Chapter 6 Identifying the problem Flashcards
The identification process is built on three basic elements that aid in surveying the incident.
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic elements?
A) Recognition
B) Identification
C) Classification
D) Verification
D) Verification
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven clues in the identification process?
A) Container shapes
B) Markings and colors
C) Placards and labels
D) Transportation mode
D) Transportation mode
To ensure personnel safety during size-up, many emergency responders rely on ______ for identification when surveying outdoor and indoor incidents from a safe distance.
A) research manuals
B) computer databases
C) senses
D) binoculars
D) binoculars
Responders must recognize that hazmat exposures are no longer limited to industrial or transportation emergencies. For what purposes are the uses of hazardous materials becoming a
real threat to responders?
A) Manufacturing
B) Criminal or terrorist
C) Cleaning
D) Trade
B) Criminal or terrorist
Packaging used for transporting hazardous materials is regulated by which entity?
A) ASME
B) ASTM
C) DOT
D) ANSI
C) DOT
What is the minimum capacity for a compressed gas in water capacity for bulk packaging that
includes transport vehicles?
A) 1001
B) 119
C) 882
D) 100
A) 1001
Which type of non-bulk packaging commonly carries fertilizer, pesticides, caustic powders,
and many non-hazardous materials?
A) Bags
B) Bottles
C) Drums
D) Boxes
A) Bags
What non-bulk packaging is a cylindrical package constructed of metal, plastic, and fiberboard with a typical capacity of 55 gallons?
A) Bags
B) Bottles
C) Drums
D) Boxes
C) Drums
Of the different drum materials, which one is most common for use with flammable and
combustible liquids?
A) Aluminum
B) Fiberboard
C) Plastic
D) Steel
D) Steel
What type of drum is used for transporting damaged or leaking non-bulk containers of all
types and sizes?
A) Aluminum
B) Overpack
C) Plastic
D) Steel
B) Overpack
Which of the following hazard classes is common content for non-bulk packaging carboys?
A) Flammable solids
B) Organic peroxides
C) Explosives
D) Corrosives
D) Corrosives
Which cylinder design is constructed of steel or an aluminum/fiberglass aluminum
combination?
A) Aerosol
B) Compressed
C) Cryogenic
D) Uninsulated
D) Uninsulated
Which of the following cylinder design is constructed of an insulated metal cylinder jacket
within an outer protective metal jacket?
A) Aerosol
B) Compressed
C) Cryogenic
D) Uninsulated
C) Cryogenic
Ton containers are designed to carry how much product in pounds?
A) 1000
B) 1500
C) 2000
D) 2500
C) 2000
Bulk packaging made from flexible material such as polypropylene, cloth, or woven fabric with ties at the top and a discharge at the bottom is a _____________.
A) bag
B) intermediate bulk container
C) tote
D) ton container
B) intermediate bulk container