Which term is used for a substance or product that is included in any of the nine UN classifications of hazardous materials?
Regulated material
Toxic substance
Controlled substance
Dangerous good
Question 2
of
50
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
Incendiary device
Dangerous good
Mass casualty device
Question 3
of
50
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
Dangerous good
Controlled substance
Regulated material
Question 4
of
50
What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Biological
Blast
Bloodborne
Bomb
Question 5
of
50
What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Nonintervention
NIMS
Nerve
Nuclear
Question 6
of
50
What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Contamination
Caustic
Communicable
Chemical
Question 7
of
50
What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Explosive
Etiological
Evacuate
Evidence
Question 8
of
50
Which term is used for a hazardous material aboard an aircraft?
Other regulated material
Regulated material
Hazardous shipment
Dangerous good
Question 9
of
50
What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Blast
Bomb
Barrier
Biological
Question 10
of
50
Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazmat incidents are typically ___________.
Resolved prior to arrival
Shorter in duration
More complicated
False alarms
Question 11
of
50
Which threat to first responders exists on any potential hazmat call?
Lack of appropriate PPE
The presence of secondary devices
Failure to detect the presence of hazardous materials
Inadequate resources in the initial response
Question 12
of
50
Which commonly-used hazmat term means to cause to become less harsh, hostile, severe, intense or painful?
Neutralize
Contain
Mitigate
Moderate
Question 13
of
50
Which entity must adopt a consensus standard before it can be enforced as regulations or laws?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The local fire agency
The State Fire Marshal
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
Question 14
of
50
Unless adopted by an authorized agency, NFPA standards are __________.
Administrative law
Recommendations
Model codes
Regulatory law
Question 15
of
50
NFPA standard _____ addresses competencies for responders to hazmat/WMD incidents.
1901
1021
1500
472
Question 16
of
50
What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
Approved actions for Operations level hazmat responders as defined by the NFPA
Federally mandated training for first responders to hazmat incidents in the US
An incident management model for hazmat incidents
The UN hazmat classifications
Question 17
of
50
Which division of Canadian government regulates hazmat incident response and training?
Ministry of Labor
Industry Canada
Environment Canada
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Question 18
of
50
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
Perform gross decontamination
Retrieve victims from the contaminated area
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
Question 19
of
50
According to the NFPA, which is a mission-specific competency for Operations level responders?
Collection of data from reference sources
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
Identification of material
Question 20
of
50
The NFPA defines additional mission-specific competencies for which hazmat/WMD training level?
Operations
Commander
Technician
Specialist
Question 21
of
50
Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Passive
Defensive
Offensive
Noninterventional
Question 22
of
50
The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
40
19
29
45
Question 23
of
50
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
of
50
Which tasks are generally reserved for Technician level responders?
Spill control
Defensive
Offensive
Containment
Question 25
of
50
According to the NFPA, which position is responsible for overall management of a hazmat incident?
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Incident Commander
Hazmat Operations Section Chief
Hazmat Operations Specialist
Question 26
of
50
Which position is likely to supervise the activities of Operations level responders performing Mission-Specific tasks?
Specialist
Hazmat Group Supervisor
Hazmat Officer
Technician
Question 27
of
50
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
of
50
What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Implement
Isolate
Identify
Information
Question 29
of
50
What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Perimeter
Perform
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Plan
Question 30
of
50
What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Exposure
Evacuation
Environment
Evaluate
Question 31
of
50
Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Tactical objectives
Operational protocols
Response objectives
Standard operating procedures
Question 32
of
50
Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Assist with decontamination of victims
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
Question 33
of
50
Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Securing a scene perimeter
Assist with decontamination of victims
Perform reconnaissance from the warm zone
Question 34
of
50
Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Keeping your focus
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Maintaining team integrity
Question 35
of
50
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
of
50
OSHA permits trained and equipped Operations level personnel to perform offensive operations with which material?
Oxidizers
Non-radioactive solid materials
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
None of the above
Question 37
of
50
What is the term for long-term health effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous material?
Environmental
Chronic
Vocational
Continuous
Question 38
of
50
Contact with an irritant has caused a sudden episode of coughing, runny nose and tearing eyes. Which kind of health effect is this?
Transient
Isolated
Sudden
Acute
Question 39
of
50
Which is the term for a single exposure to a hazardous material within a short period of time?
Somatic
Acute
Chronic
Severe
Question 40
of
50
What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Somatic
Recurring
Continuous
Chronic
Question 41
of
50
Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Burns
Cancer
Question 42
of
50
Breathing suspended dust is an example of exposure by which route of entry?
Inhalation
Respiration
Perfusion
Absorption
Question 43
of
50
Which route of entry is through a puncture of the skin?
Absorption
Injection
Insertion
Perfusion
Question 44
of
50
Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Retention
Penetration
Permeation
Absorption
Question 45
of
50
Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Digestion
Consumption
Absorption
Ingestion
Question 46
of
50
Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Ventilation
Respiration
Absorption
Inhalation
Question 47
of
50
There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
4
6
3
5
Question 48
of
50
There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.