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HMA Exam Prep I-3
Hazmat Awareness Test Prep I-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce is a: | hazardous material |
| Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Safety Data Sheet on file when: | hazardous materials are used or stored |
| The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: | United Nations product identification number |
| A bill of lading contains valuable information about the origin of the product and is the type of shipping paper used when transporting a product of: | highway truck |
| Hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: | during preincident planning |
| The Department of Transportation Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored: | green |
| In the National Fire Protection Association 704 System of Identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is always colored: | red |
| A Hazard Class of 3, within the United Nations (UN) Labeling System indicates a: | flammable/combustible liquid |
| Using the United Nations/Department of Transportation Labeling System, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of: | 3 |
| The background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance and that contains skull and crossbones is: | white |
| Referring to the United States Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: | mass explosion/detonation |
| Referring to the United States Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is: | #3 in a triangle |
| An explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the U.S. Military Marking System as a: | #2 in an X |
| A tractor-trailer carrying 1001 lbs. of organic peroxides, other than Type B, requires: | a yellow placard |
| The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 System provides the: | general hazard identification |
| The primary consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Safety Data Sheet information is whether the facility: | has chemicals that are used in the workplace |
| A Dangerous Cargo Manifest may be in the: | wheelhouse or bridge |
| Who is responsible for care and control of a Dangerous Cargo Manifest? | captain or master |
| The Environmental Protection Agency signal word - Warning - indicates: | moderate level of toxicity. |
| What would be used to determine the name of a hazardous material located in a facility? | Safety Data Sheets |
| Which Federal agency is involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes? | Department of Transportation |
| The primary hazard of a Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 material is: | oxidation |
| Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook provides the fire, explosion, and health hazard information for the material identified by the first responder? | Orange |
| The chemicals listed in highlighted type in the Emergency Response Guidebook were selected because: | they present a toxic inhalation hazard. |
| The DOT Hazard Class 1 consists of: | explosives |
| The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 consists of: | oxidizers |
| The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 6 consists of: | poisons |
| The active ingredients on a pesticide label will be: | listed by name |
| The statement, "Keep Away From Children," found on a pesticide label is an example of: | a precautionary statement. |
| A common design feature of cylinders is a: | pressure relief device. |
| Hazard Class 3 includes: | gasoline |
| Which hazard class is represented by the placard drawing below? 4 Red and white stripes | flammable solids |
| The hazard class represented by the placard illustration below is: 4 BACKGROUND BLUE | dangerous when wet |
| People remaining inside until the danger passes is: | sheltering in place |
| One of the roles of the first responder at the awareness level during a Hazmat incident is to: | isolate the area |
| To minimize exposure to hazards, the evacuation efforts should: | start with those in the most danger. |
| First responders trained to the Awareness Level can: | realize the need for additional resources and make the appropriate notifications. |
| The lead investigating agency during a terrorist attack is the: | Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| During the notification process, tactical channels may be assigned to: | ensure dedicated radio channels are available. |
| When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination? | Time, distance, shielding |
| The initial part of assessment is: | recognizing the presence of hazardous materials. |
| During a suspected terrorist event, warning indicators that responders should be alert are: | secondary devices. |
| If a hazardous material incident involves a leaking flammable substance, the first responders should immediately remove all: | ignition sources. |
| Which is required on a pipeline marker? | Pipeline owner's phone number |
| The manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by the: | Environmental Protection Agency. |
| What organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazmat emergency? | CHEMTREC® |
| The acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which of the categories of warfare agents? | Nerve agents |
| Large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends are: | high pressure. |
| Containers labeled with a Hazard Classification of 4 contain: | flammable solids. |
| Alpha particles are: | particles with weight and mass. |
| Which statement is true regarding neutron radiation? | They are highly penetrating. |
| A chemical with a vapor density of greater than one will tend to: | collect in low areas and below-grade places. |
| Chemicals with specific gravities greater than one tend to: | sink |
| A liquid's ability to mix with water is: | solubility |
| A reaction that is associated with over-pressurization of closed containers and occurs at a rate of one second or less is a: | boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion. |
| __________is the ratio of the weight of a volume of liquid to the weight of an equal volume of water. | specific gravity |
| Determining whether a vapor will rise, or fall is: | vapor density |
| Water solubility is the: | degree to which a substance will mix with water. |
| A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop: | chronic health hazard |
| To contact the shipper for hazard and response information, a firefighter can obtain information number from: | the shipping papers. |
| The firefighter may obtain appropriate Safety Data Sheet information from: | the employer of the facility. |
| The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are: | protective actions. |
| With respect to exposure, long term is: | years and generations. |
| At a terrorism incident, responders must be aware that: | the terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again. |
| The collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of: | law enforcement |
| The immediate concern with combustible liquid spills is to: | prevent ignition |
| Directions: Read the following statements regarding vapor dispersion and select the correct answer from choices A through D. Statement 1: Vapor dispersion involves using water spray or fans to intentionally move vapors away from certain areas. Statement 2: Vapor dispersion is always a good idea when flammable substances are the problem. Statement 3: Vapor dispersion is only effective with materials that are water soluble. | Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. |
| The area that exists just outside the hot/exclusion zone is the: | warm zone |
| Which protective action must be taken during shelter in-place protection? | close the windows |
| When sheltering people in place, the citizens should be directed to: | close all heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. |
| The person who advises the Incident Commander of existing or potentially unsafe conditions and monitors conditions of personnel is the: | safety officer |
| Heat exhaustion is associated with: | cold and clammy skin |
| Which is a true life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention? | heat stroke |
| Which is correct regarding emergency decontamination? | It is required when immediate medical attention is necessary. |
| What would be the result of allowing a contaminated individual to leave the hot zone without being decontaminated? | The contaminates would be transferred to other personnel or equipment. |
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