compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazardous material incidents typically___________.
A. are shorter in duration
B. are more complicated
C. produce a higher rate of false alarms
D. results in more injuries - ANSWER are more complicated
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hazmat awareness practice test
compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called,
hazardous material incidents typically___________.
A. are shorter in duration
B. are more complicated
C. produce a higher rate of false alarms
D. results in more injuries - ANSWER are more complicated
by which acronym are the federal regulations detailing hazardous materials response
competencies collectively known______.
A. HAZEL
B. HAZWOPER
C. SARA
D. HSC/HHC - ANSWER B. HAZWOPER
the DOT definition of hazardous materials focuses on those materials that are_______.
A. intrinsically harmful
B. not properly controlled
C. transport in bulk
D. in the process of transport - ANSWER B. not properly controlled
which of the following actions is permitted for operations-level hazardous materials
responders?
A. closing a remote value
B. product transfer
C. overpackaging
D. rescue - ANSWER A. closing a remote valve
which federal agency enforces and publicizes laws and regulations governing
transportation of hazardous materials?
A. Environmental Protection Agency
B. Department of Transportation
C. Interstate Commerce Commission
D. Department of Energy - ANSWER B. Department of Transportation
Are above-ground storage tanks pressurized or nonpressurized?
A. pressurized only
B. nonpressurized only
C. either
D. neither - ANSWER C. either
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which NFPA standard deals with various aspects of hazardous materials emergency
response?
A. 1901
B. 1002
C. 473
D. 10 - ANSWER C. 473
which group within the NFPA produces the hazardous materials response standards?
A. technical committee on hazardous materials response personnel
B. special task force on hazardous materials substances, responses, and disposal
C. scientific and technical committee for field applications
D. study group on the integration of applicable hazardous materials - ANSWER A.
technical committee on hazardous materials response personnel
what is the minimum level of hazardous materials training for hazardous materials?
A. operations
B. awareness
C. specialist
D. technician - ANSWER A. operations
which law requires businesses that handle chemicals to report the type, quantity, and
storage methods for these chemicals to the local fire department?
A. local emergency planning act
B. hazardous waste operations and emergency response act
C. superfund amendment and reauthorization act
D. emergency planning and community right to know act - ANSWER D. emergency
planning and community right to know act
What does HAZWOPER stand for? - ANSWER Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response
The bulk of the new chemicals introduced each year fall into one of three categories.
Which of the following is one of them?
A. medicines
B. military products
C. paints and coatings
D. lawn care products - ANSWER D. lawn care products
what should be the primary focus when preplanning for hazardous materials incidents?
A. existing threats in the area
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B. history of past incidents
C. the most vulnerable exposures
D. likely terrorists targets - ANSWER A. existing threats in the area
ideally when should reponse to a hazardous materials incident begin?
A. upon receipt of the alarm
B. after identifying the materials involved
C. during preincident planning
D. upon arrival at the scene - ANSWER C. during preincident planning
In general, which factor has the most influence on the actions taken at a hazardous
materials incident?
A. the initial actions of first responders
B. the properties of the specific chemicals involved
C. fixed facility versus transportation accident
D. weather conditions - ANSWER B. the properties of the specific chemicals involved
defensive hazardous materials operations are those actions taken to_________.
A. minimize the volume of the release
B. control the incident perimeter and isolate the hazard
C. prevent the situation from deteriorating
D. contain the release from a safe distance - ANSWER D. contain the release from a
safe distance
Approximately how many chemicals are registered for commercials use in the Unites
States?
A. 10,000
B. 25,000
C. 80,000
D. 200,000 - ANSWER C. 80,000
What is the minimum level of hazardous materials training required to take defensive
actions?
A. awareness
B. technician
C. operations
D. specialist - ANSWER C. operations
what is the temperature at which a liquid continuously gives off vapors?
A. evaporation point
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