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Download TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS(OPS )TEST 2023.docx and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 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 is a definition for a: - correct answerhazardous material. When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? - correct answerTime, distance, shielding A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to guide quickly and identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the: - correct answerDOT, Emergency Response Guidebook The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the Emergency Response Guidebook are: - correct answerhealth and fire/explosion The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are called: - correct answerprotective actions The most important part of assessment is: - correct answerrecognizing the presence of hazardous materials Which information should be provided during the notifications? - correct answerContainer type Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements concerning closed and abandoned hazardous waste sites. Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be identified was established by CERCLA Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 - correct answerStatements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? - correct answerRadioactive Yellow-III TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: - correct answerhazardous materials are used or stored on site A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents: - correct answercan be more complex All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are: - correct answerpressurized The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: - correct answerUnited Nations (UN) product identification number The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives: - correct answergeneral hazard and degree of severity A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System indicates that there is ______ risk in this category from the chemical involved - correct answersevere A white quadrant in the 6 o'clock position of the NFPA 704 system is used to indicate: - correct answerspecial hazards the fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ________ quadrant of the NFPA 704 system - correct answerblue United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate general hazard recognition by: - correct answergiving the UN hazard class number a bill of lading contains valuable information about the origin of the product and is the type of shipping paper used when transporting a product via: - correct answerhighway truck TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the: - correct answerMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: - correct answerMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) the background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is: - correct answerwhite referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: - correct answermass explosion referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is: - correct answer#3 in a triangle an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a: - correct answer#2 in a X 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: - correct answera protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: - correct answera yellow placard the NFPA 704 system provides the: - correct answergeneral hazard information the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: - correct answeraccelerate combustion TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 the DOT hazard class 2 includes: - correct answernonflammable gases the DOT hazard class 1 includes: - correct answerexplosives the DOT hazard class 6 includes: - correct answerliquid poisions placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify - correct answeran infectious substance hazard the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as: - correct answerpotential hazards in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of ________ would be considered the most dangerous - correct answerthe sense of smell the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents: - correct answerhigh level of toxicity the least likely location for terrorists activity of the following choices is: - correct answera remote gov't facility in a rural area according to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous chemical would have a placard showing which of the following number sets? - correct answer4, 4, 2 the primary consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information is whether the facility: - correct answerhas chemicals that are used in the workplace a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: - correct answerthe Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 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: - correct answer2 a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled _________ under the UN labeling system - correct answer5 during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are - correct answersecondary devices a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the hazard class: - correct answerred, 3 ______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents - correct answera placard during the size up of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the: - correct answerflammability of the material substances that are living disease causing materials or are obtained from living organisms are called: - correct answerbiological agents during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: - correct answerconductor the person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the: - correct answerpilot shipping papers are referred to as _______ and usually stored ______, in air transport - correct answerair bill, in the cockpit which is a signal word found on pesticide labels? - correct answerWarning Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Waybill/Consist? - correct answerRail TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 Statement 1: when carrying hazardous materials, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers Statement 2: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III Statement 3: the higher the packing group number, the more dangerous the cargo - correct answerStatements 1 and 2 are, statement 3 is false a dangerous cargo manifest may be located in the: - correct answerwheelhouse or bridge who is responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is aircraft? - correct answerPilot an air bill may be located in the: - correct answercockpit who is responsible for care and control of a bill of lading? - correct answerdriver who is responsible for care and control of a dangerous cargo manifest? - correct answercaptain or master the waybill/consist may be located with/in the: - correct answerengine a bill of lading may be located with/in the: - correct answercab of the vehicle the definition of hazardous material is: - correct answerany chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard the EPA signal word - Caution - represents: - correct answerminor level of toxicity TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 the EPA signal word - Warning - represents: - correct answermoderate level of toxicity Statement 1: vision is the safest of the five senses to use in detection of hazardous materials Statement 2: using the senses of sight and sound is one of the informal ways of recognizing the presence of hazardous materials Statement 3: using the human senses of taste and smell is reliable - correct answerStatements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false the senses which are acceptable for use in hazmat detection are: - correct answervision and hearing you have arrived on the scene of an incident involving an explosion. People in the immediate vicinity are all experiencing runny noses and difficulty breathing. Some are having convulsions. You suspect a terrorist incident involving a: - correct answernerve agent while extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house, you discover a lab setup and numerous types of raw materials. there is particularly a large amount of black powders. what type of illegal activity might be occurring here? - correct answerexplosive manufacturing in the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house you discover the presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to illegal activity that is indicative of: - correct answerdrug making which is recognized as a biological agent? - correct answeranthrax what would be used to determine the name of a hazardous material located in a facility? - correct answerMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Statement 1: Nerve agents are the most toxic of chemical warfare agents TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 Statement 2: blood and choking agents, while being terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals Statement 3: biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make and the onset of symptoms usually requires days to weeks - correct answerAll 3 statements are true the acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which of the categories of warfare agents? - correct answernerve agents blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) classification? - correct answerChemical given the product name, you can find the four-digit UN/DOT number assigned by referencing the: - correct answerEmergency Response Guidebook (ERG) which are signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent? - correct answerloss of bladder control and vomiting using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical nerve agent? - correct answerV-agent/VX Statement 1: victims have lost control of their bowels - you suspect a nerve agent Statement 2: victims complain of not feeling well after inhaling an airborne white powder a few days earlier - you suspect a biological agent Statement 3: victims are exhibiting pinpoint pupils, runny noses and difficulty breathing - you suspect a biological agent - correct answerStatements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false Statement 1: examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent/VX TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 the DOT hazard class 4 consists of: - correct answerflammable solids the DOT hazard class 5 consists of: - correct answeroxidizers the DOT hazard class 6 consists of: - correct answerpoisons the DOT hazard class 7 consists of: - correct answerradioactive substances the recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a hazardous substance would be found in the ______ section of the ERG - correct answerorange one resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the: - correct answerDOT ERG book when using the table of isolation distances in the ERG, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than: - correct answer70 gallons on greater the recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release is: - correct answercircular the statement: "people inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes," best describes: - correct answershelter in place the general routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials are: - correct answerinhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection the term - isolate hazard area or deny entry - means - correct answerkeeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 the term - shelter-in-place protection - means: - correct answerhaving people remain inside a building rather than moving them to another area Scene control at a terrorism incident incident may present unique challenges for the responders. in particular, responders must be aware that: - correct answerthe terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you locate the 4-digit ID number on an orange panel. you should look first in the ERG for guidance in the: - correct answeryellow-boarded section which is a potential ignition source found at the scene of hazardous materials incidents? - correct answerradios and flashlights asphyxiation hazard: - correct answercan lead to suffocation the collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of: - correct answerlaw enforcement ______ is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes - correct answerabsorption the route of exposure effecting the respiratory tracts associated with causing ill effects, both acute and chronic, is: - correct answerinhalation the term - evacuate - means: - correct answermoving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area typical ignition sources found at the scene of a hazardous material incident would include: - correct answerbattery operated equipment which is a responsibility of the individual trained to the awareness level? - correct answercall for appropriate assistance TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 one of the roles of the first responder awareness level during a hazmat incident is to: - correct answerisolate the area which are the prescribed shapes of the recommended initial isolation and protective action zones? - correct answera circle for the initial isolation zone with an elongation of it downwind side for the protective action zone a first responder must refer to the table of initial isolation and protective action distances in the ERG whenever: - correct answerthe material entry in the identification number and name indexes is highlighted the table of initial isolation and protective action distances in the ERG is divided into small spills and large spills. the DOT defines a small spill as a leaking container, smaller than: - correct answer55 gallons you would expect to find the emergency action for a spill or leak in the ________ section of the ERG - correct answerorange when providing emergency medical care to victims of a hazardous materials incident: - correct answerthe patient should be removed from the contaminated area at which time basic care and decontamination can begin 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: - correct answergreen-bordered section the mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes: - correct answersurveying the incident to determine the identity of the material involved first responders trained to the awareness level have the ability to: - correct answerrealize the need for additional resources and make the appropriate notificiations TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 a recon team is sent to observe a tank truck that has rolled over. the team reports that the vehicle is an MC312. the container most probably contains a: - correct answercorrosive liquid a single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box or roll-over protection is an identification feature of a(n) __________ carrier shown in the illustration: - correct answerMc 307/DOT 407 a truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing, as illustrated below is an: - correct answerMC 312/DOT 412 an MC 306/DOT 406 nonpressure liquid carrier, as illustrated below, can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below _______ psi: - correct answer4 a tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 4 psi, is an: - correct answerMC 306/DOT 406 a noninsulated, single-shell vessel illustrated below, which carries gases that have been liquified, is an: - correct answerMC 331 a cryogenic material would be carried in an: - correct answerMC 338 _________ radioactive materials can be packaged in small containers as well as those weighing over 100 tons? - correct answerType B the shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is considered a _______ packaging. - correct answerType A the V-shaped carrier below depicts a ________ carrier: - correct answerdry bulk a carboy may be used for transporting materials containing: - correct answercorrosives TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 viewed from the rear, a liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. This shape, illustrated below, indicates what type of container - correct answerMC 306/DOT 406 the proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an: - correct answerMC 312/ DOT 412 pipeline markers contain information describing the: - correct answerowner/phone number/product a _________ tank has an inner tank with an outer shell and is well insulated: - correct answercryogenic a cryogenic liquid tank will have: - correct answera double shell with insulation a rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: - correct answerdedicated car 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 - correct answerpressure tank a rail car with exposed fittings is considered to be a ________ car - correct answernonpressure or low- pressure tank a tank car designed to carry low-pressure, refrigerated liquids at -130 degrees F and below is a: - correct answercryogenic liquid tank car which information is required on a pipeline marker? - correct answerowner of the pipeline which is mandatory information found on a pesticide label? - correct answerEPA registration number which is a required signal word on a pesticide label? - correct answerwarning TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 when implementing tactical activities during a bomb event, responders should: - correct answerbe alert for secondary devices two complicating factors facing emergency responders at a terrorist incident are: - correct answercrime scene considerations and possible secondary events above ground pressurized storage tanks are divided into two categories: - correct answerlow-pressure and pressure bags may be used to store: - correct answernonbulk dry items such as pesticides Statement 1: a common hazard with cylinders is the potential for explosion Statement 2: cryogens pose a substantial threat if the Dewar container fails to maintain the low temperatures Statement 3: skin exposure is not a concern with cryogens - correct answerStatements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false a common design feature of cylinders is a: - correct answerpressure relief valve a tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures are less than 40 psi would be an: - correct answerMC 307/DOT 407 which is an example of an atmospheric storage tank? - correct answerlarge capacity above-ground tank on pesticide labels for materials originating in canada, the product will have a ________ which is similar to the EPA registration number in the US - correct answerpest control product number TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as: - correct answerexcepted which material is transported in industrial containers? - correct answersmoke detectors large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends can be identified as: - correct answerhigh pressure which are shipped in industrial packages having limited hazard to the public and environment? - correct answerlaboratory samples an intermodal container that is capable of holding high pressure gases 3000 psi or higher is a: - correct answertube module intermodal container which is a type of drum? - correct answeropen heads IBCs are defined as: - correct answerintermediate bulk containers an intermediate bulk container called a super sack would most likely contain: - correct answersolid materials where would you find valves on a one-ton container? - correct answerend which would you not expect in a one-ton container? - correct answeroxygen gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of ________ asphyxiants: - correct answersimple hazard class 3 includes: - correct answergasoline TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 emergency centers such as the ________ are principal agencies providing immediate technical assistance to an emergency responder - correct answerCHEMTREC cryogenic liquids are those which exist at: - correct answerminus 130 degrees F a substance that spontaneously releases ionizing radiation would be labeled a(n) __________ hazard classification. - correct answer7 which value represents an atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to like or can cause irreversible, debilitating effects on health? - correct answerIDLH which exposure value could be repeated a maximum of four times daily for 15 minutes with a 60-minute rest period between exposures? - correct answerThreshold limit value/short-term exposure limit (TLV- STEL) the maximum airborne concentration to which an average healthy person may be exposed 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, without adverse health effects, best defines: - correct answerthreshold limit value/time weighted average (TLV-TWA) gamma particles can be described as: - correct answerdeadly radiation as it can pass through structural personal protective equipment beta particles can be described as: - correct answerionizing radiation like x-rays the CHEMTREC organization is available _______ hours per day to provide information about ________. - correct answer24, many chemicals a container labeled with a hazard class of 4 contains a(n): - correct answerflammable solid TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 given the MSDS provided, in which section would signs and symptoms of exposure and routes of entry be found? - correct answerSection #3 given the provided MSDS, in what sections can you find info on precautions for safe handling to include release measures and personal protection measures? - correct answer7 and 8 given the MSDS provided, identify the chemical abstract service (CAS) number. - correct answer75-21-8 given the provided MSDS, in which sections would you find PPE and first aid procedures? - correct answer4 and 8 given the provided MSDS, identify the boiling point of the chemical - correct answer13 degrees C alpha particles can be described as: - correct answerparticles with weight and mass which statement is true regarding neutron radiation? - correct answerthey are highly penetrating which type of radiation has a physical mass but has no electrical charge? - correct answerneutron structural firefighting gear with self-contained breathing apparatus will protect responders from: - correct answerbeta particles when contacting the CHEMTREC, the caller should be prepared to provide the: - correct answertype of container or vehicle CHEMTREC is able to provide assistance to responders if: - correct answerthe name of the shipper or manufacturer is known CHEMTREC/CANUTEC can usually provide: - correct answertechnical information TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 _______ is the ratio of the weight of a volume of liquid to the weight of an equal volume of water, with water having a value of 1.0 - correct answerspecific gravity ______ is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air. - correct answerflash point which is considered to be a breach in a metal container? - correct answerpunctures in hazardous materials, 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 medium term. medium term means: - correct answerdays, weeks, and months in hazardous materials, 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: - correct answerminutes and hours in hazardous materials, 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: - correct answeryears and generations all biological etiologic agents and toxins are designated as DOT hazard class: - correct answer6 determining whether a vapor will rise or fall is commonly referred to as: - correct answervapor density a product that is heavier than water and sinks when placed in water is an example of: - correct answerspecific gravity the hemispheric dispersion pattern is best described as: - correct answera circular or dome vapor cloud extending up from the ground TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 chemicals that are classified as ______ can cause a severe allergic reaction. - correct answersensitizers a person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop: - correct answerchronic health hazard which is a dispersion pattern created by the release of a hazardous material? - correct answercloud a poison that will cause a person to have seizures is called a(n): - correct answerconvulsant the irregular dispersion pattern is best described as: - correct answercarried by contaminated responders when exposed to heat or fire, a liquid with a low boiling point will: - correct answermore readily change to a vapor than a liquid with a high boiling point the temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas is best described as: - correct answerthe boiling point the flammable range is best described as the: - correct answerpercentage of gas or vapor concentration in air 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 - correct answerflash point 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: - correct answerautoignition temperature when describing a product as a solid, liquid, or a gas, we are referring to its: - correct answerphysical state TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 all personnel and equipment exposed to hazardous materials are considered: - correct answercontaminated what would be the likely result of allowing a contaminated individual to leave the hot zone without being decontaminated? - correct answerthe contaminates would likely be transferred to other personnel or equipment carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens are permanent and irreversible conditions known as: - correct answerchronic health hazards convulsants are best described as: - correct answerpoisons that will cause an exposed individual to have seizures after repeated exposure, _________ will cause an allergic reaction. - correct answersensitizers/allergens toxic gases, blood agents, such as arsine and cyanogen chloride, would fall under which UN/DOT hazard class and divison? - correct answer2.3 which is considered a DOT hazard class 4 product? - correct answerflammable solid one type of hazardous material that is classified as DOT class 1 is: - correct answerexplosives with a mass explosion hazard 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. - correct answerflash vapor pressures of a substance at 100 degrees F - correct answeralways higher than the same substance at 68 degrees F with DOT hazard class covers nerve agents used in chemical warfare? - correct answerDOT 6.1 TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 one of the symptoms of poisonous gases such as chlorine and anhydrous ammonia is severe irritation to the ______ system. - correct answerrespiratory one type of hazardous material that may be shock sensitive is: - correct answerorganic peroxide if available, which resource is able to predict vapor cloud travel after responders' input, local data and leak info? - correct answerArea Locations Of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA) Which resource would be able to determine, or predict, the concentrations of a released hazardous material within an endangered area when provided with local data and leak info? - correct answerArea Locations Of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA) Which resources are available for determining the concentrations of a released hazardous material in an endangered area? - correct answermonitoring equipment should be utilized, keeping in mind that Hazmat Technicians are needed to operate this equipment in level I incidents, the response team should be able to deal with: - correct answera small gasoline spill from a motor vehicle accident if a hazardous material incident involves a leaking flammable substance, the first responders should immediately remove all: - correct answerignition sources one of the guidelines from protecting against possible secondary devices is: - correct answermanage the scene with cordons, boundaries, and scene control zones 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? - correct answerinhalation the primary hazard to responders rescuing victims in the vicinity of a fire involving products of hazard class 1 is: - correct answerexplosion TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 removal of contaminated victims that are in need of medical treatment from the hazard area requires: - correct answerthe emergency decontamination process statement 1: remote shutoffs are usually well marked with an orange placard statement 2: remote shutoffs in fixed facilities are typically located near the back door statement 3: on vehicles, the two most common locations for remote shutoffs are at the rear of the cargo tank or behind the driver's door - correct answerstatements 1 and 2 are false, statement 3 is TRUE a process by which one substance combines with a second substance is called: - correct answerabsorption when determining the type of dam to use to control a spill, responders need to consider the: - correct answerspecific gravity of a material which statement is correct concerning the proper procedure for dilution of a spill - correct answerdilution may be effective when combined with other containment tactics actions taken to confine a product release to a limited area, performed remotely, are considered to be: - correct answerdefensive strategies identify the process of controlling fumes or vapors that are given off by flammable liquids - correct answervapor suppression _______ is compromised of those procedures taken to keep a material in a defined or local area - correct answerconfinement an advantage of confinement operations is that - correct answerdirect exposure of personnel is avoided TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 the purpose of vapor suppression is to - correct answerreduce the emission of vapors defensive control techniques that operations level personnel are permitted to engage in are - correct answerdike, dam, diversion, and retention a process by which a hazardous liquid flow is redirected away from an area is called - correct answerdiversion statement 1: absorption is a defensive method of controlling a hazardous material spill by applying a material that will soak up and hold, or absorb, the spill statement 2: absorption generally requires that the operational personnel be in close proximity to the spill statement 3: absorbent materials can react with certain hazardous materials - correct answerstatements 1 and 3 are true, statement 2 is false statement 1: vapor dispersion involves using water spray or fans to intentionally move vapors away from certain areas statement 2: vapor dispersion is always a good idea when flammable substances are the problem statement 3: vapor dispersion is only effective with materials that are water soluble - correct answerstatement 1 is true, statements 2 and 3 are false diversion, diking, and retention are all techniques used in: - correct answerconfinement to make rescues of live victims during a hazardous materials incident involving chemicals, first responders should use: - correct answerstructural FF PPE TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 statement 3: safety briefings should include the reminder that the incident is also a crime scene - correct answerall three statements are true statement 1: the decision to evacuate or shelter-in-place is relatively easy to make statement 2: sheltering-in-place is a method of safeguarding people in a hazardous area statement 3: evacuation is always preferred over sheltering-in-place - correct answerstatement 2 is true, statements 1 and 3 are false one of the keys to evidence preservation is - correct answerminimize the number of people working in the area at a terrorism event, when preserving evidence, the first responder should - correct answerminimize the number of people working in the area identify the five major functions within the Incident Management System (IMS) - correct answercommand, ops, planning, logistics, and finance which task at a hazardous materials incident will be provided by logistics? - correct answerresponsible for securing facilities, services, and equipment when the safety officer notices a critical emergency condition at an incident, they should - correct answerintervene in the unsafe action one the safety officer arrives on the scene, the IC should - correct answerhave the SO review the incident action plan when determining the location of the command post, it is vital that - correct answerit is in a safe area TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 level III incidents often require the technical expertise of ________ to be brought in for appropriate handling of such an incident - correct answera specialist the person who advises the IC of existing or potentially unsafe conditions, monitoring conditions of personnel, and compliance with standard operating procedures is the - correct answersafety officer a level II incident is beyond the normal capabilities of the first responder having jurisdiction and may require a response from - correct answera hazardous material response team at a hazardous materials emergency, the operations section serves the task of: - correct answercontrolling the tactical portion of the incident the _________ is the location where coordination, control, and communications are centralized - correct answercommand post at a hazardous materials incident, the SO's responsibilities include: - correct answerparticipating in preparation of an monitoring the safety plan the individual responsible for establishing and managing the overall plan, developing an organizational structure, and allocating resources describes the: - correct answerincident commander at a suspected terrorist incident, evidence collection is primarily the responsibility of - correct answerlaw enforcement who is responsible for requesting additional resources at a hazardous materials incident? - correct answerlogistics section chief within the ICS, the optimum span of control is - correct answer5:1 how often should a SCBA unit be inspected after it has been used - correct answerdaily TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 when responding to a potential hazardous material incident, the safest way to approach the scene is to - correct answerapproach from uphill and upwind even if it requires a longer response time the first step or most important thing to accomplish upon arrival at a hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials incident is - correct answerisolation of the area and prevention of entry when operating at a hazmat scene, what is required when operating in a hot zone - correct answerutilization of a buddy system to minimize the physical limitations of PPE, a FF should - correct answerhydrate frequently respiratory protective equipment should be cleaned an inspected - correct answerafter each use back-up personnel should be advised of the incident action plan and positioned in the __________ zone. - correct answercold a ________ sound often occurs when metal has been softened by high heat and pressure - correct answerpinging what would show that the correct actions were taken at a flammable gas leak? - correct answerlower readings on the monitors when a fire involves the cargo of a truck transporting explosives, the responders should - correct answerimmediately evacuate the area if the SO notices an unsafe activity at an emergency, the SO should - correct answerstop the activity immedately at a hazmat incident, the assistant safety officer directly reports to the - correct answersafety officer TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision, are all signs of: - correct answerheat exhaustion heat stroke is associated with - correct answerhot, dry, red skin penetration can be described as - correct answermovement of material through closures heat ________ occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow breathing and cool, clammy skin - correct answerexhaustion symptoms of heat _________ include little or not sweating; hot, dry, red skin; deep, then shallow breathing; and rapid pulse - correct answerstroke when donning SCBA with a level A suit, the self-contained breathing apparatus is: - correct answerworn inside the PPE permeation can be described as - correct answeroccurring on a molecular level statement 1: heat exhaustion occurs because the body is unable to dissipate excessive heat and becomes overheated statement 2: heat stroke results from the failure of the temperature-regulating capacity of the body statement 3: both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are immediate life threatening conditions - correct answerstatements 1 and 2 are true, statement 3 is false cracking, charring, and discoloration are examples of ________ to a chemical garment - correct answerdegradation TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 the decon of crew memebers through the use of water and soap is known as - correct answerdilution what PPE would you use for a material that had a LC50 of 5 mg/kg, had a high vapor pressure and was dermally toxic - correct answerlevel A when dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should be used to minimize radioactive contamination? - correct answertime, distance, shielding in which type of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) call is structural FF gear and chemical protective ensemble inadequate? - correct answerexplosive/mechanical the best type of PPE for thermal hazards would be - correct answerstructural FF clothing the process by which a chemical enters a protective suit through openings in the garment best describes - correct answerpenetration the physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing by a chemical action is called - correct answerdegradation the maximum hose length allowed by NIOSH when using an airline hose respirator is _______ feet - correct answer300 the highest level of respiratory protection is needed but lesser chemical protection is required for the skin best describes _______ protection - correct answerlevel b the best protective material against a specific chemical is one that has a low _______ rate (if any) and a long ______ time - correct answerpermeation, breakthrough the elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of the chemical protective equipment and detection at the inside surface of the material is called - correct answerbreakthrough time TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST 2023 the chemical action involving the movement of chemicals, on a molecular level, through intact materials best defines - correct answerpermeation in order to safely estimate the chemical resistance of a particular garment, manufacturers supply - correct answercompatibility charts there is no assurance that once decon of chemical protective clothing is complete _____ has ceased - correct answerpermeation chemical permeation rates are a result of - correct answertemperature, thickness, previous exposures, and chemical combinations _____ is the flow of a hazardous material through zippers, pinholes, or other material imperfections found in chemical protective clothing - correct answerpenetration the physical destruction or decomposition of chemical protective clothing material due to exposure to chemicals, general use or ambient conditions defines - correct answerdegredation standard structural FF ensemble including SCBA are adequate for which chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) incidents? - correct answerbeta radiation in dealing with biological agents, the minimum required protection is - correct answerlevel C the highest level of protection from hazardous chemicals provided by chemical protective clothing is - correct answerlevel A degradation can be described as - correct answerphysical damage from a chemical a level A suit will protect the responder from ill effects from - correct answervapors and gases