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In most situations, decontamination SHOULD BE in protective clothing that is: | (A.) the same level of protection or 1 level below the people working in the hot zone B.the same level or 1 level below the people working in the hot zone C. equivilant to ordinary structural FF turnout gear D. level C with negative pressure respiratio |
Chemical methods of decontamination generally involve the removing of the contaminant through some type of chemical process. Which of the following IS NOT an example of a chemical method of decontamination? | A. chemical degridation B. neutralization (C.)dilution D. solidification |
When facing a fire involving the cargo of a truck transporting explosives, the Hazardous Materials/WMD Technician should: | A. increase water application immediately B.try to separate unburned cargo C. attempt to move involved vehicle to a safe area (D.) immediatelly evacuate to a safe distance |
The hazardous materials response team should be able to deal with each of the following, EXCEPT: | A. LPG leaking from a 1000 pound fuel tanks B. rupture of high pressure gas line (C.) electrical shorts in the home D. gas leaks in a building |
If combined materials cause a container to breach because they are more corrosive than the container was originally designed to withstand, the breach was caused by cheamical: | (A.) interactions B. resistance C. permeation D. both A and C are correct |
In assessing an incident, the basic objectives that should be considered are: | A. life safety B. property conservation C. environment (D.) all of the above |
The hazardous materials response team should be ablte to deal with each of the following, EXCEPT: | A. LPG leaking from a 1000 pound fuel tanks B. rupture of high pressure gas line (C.) electrical shorts in the home D. gas leaks in a building |
If combined materials cause a container to breach because they are more corrosive than the container was originally designed to withstand, the breach was caused by cheamical: | (A.) interactions B. resistance C. permeation D. both A and C are correct |
In assessing an incident, the basic objectives that should be considered are: | A. life safety B. property conservation C. environment (D.) all of the above |
An entry team is sent to observe a tank truck that has rolled over. The team reports that the vehicle is an MC 312. The container most probably contains a: | A. flammable liquids (B.) corrosive liquids C. poison gas D. flammable solid |
You are called to an incident involving a spilled pesticide. The only legible # on the container is its EPA registration number- 54321-1234-69. Which portion of this sequence identifies the specific product: | A. 54321 (B.) 1234 C. 69 D. 1234-69 |
A tube trailer that contains oxygen, or hydrogen,(to list a few), would be considered a __________ carrier. | A. refrigerated (B.) compressed-gas C. molten-product D. bulk-gas |
What is the general maximum capacity of a MC312/DOT412 cargo tank? | A. 11,500 B. 4,500 (C.) 6,500 D. 9,000 |
The product that IM 101 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: | A. molten sulfur B. flammable gases (C.) flammable liduids D. radioactive materials |
Operating filaments of the CGI (combustible gas indicater) can be damaged by brief exposure to: | A. unleaded gasoline B. methyl ethyl ketone (C.) silicone D. kerosene |
Another name for a combustible gas indicator is: | A. oxygen meter B. colormetric tube C. flame ionization detector (D.) explosive meter |
A __________ will be typically inaccurate when used in oxygen deficient atmospheres. | A. photo ionization detector (B.) combustible gas indicator C. pH meter D. radiation survey instrument |
Using a pH meter, readings of LESS than ______ or MORE than ______ are cause for extreme caution. | A. 1,6 B. 3.5,14 (C.) 2,12 D. 7,12 |
Even in an oxygen deficient atmosphere, a sample containing _________ may indicate a safe level of oxygen on an oxygen meter. | A. gasoline B. kerosone (C.) chlorine D. benzene |
True or False: A combustible gas indicator will respomd to every gas/vaporin the same manner as the reference gas. | False |
Monitoring for flammable atmospheres can BEST be accomplished using an: | A. oxygen meter B. colormetric tubes C. flame ionization detector (D.) combustible gas indicator |
The products that a high pressure tank truck typically holds are: | A. gasoline B. amhydrous ammonia C. LP gases (D.) both B and C are correct |
a responder to a hazardous materials incident would use _______ to detect the presence of an alkali. | A. colormetric tubes B. gas chromatography (C.) pH indicators D. photoionization detectors |
the highway cargo tank that carries ammonium nitrate, fertilizer, plastic pellets and dry caustic soda is a(n): | A. MC 312 B. MC 307 C. tube trailer (D.) dry bulk cargo tank |
which of the following intermodal tanks has an inner and outer tank with a vaccum space between the tanks and carries cryogenic liquids? | A. IMO type 5 (B.) IMO type 7 C. IMO type 1 D. IMO type 2 |
True or False: incident monitoring priorities dictate that, if there is any doubt, radiation detection should be the first priority. | True |
Determining pressure in a fixed facility tank can be determined by the : | (A.) contents and hazard class B. size of relief valve C. diameter of the tank D. both A and B are correct |
which if the following products will likely be carried in a type MC 331 tank trailer? | A. anahydrous ammonia B. propane C. gasoline (D.) both A and B are correct |
the type MC 312/DOT 412 type cargo carrier as a small diameter tank with a rienforced external ribs that are designed to hold: | (A.) corrosive liquids B. gasoline C. solid cargo D. agricultural fertilizer |
in what type of cargo tank is gasoline usually transported on the highways? | (A.) MC 306/ DOT 406 B. MC 307/ DOT 307 C. MC 312/ DOT 412 D. MC 331 |
True or False: Compressed gas trailers that carry helium looks similar to cargo tanks carry propane. | False |
a tank car that has the characteristics of an inner tank, a vacuum space, an an outer shell is a ______ tank car | A. flammable liquid (B.) cryogenic liquid C. combustible liquid D. acid |
when dealing with an unknown gas incident, the hazmat/WMD must be alert for________and_________hazards. | A. oxygen deficiency, corbon monoxide B. specific gravity, viscocity C. water solubility,boiling point (D.) flammibility, toxicity |
Bottom hopper cars typically transport: | A. helium, hydrogen, and oxygen B. liquid O2, liquid hydrogen, and liquid nitrogen (C.) ammonium nitrate fertilizer, dry caustic soda, and plastic pellets D. flammable and non flammable gases |
compressed, non-flammable gases would require transport in __________class cargo tank trucks. | (A.) MC331 B. MC 307 C. MC 306 D. MC 304 |
cylindrical or box-like cask packaging made of rigid metal that is designed for performance under hypothetical accident conditions BEST describes Type________radioactive packaging. | A. 1 B. 2 C. A (D.) B |
a tank carrier with vapor pressures up to 4 psi and designed to carry flammable liquids and combustible liquids is an: | (A.) MC 306/DOT406 B. MC 307/DOT 407 C. MC 312/DOT 412 D. MC 331 |
a tank carrier designed to haul various chamicals whose pressures DO NOT exceed 40 psi @ 170' F | A. MC 306/ DOT 406 (B.) MC 307/DOT 407 C. MC 312/DOT 412 D. MC 331 |
a cryogenic material would be carried within an : | A. MC 306/DOT 406 B. MC 307/DOT 407 C. MC 331 (D.) MC 338 |
a carboy may be used for shipping: | A. radiological materials (B.) corrosives C. explosives D. poison gases |
in a railroad tank car, a______is a deformation, caused by impact by a blunt object, to the tank head or shell. | A. score B. crack (C.) dent D. seam |
typically made of steel, although aluminum or fiberglass/aluminum may be used, BEST descibes: | A. carboys B. aerosol containers (C.) uninsulated containers D. cyrogenic cylinders |
cylindical packiging made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard used to transport solids or liquids BEST describes: | A. carboys (B.) drums C. pressurized cylinders D. bins |
glass or plastic bottles that may be encased in outer packaging used to transport solids or liquids BEST desribes: | (A.) carboys B. drums C. pressurized cylinders D. bins |
in non-presurized portable tanks, the internal pressure can be up to_______psi. | A. 14.7 B. 29.4 C. 50 (D.) 100 |
radioactive packaging, known as industrial packaging, contains large amount of: | (A.) low level radioactive materials B. highly radioactive material C. plutonium D. uranuim |
_________are used to determine the presence and approximate concentration of specific gases and vapors that might be present in the atmosphere. | A. oxygen meter (B.) colormetric tubes C. pH detectors D.explosive meters |
the proper cargo tank for carrying a shipment of sulfuric acid is an: | A. MC 306/DOT 406 B. MC 307/DOT 407 (C.) MC 312/DOT412 D. MC 331 |
the transport index found on labels of undamaged packages containing radioactive materials indicates the: | A. highest radiation level of the radioactive material (B.) highest radiation level that is found 3 ft from the surface of the package C. highest radiation level that is found 6 ft from the surface of the package |
under the U.N. Labeling systems, a subtance that spontaniously realeases ionizing radiation would be labeled: | (A.) 7 B. 9 C. 11 D. 13 |
the EPA registration number 91100-0911-47 appears on a pesticide container. Which portion of this number identifies the PRODUCTS manufacturer? | (A.) 91100 B. 0911 C. 47 D. 91100-0911-47 |
Cryogenic liquid are those that have a boiling point of _________ or lower. | A.32'F B. 0'C (C.)minus 130'F D. minus 110'F |
IBC's are known as: | A. intermodal bulk conatiners (B.) intermedieate bulk containers C. international bulk containers D. intermediate biolagical containers |
An intermediate bulk container called a super sack would most likely contain: | A. corrosive liquid (B.) solid materials C. inhalation hazard D. flammable liquid |
bulk container that can be lifted from one transportation mode to another are refered to as: | (A.) intermodal portable tanks B. international storage organizers C. trailer trains D. pressure or "skin" tanks |
the 2 catagories of railraod tank cars include: | (A.) pressure/non-pressure B. flammable/non-flammables C. corrosive/flammable D. light weight/heavy weight |
___________ are spherical or tubular containers used for dispensing or storing gaseous materials. | (A.) cylinders B. bottles C. drums D. boxes |
Three types of biological weapons are: | A. respiratory, cutaneous, & ingestion (B.) bacterial, viral, & toxins C. aerosol, spore, & contagious D. pneumonia, bubonia, & plague |
Which of the following equipment is NOT normally part of a sample collection kit: | A. bung wrench (B.) paper cup C. nylon swabs D. non-sparking sample pole |
hydrocarbon that contains atleast one multiple bond between 2 carbon atoms is: | A. saturated hydrocarbons (B.) unsaturated hydrocarbons C. aromatic hydrocarbons D. inorganic hydrocarbons |
products carried in high pressure tube trailer could include: | A. LPG B. helium C. oxygen (D.) both B and C are correct |
non-pressure tank cars typically carry: | A. molten sulphur B. flammable solids C. liquids (D.) both B and C are correct |
the products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: | (A.) non regulated materials B. flammable gases C. Flammable liquids D. radioactive materials |
informaation that would help ou determine whether a package contained radioactive material would be found on the: | A. placard B. Type A or B packaging C. transportation index D. all of the above |
a product that non-pressure tanks typically will hold are: | (A.) gasoline B. vinyl chloride C. LPG D. both A and C are correct |
when dealing with radiation, it is important to remember the rule: when distance from the radiation source is doubled, the safety factor is increased by a margin of: | A. 2 (B.) 4 C. 6 D. 8 |
strong type containers are used to ship materials of low radioactivity. these packages are authorized for domestic shipment only in _______ shipments | (A.) exclusive use B. escorted C. environmental D. military convey |
when dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazardous materials/WMD tech use to minimize radioactive contamination: | A. time, distance, half life B. ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation, half life (C.) time, distance, sheilding D. alpha particles, beta particles, gama rays |
________ is the taking of hazardous materials into the body through the skin and the eyes: | (A.) absoption B. ingestion C. inhalation D. injection |
when a cryogenic liquid is spilled from its container, the product will: | A. immediately freeze upon contact with air (B.) boil into a large vapor cloud C. procede through the sublimation process D. react and ignite on contact with air |
the tank car specification # is located on the _________ end as one faces the railroad tank car | A. left (B.) right C. lower D. upper |
where would you find valves on a 1 ton container? | (A.) end B. top C. bottom D. middle |
which of the following would you NOT expect in a 1 ton container? | A. chlorine (B.) oxygen C. sulphur dioxide D. phosgene |
a tank car has the specification DOT 112 T 400 W. what does the T stand for? | A. thermal protection system B thermal and insulation protection system (C.) thermal protection system and a head shield D. head shield and shelf couplers |
a tank car has the specifications TC 111 A 60 W7. what is the best pressure rating of the car? | A. 111kpa B. 111psi (C.) 6o psi D. 60 kpa |
3 major factors affecting the severity of damage toa tank, cargo tank teuck, or railroad tank car are ductility, internal pressure and: | (A.) shell stress B. type of placards C. a tear in the jacket D. packing groups |
the most serious type of damage that occurs on pressure tank containers is ________ due to the propensity to grow and result in total tank failure. | A. wheel burns B. scoring (C.) cracking D. pitting |
pressure and non-pressure tank cars are differentiated by: | A. the cylindrical shape of the vessel B. placards (C.) the tank pressure of 100 psig as a divide line D. the use of the stub-sill construction |
the term non-bulk containers refers to packages that are: | A. less than 882 lbs in weight B. less than 119 gallons in capacity C. less than 1001 lbs in water capacity (D.) all the above are correct |
_________ are used to close cargo tanks truck unloading valves in the event of exposure to fire or intense heat. | A. vacuun breakers (B.) fusible device C. spring-loaded relief valve D. hydrualic unloading valves |
__________ are installed in the liquid eduction an vapor lines of many pressure tank cars. | A. Lindleyball-check valves (B.) excess flow check valves C. Midland swing checks D. Midland B630 magnetic tape device |
the tank car identification number is located on the ________ end as one faces the railroad tank car | A. upper B. bottom (C.) left D. right |
if a pipeline is leaking and it is determined that a flow must be stopped, you would find the contact information and number from the: | A. MSDS (B.) pipline marker C. ERG D. CHEMTREC |
the responsibility for shutting down the flow of the product in a pipeline belongs to the: | A. IC B. first responders (C.) pipeline operator D. HazMat/WMD Tech |
monitoring the migration of gas from a leaking propane pipline will help you do all of the following EXCEPT: | A. establish B. indentify evacuation zones C. identify whether or not you are within the action level (D.) limit the spread of containment |
True or False: Type B packaging may contain potentially life-endagering amounts of radioactive material. | True |
which type of package must be able to withstand a series of tests which simulate severe or "worst case" accident condition? | A. Type A package (B.) Type B package C. Industrial package D. Excepted package |
the Transportation Index (TI)is: | (A.) in most cases, it's the maximum radiation level (measured in mem/hr) at one meter from teh undamaged package. |
monitoring the migration of gas from a leaking propane pipline will help you do all of the following EXCEPT: | A. establish B. indentify evacuation zones C. identify whether or not you are within the action level (D.) limit the spread of containment |
True or False: Type B packaging may contain potentially life-endagering amounts of radioactive material. | True |
which type of package must be able to withstand a series of tests which simulate severe or "worst case" accident condition? | A. Type A package (B.) Type B package C. Industrial package D. Excepted package |
the Transportation Index (TI)is: | (A.) in most cases, it's the maximum radiation level (measured in mem/hr) at one meter from teh undamaged package. |
which of the package labels listed below indicated the highest radiation hazard? | A. radioactive white -I B. radioactive yellow-II (C.) radioactive yellow-III D. radioactive blue-III |
what type of package is designed to tranport material with extremely low levels of radioactivity(e.g. smoke detectors and consumer products)? | (A.) Excepted packaging B. Type B packaging C. Industrial packaging D. Type A packaging |
Radiopharmaceuticals are typically shipped in ________ packages & spent nuclear fuel id tyically shipped in ________ packages. | (A.) Type A, Type B B. Industrial, Excepted C. Type B, Type A D. Excepted, Type A |
identify the resource in which the major emphasis is determining the effects of mixing various chemicals. | (A.) Bretherick's handbook of reactive chemical hazards B. department of transportation guide book C. condensed chemical dictionary D. chemical hazards response information system(CHRIS) |
one source of chemicals imformation that IS NOT used by hazmat/wmd teams to check the properties of chemicals is: | (A.) 29 CFR 1910.120 B. NFPA fire protection guide to hazmat C. NIOSH manual D. CHRIS |
an MC307/DOT407 low-pressure chemical carrier must have AT LEAST ________ psi allowable working pressure. | A. 3.0-24 B. 50.0-75.0 (C.) 18.0-40.0 D. 100.0-500.0 |
what is the aproximate capacity of the DOT SPEC 51 or IM 5 container? | A. 2500 to 3500 gal (B.) 4500-5500 gal C. 6500-7500 gal D. 8500-9500 gal |
hand-held Immunoassays are best used to detect: | A. nerve agents B. toxic industrial chemicals (C.) biologicals D. blister agents |
which of the following technologies uses the detection of antibodies and provides a color change to indicate a positive reading? | A. colormetric tubes B. surface acoustuc wave (C.) immunoassays D. flame spectro-photometry |
the TravellR HCI, HAZMAT ID, and Avater ESP are all types of ________ monitors. | (A.) infrared spectrometry B. surface acoustic wave C. ion mobility spectrometry D. polymerase chain reaction |
infrared spectrometry CANNOT detect: | A. toxic industrial chemicals B. chemical agents C. explosives (D.) biological materials |
the APD 2000 and the I-CAM are examples of what monitoring technology? | A. surface acoustic wave B. photo-ionization C. infrared spectrometer (D.) ion-mobility spectrometer |
ion spectrometry can be used to detect all of the following EXCEPT: | A. nerve agents B. blister agents C. explosives (D.) toxic industrial materials |
teh hazard that Polymerase Chain Reaction Technology is used to detect: | A. nerve agents B. blister agents (C.) biological agents D. choking agents |
teh HAZMAT CAD Plus and the JCAD Chem Sentry are examples of what type monitor? | (A.) surface acoustic wave B. ion-mobility C. flame spectro-photometry D. infrared spectrometry |
the Surface Acoustic Wave monitor can be used to detect all of the folling EXCEPT: | A. nerve agents B. blood agents C. choking agents (D.) biological agents |
monitoring devices designed to measure the concentration of specific identified gases and vapors in the atmosphere are: | A. radiation monitor (B.) colormetric tubes C. pH paper D. dosimeter |
colormetric tubes are designed to read one specific gas. when more than one substance is present, the results may be inacurate because: | A. zeeroing B. calibration C. figging (D.) interference |
in order to gather a liquid sample, the sampling device a HAZMAT/WMD TECH would use is a: | (A.)disposal syringe B. core sampler C. mylar gas bag D. all the above |
when sampling air, _______ is the common reading used to determine exposure guidelines and values. | A. PPH (B.) PPM C. PPB D. PPT |
radiation that can b stopped by a piece of paper is known as _______ particles. | (A.) alpha B. low beta C. high beta D. gamma |
of the following, which monitoring instrument would be used to identify a flammable atmosphere? | A. photoionization (B.) combustible gas indicator C. oxygen monitor D. passive dosimeter |
of the following, which monitoring instrument would be used in identifying an oxygen dificient atmoshere? | A. flame ionization detector B. CGI (C.) oxygen monitor D. photoionization detector |
of the following, which monitoring equipment would be used to identify corrosive hazards? | A. o2 meter B. CGI C. passive dosimeter (D.) pH indicator/or pH meter |
of the following, which monitoring equipment would be used to identify an oxidation potential hazard? | (A.) Reagents/test strips B. CGI C. passive dosimter D. pH indicator/or pH meter |
of the following, which monitoring equipment that would be used to identify & monitor radioactivity hazard is called: | A. reagents/test strips B. oxygen meter (C.) personal dosimeter D. both B & C are correct |
you respond to an incedent involving a leaking gas cylinder. which of the following detection methods SHOULD NOT BE to identify and/or classify the name of the product as well as the hazard? | A. specific or combination air monitor B. chemical classification kit (e.g. hazmat kit) (C.) size of cylinder D. colormetric tubes |
the appropriate device to be used in detecting nerve agents is a(n): | A. M8 detection paper B. IMS detector C. fluoroscope (D.) both A & B are correct |