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How are standards for hazardous materials developed?
a)
They are laws passed by several states' legislatures.
b)
They are created separately by each fire department.
c)
They are formed by participation from industry manufacturers.
d)
They are issued by nongovernmental agencies such as NFPA.

They are issued by nongovernmental agencies such as NFPA.

What is the term for any material that poses an unreasonable risk to human health, safety, or the environment?
a)
Hazardous good
b)
Dangerous material
c)
Hazardous material
d)
Dangerous commodity

Hazardous material

Which committees gather and disseminate information about hazardous materials to the public?
a)
IOSCO regional committees
b)
Local emergency planning committees
c)
USFA annual planning committees
d)
Industry self-monitoring committees

Local emergency planning committees

Which federal agency enforces and publicizes laws and regulations governing transportation of goods?
a)
OSA
b)
DOT
c)
DOHA
d)
OPA

DOT

Which entity determines whether a need exists to provide mission-specific competency training for local operations level hazardous materials responders?
a)
Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
b)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c)
State fire marshal
d)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

Incident planning should focus on both the real threats that exist in the department's community and:
a)
threats that are not real today, but that may become real as technology changes.
b)
random threats; always expect the unexpected, especially with the terrorism concerns of the new millennium.
c)
the real threats that exist in adjacent communities that the department might assist.
d)
model threats, which exercise all the available resources in a standard set of circumstances.

the real threats that exist in adjacent communities that the department might assist.

The OSHA HAZWOPER regulation mandates that operations level hazardous materials/WMD responders must be trained to respond in a(n) __________ fashion.
a)
indirect
b)
offensive
c)
passive
d)
defensive

defensive

What dictates the actions taken at a hazardous materials incident?
a)
The chemical involved
b)
The type of equipment
c)
The level of protection
d)
The type of decontamination

the chem involved

Which tactical activity requires technician level training?
a)
Planning a response to a leak
b)
Basic hazard and risk assessment
c)
Performing decontamination
d)
Plugging or patching

Plugging or patching

The NFPA has produced three standards on various aspects of hazardous materials and emergency responses to them. Which of the following is one of these standards?
a)
473
b)
1002
c)
10
d)
1901

473

According to NFPA standards, which item is a mission-specific competency for operations level hazardous materials responders?
a)
Prediction of the likely behavior of a hazardous material
b)
Collection of data from reference sources
c)
Scene survey and analysis
d)
Response to illicit laboratory incidents

Response to illicit laboratory incidents

What law requires businesses that handle chemicals to report type, quantity, and storage methods to the local fire department?
a)
ASTHMA
b)
INSTEP
c)
EPCRA
d)
HAMSTER

EPCRA

Which level receives more advanced hazardous materials training than the technician level?
a)
Technologist
b)
Specialist
c)
Interventionist
d)
Expert

Specialist

_________ was created as a method and standard practice for a local community to understand and be aware of the chemical hazards in the community.
a)
EPA
b)
NFPA
c)
OSHA
d)
SARA

SARA

The minimum level of hazardous materials training for a hazardous materials incident commander is:
a)
operations.
b)
specialist.
c)
awareness.
d)
technician.

operations

Hazardous materials response agencies should focus incident-planning activities on __________ hazards in the jurisdiction.
a)
target
b)
vulnerable
c)
residential
d)
potential

target

Which agency establishes requirements for fire department hazardous materials training?
a)
USFA
b)
FSTC
c)
OSHA
d)
EPA

OSHA

Which action is within the awareness level scope of responsibility?
a)
Perform defensive tactics
b)
Determine appropriate actions based on the ERG
c)
Prepare for emergency decontamination of civilians
d)
Perform passive mitigation

Determine appropriate actions based on the ERG

The __________ serves as the liaison between local and state levels of authority.
a)
state emergency response commission
b)
local emergency planning committee
c)
regional hazardous materials team
d)
federal coordination and reporting hotline

state emergency response commission

The DOT defines a hazardous material as one that poses an unreasonable risk when:
a)
it is exposed to common environmental conditions.
b)
it is used in a reasonable, controlled manner.
c)
it is being transported.
d)
it is not properly contained or stored.

it is not properly contained or stored.

What level of hazardous materials training enables personnel on scene only to recognize a potential hazardous materials emergency, protect themselves, isolate the area, and call for assistance?
a)
Scout
b)
Field
c)
Awareness
d)
Operations

Awareness

Each U.S. state has the right to adopt and supersede safety and health regulations put forth by federal OSHA. The states that choose that option are:
a)
state-plan states.
b)
sub 6 states.
c)
OSHA-exempt states.
d)
compliant states.

state-plan states.

Which entity creates consensus-based standards?
a)
National Fire Protection Association
b)
Environmental Protection Agency
c)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
d)
Congress

nfpa

Compliance with the standards of the __________ is voluntary.
a)
Department of Transportation
b)
National Fire Protection Association
c)
Environmental Protection Agency
d)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

nfpa

What is the NFPA Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents?
a)
470
b)
471
c)
472
d)
473

472

Which NFPA standard addresses competencies for hazardous materials/WMD responders?
a)
1072
b)
1421
c)
1902
d)
1500

1072

Awareness level hazardous materials personnel are qualified to:
a)
implement protective actions.
b)
assist with decontamination of victims.
c)
conduct searches in a warm zone.
d)
perform reconnaissance from a warm zone.

implement protective actions.

The following is a list of actions that might be taken on a hazardous materials incident. Which action is appropriate for operations level responders, but not for awareness level responders?
a)
Avoid contact with the material.
b)
Eliminate ignition sources.
c)
Use the Emergency Response Guide to identify the material.
d)
Take steps to contain the release.

Take steps to contain the release

Which of the following statements best describes the correct perspective to take at a hazardous materials/WMD incident?
a)
Take aggressive action to minimize the threat.
b)
Contain and confine but provide for safety first.
c)
Slow down and think before you act.
d)
Risk a lot to save a lot.

Slow down and think before you act.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's definition of hazardous materials specifies three entities against which a hazardous material poses an unreasonable risk. Which of the following is one of these entities?
a)
Receivers and shippers
b)
Newly arriving emergency personnel
c)
Drivers and handlers of the material
d)
The environment

The environment

NFPA standards identify optional mission-specific competencies for __________ level hazardous materials/WMD responders.
a)
specialist
b)
operations
c)
awareness
d)
technician

operations

__________ are issued and enforced by governmental bodies such as the EPA.
a)
Policies
b)
Regulations
c)
Guidelines
d)
Standards

Regulations

Which of the following standards is for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications?
a)
472
b)
1072
c)
1001
d)
1082

1072

After the initial training requirements, what is the OSHA requirement for refresher training?
a)
Once every two years
b)
Annually
c)
There is no requirement for refresher training.
d)
Annually if no responses occurred during the year

annually

Which of the following is not routinely regarded as a hazardous substance unless a large quantity of it is spilled into a creek or waterway?

a)
Chlorine
b)
Milk

c)
Nitrogen

d)
Oxygen

milk

Which federal agency regulates and governs issues related to hazardous materials in the environment?
a)
DOA
b)
OSHA
c)
EPA
d)
DOE

epa

Which responder level is trained to enter heavily contaminated areas for the purpose of stopping a hazardous materials release?
a)
Awareness
b)
Technician
c)
Advanced
d)
Operations

tech

What suborganization within the NFPA produces the hazardous materials/WMD standards?
a)
Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel
b)
Study Group on the Integration of Applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations
c)
Special Task Force on Hazardous Materials Substances, Responses, and Disposal
d)
Scientific and Technical Committee for Field Application

Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel

Which of the following statements best describes how hazardous materials regulations are created?
a)
They are formed by participation from industry manufacturers.
b)
They are issued by government bodies such as OSHA.
c)
They are laws passed by several states' legislatures.
d)
They are created in each fire department separately by that department.

They are issued by government bodies such as OSHA.

In hazardous materials preincident planning, once the agency has identified the threats in its jurisdiction, the agency should:
a)
run full-scale drill exercises.
b)
run tabletop drill exercises.
c)
determine how it will respond.
d)
take no further action.

determine how it will respond

When does the response to a hazardous materials incident begin?
a)
When the first call is received by the communications center or other agency of notification
b)
Not until the first person trained in hazardous materials arrives on the scene
c)
With learning about the regulations, agencies involved, and potential hazards in the jurisdiction
d)
Not until everyone is assembled onsite and the planning and evaluation process has been completed

With learning about the regulations, agencies involved, and potential hazards in the jurisdiction

What information does the ERG provide to awareness level hazardous materials personnel when responding to an incident?
a)
Initial actions to take at a hazardous materials incident
b)
Decontamination and environmental remediation procedures
c)
Mitigation and recovery procedures
d)
Detailed information on material properties

Initial actions to take at a hazardous materials incident

When performing a mission-specific competency, operations level hazardous materials responders must:
a)
wear Level A protective clothing.
b)
work in pairs.
c)
be secured to a mechanical means of retrieval.
d)
work under the direct supervision of technician level personnel.

work under the direct supervision of technician level personnel.

What is the acronym for the OSHA federal document containing hazardous materials response competencies?
a)
HAZEL
b)
HADDOCK
c)
HAZWOPER
d)
HAPPIER

HAZWOPER

What level of hazardous materials training enables individuals on scene only to recognize a potential hazardous materials incident, isolate and deny entry to other responders and the public, evacuate persons in danger, and take defensive action?
a)
Initial responder
b)
Field
c)
Awareness
d)
Operations

Awareness

According to NFPA standards, which item is a core competency for operations level hazardous materials responders?
a)
Perform atmospheric monitoring
b)
Control leaking product
c)
Preserve evidence
d)
Perform victim recovery

Preserve evidence

Which section of 29 CFR 1910.120 covers emergency response?
a)
p
b)
m
c)
h
d)
q

q

What is the first defense against danger for fire fighters when responding to a hazardous materials incident?
a)
Preparatory lessons learned in the classroom
b)
Recognition and awareness of the situation
c)
Proper selection of PPE
d)
Maintaining crew integrity

Recognition and awareness of the situation

In general, which type of incident requires the most time, planning, and forethought?
a)
Structure fire with rescue
b)
Hazardous materials incident with no life hazard
c)
Structure fire
d)
Hazardous materials incident with rescue

Hazardous materials incident with rescue

Which NFPA standard addresses competencies for emergency medical personnel working a hazardous materials/WMD incident?
a)
473
b)
470
c)
471
d)
1072

473

How is the lid on an open-head drum fastened?
a)
The lid flange is crimped over the drum lip.
b)
Hooks are welded to the sides and grip it.
c)
A ring and tightening hardware are applied.
d)
The lid is twisted onto a thread encircling the body.

A ring and tightening hardware are applied.

What do Dewar containers hold?
a)
Bulk amounts of distilled spirits
b)
Cryogenic liquids
c)
Anything that is transported by passenger jet
d)
Substances that cannot come into contact with foodstuffs

Cryogenic liquids

What is the expansion ratio of cryogenic helium?
a)
300:1
b)
19:1
c)
1500:1
d)
750:1

750:1

What is the function of a Dewar container?
a)
To keep contents cold
b)
To keep contents hot
c)
To minimize sloshing of contents
d)
To hold contents in negative pressure

To keep contents cold

Closed-head drums usually have bungs of what size?
a)
8 inches
b)
2 inches
c)
12 inches
d)
6 inches

2 inches

A thick glass carboy protected by a wooden or foam crate will typically contain:
a)
strong acids.
b)
pesticides.
c)
strong bases.
d)
flammable liquids.

strong acids.

What is the maximum design pressure, in pounds per square inch, for a large, fixed-site, compressed-gas cylinder?
a)
5000 or more
b)
Between 10,000 and 15,000
c)
Up to 2000
d)
Up to and over 15,000

5000 or more

What type of container holds cryogens?
a)
Dewar container
b)
Carboy
c)
Pressure stick
d)
Vacuum tube

Dewar container

If a volume of cryogenic helium is allowed to warm and vaporize entirely in its container, what kind of pressure (in pounds per square inch) could it generate?
a)
800
b)
14,500
c)
125,000
d)
2500

14,500

If the load contains more than one hazard class, what type of placard might be used during transport?
a)
Other regulated material
b)
Caution
c)
Dangerous
d)
Warning

dangerous

What is the Department of Transportation's hazard class for flammable liquids?
a)
Class 2
b)
Class 3
c)
Class 4
d)
Class 1

3

What does the red diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate?
a)
Flammability
b)
Health
c)
Instability
d)
Special hazards

Flammability

What does the yellow diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate?
a)
Instability
b)
Health
c)
Flammability
d)
Special hazards

Instability

What does the white diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate?
a)
Health
b)
Special hazards
c)
Instability
d)
Flammability

Special hazards

On an NFPA 704 symbol, what number indicates the greatest hazard?
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
4

4

What is the term for shipping documentation carried on railroad transportation?
a)
Waybill
b)
Air bill
c)
Bill of lading
d)
Dangerous cargo manifest

Waybill

What is the term for shipping documentation carried on marine vessels?
a)
Bill of lading
b)
Waybill
c)
Consist
d)
Manifest

Manifest

For air transportation, where would a fire fighter locate the air bill?
a)
Cargo area
b)
Wheel well
c)
Entrance door
d)
Cockpit

Cockpit

What does the R stand for in ERG?
a)
Rules
b)
Radiological
c)
Region
d)
Response

Response

Which section of the ERG contains the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances?
a)
Yellow
b)
Orange
c)
Green
d)
Blue

Green

Which is a detailed profile of a chemical or chemical mixture provided by the manufacturer?
a)
Local emergency response plan (LERP)
b)
Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
c)
Safety data sheet (SDS)
d)
NFPA 49 (Hazardous Chemicals Data)

Safety data sheet (SDS)

What is the acronym for the detailed profile of a single chemical or mixture that is provided by the manufacturer and/or supplier of a chemical and is collected by the LEPC in a jurisdiction?
a)
ANDS
b)
UNLOCK
c)
INSECT
d)
SDS

sds

What is the process by which hazardous materials enter the body by permeating the skin?
a)
Injection
b)
Ingestion
c)
Absorption
d)
Inhalation

Absorption

What is the process by which chemicals enter the body through the gastrointestinal tract?
a)
Ingestion
b)
Absorption
c)
Inhalation
d)
Injection

Ingestion

What is the first priority on any hazardous materials incident?
a)
Confinement of material
b)
Stoppage of leak
c)
Rescue of victims
d)
Safety of responders

Safety of responders

In the yellow- and blue-bordered sections of the ERG, how are materials that are included in the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Distances identified?
a)
They are underlined.
b)
They are in bold print.
c)
They are italicized.
d)
They are highlighted.

They are highlighted.

Materials are listed in the green section of the ERG because of their:
a)
reactivity.
b)
flammability or explosion hazard.
c)
toxicity.
d)
instability.

toxicity.

In the ERG, the Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances are found on pages that have __________ borders.
a)
green
b)
blue
c)
yellow
d)
red

green

What term does the ERG use for the distance from a spill or leak that all persons should be evacuated in all directions?
a)
Protective area
b)
Exclusion zone
c)
Contaminated area
d)
Initial isolation zone

Initial isolation zone

What does the term isolation mean, as it applies to hazardous materials response strategy?
a)
Preventing the spread of a material beyond a specified zone or perimeter
b)
Taking steps to control the direction of a material release and minimize downwind exposures
c)
Keeping responders and the public a safe distance away from the hazard
d)
Using appropriate PPE to prevent direct contact with the material

Keeping responders and the public a safe distance away from the hazard

What kind of container holds from 5 to 15 gallons of corrosive liquid?
a)
Bung
b)
Tote bag
c)
Carboy
d)
Dewar flask

Carboy

Which of the following is a significant drawback to using the senses to detect the presence of hazardous materials?
a)
They become insensitive with prolonged exposure.
b)
They are unreliable.
c)
Their use involves potential exposure to the hazard.
d)
Sensory inputs are easily confused.

Their use involves potential exposure to the hazard.

Pipeline warning signs include a warning symbol, the pipeline owner's name, and a(n):
a)
emergency contact number.
b)
United Nations identification number.
c)
hazard statement.
d)
ERG guide number.

emergency contact number.

What is the Department of Transportation's hazard class for explosives?
a)
Class 2
b)
Class 3
c)
Class 4
d)
Class 1

class 1

What is the term for the process by which chemicals are brought into the body through an open cut?
a)
Absorption
b)
Ingestion
c)
Inhalation
d)
Injection

Injection

On an NFPA 704 symbol, what does a W with a slash through it (W) indicate?
a)
Use water for decontamination
b)
Extinguish with water
c)
Wetting agent
d)
Water reactive

Water reactive

What is the term for shipping documentation carried on road and highway transportation vehicles?
a)
Waybill
b)
Dangerous cargo manifest
c)
Consist
d)
Bill of lading

Bill of lading

Which section of the ERG would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the chemical name of the hazardous material?
a)
Blue
b)
Yellow
c)
Orange
d)
Green

Blue

What is the process by which toxic substances are brought into the body through the respiratory system?
a)
Absorption
b)
Inhalation
c)
Ingestion
d)
Injection

Inhalation

The ERG refers to the __________ as the area downwind of the spill or leak where steps must be taken to protect the public.

a)
initial isolation zone

b)
evacuation area

c)
exclusion zone
d)
protective action distance

protective action distance

Closed-head drums have a permanently attached lid with one or more small openings. What are these small openings called?
a)
Eyes
b)
Ports
c)
Bungs
d)
Bobs

Bungs

What would be a typical pressure reading, in pounds per square inch, on a standard oxygen cylinder used in the medical field?
a)
200
b)
20
c)
20,000
d)
2000

2000

What is the term for gaseous substances that have been chilled until they liquefy?
a)
Antigens
b)
Barogens
c)
Thermogens
d)
Cryogens

Cryogens

Which statement about drum construction is correct?
a)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health establishes specifications for drum construction.
b)
By international treaty, all drums everywhere are made of the same materials and in the same way.
c)
Regulations pertaining to drum construction vary by state.
d)
Construction is determined by the type of material it will contain.

Construction is determined by the type of material it will contain.

What is the Department of Transportation's hazard class for toxic substances?
a)
4
b)
8
c)
1
d)
6

6

Where must placards be located on highway transport vehicles, railcars, and other forms of transportation carrying hazardous materials?
a)
Not required
b)
All four sides
c)
Front and back
d)
Top

All four sides

What does the blue diamond on the NFPA 704 symbol indicate?
a)
Instability
b)
Health hazard
c)
Special hazards
d)
Flammability

Health hazard

The military hazardous materials/WMD marking system is based on __________ hazards.
a)
detonation and fire
b)
detonation and exposure
c)
explosion and detonation
d)
exposure and fire

detonation and fire

Which of the following is the best source of basic information about the chemical make-up of a substance, the potential hazards it presents, appropriate first aid, and other pertinent safe-handling data?
a)
Cargo manifest
b)
Safety data sheet
c)
ERG
d)
Shipping papers

Safety data sheet

Which section of the ERG would a fire fighter use when he or she knows the chemical identification number of the hazardous material?
a)
Orange
b)
Green
c)
Blue
d)
Yellow

yellow

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