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
Toxic substance
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?
Hazardous material
Controlled substance
Regulated material
Dangerous good
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Biological
Blast
Bloodborne
Bomb
Question 5
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Nonintervention
NIMS
Nerve
Nuclear
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What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Communicable
Contamination
Chemical
Caustic
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What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Etiological
Explosive
Evidence
Evacuate
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?
Bomb
Barrier
Blast
Biological
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
Resolved prior to arrival
Shorter in duration
More complicated
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
The presence of secondary devices
Inadequate resources in the initial response
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 local fire agency
The State Fire Marshal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Question 14
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Unless adopted by an authorized agency, NFPA standards are __________.
Model codes
Administrative law
Regulatory law
Recommendations
Question 15
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NFPA standard _____ addresses competencies for responders to hazmat/WMD incidents.
1021
1500
472
1901
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What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
An incident management model for hazmat incidents
Federally mandated training for first responders to hazmat incidents in the US
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?
Industry Canada
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Ministry of Labor
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?
Control the source of the contamination
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
Perform gross decontamination
Retrieve victims from the contaminated area
Question 19
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According to the NFPA, which is a mission-specific competency for Operations level responders?
Identification of material
Collection of data from reference sources
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
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?
Technician
Specialist
Operations
Commander
Question 21
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Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Passive
Defensive
Offensive
Noninterventional
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
29
45
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
Awareness
Specialist
Question 24
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Which tasks are generally reserved for Technician level responders?
Spill control
Offensive
Defensive
Containment
Question 25
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According to the NFPA, which position is responsible for overall management of a hazmat incident?
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Operations Specialist
Hazmat Operations Section Chief
Hazmat Incident Commander
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
Specialist
Hazmat Officer
Technician
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Approach with caution
Analyze the incident
Assess risk/benefit
Appropriate action
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Isolate
Information
Implement
Identify
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?
Evaluate
Environment
Evacuation
Exposure
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Standard operating procedures
Response objectives
Operational protocols
Tactical objectives
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?
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Perform reconnaissance from the warm zone
Assist with decontamination of victims
Securing a scene perimeter
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Keeping your focus
Maintaining team integrity
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Question 35
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Which is a core competency for Operations level hazmat responders?
Perform atmospheric monitoring
Victim rescue and recovery
Product control
Identify the potential hazards involved in an incident
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)
Non-radioactive solid materials
None of the above
Oxidizers
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?
Transient
Acute
Isolated
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?
Severe
Chronic
Somatic
Acute
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Recurring
Continuous
Somatic
Chronic
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Vomiting
Cancer
Diarrhea
Burns
Question 42
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Breathing suspended dust is an example of exposure by which route of entry?
Perfusion
Absorption
Respiration
Inhalation
Question 43
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Which route of entry is through a puncture of the skin?
Perfusion
Absorption
Insertion
Injection
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Absorption
Permeation
Penetration
Retention
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Ingestion
Absorption
Digestion
Consumption
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Absorption
Inhalation
Respiration
Ventilation
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
6
4
3
5
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.