Which term is used for a substance or product that is included in any of the nine UN classifications of hazardous materials?
Regulated material
Controlled substance
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) __________.
Mass casualty device
Weapon of mass destruction
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?
Regulated material
Hazardous material
Dangerous good
Controlled substance
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Biological
Bloodborne
Blast
Bomb
Question 5
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Nerve
Nuclear
NIMS
Nonintervention
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What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Communicable
Chemical
Contamination
Caustic
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What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Evacuate
Evidence
Explosive
Etiological
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
Blast
Barrier
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
False alarms
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
Inadequate resources in the initial response
The presence of secondary devices
Question 12
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Which commonly-used hazmat term means to cause to become less harsh, hostile, severe, intense or painful?
Contain
Moderate
Neutralize
Mitigate
Question 13
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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 authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
The State Fire Marshal
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.
472
1500
1021
1901
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What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
An incident management model for hazmat incidents
The UN hazmat classifications
Approved actions for Operations level hazmat responders as defined by the NFPA
Federally mandated training for first responders to hazmat incidents in the US
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?
Retrieve victims from the contaminated area
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
Perform gross decontamination
Control the source of the contamination
Question 19
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According to the NFPA, which is a mission-specific competency for Operations level responders?
Collection of data from reference sources
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Identification of material
Question 20
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The NFPA defines additional mission-specific competencies for which hazmat/WMD training level?
Commander
Operations
Technician
Specialist
Question 21
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Core competencies of Operations level responders are best described as __________.
Offensive
Passive
Defensive
Noninterventional
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
29
19
40
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?
Technician
Awareness
Specialist
Operations
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 Operations Specialist
Hazmat Officer
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?
Specialist
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Group Supervisor
Technician
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Approach with caution
Appropriate action
Analyze the incident
Assess risk/benefit
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Identify
Information
Isolate
Implement
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Perimeter
Perform
Plan
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Environment
Exposure
Evaluate
Evacuation
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Response objectives
Operational protocols
Standard operating procedures
Tactical objectives
Question 32
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Assist with decontamination of victims
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
Question 33
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Assist with decontamination of victims
Perform reconnaissance from the warm zone
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Securing a scene perimeter
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Maintaining team integrity
Keeping your focus
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Question 35
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Which is a core competency for Operations level hazmat responders?
Perform atmospheric monitoring
Identify the potential hazards involved in an incident
Product control
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?
Non-radioactive solid materials
Oxidizers
None of the above
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?
Continuous
Vocational
Chronic
Environmental
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
Transient
Acute
Question 39
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Which is the term for a single exposure to a hazardous material within a short period of time?
Somatic
Chronic
Severe
Acute
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Somatic
Chronic
Recurring
Continuous
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Cancer
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Burns
Question 42
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Breathing suspended dust is an example of exposure by which route of entry?
Absorption
Inhalation
Perfusion
Respiration
Question 43
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Which route of entry is through a puncture of the skin?
Absorption
Injection
Insertion
Perfusion
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Permeation
Retention
Penetration
Absorption
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Consumption
Ingestion
Absorption
Digestion
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Ventilation
Respiration
Absorption
Inhalation
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
6
5
4
3
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.