Chapter 6 Identifying the problem Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

D) Verification

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2
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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

A

D) Transportation mode

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3
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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

A

D) binoculars

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4
Q

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

A

B) Criminal or terrorist

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5
Q

Packaging used for transporting hazardous materials is regulated by which entity?
A) ASME
B) ASTM
C) DOT
D) ANSI

A

C) DOT

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6
Q

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

A) 1001

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7
Q

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

A) Bags

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8
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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

A

C) Drums

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9
Q

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

A

D) Steel

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10
Q

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

A

B) Overpack

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11
Q

Which of the following hazard classes is common content for non-bulk packaging carboys?
A) Flammable solids
B) Organic peroxides
C) Explosives
D) Corrosives

A

D) Corrosives

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12
Q

Which cylinder design is constructed of steel or an aluminum/fiberglass aluminum
combination?
A) Aerosol
B) Compressed
C) Cryogenic
D) Uninsulated

A

D) Uninsulated

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13
Q

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

A

C) Cryogenic

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14
Q

Ton containers are designed to carry how much product in pounds?
A) 1000
B) 1500
C) 2000
D) 2500

A

C) 2000

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15
Q

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

A

B) intermediate bulk container

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16
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Which of the following intermodal containers is classified as non-pressurize, has fittings on the top and bottom ends, and is capable of carrying flammable liquids?
A) IM 101
B) IMO Type 5
C) IMO Type 7
D) Tube module

A

A) IM 101

17
Q

Which intermodal container has a tank within a tank design and is designed to carry cryogenic liquids such as liquid oxygen?
A) IM 101
B) IMO Type 5
C) IMO Type 7
D) Tube module

A

C) IMO Type 7

18
Q

Which of the following cargo tank constructed of aluminum with numerous internal tanks and offloading valves underneath, and carries a common commodity of gasoline?
A) MC-306
B) MC-312
C) MC-307
D) MC-331

A

A) MC-306

19
Q

Which of the following cargo tanks has a narrow circular cross section with visible stiffening rings, heavy rollover protection, and spill boxes on top indicating loading location, and carries corrosives?
A) MC-306
B) MC-312
C) MC-307
D) MC-331

A

B) MC-312

20
Q

Which of the following cargo tanks can be called a bobtail with capacities between 2300 and 3000 gallons?
A) MC-306
B) MC-312
C) MC-307
D) MC-331

A

D) MC-331

21
Q

Which of the following hazardous materials transportation container has numerous steel tubes lashed together with service pressures up to 5000 psi and contains pressurized gases such as oxygen?
A) High-pressure tank truck
B) Compressed gas trailer
C) Heated material cargo tank
D) Dry bulk tank truck

A

B) Compressed gas trailer

22
Q

Which of the following tank car, known as a general service car, has nearly flat ends, visible fittings on top and bottom, and carries up to 45,000 gallons of flammable liquids and/or solids?
A) Non-pressure tank car
B) Pressure tank car
C) Cryogenic liquid tank car
D) Pneumatically unloaded hopper

A

A) Non-pressure tank car

23
Q

Which cargo tank car has an insulated tank within a tank design and fittings and valves contained in boxes on both side for the car, and carries refrigerated gases?
A) Non-pressure tank car
B) Pressure tank car
C) Cryogenic liquid tank car
D) Pneumatically unloaded hopper

A

C) Cryogenic liquid tank car

24
Q

Federal regulations have placed strict controls on the transportation of radioactive materials and safety should be primarily focused on the _________.
A) material
B) container
C) transporter
D) personnel

A

B) container
(Package in the book)

25
Q

This radioactive packaging is designed for the transport of contaminated protective clothing and other forms of radioactive waste that has a low specific activity.
A) Excepted
B) Industrial
C) Type A
D) Type B

A

B) Industrial

26
Q

This type of radiological packaging is used to transport non-life endangering amounts of radioactive material such as radiopharmaceuticals.
A) Excepted
B) Type A
C) Type B
D) Type C

A

B) Type A

27
Q

This radioactive packaging is used to transport radioactive materials by aircraft and is able to withstand a 200-mile per hour crash into an unyielding target.
A) Excepted
B) Type A
C) Type B
D) Type C

A

D) Type C

28
Q

Which of the following atmospheric liquid storage tanks is identified by a lightweight aluminum dome installed over the top for environmental emissions and economic considerations?
A) Cone roof
B) Floating roof
C) Geodesic dome
D) Covered floating roof

A

C) Geodesic dome

29
Q

Which radioactive label would be applied to a package containing low radiation levels?
A) White I
B) Yellow II
C) Yellow III
D) Fissile

A

A) White I