Which term is used for a substance or product that is included in any of the nine UN classifications of hazardous materials?
Regulated material
Dangerous good
Toxic substance
Controlled 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?
Regulated material
Controlled substance
Hazardous material
Dangerous good
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Biological
Bomb
Bloodborne
Blast
Question 5
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Nonintervention
Nuclear
Nerve
NIMS
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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
Etiological
Evidence
Evacuate
Question 8
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Which term is used for a hazardous material aboard an aircraft?
Hazardous shipment
Other regulated material
Regulated material
Dangerous good
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 ___________.
Resolved prior to arrival
False alarms
More complicated
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
The presence of secondary devices
Inadequate resources in the initial response
Lack of appropriate PPE
Question 12
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Which commonly-used hazmat term means to cause to become less harsh, hostile, severe, intense or painful?
Contain
Mitigate
Moderate
Neutralize
Question 13
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Which entity must adopt a consensus standard before it can be enforced as regulations or laws?
The local fire agency
The State Fire Marshal
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 __________.
Recommendations
Administrative law
Model codes
Regulatory law
Question 15
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NFPA standard _____ addresses competencies for responders to hazmat/WMD incidents.
1901
472
1500
1021
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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
Environment Canada
Ministry of Labor
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?
Control the source of the contamination
Retrieve victims from the contaminated area
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
Perform gross decontamination
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
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Identification of material
Question 20
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The NFPA defines additional mission-specific competencies for which hazmat/WMD training level?
Specialist
Operations
Technician
Commander
Question 21
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Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Passive
Noninterventional
Offensive
Defensive
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
45
29
40
19
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
Technician
Specialist
Awareness
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 Operations Section Chief
Hazmat Incident Commander
Hazmat Operations Specialist
Hazmat Officer
Question 26
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Which position is likely to supervise the activities of Operations level responders performing Mission-Specific tasks?
Hazmat Group Supervisor
Hazmat Officer
Technician
Specialist
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Appropriate action
Approach with caution
Assess risk/benefit
Analyze the incident
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Information
Identify
Isolate
Implement
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Plan
Perimeter
Perform
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Environment
Exposure
Evaluate
Evacuation
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Response objectives
Standard operating procedures
Operational protocols
Tactical objectives
Question 32
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Assist with decontamination of victims
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
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?
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Maintaining team integrity
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Keeping your focus
Question 35
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Which is a core competency for Operations level hazmat responders?
Identify the potential hazards involved in an incident
Product control
Perform atmospheric monitoring
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?
Oxidizers
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Non-radioactive solid materials
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?
Vocational
Chronic
Environmental
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?
Sudden
Acute
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
Acute
Somatic
Chronic
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Continuous
Recurring
Chronic
Somatic
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Vomiting
Burns
Cancer
Diarrhea
Question 42
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Breathing suspended dust is an example of exposure by which route of entry?
Respiration
Absorption
Inhalation
Perfusion
Question 43
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Which route of entry is through a puncture of the skin?
Perfusion
Insertion
Absorption
Injection
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Absorption
Retention
Permeation
Penetration
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Absorption
Digestion
Ingestion
Consumption
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Respiration
Inhalation
Absorption
Ventilation
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
5
3
6
4
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.