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) __________.
Dangerous good
Weapon of mass destruction
Mass casualty device
Incendiary device
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?
Controlled substance
Regulated material
Hazardous material
Dangerous good
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Bloodborne
Biological
Bomb
Blast
Question 5
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Nonintervention
Nuclear
NIMS
Nerve
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What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Chemical
Caustic
Contamination
Communicable
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What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Evacuate
Explosive
Etiological
Evidence
Question 8
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Which term is used for a hazardous material aboard an aircraft?
Dangerous good
Hazardous shipment
Regulated material
Other regulated material
Question 9
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Blast
Bomb
Barrier
Biological
Question 10
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Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazmat incidents are typically ___________.
More complicated
False alarms
Shorter in duration
Resolved prior to arrival
Question 11
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Which threat to first responders exists on any potential hazmat call?
Lack of appropriate PPE
The presence of secondary devices
Inadequate resources in the initial response
Failure to detect the presence of hazardous materials
Question 12
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Which commonly-used hazmat term means to cause to become less harsh, hostile, severe, intense or painful?
Moderate
Neutralize
Contain
Mitigate
Question 13
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Which entity must adopt a consensus standard before it can be enforced as regulations or laws?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The State Fire Marshal
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
The local fire agency
Question 14
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Unless adopted by an authorized agency, NFPA standards are __________.
Model codes
Recommendations
Regulatory law
Administrative law
Question 15
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NFPA standard _____ addresses competencies for responders to hazmat/WMD incidents.
1021
1500
1901
472
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What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
The UN hazmat classifications
Federally mandated training for first responders to hazmat incidents in the US
An incident management model for hazmat incidents
Approved actions for Operations level hazmat responders as defined by the NFPA
Question 17
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Which division of Canadian government regulates hazmat incident response and training?
Industry Canada
Ministry of Labor
Environment Canada
Public Works and Government Services 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
Control the source of the contamination
Perform gross decontamination
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
Question 19
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According to the NFPA, which is a mission-specific competency for Operations level responders?
Collection of data from reference sources
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
Identification of material
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Question 20
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The NFPA defines additional mission-specific competencies for which hazmat/WMD training level?
Commander
Operations
Technician
Specialist
Question 21
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Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Noninterventional
Passive
Defensive
Offensive
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
40
19
29
45
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?
Defensive
Spill control
Offensive
Containment
Question 25
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According to the NFPA, which position is responsible for overall management of a hazmat incident?
Hazmat Incident Commander
Hazmat Operations Specialist
Hazmat Operations Section Chief
Hazmat Officer
Question 26
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Which position is likely to supervise the activities of Operations level responders performing Mission-Specific tasks?
Technician
Specialist
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Group Supervisor
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Appropriate action
Assess risk/benefit
Approach with caution
Analyze the incident
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Information
Identify
Implement
Isolate
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Perimeter
Perform
Plan
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Environment
Evaluate
Exposure
Evacuation
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Operational protocols
Response objectives
Tactical objectives
Standard operating procedures
Question 32
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Assist with decontamination of victims
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
Question 33
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Assist with decontamination of victims
Securing a scene perimeter
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Perform reconnaissance from the warm zone
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Maintaining team integrity
Keeping your focus
Question 35
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Which is a core competency for Operations level hazmat responders?
Perform atmospheric monitoring
Product control
Identify the potential hazards involved in an incident
Victim rescue and recovery
Question 36
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OSHA permits trained and equipped Operations level personnel to perform offensive operations with which material?
None of the above
Non-radioactive solid materials
Oxidizers
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Question 37
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What is the term for long-term health effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous material?
Continuous
Vocational
Environmental
Chronic
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?
Sudden
Transient
Isolated
Acute
Question 39
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Which is the term for a single exposure to a hazardous material within a short period of time?
Acute
Chronic
Severe
Somatic
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Somatic
Chronic
Recurring
Continuous
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Cancer
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Burns
Question 42
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Breathing suspended dust is an example of exposure by which route of entry?
Inhalation
Respiration
Absorption
Perfusion
Question 43
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Which route of entry is through a puncture of the skin?
Absorption
Insertion
Injection
Perfusion
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Absorption
Penetration
Retention
Permeation
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Ingestion
Absorption
Consumption
Digestion
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Inhalation
Ventilation
Respiration
Absorption
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
5
3
4
6
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.