Hazmat Test Practice Questions with
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How are hazardous materials incidents different from other emergencies? (9)
A. Other emergencies may be extremely difficult to contain.
B. Hazardous materials can be dangerous in many different ways.
C. Hazardous materials incidents are always the result of an accident.
D. Other emergencies may require specialized equipment, procedures, and PPE. - correct answer-B.
Hazardous materials can be dangerous in many different ways.
Which of the following first responders can perform ONLY defensive tasks? (13)
A. Technician
B. Branch Officer
C. Operations Core
D. Operations Mission-Specific - correct answer-C. Operations Core
Cold thermal hazards are a danger when working with: (16)
A. gamma rays.
,B. alpha particles.
C. cryogenic gases.
D. combustible gases. - correct answer-C. cryogenic gases.
Which radiological hazards lose energy rapidly in matter and do not penetrate very far? (20)
A. Neutrons
B. Gamma rays
C. Beta particles
D. Alpha particles - correct answer-D. Alpha particles
Which radiological hazards have neither a charge nor a mass? (20)
A. Neutrons
B. Gamma rays
C. Beta particles
D. Alpha particles - correct answer-B. Gamma rays
Which of the following are small amounts of radiation received over a long period of time? (22)
A. Cryogenics
,B. Carcinogens
C. Acute radiation doses
D. Chronic radiation doses - correct answer-D. Chronic radiation doses
Which of the following are substances that prohibit the body from using oxygen? (23)
A. Toxic asphyxiants
B. Simple asphyxiants
C. Chemical asphyxiants
D. Radiological asphyxiants - correct answer-C. Chemical asphyxiants
Strychnine is an example of a: (27)
A. irritant.
B. sensitizer.
C. convulsant.
D. carcinogen. - correct answer-C. convulsant.
Which of the following are poisons produced by living organisms? (30)
, A. Viral agents
B. Bacterial agents
C. Biological toxins
D. Infectious diseases - correct answer-C. Biological toxins
Which EPA regulation created a tax on chemical and petroleum industries? (34)
A. SARA
B. RCRA
C. EPCRA
D. CERCLA - correct answer-D. CERCLA
Which governmental agency includes FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard? (43)
A. EPA
B. DoD
C. DHS
D. OSHA - correct answer-C. DHS
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