of a project is called:
• In general, as compared to the standard emergency incident faced by a first responder, a HazMat incident will:
• Which statement is true about biological agents according to the material?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the duration of a valve-release event?
• Within the Incident Command System, what is the optimum span of control?
• True or false: Biological agents are the easiest to produce among warfare agent categories.
• Where would the Air Bill typically be kept during air transport?
• Which zone lies immediately outside the hot/exclusion zone?
• Which statement about IM 101 intermodal portable tanks is accurate?
• In rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in which of the following?
• Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreasing urine output are all signs of which heat-related condition?
• Gamma rays are the most penetrating and dangerous type of radiation.
• An example of an asphyxiation hazard is:
• This can be defined as movement of material through closures
• Which term describes the movement of a chemical through the material of a protective clothing at the molecular level?
• Biological agents are very easy for terrorists to distribute effectively.
• The phenomenon of a violent tanker failure due to over-pressurization is known as
• Vapor dispersion is only effective with materials that are water soluble.
• An ADVANTAGE of confinement operations is that:
• Which statement about NFPA 704 labeling is true?
• Which of the following describes heat stroke symptoms?
• Nerve agents are very effective due to their high vapor pressure, which allows them to readily vaporize.
• A tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, Class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 3 psi, is an:
• The hot zone is the area immediately around the release.
• The statement 'People inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes' best describes which protective action?
• What is the proper sequence for emergency medical care when victims of a hazmat incident are found?
• What is an example of a sign/symptom of exposure to a nerve agent at a hazmat or suspected terrorism incident?
• Vapor density greater than one will tend to collect in low-lying areas.
• There are 5 ways that a metal container can breach. What is not considered to be a breach?
• For a shipment described as organic peroxides, other than Type B, a tractor-trailer carrying 975 pounds requires which placard?
• ERG stands for Emergency Response Guidebook.
• In the Incident Management System, which function oversees the management of supplies and equipment?
• Which container is commonly associated with an intermodal portable tank?
• Which statement accurately describes venting and burning in hazmat response?
• Which component of a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus reduces high storage pressure and controls the flow of air to the user?
• In preincident planning, which document provides valuable information to local responders?
• During transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the?
• The lead agency during a terrorist emergency (crisis management) is the:
• True or false: A person exposed to a hazardous material may not necessarily be contaminated by it.
• A document developed by the manufacturer listing hazards of a product is called:
• The number to be used to contact CHEMTREC during a chemical emergency is:
• Which sound indicates metal has been softened by heat and pressure and may signal risk of BLEVE?
• Under SARA Title III, some facilities are required to have MSDS information. The PRIMARY consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have MSDS information is whether the facility:
• The LD-50 is a measure of toxicity describing the dose that kills what percentage of a test population?
• Nitrogen mustard is an example of which UN/DOT hazard division?
• Which type does DOT Hazard Class 3 consist of?
• The statement 'Keep Away From Children' on a pesticide label is an example of which type of label statement?
• Which of the following is NOT a procedure for personnel wearing vapor-protective clothing requiring emergency decon?
• A victim exhibits symptoms of feeling dizzy and having difficulty breathing after exposure to an unknown substance; this observation indicates a biological agent.
• Which role would typically manage the shipping papers for air transport?
• Work uniforms that provide minimal protection BEST defines EPA Level ____ protection
• The Emergency Response Guidebook is intended to be carried in emergency vehicles in which country?
• For materials in Hazard Class 8 (corrosive), a DOT placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of:
• Who is responsible for care and control of the waybill/consist in a train operation?
• The highest level of protection, based on EPA guidelines, from hazardous chemicals provided by chemical protective clothing is:
• What correctly identifies the purpose, advantages, and limitations of structural firefighting protective clothing at haz mat incidents?
• Which statement best describes remote shutoffs in terms of labeling and accessibility?
• The concentration that SHOULD NEVER be exceeded is called:
• The shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is Type ____ packaging.
• In a vapor dispersion incident, what action may be necessary to manage runoff?
• Which resource is used to determine the size of an endangered area around a hazmat release?
• A hazard class of 3 in the UN labeling system indicates a __________ product.
• Toxic substances that are living materials or obtained from living organisms are called which term?
• Unity of Command is defined as which description?
• Pre-incident survey information is vital to establishing briefing items.
• Which resource provides the procedure for establishing initial isolation distances?
• Which document is commonly found in the engine or caboose on a train?
• The piping for the IM 102 is contained where?
• Using the human senses indiscriminately to detect the presence of hazmat, while fairly reliable, is unsafe.
• Type B packaging for radioactive material is best described as
• Which defensive control technique is a barrier used to physically contain liquid within a designated area?
• For a Level III incident, evacuation is expected to be which scale?
• What is an example of a location that has a low likelihood of being targeted by a terrorist attack?
• What term describes a release that results from a broken or damaged valve and may last from several seconds to several minutes?
• What is an example of a material that bags may be used to store?
• True or False: The blue section of the ERG lists the shipping names of hazardous materials.
• Specific gravity helps determine how a chemical behaves during containment.
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration labelled 'Radioactives'?
• What is the easiest biological or chemical agent for a terrorist to make?
• Which resource should responders consult to obtain chemical hazard information during a response?
• Which item is often essential to briefing planning in hazmat responses?
• Prior to entry into a confined space, defensive actions taken should include?
• What is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents?
• Both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are immediate life-threatening conditions.
• True or false: If placards are clearly displayed on the transportation mode, shipping papers are not required
• At HazMat Awareness level, what is one of the first responder's primary actions?
• To minimize the physical limitations of PPE, a firefighter should:
• The UN/DOT hazard class for a flammable liquid is:
• The decontamination of crew members in an incident involving anhydrous ammonia by water and soap is known as what?
• True or False: Section 304 requires reporting of releases of the extremely hazardous substances listed in Section 302 of SARA, Title III
• Which term refers to the process of releasing pressure by burning a flammable vapor or liquid?
• True or false: When carrying hazmat, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers
• Which hazard class is indicated by a placard illustrating oxidizers?
• Which term describes procedures taken to keep a material in a defined or local area?
• Which term describes a tank car designed to handle compressed gases?
• In NBC classification, which category includes Sarin, Mustard, and Tabun?
• The amount of an ingested or injected substance that results in the death of 50% of the test population is:
• If safety officer notices an unsafe activity at an emergency, the safety officer should:
• The NFPA lists _______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards at fixed facilities.
• Heat Exhaustion occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin.
• A TRUE statement concerning the proper procedure for dilution of a spill?
• What single item makes a Level B ensemble different from the lower levels of PPE?
• The senses that are acceptable for hazmat detection are Vision and hearing.
• Which resource is able to predict vapor cloud travel after responders’ input, local data, and leak information?
• When trying to prevent a BLEVE from occurring, the MOST COMMONLY accepted minimum flow is _______ gpm
• The manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by:
• Which statement describes a thermal hazard?
• If a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained by following the 3 steps outlined on page 1 of the DOT ERG, the first responder should:
• A __________ cargo tank has an inner tank with an outer shell, and is well insulated.
• What is a TRUE statement regarding the safety precautions of remote shutoffs?
• Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce are called what?
• Vent and burn is the last option at a Haz Mat/WMD scene.
• With a Level A suit, the SCBA is worn inside the PPE.
• The flammable range is BEST described as:
• Which statement best describes the physical state of a material?
• Above-ground pressurized storage tanks are divided into what two categories?
• The Safety Officer notices a critical emergency condition at an incident. The Safety Officer should:
• An MC 307/DOT 407 low-pressure chemical carrier is designed to carry chemicals with pressures not to exceed ______ psi.
• Which intermodal container transports gases in high-pressure cylinders?
• If a rail car had a cylindrical tank and a covered dome containing all the fittings and valves, it would be classified as a ________ rail car.
• Chemical vapor protective clothing should be used when ______ are suspected.
• The chemical action involving the movement of chemicals, on a molecular level, through intact materials best defines:
• Which statement is NOT an operational component to consider before using air purifying respirators?
• What are 3 substances included in the DOT hazard class 6?
• Which pair of factors are commonly listed as complicating factors for responders at terrorist incidents?
• Which PPE level is typically used when chemical splash protection is needed but a vapor-tight suit is not required?
• A Material Safety Data Sheet provides the name the chemical company uses to identify the product.
• What is the prescribed shape of the initial isolation zone and its protective action zone?
• A specialized intermodal tank container transporting gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000-5000 psi) is known as which?
• Placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify a material that may be an infectious substance hazard.
• CHEMTREC is available 24 hours per day to provide information about many chemicals to which group?
• Which scale of evacuation is associated with Level III incidents?
• The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical PPE is:
• Which cooling system is NOT typically used for emergency response applications?
• What is unique about haz mat IMS?
• Responders can contact the shipper directly from the emergency contact number on the:
• During in-place protection, which action is NOT a protective measure?
• Which section of the ERG provides the fire, explosion, and health hazard information for the material identified by the first responder?
• Liquid or solid substances that emit toxic, dangerous, and irritating fumes are known as:
• True or false: The signal words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE are displayed if package contents have a flash point below 80 degrees F.
• In the ERG, if a material entry is highlighted and there is no fire involved, which section should be consulted directly?
• Tube module intermodal container is designed to hold which type of cargo?
• Which NFPA 704 color quadrant is associated with reactivity hazards?
• These trailers contain several pressurized vessels, are constructed of steel, have pressures ranging from 2000-6000 psi, and the piping and controls are located on the rear. What are they called?
• Which item is not part of the incident notification information, to the extent known?
• During a train incident, shipping papers should be sought in which areas?
• A common design feature of cylinders is:
• Muscle cramps in legs and abdomen are symptoms of which thermal emergency?
• Who is responsible for control of the air-bill papers?
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for water transport?
• The immediate concern when dealing with combustible liquid spills is to:
• Where would a first responder expect to find a Waybill or Consist?
• The MINIMUM level of respiratory protection for employees engaged in emergency response and exposed to an unknown hazardous substance is a(n):
• Which dispersion pattern describes the movement of the hazardous material by a responder?
• Breakthrough time is defined as the elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of the protective equipment and detection at the inside surface.
• What substance is an example of a chemical asphyxiant?
• Arsine, a blood agent, is classified under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?
• The V-shaped carrier is an example of which type of hazmat carrier?
• The ___________ zone is the area of highest known hazard.
• During a hazmat incident, if chlorine vapor is suspected from a cylinder, what is one verified action an operations-level responder could take?
• In Level B, Type 2 configurations, which component's compatibility may not be known?
• Awareness level responders have the ability to do what?
• Which packaging type is the strongest and used for more highly radioactive shipments?
• When determining the type of dam to use to control a spill, responders need to consider the:
• When considering personnel protection, the MOST COMMON route of exposure for an emergency responder is:
• In the DOT hazard class system, which class has oxidation as its primary hazard?
• Cryogenic liquid storage tanks are characterized by:
• ___________ rays are the most dangerous type of radiation.
• In tactical bomb-event responses, which action should responders take?
• Federal agencies may be contacted and authorized for assistance at a terrorist activity by:
• Which of the following descriptions best matches a pressure tank car?
• A specific class of chemicals, called blood agents, are of great concern to first responders. They are highly toxic to the human body because they:
• Pipe-like packaging of radioactive materials is Type
• Federal public buildings are prime targets for terrorist attacks.
• How many signal words are commonly found on pesticide labels?
• Which set of signal words could be required on a pesticide label?
• Which DOT hazard class includes Corrosives?
• Emergency centers such as which organization provide immediate technical assistance to emergency responders?
• To obtain hazard and response information, a firefighter can contact the manufacturer using:
• Cryogenic liquids exist at temperatures around minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following temperatures would define a cryogenic liquid?
• Chemical permeation rates are a result of:
• Is it true that higher packing group numbers indicate greater chemical danger?
• The NFPA 704 system provides information on:
• A rail car with exposed fittings would be considered to be a _______ car.
• Pipe-like packaging of radioactive materials is Type:
• A product that sinks in water has a higher what property than water?
• Autoignition occurs at which temperature relative to ignition?
• Shipping names are always identical to the chemical names of materials.
• What IS NOT a physical limitation of personnel working in a positive pressure SCBA?
• Which container type is used for radioactive materials?
• The SCBA air supply is stored in the air cylinder.
• When estimating the time to achieve the primary objective of the incident, which information should be excluded?
• Biological agents or toxins are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• Which item is not part of DOT hazard class 6 according to the source?
• Which vest type uses circulating cooling water and is powered by a battery?
• Which placard color indicates nonflammable gas?
• Ice-cooled vests operate based on which heat transfer mechanism?
• Which set of words could be required as signal words on a pesticide label?
• At an emergency incident, the firefighter may obtain appropriate MSDS information from:
• EPA labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal words DANGER/POISON, WARNING, or CAUTION.
• A vest consisting of a battery or power source, a pump, and an ice/water or cooling agent container where the cooling agent is circulated throughout the garment and operates on the principle of conductive heat transfer is known as a(n) __________ vest
• Wet clothing extracts heat from the body up to 240 times faster than dry clothing, which can lead to hypothermia.
• Which statement is NOT a characteristic of a compressed gas tube trailer?
• What type of container is used to ship materials of low radioactivity?
• Which hazard class is indicated by the placard illustration for flammable liquids?
• An explosion scene with nearby people experiencing runny noses and difficulty breathing, with some convulsions, suggests exposure to which type of hazard?
• If you are directed to guide number 127 in the ERG after inspecting a 55-gallon drum with a flammable placard, what color-coded section contains the Emergency Action for a spill or leak?
• One resource that deals with protective action distances involving poisonous gas, is the :
• Virtually all terrorist attacks are directed toward public buildings.
• Decontamination runoff should be diverted for treatment or disposal later.
• Rail transport uses which form of shipping papers?
• True or False: Releases resulting in an exposure to a person while at a fixed facility may be exempted from reporting
• Within the UN/DOT classification system, a container labeled with a Hazard class of 4 contains a(n):
• Hot, dry, red skin are symptoms of which thermal emergency?
• Which EPA protection level provides minimal protection with basic work uniforms?
• Which item is NOT a consideration when setting up an emergency decontamination area?
• Which protection assessment is usually based upon standardized laboratory tests that may incorporate a very large safety factor?
• Level A suit will protect the responder from ill effects from all hazardous materials.
• The transport container on which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a
• Which document is commonly used as the shipping papers for highway transport?
• Diversion, diking, and retention are all techniques used in:
• True or false: Shipping papers must contain the proper name of the chemical or its hazard class
• The physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing material due to exposure to chemicals, general use, or ambient conditions defines:
• Which term best describes a substance that is capable of posing unreasonable risk during transport?
• In an emergency at a facility with bulk chemical storage, where the MSDS is not available on site, the firefighter may obtain an MSDS from:
• According to NFPA 704, the most dangerous number associated with each hazard is what?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five major functions within the Incident Management System?
• The radiation that is least dangerous as a threat to external portions of the body but is very dangerous if ingested or inhaled is:
• Practice and conditioning can help reduce psychological limitations of PPE users.
• What is the first tactical priority to consider during a haz mat incident?
• Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars typically carry which type of material?
• On a hazardous materials placard, what does the number at the bottom of the diamond indicate?
• Labels on pesticides manufactured in Canada include which identifier similar to the EPA registration number in the United States?
• Which agency defines the small spill threshold used in the ERG?
• One factor that can change the evacuation area is:
• In highway transport, which document serves as the shipping papers?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an on-scene warning sign in a terrorist event involving chemical or biological agents?
• Which property helps predict whether a liquid will float on water during a spill?
• A responder's physical, mental, or emotional condition can cause problems with using PPE.
• In hazmat incident planning, backup personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in which zone?
• Which gases are cited as examples of poisonous gases that irritate the respiratory system?
• A placard with Red color and hazard class 3 indicates which hazard?
• True or false: Absorption generally requires that the operational personnel be in close proximity to the spill.
• The purpose of vapor suppression is to
• Hazardous materials manufactured, stored, processed, or used at a particular site are not subject to regulations affecting transported materials.
• True or false: A liquid with a low boiling point will more readily change to a vapor than a liquid with a high boiling point when exposed to fire or heat
• True or false: A person may be exposed to large quantities of a hazardous material that do not present a hazard or to small amounts that present a very high hazard.
• A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 system indicates there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved.
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates special information (such as oxidizers or water-reactive properties)?
• Where is the normal location for the bill of lading?
• Back up personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in the ________ zone
• MOST riot control agents are considered to be in DOT hazard class:
• Which of the following is a typical ignition source at hazmat incidents?
• Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III.
• What is the hazard class number assigned to vinyl chloride (ID 1086) in the DOT ERG?
• Which statement describes the characteristics of chronic health hazards?
• The shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is Type ____ packaging.
• Defensive control techniques that operations level personnel are permitted to engage in are
• What material could pose a threat to a developing fetus, upon exposure?
• The best protective material against a specific chemical is characterized by a low ______ rate.
• Which of the following could indicate a possible terrorist attack?
• Which of the following statements about absorbents is true?
• Which tank carrier is designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures DO NOT exceed 40 PSI?
• Which action is a responsibility of an awareness-level hazmat responder?
• Respiratory protective equipment should be cleaned and inspected:
• Blood and choking agents, while used as terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals. Which statement is correct?
• Training and education can help reduce physical limitations of PPE users.
• Which type of chemical vapor suit has advantages including maximum protection, positive internal pressure reducing leaks, and time to reach nonhostile environment if SCBA malfunctions?
• After repeated exposure, which type of chemical will cause an allergic reaction?
• The taking of haz mat into the body through undamaged skin and the eyes is called:
• Prior to allowing responders to act, briefings should include all of the following except?
• The isolation distance in the ERG's numbered guides is used after obtaining which information?
• Why are chemicals listed in highlighted type in the ERG?
• Which statement about secondary contamination is true?
• When operating at a haz mat scene, which of the following is required when using PPE?
• At a hazmat emergency, the Operations Section serves the task of:
• The description of protective clothing used at hazmat incidents includes which of the following statements?
• Under UN labeling, which hazard class would be cited for materials that spontaneously emit ionizing radiation?
• When an Operations Section has not been staffed, staging reports to:
• Which statement about Level A fully encapsulating (Type 1) chemical protective suit is true?
• Emergency decontamination is designed to remove contaminants that pose what kind of threat?
• Where would you find an air bill on an aircraft?
• True or False: Private industry is exempt from notification and reporting requirements in regards to releases of hazardous substances
• Which factor is true regarding facepiece compatibility in Level B, Type 2 configurations?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration labelled 'Corrosives'?
• The DOT Hazard Class 1 consists of:
• True or False: Vapor pressures of a substance at 100 degrees F are always higher than the same substance at 68 degrees F
• In hazmat responses, evacuation is always chosen over sheltering in place.
• The rate at which a chemical moves through a protective garment material is called:
• A fire involving a DOT Hazard Class 5.1 oxidizer generally requires large volumes of:
• For a material with an LC50 of 5 mg/kg, a high vapor pressure, and dermal toxicity, which level of PPE is indicated?
• A specialized intermodal tank container carrying refrigerated liquid gases such as argon, oxygen, or helium would be an example of which type?
• Caustic soda and potassium hydroxide are examples of:
• Hypothermia is a lowered body core temperature.
• Actions taken to confine a product release to a limited area, performed remotely, are considered to be:
• The following limitations are indicative of Level B, with SCBA (Type 2) chemical vapor suit.
• How should you evacuate?
• Position 4 on a hazard placard relates to which category?
• Who is responsible for care and control of a Dangerous Cargo Manifest?
• Under fire conditions, what is not an indicator preceding a rupture of a compressed gas tank?
• The 8-step process recommended for assessing a hazmat incident includes: Hazard and risk evaluation and implementing response objectives.
• The short-term exposure duration is defined as
• Which term describes the flow of a hazardous material through fabric defects such as seams or pinholes?
• In a crisis management scenario for a terrorist incident, which agency leads the response?
• What measurement does OSHA commonly use to evaluate workplace exposure during an eight-hour period?
• Which component reduces high cylinder pressure to a usable lower pressure and controls air flow to the user?
• In the NBC classification, nerve agents are categorized as which type?
• Where would you typically find the bill of lading during highway hazmat transport?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes penetration from permeation?
• A chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard is termed?
• The BEST source of information on a specific hazmat is:
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a pressure facility tank?
• Using the UN/DOT labeling system, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of:
• The section of the ERG that contains PPE guidance for defensive operations is color coded as which color?
• Pipeline markers commonly include which two pieces of information?
• The MOST critical parameter when selecting the appropriate level of chemical protective equipment is:
• To contact the shipper for hazard and response information, a firefighter can obtain the phone number from:
• A tractor-trailer carrying 975 lbs of organic peroxides, other than Type B, requires:
• What is the hazard class represented by the placard illustration?
• Packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as:
• In the U.S. Military Marking system, which of the following is NOT one of the three special hazards?
• What term describes an atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or causes immediate, irreversible, debilitating effects on health?
• When attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency, responders could contact ____________ for immediate information on the material's properties, its hazards, and suggested control techniques.
• Which placard feature aids hazard recognition?
• Which of the following statements about absorption is true?
• Of the 62 guides found in the orange-bordered section of the ERG, only two, Guides 161 and 162 (low level and low to moderate level radiation) list ________ as providing adequate protection for first responders
• Which of the following is a common ignition source at hazmat scenes?
• Teratogens primarily pose risk to which aspect of development?
• Self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied-air respirators are two types of which category?
• Which factor is NOT cited as affecting chemical permeation rates?
• Common hazmat stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are:
• What cooling systems ARE NOT typically used for emergency response applications?
• Which document would you typically find in the engine or caboose of a rail shipment?
• What should responders do with runoff from emergency decontamination?
• When assisting emergency personnel out of their PPE, how should PPE be removed?
• The products that IM 101 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are:
• Which of the following is not a recommended first aid action for heat illness?
• Type B packaging is designed to withstand what kind of conditions?
• In Level B, Type 2 configurations, which statement represents a limitation?
• Who is responsible for care and control of a Bill of Lading?
• Which railcar is considered obsolete?
• Which option best describes the initial isolation and protective action zones in the ERG's guidance?
• What is the term for the shipping papers when being transported by air?
• There are many ways that personnel, PPE, apparatus, and tools become contaminated. What is not a means of contamination?
• The elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of chemical protective equipment and detection at the inside surface is called:
• What are the three responsibilities of first responders trained to the awareness level?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration that states 'Dangerous when wet'?
• Emergency decontamination must take place in the decon corridor.
• What resources are available for determining the concentrations of a released hazardous material in an endangered area?
• Which statement about emergency decontamination is NOT TRUE?
• If a chemical has a high permeation rate, what can be inferred about the PPE's protection?
• The proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an:
• Which term defines the material's breakdown due to chemical exposure or aging?
• The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas is BEST described as:
• Hypergolic materials ignite when they
• True or false: Structural firefighting gear with SCBA will protect responders from Beta particles
• DOT Hazard Class 6 consists of which type?
• The primary type of harm associated with biological terrorism is which of the following?
• The command post is located in the warm zone.
• Using the senses of smell or taste to determine hazmat presence is which of the following?
• If mitigation efforts are failing or the situation is getting worse, what should the incident command do?
• Where would a first responder expect to find a dangerous cargo manifest?
• A responder’s mental or emotional state can influence PPE usability.
• If a placard is visible but no product name or four-digit UN number is given, how can you determine which ERG guide page to use?
• The hazmat PPE ensemble level MOST COMMONLY used is which level?
• During size-up of a jackknifed tractor-trailer seen from the side, you identify it as which type?
• When determining initial isolation distances for incidents involving explosive devices, it is BEST for responders to:
• In the ERG, the material with UN/NA ID number 2553 would have its recommended actions categorized under which color-coded section?
• Which SCBA component allows the SCBA to be used even if the regulator malfunctions?
• Which hazard class includes toxic materials like cyanides?
• In a suspected terrorist incident, evidence collection is primarily the responsibility of which entity?
• Position 2 on a hazard placard relates to which category?
• The process by which a chemical enters a protective suit through openings in the garment BEST describes:
• A container of flammable solids would receive a UN label or placard with a hazardous classification number of:
• The DOT hazard class 1 includes:
• What term describes redirecting a hazardous liquid flow away from a protected area?
• A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop:
• Which action should citizens not be instructed to do during sheltering in place?
• Which of the following could indicate signs of a terrorist attack?
• Which packaging designation refers to cryogenic materials?
• The vehicle designated MC 312/DOT 412 corresponds to which type of container?
• The PRIMARY hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to:
• Copies of the Local Emergency Response Plan (LERP) must be made available to:
• Which statement about product name versus chemical name on an MSDS is accurate?
• In Level A fully encapsulating suits, if the SCBA malfunctions, the user may have some time to reach a nonhostile environment.
• Which statement best reflects safe hazmat recognition practices?
• The physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing (CPC) by a chemical action is called:
• Which set lists three pieces of mandatory information required on a pesticide label?
• Which packaging is used for more highly radioactive shipments, including steel reinforced concrete casks, lead pipe, and heavy-gauge metal drums?
• Which statement is not addressed by the protective clothing description?
• The area that exists just outside the hot/exclusion zone is known as the:
• Which of the following materials would be classified as Class 9 (Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials)?
• Nerve agents were designed for one purpose - to kill people.
• IM 102 refers to which component in tank design?
• Which of the following is a type of radioactive packaging?
• What component of the SCBA stores the compressed air supply?
• Which single item is a primary reference used to determine the hazmat name located in a facility?
• Who is responsible for requesting additional resources at a hazmat incident?
• At a haz mat incident, which function area is responsible for developing a special technical group to the basic incident command system?
• A resource that would be useful in determining the size of an endangered area during a HazMat incident is the:
• Cryogenic liquids are defined as existing at or below what temperature in Fahrenheit?
• Which resource within emergency reference materials is used to locate placards when a placard is visible?
• Biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make. Which statement is true?
• Which of the following could be signs of a possible terrorist attack?
• Irritants are assigned to which UN/DOT hazard division?
• Which document would you find in the wheelhouse, bridge, or pipe-like container on a barge?
• Which term describes movement of material through closures such as seams or zippers?
• The highest level of respiratory protection is needed but lesser chemical protection is required for the skin BEST defines EPA Level _____ Protection
• When should a first responder refer to the ERG's Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances?
• Which statement about heat-related illnesses is true according to the material?
• Which dispersion pattern is described as low to the ground following natural barriers?
• Which respiratory protection cannot be used in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere?
• Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if which resource is utilized in preincident planning?
• A chemical with a specific gravity greater than one tends to float on water.
• A chemical that must be reported to authorities if released above the threshold report quantity is called?
• ____________ is the flow of a hazardous material through zippers, pinholes, or other material imperfections found in chemical protective clothing.
• Which statement about hazard signal words is true?
• Which document is associated with rail transport and is also known as Waybill/Consist?
• Shipping papers must accompany hazmat during transport.
• After the Safety Officer arrives on scene, who should review the incident action plan?
• A ___________ tank car is designed to carry low-pressure, refrigerated liquids at -130 degrees F and below
• Which document contains the emergency contact number used to reach the shipper during an incident?
• A railcar tanker with a stencil marking of DOT 111 is a(n):
• How should you Isolate the hazard area and deny entry?
• Is it true that listing product names, chemical names, and synonyms on an MSDS can sometimes make identifying chemicals confusing?
• A cryogenic material would be carried in an:
• During a small fire in an unoccupied house, the presence of chemicals and lab equipment makes which illegal activity most likely, according to statistics?
• In urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in which of the following?
• What are the two spill categories in the ERG's Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances?
• Who is the person who advises the Incident Commander of existing or potentially unsafe conditions, monitors conditions of personnel, and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures?
• Who is responsible for care and control of an Air Bill?
• Carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens are best described as which type of health hazard?
• A vapor-tight suit is characteristic of which hazmat PPE level?
• Remote shutoffs are usually well marked and in an easy-to-find location.
• Which zone contains the decontamination area?
• Which ERG color is associated with initial isolation and protective action distances when a chemical name is highlighted?
• The 3-digit ERG guide number is used to determine what?
• Long-term exposure in hazmat is associated with what timescale?
• What does NBC stand for in hazard classification?
• Solubility is defined as the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
• If a liquid sinks in water, its specific gravity is greater than water.
• Remote shutoffs in fixed facilities are typically located near the entrance.
• Which of the following options correctly lists materials that are transported in industrial containers?
• Which hazard class is associated with the placard label 'Flammable liquid/combustible'?
• Which of the following can be considered an ignition source at hazmat scenes?
• When referring to the US military marking system, if a circle with a symbol of a person wearing a mask is seen, it is necessary to assume that:
• Guides 161 and 162 pertain to what hazard, for which specific protection is listed?
• The route of exposure most commonly associated with ill effects is:
• What term describes whether a vapor tends to rise or settle in air?
• What is the minimum water flow rate at the point of flame impingement for a highway tanker or railway tank car?
• Is hypothermia considered a true medical emergency?
• A carboy may be used for transporting materials containing which hazard class?
• An intermodal container capable of holding high pressure gases 3000 psi or higher is called:
• The zone where contamination has occurred or has the potential to occur and requires established entry and exit control points, is known as a _________ zone.
• What is a type of drum?
• What level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing?
• In hazmat exposure assessment, long-term exposure refers to exposures lasting over what timescale?
• Which organization should a responder call to obtain hazard and response information if no MSDS is available on site?
• Level A PPE is defined as which of the following descriptions?
• Which of the following is an example of material that can be shipped in industrial containers with limited hazard to the public and environment?
• Where would a first responder expect to find an Air Bill?
• Which label color indicates the highest radiation hazard on a package?
• An ice-cooled vest consists of frozen ice packs placed in a vest and operates on the principle of conductive heat cooling. Studies have indicated that ice vests are better than air cooled units and water cooled jackets.
• The NFPA 704 placard is diamond-shaped. Which shape is used for this placard?
• Which item is NOT a source to determine the hazmat name located in a facility?
• The design pressure range of an IM 101 portable tank is:
• Nerve agents were designed with only one purpose: to kill people.
• Which document provides essential safety data and product information about hazmat materials provided by the manufacturer?
• A cryogenic liquid tank car will have:
• At a hazmat incident, which responsibility does the safety officer NOT include?
• Which feature indicates a non-pressure or low-pressure tank car?
• Which container type is designed for bulk liquid shipments and is typically used in intermodal service, often identified by a 'Spec. 51' marking?
• Blood agents, such as Arsine, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and division?
• When contacting CHEMTREC, the caller should be prepared to supply what information?
• Which term describes a chemical that must be reported if released above the threshold report quantity?
• True or false: Pipeline markers contain information describing the transported commodity and the name and telephone number of the carrier.
• In a radiological context, which equipment combination is identified as providing adequate protection for first responders in Guides 161 and 162?
• Of the references listed below, the MOST SPECIFIC source of information on a hazardous material is/are:
• When initiating an IMS at a hazmat incident, the span of control should be?
• Which term describes liquids or solids that emit toxic fumes?
• Evacuation is always preferred over sheltering in place.
• If the MSDS is not on site, which source should a firefighter consult first for hazard and response information?
• Which is NOT an appropriate procedure or consideration before applying foam?
• In a standard hazard placard, Position 1 corresponds to which hazard category?
• This suit is used where splashes may occur, but where respiratory hazards are minimal
• When entering a hazardous area, the best SCBA to use is which bottle specification?
• To whom should the location of the HazMat incident command post be relayed?
• An LC50 value represents which type of hazard measurement?
• Which of the following is an example of a chemical asphyxiant?
• The MINIMUM temperature at which a liquid fuel gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface is best described as:
• The MINIMUM temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to initiate self-sustained combustion without initiation from an independent ignition source is best described as:
• Which EPA protection level provides the combination of high respiratory protection with reduced skin protection?
• Which document best describes site safety, hazards, and PPE requirements in hazmat response?
• Which factor can change the evacuation area?
• If you are initiating the IMS at a hazmat incident, the Safety Officer should be:
• Which statement about pneumatically unloaded hopper cars is true?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard illustration labelled 'Poison gases'?
• The DOT Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored:
• After learning a material's 3-digit guide number, what is the next step in the ERG workflow?
• Viewed from the rear, a liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. This indicates what type of carrier?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered to be transported in industrial containers with limited hazard to the public and environment?
• When dealing with a radiation incident involving a leak or spill, which exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination?
• The fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the _____ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system.
• According to the ERG Table of Isolation Distances, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than how many gallons?
• True or false: When determining the location of the command post, it is vital that the incident commander can view the scene from it.
• The MSDS can be located from which facility document in an emergency?
• Which NFPA 704 quadrant indicates health hazards?
• At a hazmat incident, which statement about PPE guidance is correct?
• After inhaling an airborne white powder, a victim reports feeling unwell days later; this observation would indicate a biological agent.
• Which statement best describes Level I incident capabilities?
• Which dispersion pattern is a circular dome vapor cloud extending up from the ground?
• Which factor is NOT listed as a determinant of permeation rates?
• Hazardous materials releases that involve excessive noise levels only cause psychological stress to personnel in specialized protective clothing.
• The word WARNING is used on labeling for packages containing highly toxic materials.
• Pepper spray is considered an irritant. What IS NOT a symptom of an irritant exposure?
• In an unknown chemical spill scenario, what is the safest initial action?
• An opening commonly associated with a BLEVE is called
• Within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled with a hazard class 4 contains a:
• Which of the following is a typical service provided by CHEMTREC/CANUTEC?
• What is the primary purpose of the bill of lading?
• What would be the PRIMARY hazard to a responder while rescuing victims in a building where a non-flammable hazard class 2 product is leaking?
• The emergency decontamination process is used to remove contaminated victims from the hazard area.
• Which term best describes a tank car used for long-haul very cold liquids, kept at extremely low temperatures?
• Which hazardous material type may be shock sensitive?
• What is the quickest available source of MSDS for first responders at a hazmat emergency?
• Level III incidents often require the technical expertise of __________ to be brought in for appropriate handling.
• Which type of radiation has large particles with positive electrical charges?
• A process by which one substance combines with a second substance is called:
• Dilution is used as a decontamination method for an anhydrous ammonia incident.
• Which statement best describes the hot zone?
• DOT Hazard Class 7 consists of which type?
• Which of the following is an example of hazmat that would be classified and placarded Class 9 during transportation?
• When a fire involves the cargo of a truck transporting explosives, the responders should:
• Examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent.
• Under the UN labeling system, a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled with which number?
• If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped, you would expect the product to:
• Which of the following is an etiological hazard example?
• Which statement best describes the NFPA 704 system?
• Which statement correctly identifies a general route of entry not listed in the standard hazmat pathways?
• When using safety showers at an industrial facility, responders should verify what aspect of the water flow?
• Which term best describes cylindrical packaging made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard used to transport solids or liquids?
• Which of the following is NOT a limitation for personnel working in SCBA?
• In the US Military Marking System, the symbol '#2 in an X' indicates which hazard?
• Which symptom is a hallmark sign of heat stroke?
• A cargo tank leaking gasoline with a specific gravity of 0.8 will behave on water?
• A process by which a hazardous liquid flow is redirected away from an area is called
• Which DOT Hazard Class corresponds to the category described as 'Miscellaneous'?
• Which of the following lists the five major functions within the Incident Management System?
• Which feature of protective suits can help minimize minor leaks due to positive internal pressure?
• Which document would be found near the wheelhouse on a barge?
• The first step or most important thing to accomplish upon arrival at a hazmat or suspected hazmat incident is:
• Which hazard class is indicated by a placard illustrating explosives material?
• Physical damage from a chemical best defines:
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an indication of a physical action?
• The MOST COMMON route of exposure for an emergency responder when considering personal protection is:
• Materials that emit ionizing radiation are called _______ materials.
• What should responders use to locate the shipper's emergency contact number during an incident?
• True or false: If a transportation mode is not carrying hazardous materials, there is no requirement for specific information to be provided on shipping papers
• Which major function is responsible for incident costs and procurement?
• Absorption refers to entry of hazmat into the body through which routes?
• What symbol denotes a mass fire hazard in the US Military Marking System?
• What agency regulates pipelines that carry hazardous materials across state borders, navigable waterways, and federal lands?
• Vapor dispersion involves using water spray or fans to intentionally move vapors away from certain areas.
• MSDS information can be an important part of the briefing process.
• Which substance is commonly shock sensitive?
• Which of the following is a sign of heat exhaustion?
• Where would the Bill of Lading typically be kept during highway transport?
• Which term describes a material that is subject to the Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements of the EPA?
• Which task is provided by the Logistics Section at a hazmat incident?
• The decision to evacuate or shelter in place is relatively easy to make.
• The number ___ would be shown in the Flammability quadrant of the NFPA 704 system for a material that must be moderately heated before ignition can occur and on which water spray may be used to extinguish a fire.
• True or false: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III
• The warm zone includes the decontamination area.
• Large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends can be identified as:
• A Level II hazmat incident is beyond the normal capabilities and may require a response from which team?
• The DOT hazard class 2 includes:
• Doffing PPE in cold environments can cause rapid cooling of the body.
• If a chemical name is not highlighted in the ERG, the next step is to proceed to which section?
• In an emergency, responders can locate an MSDS from:
• Which marking indicates a fragment hazard in the US Military Marking System?
• Which designation is used for a non-pressure liquid carrier?
• Diversion, diking, and retention are techniques used in confinement to achieve what outcome?
• Which packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments?
• In the ERG, which color-bordered sections contain the highlighted entries indicating a material is either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material?
• Who is responsible for the shipping papers for air transport?
• The white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate:
• Scene control at a terrorism incident may present unique challenges for the responders. In particular, responders must be aware that:
• Which document is typically found at the bridge or pilot house?
• Shipping papers are referred to as what and usually stored where in air transport?
• Which color indicates nonflammable gas?
• Which symptom is associated with heat cramps, a common heat-related condition?
• Which designation is used for a low-pressure chemical carrier?
• A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion would be labeled Hazard Class _____ under the UN/DOT labeling system.
• Which term best describes the form of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas at a given temperature and pressure?
• An intermodal tank designed for working pressures of 100-500 psig and typically transports liquefied gases under pressure is known as which type?
• What does the signal word Caution mean?
• The NFPA 704 system identifies which property of hazmat materials?
• Which hazard class is indicated by a placard design used for corrosive materials?
• What information do UN/DOT placards indicate for hazard recognition?
• Section 304 reporting requirements pertain to which statute?
• A reaction that is associated with over-pressurization of closed containers and occurs at a rate of one second or less is called a:
• Which NFPA 704 color indicates health hazard?
• What is the background color of a placard signifying a poisonous substance hazard with a skull and crossbones?
• Leaving a contaminated area without decontamination before exiting the hot zone will most likely cause what?
• What information is required on a pipeline marker?
• Which system is used to identify the flammability of a hazmat material during recognition?
• If a hazmat incident involves a leaking flammable substance, the first responders should immediately remove all:
• An explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US Military Marking System as a:
• Which of the following is one of the three special hazards in the U.S. Military Marking system for hazardous materials?
• It is important to know the proper spelling of the shipping name of a material before referencing the ERG.
• Cryogenic liquids cannot be shipped in intermodal containers because they are considered to be too unstable for this type of shipment.
• The following limitations are indicative of what type of chemical vapor suit? 1. SCBA exposed to atmosphere without protection 2. Facepiece compatibility may not be equivalent to suit compatibility 3. The chemical compatibility of belts, straps, & harnesses may not be known
• Using the NBC classification, which of the following is an example of a biological warfare agent?
• A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a:
• If a 4-digit ID number is observed on an orange panel, which ERG section should you look at FIRST for guidance?
• Blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the CBRNE classification?
• Heat stroke is characterized by the failure of the body's temperature-regulating capacity.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that should raise awareness of possible terrorism involvement?
• Safety briefings should include the reminder that the incident is also a crime scene, so evidence must be preserved.
• True or false: Responders in the hot zone may become contaminated during control operations. If they then carry that contamination outside the hot zone, they may contaminate others.
• Who should operate monitoring equipment during a hazmat incident?
• Heat exhaustion occurs because the body is unable to dissipate excessive heat and becomes overheated.
• Which statement about dilution is true?
• Proximity gear offers protection up to which temperature range?
• The collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of:
• Safety briefings should include approaching a potential terrorism incident in the same manner as a hazardous material incident.
• Which organization is commonly consulted for immediate technical assistance during hazardous materials incidents?
• The products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are:
• Isolating the incident area on arrival is intended to prevent exposure to which groups?
• Heat stroke results from the failure of the temperature-regulating capacity of the body.
• Gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of what type of asphyxiants?
• ___________ materials may cause severe chemical burns and extensive tissue damage on contact
• A bill of lading is the shipping paper used when transporting a product via which mode?
• The safest direction to approach a haz mat scene to minimize exposure is from:
• The statement 'Keep Away From Waterways' on a pesticide label is referred to as a
• One advantage of using Level A PPE with Supplied Air Respirators (Type 3) and a vapor-protective suit is:
• Active ingredients on a pesticide label will be?
• In an explosion scenario, what risk should be considered regarding device threats?
• How should you perform In-Place Protection?
• Which location is NOT listed as a place to encounter hazardous materials?
• The recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a substance identified by the UN/NA ID number 2553 would be found in the _________ section of the ERG
• The statement 'Keep from waterways' on a pesticide label is an example of which type of statement?
• Which organization can be contacted for immediate hazard information on a material's properties and suggested control techniques during an emergency?
• Which dispersion pattern is described as low-lying liquid in an odd shape?
• A hazard developing from repeated exposure over time is best described as which type of health hazard?
• The hazard class number for a flammable solid is:
• Which marking indicates a mass detonation hazard?
• Diking, damming, and diverting are ______ options available for ______ control.
• Self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air respirators are two types of:
• How many guides are found in the orange-bordered section of the ERG?
• Which statement about sheltering-in-place is accurate?
• Which statement lists all three signal words on pesticide labels?
• Where are pipeline owners required to place pipeline markings?
• What is the BEST course of action when confronted by a fire in a warehouse in which large amounts of pesticides are stored?
• Using the senses of sight, sound, and odor is one informal way of recognizing the presence of hazmat.
• At a HazMat incident, the assistant safety officer directly reports to the:
• Packaging used for materials with extremely low radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as:
• Which of the following is an example of a thermal hazard?
• Which statement best describes highlighted chemicals in the ERG?
• The general routes of entry for human exposure to hazmat are:
• Where is the SCBA worn when donning a Level A hazmat suit?
• Which statement about the relationship between product name and chemical name on an MSDS is accurate?
• The 4-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the:
• Which role in ICS is responsible for coordinating the request for additional resources at the scene?
• Which statement best describes Level C protection usage?
• DOT Hazard Class 5 consists of which type?
• CHEMTREC is recognized as the quickest source of MSDS for first responders.
• Which statement about intermodal containers is false?
• If you are extinguishing a pesticide-related fire with water, the primary environmental concern is:
• Biological agents or toxins are classified under which UN/DOT hazard division?
• What safety precaution is most important for hypergolic substances?
• Which action is indicated for awareness-level responders when a hazmat incident is suspected and entry is a concern?
• DOT Hazard Class 8 consists of which type of materials?
• The rail car type used for pressurized contents is the:
• The ________ is the location where information gathering occurs, and both technical and administrative functions are assigned.
• Which DOT Hazard Class includes Flammable solids?
• The size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials.
• In the NFPA 704 system, which color denotes fire hazard on the placard?
• If an explosion has occurred, the safety briefing should stress the potential that a secondary explosive device exists.