Which term is used for a substance or product that is included in any of the nine UN classifications of hazardous materials?
Controlled substance
Dangerous good
Regulated material
Toxic substance
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) __________.
Dangerous good
Incendiary device
Mass casualty device
Weapon of mass destruction
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?
Dangerous good
Hazardous material
Controlled substance
Regulated material
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Blast
Bloodborne
Biological
Bomb
Question 5
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
NIMS
Nerve
Nonintervention
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?
Evidence
Explosive
Etiological
Evacuate
Question 8
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Which term is used for a hazardous material aboard an aircraft?
Dangerous good
Other regulated material
Regulated material
Hazardous shipment
Question 9
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Biological
Barrier
Bomb
Blast
Question 10
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Compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazmat incidents are typically ___________.
Resolved prior to arrival
False alarms
Shorter in duration
More complicated
Question 11
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Which threat to first responders exists on any potential hazmat call?
The presence of secondary devices
Failure to detect the presence of hazardous materials
Inadequate resources in the initial response
Lack of appropriate PPE
Question 12
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Which commonly-used hazmat term means to cause to become less harsh, hostile, severe, intense or painful?
Moderate
Contain
Mitigate
Neutralize
Question 13
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Which entity must adopt a consensus standard before it can be enforced as regulations or laws?
The State Fire Marshal
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The local fire agency
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.
472
1901
1021
1500
Question 16
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What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
An incident management model for hazmat incidents
Approved actions for Operations level hazmat responders as defined by the NFPA
The UN hazmat classifications
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?
Ministry of Labor
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Environment Canada
Industry 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?
Perform gross decontamination
Control the source of the contamination
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
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?
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Collection of data from reference sources
Identification of material
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 __________.
Noninterventional
Offensive
Passive
Defensive
Question 22
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The HAZWOPER regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title _____.
19
29
45
40
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
Awareness
Specialist
Technician
Question 24
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Which tasks are generally reserved for Technician level responders?
Containment
Defensive
Offensive
Spill control
Question 25
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According to the NFPA, which position is responsible for overall management of a hazmat incident?
Hazmat Operations Section Chief
Hazmat Officer
Hazmat Incident Commander
Hazmat Operations Specialist
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?
Appropriate action
Assess risk/benefit
Approach with caution
Analyze the incident
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Implement
Information
Identify
Isolate
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Plan
Perform
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Perimeter
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Evacuation
Exposure
Evaluate
Environment
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Response objectives
Standard operating procedures
Tactical objectives
Operational protocols
Question 32
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
Assist with decontamination of victims
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Question 33
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Perform reconnaissance from the warm zone
Assist with decontamination of victims
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Securing a scene perimeter
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Keeping your focus
Maintaining team integrity
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?
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?
Chronic
Continuous
Vocational
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
Acute
Transient
Question 39
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Which is the term for a single exposure to a hazardous material within a short period of time?
Acute
Severe
Chronic
Somatic
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?
Cancer
Burns
Diarrhea
Vomiting
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?
Absorption
Injection
Insertion
Perfusion
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Retention
Permeation
Penetration
Absorption
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Absorption
Digestion
Consumption
Ingestion
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Absorption
Ventilation
Inhalation
Respiration
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
4
5
3
6
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.