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
Dangerous good
Regulated material
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
Dangerous good
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
Hazardous material
Regulated material
Dangerous good
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Bloodborne
Bomb
Blast
Biological
Question 5
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Nuclear
Nerve
Nonintervention
NIMS
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What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Contamination
Chemical
Communicable
Caustic
Question 7
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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
Dangerous good
Other regulated material
Regulated material
Question 9
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Biological
Barrier
Blast
Bomb
Question 10
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Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazmat incidents are typically ___________.
Shorter in duration
Resolved prior to arrival
More complicated
False alarms
Question 11
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Which threat to first responders exists on any potential hazmat call?
The presence of secondary devices
Inadequate resources in the initial response
Failure to detect the presence of hazardous materials
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?
Neutralize
Mitigate
Contain
Moderate
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 local fire agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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.
1901
472
1500
1021
Question 16
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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
The UN hazmat classifications
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
Environment Canada
Ministry of Labor
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?
Control the source of the contamination
Retrieve victims from the contaminated area
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?
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Identification of material
Collection of data from reference sources
Question 20
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The NFPA defines additional mission-specific competencies for which hazmat/WMD training level?
Specialist
Technician
Commander
Operations
Question 21
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Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Noninterventional
Offensive
Passive
Defensive
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
29
40
19
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
Awareness
Technician
Question 24
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Which tasks are generally reserved for Technician level responders?
Spill control
Defensive
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 Officer
Hazmat Operations Specialist
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
Technician
Hazmat Group Supervisor
Hazmat Officer
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Analyze the incident
Assess risk/benefit
Approach with caution
Appropriate action
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Information
Implement
Isolate
Identify
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Perform
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Perimeter
Plan
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Evacuation
Evaluate
Environment
Exposure
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Tactical objectives
Response objectives
Standard operating procedures
Operational protocols
Question 32
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
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
Assist with decontamination of victims
Securing a scene perimeter
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Maintaining team integrity
Keeping your focus
Perceiving the surrounding environment
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
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
None of the above
Non-radioactive solid materials
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?
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?
Sudden
Isolated
Acute
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
Chronic
Somatic
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Continuous
Chronic
Recurring
Somatic
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Cancer
Diarrhea
Vomiting
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?
Retention
Permeation
Absorption
Penetration
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Ingestion
Consumption
Digestion
Absorption
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
3
5
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.