Which term is used for a substance or product that is included in any of the nine UN classifications of hazardous materials?
Controlled substance
Regulated material
Dangerous good
Toxic substance
Question 2
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By definition, any device that is intended to cause injury or death to a significant number of people is a(n) __________.
Incendiary device
Dangerous good
Mass casualty device
Weapon of mass destruction
Question 3
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In the US, which term is used for a substance that potentially poses an unreasonable risk to the safety of persons and/or the environment if not properly controlled?
Hazardous material
Regulated material
Controlled substance
Dangerous good
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Bomb
Bloodborne
Blast
Biological
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Nerve
NIMS
Nuclear
Nonintervention
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What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Communicable
Chemical
Caustic
Contamination
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What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Explosive
Evidence
Etiological
Evacuate
Question 8
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Which term is used for a hazardous material aboard an aircraft?
Hazardous shipment
Regulated material
Dangerous good
Other regulated material
Question 9
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Barrier
Bomb
Biological
Blast
Question 10
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Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazmat incidents are typically ___________.
False alarms
More complicated
Resolved prior to arrival
Shorter in duration
Question 11
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Which threat to first responders exists on any potential hazmat call?
Lack of appropriate PPE
Inadequate resources in the initial response
Failure to detect the presence of hazardous materials
The presence of secondary devices
Question 12
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Which commonly-used hazmat term means to cause to become less harsh, hostile, severe, intense or painful?
Mitigate
Moderate
Neutralize
Contain
Question 13
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Which entity must adopt a consensus standard before it can be enforced as regulations or laws?
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
The State Fire Marshal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The local fire agency
Question 14
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Unless adopted by an authorized agency, NFPA standards are __________.
Recommendations
Regulatory law
Model codes
Administrative law
Question 15
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NFPA standard _____ addresses competencies for responders to hazmat/WMD incidents.
472
1021
1500
1901
Question 16
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What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
The UN hazmat classifications
An incident management model for hazmat incidents
Approved actions for Operations level hazmat responders as defined by the NFPA
Federally mandated training for first responders to hazmat incidents in the US
Question 17
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Which division of Canadian government regulates hazmat incident response and training?
Ministry of Labor
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Environment Canada
Industry Canada
Question 18
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You are at a hazmat incident where there are contaminated victims. Which tactic is most appropriate for Awareness level personnel?
Retrieve victims from the contaminated area
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
Control the source of the contamination
Perform gross decontamination
Question 19
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According to the NFPA, which is a mission-specific competency for Operations level responders?
Identification of material
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Collection of data from reference sources
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
Question 20
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The NFPA defines additional mission-specific competencies for which hazmat/WMD training level?
Operations
Commander
Specialist
Technician
Question 21
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Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Defensive
Noninterventional
Offensive
Passive
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
19
45
40
29
Question 23
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Which hazmat training level consists primarily of recognizing that a problem exists and keeping yourself and others away from it?
Operations
Specialist
Awareness
Technician
Question 24
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Which tasks are generally reserved for Technician level responders?
Offensive
Spill control
Containment
Defensive
Question 25
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According to the NFPA, which position is responsible for overall management of a hazmat incident?
Hazmat Operations Specialist
Hazmat Incident Commander
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Operations Section Chief
Question 26
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Which position is likely to supervise the activities of Operations level responders performing Mission-Specific tasks?
Specialist
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Group Supervisor
Technician
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Assess risk/benefit
Appropriate action
Analyze the incident
Approach with caution
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Implement
Information
Identify
Isolate
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Plan
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Perform
Perimeter
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Evacuation
Exposure
Environment
Evaluate
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Response objectives
Operational protocols
Tactical objectives
Standard operating procedures
Question 32
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
Assist with decontamination of victims
Question 33
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Perform reconnaissance from the warm zone
Securing a scene perimeter
Assist with decontamination of victims
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Maintaining team integrity
Keeping your focus
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Question 35
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Which is a core competency for Operations level hazmat responders?
Identify the potential hazards involved in an incident
Victim rescue and recovery
Perform atmospheric monitoring
Product control
Question 36
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OSHA permits trained and equipped Operations level personnel to perform offensive operations with which material?
Non-radioactive solid materials
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Oxidizers
None of the above
Question 37
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What is the term for long-term health effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous material?
Chronic
Environmental
Vocational
Continuous
Question 38
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Contact with an irritant has caused a sudden episode of coughing, runny nose and tearing eyes. Which kind of health effect is this?
Acute
Sudden
Isolated
Transient
Question 39
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Which is the term for a single exposure to a hazardous material within a short period of time?
Severe
Somatic
Acute
Chronic
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Chronic
Somatic
Recurring
Continuous
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Cancer
Burns
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Question 42
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Breathing suspended dust is an example of exposure by which route of entry?
Inhalation
Respiration
Perfusion
Absorption
Question 43
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Which route of entry is through a puncture of the skin?
Absorption
Injection
Perfusion
Insertion
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Absorption
Penetration
Permeation
Retention
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Consumption
Ingestion
Absorption
Digestion
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Ventilation
Absorption
Respiration
Inhalation
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
4
6
5
3
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.