Chapter 8 Questions Flashcards
There may be a greater risk of damage or leakage with intermodal containers because they:
A. Are handled more frequently than bulk cargo tanks
B. Are not equipped with features such as remote shutoff devices
C. Do not have to meet any design specification
D. Have more seams and valves than bulk cargo tanks
A. Are handled more frequently than bulk cargo tanks
Compressed gas tube trailers, dry bulk containers, and box trucks are examples of: A. Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) B. Railwaay tank cars C. Highway cargo containers D. Ton containers
C. Highway cargo containers
Which cargo tanks make up more than half of the total fleet of tankers on the road today? A. Nonpressure cargo tanks B. High-pressure cargo tanks C. Corrosive liquid tanks D. Low-pressure cargo tanks
A. Nonpressure cargo tanks
Intermodal containers appear to shipping companies because they:
A. Do not have to meet any standard for transport
B. Are typically must less expensive to purchase
C. Can carry multiple products without needing maintenance between loads
D. Can be transferred between modes of transportation without being off-loaded
D. Can be transferred between modes of transportation without being off-loaded
The volume of a railway tank car is indicated by the: A. Specification marking B. Dedicated tank marking C. Reporting marks D. Capacity stencil
D. Capacity stencil
What is the safety deature that offers an extra layer of puncture protection on the ends of a railway tank car? A. Top and bottom shelf couplers B. Insulation C. Head shields D. Thermal protection
C. Head shields
Which is a signal word included on pipeline markers in the U.S. and canada? A. Danger B. Combustibles C. Flammables D. Hazards
A. Danger
Ton containers commonly contain: A. Chlorine B. Flammable solids C. Aviation fuel D. Toluene
A. Chlorine
Bags, carboys, and bottles are examples of \_\_\_\_ packaging. A. WMD B. Non-bulk C. Pesticide D. Bulk
B. Non-bulk
When entering the U.S. and canada, the operator of any marine tank vessel carrying petroleum products is required by law to:
A. Pay a fee for environmental cleanup
B. Undergo an on-board inspection
C. Check in at the nearest port
D. Maintain vessel emergency response plans
D. Maintain vessel emergency response plans
Intermidiate bulk containers (IBCs) that are designated by the U.S. DOT as either rigid or flexible portable packaging designed for mechanical handling are called: A. Carboys B. Multicell packaging C. Fiberboard boxes D. Totes
D. Totes
What types of facilities are likely to contain large quantities of hazardous materials? A. Auditorium and shopping malls B. Laboratories and batch plants C. Office buildings and greehouses D. Gymnasium and hockey rinks
B. Laboratories and batch plants
Containers that are multi-unit tank car tanks with teh designations DOT 110 and DOT 106 are: A. Cargo tanks B. Multicell packaging C. Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) D. Ton containers
D. Ton containers
Identifying the type of hazardous material present at a fixed facility can be difficult because:
A. Storage tanks often are used for multiple products without documentation
B. Materials stored are often proprietary and not shown on facility papers
C. Storage tanks are not required to meet any design specifications for specific commodities
D. Most storage tanks are designed to meet the specific needs of both the facility and the commodity
D. Most storage tanks are designed to meet the specific needs of both the facility and the commodity
Reactors, vats, and open bins are example of: A. Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) B. Non-bulk packaging C. Fixed facility containers D. Railway tank cars
C. Fixed facility containers
In the U.S., the shipment of many hazardous materials aboard aircraft is restricted by the:
A. Department of transportation
B. Federal trade commission
C. Occupational safety and health administration
D. Environmental protection agency
A. Department of transportation
Tankers, cargo vessels, and barges are types of: A. Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) B. Marine vessels C. Ton containers D. Railway tank cars
B. Marine vessels
Pipelines primarily carry liquid petroleum products and: A. Natural and manufactured gases B. Oxidizers and organic peroxides C. Non-hazardous liquids such as water D. Refrigerated liquids
A. Natural and manufactured gases
The type of packaging used to transport radioactive materials is determined by the activity, type, and: A. Designation of the shipper B. Mode of transport C. Country of origin D. Form of the material to the shipped
D. Form of the material to the shipped
When determining whether non-bulk packaging is hazardous, emergency responders:
A. Need only to read the markings
B. Should not rely completely on markings
C. Can rely on their best guess as the contents
D. Must have the material tested on site
B. Should not rely completely on markings
Which tanks have contents that will be extremely cold that may pose more of a hazard than those associated with the product itself? A. Cryogenic tanks B. Corrosive liquid tanks C. High-pressure cargo tabnks D. Low-pressure cargo tanks
A. Cryogenic tanks
Each filling and discharge opening in tanks used for the transport of flammable refrigerated liquefied gases must be fitted with at least \_\_\_\_ mutually independent shut-off devices in series. A. Two B. Four C. Three D. Five
C. Three
Which is a bsic identification for nonpressure tank cars?
A. Cylindrical in shape with rounded heads and at least one manway
B. Elliptical cross-section and nearly flat heads
C. Circular cross-section with flat heads
D. Relatively small tank diameter and at least two manways
A. Cylindrical in shape with rounded heads and at least one manway
Which cargo tanks have the unique ability to vent based on temperature and pressure? A. Corrosive liquid tanks B. High-pressure cargo tanks C. Low-pressure cargo tanks D. Cryogenic tanks
C. Low-pressure cargo tanks
Which would be a product most likely transported by a pressure-type intermodal container? A. Alcohols B. Wastes C. Anhydrous ammonia D. Veggetable oils
C. Anhydrous ammonia
Where can a technician find specification plates?
A. On the front of the vehicle near the driver’s side door
B. Right side of the vehicle near the front of the cargo tank truck
C. On the back of the vehicle to the side of the license plate
D. Left side of the vehicle near the front of the cargo tank truck
D. Left side of the vehicle near the front of the cargo tank truck
On a cylinder, the \_\_\_ activates and relieves excess pressure A. Pressure relief device B. Valve assembly C. Reset valve D. Stop angle valve
A. Pressure relief device
Intermediate bulk containers that are typically made of steel, aluminum, wood, fiberboard, or plastic and are often designed to be stacked and can contain both solid materials and liquids are:
A. Type II intermediate bulk containers
B. Flexible intermediate bulk containers
C. Rigid intermediate bulk containers
D. Type I intermediate bulk containers
C. Rigid intermediate bulk containers
On aircraft, outer markings or placards indicating the type of cargo that may be onboard:
A. Will not be displayed
B. Will only be displayed on U.S. and canadian aircraft
C. Will only be displayed if cargo meets certai criteria
D. Must be displayed
A. Will not be displayed
Which cargo tanks can be identified by their elliptical cross-section and nearly flat heads? A. High-pressure cargo tanks B. Low-pressure cargo tanks C. Nonpressure cargo tanks D. Corrosive liquid tanks
C. Nonpressure cargo tanks
In fixed facility containers, what can help release container pressure, therby preventing catastrophic failures? A. Adequate tank spacing B. Fire protection systems C. Dikes and impoundments D. Vacuum relief protection devices
D. Vacuum relief protection devices
Which non-bulk containers are fragile, prone to damage and susceptible to environmental conditions? A. Bags B. Pails C. Cylinders D. Carboys
A. Bags
Which would be a product commonly transported in pressure tank cars? A. Vegetable oils B. Fruit juice C. Tallow D. Ethylene oxide
D. Ethylene oxide
Dry bulk carriers are distinguished by their: A. Multiple cascading compartments B. Domed protective housing C. Protruding, rounded ends D. Large sloping V-shapes compartments
D. Large sloping V-shaped compartments
What may indicate the integrity of a container and stability of the product are in doubt? A. Warning labels on the outside B. Lines or circles on the rim C. Crystals on the rim D. Condensation on the outside
C. Crystals on the rim
Low-pressure cargo tanks transport liquids that may have a \_\_\_\_ than those products carried in their nonpressure counterparts. A. Higher specific gravity B. Higher vapor pressure C. Lower specific gravity D. Lower vapor pressure
B. Higher vapor pressure
Where must pipeline companies place markers?
A. In areas where jurisdictional boundaries change
B. At intervals along the pipeline at least evey 5 miles (8 km)
C. At sufficient intervals along the pipeline to identify the pipe’s location
D. In areas where accidents are most likely to occur
C. At sufficient intervals along the pipeline to identify the pipe’s location
Carboys and bottles that have colored glass are often an indication that the material is: A. Limited in hazards B. Photosensitive C. Extremely flammable D. Reactive with water
B. Photosensitive
Which type of cargo tank is round with flat ends and must be adequately insulated, giving it a bulky appearance? A. Cryogenic tanks B. Corrosive liquid tanks C. High-pressure cargo tanks D. Low-pressure cargo tanks
A. Cryogenic tanks
Which situation would likely impact the ability of a container to remain intact?
A. Containers that are at larger facilities with numerous personnel
B. Containers that are over 10 to 15 years of age
C. Containers used in a manner insonsistent or incompatible with their function
D. Containers that are at smaller facilities with limited personnel
C. Containers used in a manner insonsistent or incompatible with their function
External stiffening rings are a trademark of: A. Corrosive liquid tanks B. High-pressure cargo tanks C. Nonpressure cargo tanks D. Low-pressure cargo tanks
A. Corrosive liquid tanks
Once a safety vent on a railway tank car opens, it:
A. Automatically closes after a predetermined amount of time
B. Cannot be closed and must be replaced by someone properly trained
C. Can be manually closed
D. Can be manually closed if the automatic feature fails to work
B. Cannot be closed and must be replaced by someone properly trained
What specialized tank cars carry dry bulk products and force product out by using air pressure? A. Mechanical refrigerated cars B. Liquid bladder boxcars C. Insulated bunkerless cars D. Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars
D. Pneumetically unloaded hopper cars
Which would be a product commonly carried in a tube trailer? A. Corrosive solids B. Alcohols C. Gases under pressure D. Food-grade liquids
C. Gases under pressure
Packages of radioactive materials must be labeled:
A. Both on the outside of the package and inside
B. On the top end of the package
C. On opposite sides with the distinctive warning label
D. On the loading end of the package
C. On opposite sides with the distinctive warning label
Which safety feature of railway tank cars offers an extra layer of puncture protection on the ends of the tank? A. Heating coils B. Head shields C. Thermal protection D. Insulation
B. Head shields
What is a basic identifying characteristic of high-pressure tanks?
A. Horseshoe shape when viewed from behind
B. Elliptical cross-section and nearly flat heads
C. V-shaped compartments
D. Round with protruding, rounded ends
D. Round with protrudiing, rounded ends
Dedicated tank cars are:
A. Allowed to carry products within a specific class of hazardous materials
B. Allowed to carry opnly the product which is stenciled on the tank
C. Tank cars that are used by the U.S. Military detachments
D. Tank cars that only travel on certain routes
B. Allowed to carry only the product which is steciled on the tank
Which type of marine vessel has cargo that is likely to generate dust creating the possibility of an explosion? A. Dry bulk carrier B. Break bulk carrier C. Chemical carrier D. Roll on/roll off vessel
A. Dry bulk carrier
Low-pressure cargo tanks can be identified by a(an):
A. Relatively small tank diameter and convex heads
B. Circular cross-section with flat heads
C. Elliptical cross-section and nearly flat heads
D. Round shape with protruding, rounded heads
B. Circular cross-section with flat heads
What information is included on pipeline markers in the U.S. and canada?
A. Information describing the transported commodity and the name and emergency telephone number of the carrier
B. Information describing response actions to take in case of a pipeline incident
C. Point of origin and final destination of the carried product
D. Phone numbers of local jurisdictions with response teams
A. Information describing the transported commodity and the name and emergency telephone number of the carrier
Which fixed facility tank will be heavily insulated and will rest on legs instead of being placed directly on the ground? A. Nonpressure tanks B. Pressure tanks C. Specialized tanks D. Cryogenic tanks
D. Cryogenic tanks
Laboratories have hazardous chemicals that may be numerous and varied, and they will likely be:
A. In such small quantities as to not constitute a hazard
B. All in the same chemical classification
C. Stored in small quanities and not in bulk
D. Stored in bulk because it is less expensive
C. Stored in small quantities and not in bulk
Which railway tank cars have a cylindrical cross-section with round heads and are typically manufactured as a tank within a tank? A. Pressure tank cars B. Cryogenic tank cars C. Specialized tank cars D. Nonpressure tank cars
B. Cryogenic tank cars
Emergency response plans carried by operators of tank vessels carrying petroleum products entering the U.S. and canada identify and ensure the availability of:
A. Sufficient funds to cover the cost of any environmental damage
B. An on-board response team ready to deal with initial damages from any spills
C. Subject matter experts on board to oversee any initial response to spills until resources can be obtained
D. A company with pollution incident response capabilities in the area in which the vessel operates
D. A company with pollution incident response capabilities in the area in which the vessel operates
What is the most common leak point for nonpressure cargo tanks? A. Through the manholes and dome covers B. Through the ends C. Through the center seams D. Through small pinholes in the body
A. Through the manholes and dome covers
Bulges in drums or pails are most likely an indication of:
A. Pressure buildup inside the containier
B. Small pinhole leaks in the container
C. Normal use of the container over time
D. Overuse of the container
A. Pressure buildup inside the container
The two major types of frame construction used for intermodal tank containers are:
A. Box-type and beam-type
B. Cylindrical-type and cross-section-type
C. Type I and Type II
D. Pressureized and non-pressurized
A. Box-type and beam-type
When a package containing radioactive materials has a suspected breach, the current readings outside the container can be compared to the \_\_\_\_ to determine whether the readings have changed. A. Safety data sheet (SDS) B. Merck index C. Chemical inventory list (CIL) D. Transport index
D. Transport index
What can greatly reduce the impact of environmental damage during a pipeline incidents?
A. Built-in containment along accident prone areas
B. Using piping that is double insulated
C. Using smaller diameter piping
D. Remote closing of valves along the right-of-way
D. Remote closing of valves along the right-of-way
Fixed facility horizontal pressure tanks can be identified by: A. Flat ends B. Rounded ends C. Secondary hoods D. Bulging centers
B. Rounded ends
What type of cylinders are often used for refrigerants and typically operate in a cascade system? A. Type III cylinders B. Cryogenic cylinders C. Y cylinders D. Type II cylinders
C. Y cylinders
Ton containers are typically stored: A. On their ends B. Underground C. On their sides D. In a containment device
C. On their sides
Stainless steel drums typically carry materials that are:
A. Cryogenic such as liquid nitrogen
B. Highly corrosive and are toxic inhalation hazards
C. Solid and relatively stable in nature
D. Limited in toxicity
B. Highly corrosive and are toxic inhalation hazards
Which tank car markings indicate the DOT, TC, or american association of railroads (AAR) standards to which the tank was constructed? A. Capacity stencil B. Specification markings C. Initials and numbers D. Reporting marks
B. Specification markings
When nonpressure tank cars are compartmentalized, each compartment:
A. Must be used as a separate tank and have its own finttings
B. Must have an overflow tank containing the same product
C. Can share fittings with the other compartments
D. Must carry the exact same product and share fittings
A. Must be used as a separate tank and have its own fittings
What is the most common type of tank car in North America? A. Specialized B. Cryogenic C. Pressure D. Nonpressure
D. Nonpressure
Leaks in ton containers often occur at the: A. Seams B. Ends C. Valves D. Center
C. Valves
Pressure relief devices (PRDs), including pressure relief valves, are typically set to activate at:
A. 90 percent of the tank’s test pressure
B. 50 percent of the tank’s test pressure
C. 75 percent of the tank’s test pressure
D. 99.9 percent of the tank’s test pressure
C. 75 percent of the tank’s test pressure
Which type of marine vessel typically uses large insulated spherical tanks for product storage and has cargo piping located above the main deck? A. Break bulk carrier B. Roll on/roll off vessel C. Chemical carrier D. Liquefied flammable gas carrier
D. Liquefied flammable gas carrier
Chloriine and HF tank trucks are MC 331 tanks but look different from other high-pressure cargo tanks because they have a:
A. Shield over the center protecting the manway
B. Domed protective housing on the front
C. Domed protective housing on the rear
D. Domed protective housing on the rear and front
C. Domed protective housing on the rear
Where will shipping papers identifying hazardous materials on board be located on an aircraft? A. Cargo deck B. Rear of the plane C. Flight deck D. Center storage of the plane
C. Flight deck
Which device has as its purpose introducing outside air into the tank? A. Thermometer well B. Vacuum relief valve C. Safety vent D. Pressure relief device
B. Vacuum relief valve
Intermediate bulk containers that are collapsible bags or sacks used to carry solid materials are:
A. Type II intermediate bulk containers
B. Flexible intermediate bulk containers
C. Type I intermediate bulk conntainers
D. Rigid intermediate bulk containers
B. Flexible intermediate bulk containers
A DOT specification marking located near the top of the cylinder must indicate:
A. The manufacturer and hydrostatic test dates
B. Original cost and life span
C. Approved contents and expiration dates
D. Appropriate warnings and storage
A. The manufacturer and hydrostatic test date
What is the most common source of a leak on nonpressure tank cars? A. Bottom seam B. Center seam C. Manways D. Ends
C. Manways
What radioactive packaging is not marked or labeled as such and is exempt from several labeling and documentation requirements? A. Excepted packaging B. Type C packaging C. Type B packaging D. Type A packaging
A. Excepted packaging
What type of packaging would radiopharmaceuticals typically use? A. Type A packaging B. Type B packaging C. Excepted packaging D. Industrial packaging
A. Type A packaging
Which railwaay tank cars have rounded heads and an enclosed protective housing mouted on the pressure plate located around the center tank? A. Cryogenic tank cars B. Specialized tank cars C. Nonpressure tank cars D. Pressure tank cars
D. Pressure tank cars
Safety valve thresholds for high-pressure cargo tanks must be set at:
A. 90 percent of the tank’s overall design pressure
B. 100 percent of the tank’s overall design pressure
C. 110 precent of the tank’s overall design pressure
D. 120 percent of the tank’s overall design pressure
C. 110 precent of the tank’s overall design pressure
Intermodal tanks for liquids and solid hazardous materials:
A. Must have bottom loading valves and are equipped with emergency remote shutoff devices
B. May have top loading or bottom loading valves and are equipped with emergency remote shutoff devices
C. Must have top loading valves only and are not equipped with emergency remote shutoff devices
D. May have top loading or bottom loading valves but are not equipped with emergency remote shutoff devices
B. May have top loading or bottom loading valves and are equipped with emergency remote shutoff devices
Which type of marine vessel is typically a box-shaped, flat-decked vessel that is not self-propelled? A. Barge B. Break bulk carrier C. Dry bullk carrier D. Roll on/roll off vessel
A. Barge
Intermodal tanks for refrigerated liquefied gases must have:
A. A thermal insulation system that covers at least 50 percent of the shell
B. An empty overflow compartment for each separate compartment
C. An outer shell that meets the same specifications as the carrying tank
D. A thermal insulation system that includes a complete covering of the shell with effective insulating materials
D. A thermal iinsulation system that includes a complete covering of the shell with effective insulating materials
How can a technician postively identify hazardous cargo on a chemical carrier?
A. Look at the placard
B. Idenitfy tank configuration and color
C. Ask any senior crew member of the carrier
D. Obtain the cargo plan that identifies where each product is stowed
D. Obtain the cargo plan that identifies where each product is stowed
Which tank car fittign is the most obvious fitting found on most tank cars, and plays an integral part in tank car identification? A. Manways B. Vacuum relief valves C. Sample lines D. Gauging devices
A. Manways
Fiberboard boxes may be used to carry every classification of hazardous material except:
A. Oxidizers or organic peroxides
B. Solids dissolved or suspended in solvents
C. Compressed gases and poisons
D. Flammable solids and blasting agents
C. Compressed gases and poisons
On highway cargo containers, what materials must have their shipping name displayed on the tank? A. Oxidizers and organic peroxides B. Compressed gas and cryogenic liquids C. Alcohols and food-grade liquids D. Corrosive liquids
B. Compressed gas and cryogenic liquids
Where can you typically find an emergency shutoff on a nonpressure cargo tank? A. On the driver’s side front B. In the center of the tank C. On the driver’s side rear D. Towward the rear of the tank
A. On the driver’s side front
Which non-bulk containers are presurized vessels that may contain compressed gases, flammable or combustible liquids, poisons, or radioactive materials? A. Cylinders B. Carboys C. Bottles D. Drums
A. Cylinders
Which cargo tanks can be identified by the manway and valves located in the rear and discharge lines located in the top rear of the tank? A. High-pressure cargo tanks B. Corrosive liquid tanks C. Nonpressure cargo tanks D. Low-pressure cargo tanks
B. Corrosive liquid tanks
A ton container at a water treatment plant or public swimming pool with commonly contain:
A. Sollid materials in powder or granular forms
B. Chlorine
C. Flammable or combustible liquids
D. Methane
B. Chlorine
What specialized tank cars may have an electrical generator that will supply 220 volts? A. Mechanical refrigerated cars B. Liquid bladder boxcars C. Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars D. Insulated bunker cars
A. Mechanical refrigerated cars
Which is a characteristic of most corrosive tanks?
A. Internal secondary containment that can be closed manually
B. Emergency shut-offs will close valves if necessary
C. Rollover protection that must be manually activated
D. Valves must be manually opened and closed because they do not have emergency shit-offs
D. Valves must be manually opened and closed because they do not have emergency shut-offs
What safety feature prevents the loss of a tank car’s contents in the event of a derailment? A. Thermal protection B. Top and bottom shelf couplers C. Skid protection D. Head shields
C. Skid protection
Fixed facility tanks such as ordinary cone roof tanks, floating roof tanks, and lifter roof tanks are examples of: A. Nonpressure tanks B. Specialized tanks C. Pressure tanks D. Cryogenic tanks
A. Nonpressure tanks
How should technicians identify the contents of cylinders? A. Cylinder shape B. Valve construction C. Color coding D. Labels
D. Labels
