Chapter 1 Q Flashcards
In the United States, substances that possess harmful characteristics are called: (11) A. terrorist targets. B. dangerous goods. C. hazardous materials. D. weapons of mass destruction
C
In Canada, substances that possess harmful characteristics are called: (11) A. terrorist targets. B. dangerous goods. C. hazardous materials. D. weapons of mass destruction
B
When particularly dangerous materials, including chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) materials are used as
weapons, they are referred to as: (11)
A. terrorist targets.
B. dangerous goods.
C. hazardous materials.
D. weapons of mass destruction
D
Hazardous materials may: (12)
A. possess no harmful characteristics.
B. not require any personal protective equipment.
C. be much simpler than most emergency incidents.
D. present a variety of dangers, sometimes in very small
quantities
D
First responders at hazmat incidents must: (13)
A. understand both their role and their limitations.
C. respond to all hazmat incidents in their jurisdiction.
D. supervise decontamination and mitigation operations.
D. possess competencies in several areas including radiation
safety
A
Awareness personnel: (14)
A. are typically at the scene or incident when it occurs.
B. provide additional expertise in areas such as radiation.
C. are dispatched to the scene in order to mitigate the incident.
D. may be trained beyond core competencies to perform additional
defensive tasks and limited offensive actions
A
Operations-core responders: (14)
A. are typically at the scene or incident when it occurs.
B. provide additional expertise in areas such as radiation.
C. are dispatched to the scene in order to mitigate the incident.
D. may be trained beyond core competencies to perform additional
defensive tasks and limited offensive actions
C
Operations Mission-Specific personnel: (14)
A. are typically at the scene or incident when it occurs.
B. provide additional expertise in areas such as radiation.
C. are dispatched to the scene in order to mitigate the incident.
D. may be trained beyond core competencies to perform additional
defensive tasks and limited offensive actions
D
What response model forms a consistent problem-solving process
that can be used at any incident, regardless of size or complexity?
(15-16)
A. APIE
B. PASS
C. SLUDGEM
D. DUMBELS
A
Which level responder is trained only to establish scene control by
isolating the hazarouds area and denying entry?: (17)
A. Technician
B. Awareness
C. Operations
D. Operations Mission-Specific
B
Which level responder is trained to identify potential hazards and
identify response options but not to perform mission specific tasks
with specialized competencies? (18)
A. Technician
B. Awareness
C. Operations
D. Operations Mission-Specific
C
Which level responder is trained to perform mission-specific tasks with specialized competencies? (20) A. Technician B. Awareness C. Operations D. Operations Mission-Specific
D
Health effects that are short term and appear within a few hours or days are called: (21) A. acute. B. chronic. C. inconsequential. D. life-threatening
A
The most common route of entry into the body for a hazardous material is: (23) A. injection. B. ingestion. C. inhalation. D. absorption
C
Which mechanism of harm is the greatest threat at hazmat incidents? (26) A. Toxicity B. Corrosivity C. Energy release D. Acute exposure
C