Which term is used for a substance or product that is included in any of the nine UN classifications of hazardous materials?
Dangerous good
Regulated material
Controlled substance
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) __________.
Weapon of mass destruction
Mass casualty device
Dangerous good
Incendiary device
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?
Hazardous material
Controlled substance
Dangerous good
Regulated material
Question 4
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Blast
Biological
Bloodborne
Bomb
Question 5
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What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
NIMS
Nuclear
Nonintervention
Nerve
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What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Chemical
Communicable
Contamination
Caustic
Question 7
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What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Explosive
Evidence
Evacuate
Etiological
Question 8
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Which term is used for a hazardous material aboard an aircraft?
Other regulated material
Regulated material
Hazardous shipment
Dangerous good
Question 9
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What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Barrier
Biological
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 ___________.
Shorter in duration
More complicated
False alarms
Resolved prior to arrival
Question 11
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Which threat to first responders exists on any potential hazmat call?
The presence of secondary devices
Lack of appropriate PPE
Inadequate resources in the initial response
Failure to detect the presence of hazardous materials
Question 12
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Which commonly-used hazmat term means to cause to become less harsh, hostile, severe, intense or painful?
Contain
Neutralize
Moderate
Mitigate
Question 13
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Which entity must adopt a consensus standard before it can be enforced as regulations or laws?
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
The State Fire Marshal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The local fire agency
Question 14
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Unless adopted by an authorized agency, NFPA standards are __________.
Administrative law
Recommendations
Model codes
Regulatory law
Question 15
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NFPA standard _____ addresses competencies for responders to hazmat/WMD incidents.
1500
1901
1021
472
Question 16
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What does the acronym HAZWOPER refer to?
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
An incident management model for hazmat incidents
Question 17
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Which division of Canadian government regulates hazmat incident response and training?
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Industry Canada
Environment Canada
Ministry of Labor
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?
Direct the victims to move to a safe area
Retrieve victims from the contaminated 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
Identification of material
Response to illicit laboratory incidents
Establishment of control zones and perimeters
Question 20
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The NFPA defines additional mission-specific competencies for which hazmat/WMD training level?
Technician
Operations
Specialist
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 _____.
45
19
29
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?
Awareness
Operations
Specialist
Technician
Question 24
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Which tasks are generally reserved for Technician level responders?
Containment
Offensive
Spill control
Defensive
Question 25
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According to the NFPA, which position is responsible for overall management of a hazmat incident?
Hazmat Incident Commander
Hazmat Operations Specialist
Hazmat Operations Section Chief
Hazmat Officer
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
Technician
Hazmat Officer
Specialist
Question 27
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What does the A in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Assess risk/benefit
Approach with caution
Appropriate action
Analyze the incident
Question 28
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What does the I in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Information
Identify
Isolate
Implement
Question 29
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What does the P in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Perform
Plan
Perimeter
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Question 30
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What does the E in the APIE problem-solving process stand for?
Exposure
Evacuation
Evaluate
Environment
Question 31
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Methods or rules established by an organization for dealing with routine functions are __________.
Tactical objectives
Response objectives
Operational protocols
Standard operating procedures
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
Take actions to protect environmental exposures
Isolate the hazardous area and deny entry
Question 33
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Which activity is permissible for Awareness level responders?
Perform reconnaissance from the warm zone
Securing a scene perimeter
Conduct searches in the warm zone
Assist with decontamination of victims
Question 34
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Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
Knowing and sticking to the plan
Maintaining team integrity
Perceiving the surrounding environment
Keeping your focus
Question 35
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Which is a core competency for Operations level hazmat responders?
Perform atmospheric monitoring
Victim rescue and recovery
Identify the potential hazards involved in an incident
Product control
Question 36
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OSHA permits trained and equipped Operations level personnel to perform offensive operations with which material?
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
None of the above
Oxidizers
Non-radioactive solid materials
Question 37
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What is the term for long-term health effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous material?
Environmental
Continuous
Chronic
Vocational
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?
Acute
Isolated
Sudden
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
Chronic
Somatic
Severe
Question 40
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What is the term for long-term or recurring exposure to a hazardous material?
Continuous
Recurring
Somatic
Chronic
Question 41
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Which is an example of a chronic health effect?
Diarrhea
Cancer
Burns
Vomiting
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?
Perfusion
Insertion
Absorption
Injection
Question 44
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Which route of entry is through contact with skin or mucous membranes?
Absorption
Permeation
Retention
Penetration
Question 45
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Eating food that has been contaminated is an example of which route of entry?
Digestion
Absorption
Consumption
Ingestion
Question 46
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Which route of entry includes breathing smoke or gas?
Inhalation
Ventilation
Respiration
Absorption
Question 47
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There are _____ primary mechanisms of harm presented by hazardous materials.
3
5
4
6
Question 48
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There are _____ primary routes by which hazardous substances enter the body.