Chapter 11 Questions Flashcards

1
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When should a safety briefing be conducted at a hazardous materials incident?
A. Once the product has been identified 
B. As soon as command is established 
C. After decontamination opertions 
D. Before responders enter the hot zone
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D. Before responders enter the hot zone

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What are the two types of chemical protective clothing recognized by design and testing standards?
A. General and specific
B. Liquid splash-protective and vapor-protective
C. Flame-retardant and inherently flame resistant
D. Non-penetrating and non-permeating

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B. Liquid splash-protective and vapor-protective

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Which organization’s standards did the department of homeland security adopt for respiratory equipment such as SCBA?
A. NSF
B. NIOSH
C. ANSI
D. EPA
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B. NIOSH

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Any time a terrorist activity is suspected but not positively identified, it should be assumed that responders wearing only structural fire fighting protective clothing with SCBA:
A. Have been exposed to inhalation hazards
B. Will be adequately protected
C. Can dispense with their SCBA
D. Are at some level of increased risk

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D. Are at some level of increased risk

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Because no singlle combination or ensemble of protective equipment can protect against all hazards, emergency responders must:
A. Always wear the highest leevel of protection available
B. Never wear fire fighting turnout gear
C. Dress entry teams in different levels of protection
D. Understand PPE’s limitations in order to stay safe

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D. Understand PPE’s limitations in order to stay safe

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Exposure duration, compliance with regulation, and material chemcial resistance are examples of PPE 
A. Limitations 
B. Inspections 
C. Selection factors 
D. Classifications
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C. Selection factors

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Which statement about air-purifying respirators is MOST accurate?
A. They should not be worn when unknown atmospheric conditions exist
B. They supply oxygen or air from a separate but connected source
C. They only come in half facepieces that protect the nose and mouth
D. They are more strictly regulated then SCBAs

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A. They should not be worn when unknown atmospheric conditions exist

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What is the difference between a level C and a level D ensemble?
A. Level C requires an APR or PAPR while level D does not
B. Level C is often thought of as station weear while level D is considered street wear
C. Level C requires SCBA or suppplied air while level D does not
D. Level C is considered splash-protecting while level D is liquid-protecting

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A. Level C requires an APR or PAPR while level D does not

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A non-encapsulating suit will MOST likelly consists of:
A. Gloves, eye protection, and a respirator
B. A positive-pressure closed-circuit SCBA and facepiece
C. A single plastic suit fully sealed from the atmosphere
D. A one-piece coverall

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D. A one-piece coverall

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10
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Which of the following contributes to a psychological stress caused by PPE?
A. Confining equipment 
B. Heat exhaustion 
C. Exposure duration 
D. Hypothermia
A

A. Confining equipment

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Which organization established a set of chemical-protective PPE ensembles providing certain protection levels that are commonly used by fire and emergency service organizations?
A. EPA
B. NFPA
C. OSHA
D. FEMA
A

A. EPA

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What is the difference between a level A and a level B ensemble?
A. Level A requires respiratory protection whle level B does not
B. Level A ensembles provide more vapor protection than level B
C. Level B ensembles completely enclose the wearer and level A does not
D. Level B provides more protection against thermal damage than level A

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B. Level A ensembles provide more vapor protection than level B

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Vapor-protective ensembles must be worn with:
A. Combination SCBA/SAR
B. A particulate mask 
C. A powered air-purifying respirator 
D. Pressure-demand SCBA
A

A. Combination SCBA/SAR

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According to NIOSH classifications, what type of SCBA is allowed in incidents where personnel are exposed to hazardous materials?
A. Positive-pressure, open-circuit or closed-circuit
B. Low-pressure supplied-air hoods
C. Powered air-purifying respirators
D. Pressure-demand, open-circuit or closed-circuit

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A. Positive-pressure, open-circuit or closed-circuit

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A tactile inspection of chemical protective clothing involves:
A. Feeling for softness or stickiness
B. Placing a fluorescent light inside the suit
C. Ensuring they are gastight
D. Visually inspecting for defects, deficiencies, and/or degradation

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A. Feeling for softness or stickness

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During doffing operations that require decontamination procedures, the personnel assisting may need to:
A. Wear encapsulating suits
B. First doff their PPE
C. Wear a lower level of PPE
D. Immediately assist with donning procedures

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C. Wear a lower level of PPE

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Which typical ensemble for response personnel must provide blood- and body-fluid pathogen barrier protection?
A. Fire service ensembles 
B. Law enforcement ensembles 
C. EMS ensembles 
D. Industrial ensembles
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C. EMS emsembles

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Air-purifying respirators may be worn at incidents in which:
A. Corrosive gases have been confied within a structure
B. Unknown atmospheric conditiosn exists
C. Speccific contaminants can be removed from air
D. The oxygen level is below 19.5%

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C. Specific contaminants can be removed from air

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What is a difference between inherently flam resistant (IFR) and flame retardant?
A. IFR provides short-duration and close-proximity protection
B. Flame-retardant materials do not support combustion due to their chemcial structure
C. IFR protective properties cannot be washed ot of the material
D. Flame-retardant properties cannot be washed out of or removed from the material

A

C. IFR protective properties cannot be washed out of the material

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No single combination or ensemble of protective equipment (even with respiratory protection) can protect against \_\_\_\_ hazards 
A. Thermal
B. All
C. Acidic
D. Biological
A

B. All

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Which two organization produce standards relating to respiratory equipment at hazmat/WMD incidents?
A. NFPA and EPA
B. NIOSH and NFPA
C. DHS and DoD
D. OSHA and NIOSH
A

B. NIOSH and NFPA

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What is considered a limitation of respiratory equipment used by first responders during a hazardous materials incident?
A. Rates of air consumption from SCBA will vary
B. Currently, no SCBAs are rated for hazardous materials operation
C. Air-purifying respirators are limmited by a small power supply
D. Open-circuit SCBA offers a nearly unlimited working duration based upon air quantity

A

A. Rates of air consumption from SCBA will vary

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Most protective clothing is designed to be impermeable to moisture, thus limiting the:
A. Protection it can provide against corrosive materials
B. Effects of chemical degradation on the clothing’s material
C. Methods of technical decontamination available
D. Transfer of heat from the body through natural evaporation

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D. Transfer of heat from the body through natural evaporation

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Less time to perform tasks at hand is an example of what type of respiratory equipment limitation?
A. Air supply limitations 
B. Decreased mobility 
C. Limited visibility 
D. Decreased ability to communicate
A

A. Air supply limitations

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What do responders need to take into account in order to choose protective clothing with the appropriate level of chemical resistance?
A. Physical hazards at the incident 
B. Mobility restriction 
C. Permeation and degradation 
D. Puncture or cut resistance
A

C. Permeation and degradation

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Air purifying respirators are:
A. Available in either powered or nonpowered designs
B. Not recommended at incidents at which the primary hazard is dust or particulates
C. Only available in half facepieces
D. Built to supply oxygen or air from a separate source

A

A. Available in either powered or nonpowered designs

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What is an example of clothing design as a consideration for selecting protective clothing at a hazardous materials incident?
A. Physical hazards at the incident 
B. Single-use or reusable ensembles 
C. EPA or OSHA rating
D. Adquate seam and closure construction
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D. Adequate seam and closure constuction

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A powered air-purifying respirator:
A. Provides the facepiece with air under high pressure
B. Provides the facepiece with air under positive pressure
C. Pulls contaminants away from the wearer
D. Should not be used during decontamination or other long-term operations

A

B. Provides the facepiece with air under positive pressure

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What are the two different types of filters used with air-purifying respirators?
A. HEPA and non-HEPA
B. Oil soluble and water soluble
C. Particulate removing and vapor-and-gas removing
D. Adsorbent and absorbent

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C. Particulate remocing and vapor-and-gas removing

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30
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Which EPA level of protection provides liquid splash-protection, but no protection against chemical vapors or gases?
A. Level A
B. Level C
C. Level B
D. Level D
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C. Level B

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What should be conducted before responders enter the hot zone?
A. Technical decontamination 
B. Setting up incident command 
C. Safety briefing 
D. Incident debriefing
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C. Safety briefing

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A written PPE plan should address any limitations of the protective clothing as well as:
A. Broad descriptions for the most popular types of CPC
B. Manufacturers’ guideline for purchasing replacement CPCP
C. A quick reference guide for responders not trained in the use of the clothing
D. The proper wear and fit of the protective garments

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D. The proper wear and fit of the protective garments

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How much of a cylinder’s working time should be allotted for a safety buffer?
A. All of it 
B. One quarter 
C. At least half 
D. One third
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D. One third

34
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The department of homeland security has adopted recommended standards for:
A. Respiratory equipment that protect responders from hazards from materials that could be used in terrorist attacks
B. Technical decontamination tools and equipment
C. Threats that can be diminished with ballistic plates and helmets
D. Turnout gear that protects against corrosive and toxic hazards

A

A. Respiratory equipment that protect responders from hazards from materials that could be used in terrrorist attacks

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What is an end-of-service-time indicator found on SCBA?
A. The expiration date for a hydrostatic test
B. The heads-up display found in the facepiece
C. A device that alerts the user that the respiratory protection equipment is about to reach its limit
D. Another name for a PASS device

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C. A device that alerts the user that the respiratory protection equipment is about to reach its limit

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Avoiding contamination at a hazardous material incident means NOT:
A. Initiating ambulatory decontamination
B. Going through technical decontamination
C. Engaging in offensive operations
D. Coming into contacct with hazardous materials

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D. Coming into contact with hazardous materials

37
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Hazardous materials responders should have designated hang signals for communicating:
A. Safety briefings
B. Loss of radio communications
C. Names of hazardous materials 
D. Distance to the hot zone
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B. Loss of radio communication

38
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Respiratory protection is a primary concern for first responders because \_\_\_\_ is the most significant route of entry for hazardous materials.
A. Absorption 
B. Ingestion 
C. Injection 
D. Inhalation
A

D. Inhalation

39
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Which statement regarding the doffing of PPE is MOST accurate?
A. Based on the chemical hazards, it may be necessary to have the doffing personnel wear a higher level CPC
B. Entry team members should only touch the inside of the garments and never the outside
C. Upon exit, it can be assumed that the entry team has not been contaminated or potentially contaminated by the hazard
D. Chemical-protective clothing should only be doffed by the responder wearing the PPE

A

B. Entry team members should only touch the inside of the garments and never the outside

40
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When selecting chemical protective clothing (CPC):
A. The highest level of protection will be protective against the great majority of hazards
B. It is designed to shield or isolate individuals from chemical, physical, and thermal hazards c. The manufacturer must provide a list of chemicals for which the suit is effective
D. It is made from a variety of different materials, most of which protect against all types of chemcials

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C. The manufacturer must provide a list of chemcials for which the suit is effective

41
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NFPA 1994 sets performance requirements for what three types of protective ensembles used in response to CBRN terrorism incidents?
A. Classes 2, 3, and 4
B. Awareness, ,operations, and technicians
C. Levels A, B, and C
D. Types Alpha, Beta, Gamma

A

A. Classes 2, 3, and 4

42
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One objective of a written chemical-protective clothing program and respiratory protection management program is to:
A. Provide recommendations to its users regarding hot zone actions
B. Create accountability for periodic training with chemical protective clothing and equipment
C. Prevent injury to the user from incorrect use or malfunction of protective clothing or equipment
D. Create a maintenance record of all departmewntal chemical protective clothing and equipment

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C. Prevent injury to the user from incorrect use or malfunction of protective clothing or equipment

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Compromise of PPE from permeation occurs when:
A. The chemical product weakens the material
B. An object punctures the material
C. The product comes in contact with the material
D. A chemical passes through the material

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D. A chemical passes through the material

44
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Which is NOT a general selection factor in selecting PPE at hazardous mateials incidents?
A. Jurisdiction boundaries 
B. Compliance with regulations 
C. Exposure duration 
D. Physical environment
A

A. Jurisdiction boundaries

45
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The most common observations of \_\_\_\_ are discoloration, swelling, loss of physical strength, or deterioration 
A. Degradation 
Bb. Permeation 
C. Penetration 
D. Contamination
A

A. Degradation

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Supplied air respirators:
A. Are certified for confined space, hazardous materials, but not fire fighting operations
B. Provide greater mobility by extending the distance the wearer can travel
C. Reduce physical stress to the wearer by removing the weight of the SCBA
D. Supply about half the amount of breathing air of SCBA, reducing work time in the hot zone

A

A. Are certified for confied space, hazardous materials, but not fire fighting operations

47
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What documentation is required when placing a new protective garment into service?
A. Data it is taken out of service
B. The cost of replacement and repair for use
C. Results of the acceptance test
D. List of failures that occurred during testing

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C. Results of the acceptance test

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What component is found on an air-purifying respirator?
A. Compressed air cylinder
B. Voice communications system
C. Air-purifying filter, canister, or cartridge
D. Facepiece-mounted regulator

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C. Air-purifying filter, canister, or cartridge

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How should chemical-protective clothing be stored?
A. It should not be folded
B. Out of sunlight to avoid exposure to ultraviolet light
C. Within a clear or see-through bag or box
D. Next to inspection tools and documentation

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B. Out of sunlight to avoid exposure to ultraviolet light

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Self-contained breathing apparatus is a(n):
A. Atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the user carries the breathing-air supply
B. Respirator for which the user carries the oxygen supply
C. Atmosphere-supplying respirator where the user does not carry the breathing air source
D. Air-powered respirator where the user does not carry the breathing air source

A

A. Atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the user carries the breathing-air supply

51
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Which typical ensemble worn bny response personnel typically consists of ballistic protection and no respiratory protection?
A. Fire service ensembles 
B. Industrial ensembles 
C. EMS ensembles 
D. Law enforcement ensembles
A

D. Law enforcement ensembles

52
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An atmosphere-supplying respirator where the user does not carry the breathing air source is called a:
A. Powered air-purifying respirator
B. Postivie-pressure SCBA
C. Emergency breathing support system 
D. Supplied-air respirator
A

D. Supplied-air respirator

53
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What is the difference between proximity suits and fire-entry suits?
A. Fire-entry suits provide short-duration and close-proximity protection at radiant heat temperatures as high as 2,000F (1,200C)
B. Proximity suits allow a person to work in total flame environments for short periods of time
C. Proximity suits do not limit the wearer’s vision
D. Fire entry suits are very inexpensive

A

A. Fire-entry suits provide short-duration and close-proximity protection of radiant heat temperatures as high as 2,000F (1,100C)

54
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Which NIOSH classification of SCBA is NOT allowed in incidents where personnel are exposed to hazardous materials?
A. High pressure 
B. Suppliled air 
C. Closed circuit 
D. Pressure-demand
A

D. Pressure-demand

55
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As a means of reducing the effeccts of heat exposure, when is it better to drrink room temperature water rather than chilled water?
A. At least 24 hours before a work period
B. After a work period in protective clothing
C. Before a work period in protective clothing
D. At least 24 hours after a work period

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B. After a work period in protective clothing

56
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Which EPA level of protection is primarily used at incidents including highly toxic and corrosive gases?
A. Level D
B. Level C
C. Level B
D. Level A
A

D. Level A

57
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What is the function of an emergency breathing support system?
A. To supply breathing air to the wearer via air supply hose
B. To notify the wearer that breathing air supply has reached unsafe levels
C. To provide backup breathing air to responders wearing air-purifying respirators
D. To provide sufficient self-contained breathing air to permit the wearer to safely exit the hazardous area

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D. To provide sufficient self-contained breathing air to permit the wearer to safelly exit the hazardous area

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Which statement regarding the donning of PPE is MOST accurate?
A. Donning chemical-protective clothing should be done as quickly as possible
B. It is necessary to select an area that is large enough to accommodate all personnel invovled in the donning procedures
C. Donning operations should be conducted in the warm zone whenever possible
D. Check all equipment visually and operationally once offensive or defensive operations begin

A

B. It is necessary to select an area that is large enough to accommodate all personnel involved in the ddonning procedures

59
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A self-contained breathing apparatus unit consists of a facepiece, pressure regulator, harness assembly, and:
A. 100 feet (30m) of supplied air hose
B. An encapsulating ensemble 
C. A compressed air cylinder 
D. An air-purifying filter
A

C. A compressed air cylinder

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Which is NOT a primary environmental condition that causes cold-related stress?
A. Being active
B. High winds
C. Dampness
D. Working on cold surfaces
A

A. Being active

61
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The buddy system is a safety and emergency procedure that calls for teams of two or more with one team:
A. Donning chemical-protective clothing 
B. Inside the IDLH atmosphere 
C. Doffing chemical-protective clothing 
D. Outside the IDLH atmosphere
A

D. Outside the IDLH atmosphere

62
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Do not use powered air-purifying respirators in:
A. Defensive operations 
B. Potentially explosive atmospheres
C. Decontamination operations 
D. Particulate rick atmopshers
A

B. Potentially explosive atmospheres

63
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Ensembles that consist of typical work uniforms, street clothing, or coveralls:
A. Can be worn when atmospheric hazards are present
B. Do not require safety glasses or chemical-splash goggles
C. Are acceptable for hazmat emergency response above the awareness level
D. Provide no respiratory protection and minimal skiin protection

A

D. Provide no respiratory protection and minimal skin protection

64
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What organization must certify all SCBA for use in mmediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) atmospheres?
A. NPFA
B. DHS
C. NIOSH
D. OSHA
A

C. NIOSH

65
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Which EPA level of protection is composed of a splash-protecting garment and an air-purifying device?
A. Level C
B. Level D
C. Level B
D. Level A
A

A. Level C

66
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SCBA must be worn during emergency operations at terrorist/hazmat incidents until which action determines other optiosn are acceptable?
A. Decontamination operations 
B. Initial scene size-up
C. Air monitoring and sampling 
D. Product research
A

C. Air monitoring and sampling

67
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Structural firefighters’ protective clothing:
A. Is not a substitute for chemical-protective clothing
B. Should be used on every hazardous materials incident
C. Is not corrosive resistant, but is vapor tight
D. Will provide long-term exposure protection from materials such as liquid chemcials

A

A. Is not a substitute for chemical-protective clothing

68
Q
Facepiece fogging is an example of what type of respiratory equipment limitation?
A. Decreased ability to communicate
B. limited visiblity 
C. Chemcial specific 
D. Inadequate oxygen level
A

B limited visibility

69
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Pre-entry inspection of PPE should include:
A. Confirming container damage
B. Replacing all valves and breathing apparatus
C. Researching safety data sheets
D. Confirming pressure test completion dates

A

D. Confirming pressure test completion dates

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As with respiratory protection, the U.S. department of homeland security (DHS) has adopted standards on protective clothing from:
A. EPA and DoD
B. NIOSH and NFPA
C. OSHA and NIOSH
D. NFPA and NIST
A

B. NIOSH and NFPA

71
Q
What is the heat illness in which the body’s heat regulating mechanism fails?
A. Heat cramp
B. Heat stroke
C. Heat rash
D. Heat exhaustion
A

B. Heat stroke

72
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Which of the following BEST describes the limitations of structural firefighting clothing used to hazardous materials inceidents?
A. Chemcials permeate the rubber, leather, or neoprene in boots
B. Does not provide protection against inhalation hazards
C. No protection against thermal damage in an explosive attack
D. Provides inadequate protection to all types of radioactive hazards

A

A. Chemcial permeate the rubber, leather, or neoprene in boots

73
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What is the difference between liquid splash-protective clothing and vapor-protective clothing?
A. Liquid splash-protective clothing protects the wearer against corrosive liquids and gases
B. Liquid splash-protective clothing must be worn with positive-pressure SCBA or combination SCBA/SAR
C. Vapor-protective clothing may be encapsulating or nonencapsulating
D. Vapor-protective clothing is primarily used as part of a evel A protective ensemble

A

D. Vapor-protective clothing is primarily used as part of a level A protective ensemble

74
Q
It is estimated that the average decon time will be 5 minutes; therefore, the last person of a two-person team will require how must air supply for decon?
A. One-third of a cylinder
B. Half a cylinder
C. 10 minutes 
D. 5 minutes
A

C. 10 minutes

75
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Which OSHA regulation, also known as HAZWOPER, applies to five distinct groups of employees that may come into contact with hazardous materials?
A. 40 CFR Part 577
B. 40 CFR Part 311
C. 20 CFR 1910.120
D. 29 CFR 1920.132
A

C. 20 CFR 1910.120

76
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Whether or not communications equipment can be integrated into the ensemble is an example of which PPE selection factor?
A. Ease of decontamination 
B. Interoperability 
C. Physical properties 
D. Cost
A

B. Interoperability

77
Q
Psychological issues related to PPE stress will most likely involve issues of:
A. Claustrophobia
B. Distractions 
C. Confusion 
D. Boredom
A

A. Claustrophobia

78
Q
To ensure adequate work time while wearing SCBA, calculate estimated times for tasks such as:
A. Donning chemcial-protective clothing 
B. Walking to the incident 
C. Chemical-protective clothing testing 
D. Researchign product information
A

B. Walking to the incident

79
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What kind of CPC suit testing involves ensuring that a level A CPC suit is gastight?
A. Soap bubble test
B. Tactile inspection 
C. Pressure test
D. Visual inspection
A

C. Pressure test

80
Q
What determines the PPE needed at a hazmat incident?
A. A personnel assessment 
B. A damage assessment 
C. A hazard assessment 
D. A product assessment
A

A. A hazard assessment

81
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What is the relationship between air monitoring and instrumentation and the selection and use of chemical-protective clothing?
A. Monitoring should reinforce selection and use
B. There is no relationship between the two
C. Selection and use should dictate monitoring
D. Monitoring should occur after selection and use

A

A. Monitoring should reinforce selection and use