Which term is used for a substance or product that is included in any of the nine UN classifications of hazardous materials?
Toxic substance
Controlled substance
Regulated material
Dangerous good
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) __________.
Weapon of mass destruction
Mass casualty device
Incendiary device
Dangerous good
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?
Regulated material
Dangerous good
Controlled substance
Hazardous material
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Blast
Bloodborne
Biological
Bomb
Question 5
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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
Caustic
Chemical
Contamination
Question 7
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What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Etiological
Explosive
Evacuate
Evidence
Question 8
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Which term is used for a hazardous material aboard an aircraft?
Other regulated material
Dangerous good
Hazardous shipment
Regulated material
Question 9
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Blast
Biological
Barrier
Bomb
Question 10
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Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazmat incidents are typically ___________.
Resolved prior to arrival
More complicated
False alarms
Shorter in duration
Question 11
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Which threat to first responders exists on any potential hazmat call?
Failure to detect the presence of hazardous materials
Lack of appropriate PPE
Inadequate resources in the initial response
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?
Moderate
Mitigate
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 State Fire Marshal
The local fire agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
Question 14
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Unless adopted by an authorized agency, NFPA standards are __________.
Regulatory law
Model codes
Administrative law
Recommendations
Question 15
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NFPA standard _____ addresses competencies for responders to hazmat/WMD incidents.
1500
1021
1901
472
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What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
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
The UN hazmat classifications
Question 17
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Which division of Canadian government regulates hazmat incident response and training?
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Ministry of Labor
Industry Canada
Environment 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?
Specialist
Commander
Technician
Operations
Question 21
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Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Defensive
Passive
Noninterventional
Offensive
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
19
40
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?
Specialist
Operations
Technician
Awareness
Question 24
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Which tasks are generally reserved for Technician level responders?
Offensive
Defensive
Containment
Spill control
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 Section Chief
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Operations Specialist
Question 26
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Which position is likely to supervise the activities of Operations level responders performing Mission-Specific tasks?
Specialist
Technician
Hazmat Group Supervisor
Hazmat Officer
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Approach with caution
Assess risk/benefit
Analyze the incident
Appropriate action
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Identify
Isolate
Implement
Information
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Perimeter
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Plan
Perform
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Exposure
Evaluate
Environment
Evacuation
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Response objectives
Tactical objectives
Standard operating procedures
Operational protocols
Question 32
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
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
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Securing a scene perimeter
Assist with decontamination of victims
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Maintaining team integrity
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Keeping your focus
Question 35
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Which is a core competency for Operations level hazmat responders?
Perform atmospheric monitoring
Identify the potential hazards involved in an incident
Victim rescue and recovery
Product control
Question 36
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OSHA permits trained and equipped Operations level personnel to perform offensive operations with which material?
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Oxidizers
None of the above
Non-radioactive solid materials
Question 37
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What is the term for long-term health effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous material?
Environmental
Chronic
Continuous
Vocational
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
Isolated
Transient
Sudden
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
Severe
Chronic
Somatic
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Continuous
Chronic
Somatic
Recurring
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Burns
Cancer
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Question 42
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Breathing suspended dust is an example of exposure by which route of entry?
Absorption
Inhalation
Respiration
Perfusion
Question 43
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Which route of entry is through a puncture of the skin?
Perfusion
Absorption
Injection
Insertion
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Penetration
Retention
Permeation
Absorption
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Consumption
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Respiration
Absorption
Ventilation
Inhalation
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
6
3
5
4
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.