HAZMAT Exam Prep Flashcards
A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in the United States is the: A) IFSTA First Responder Manual. B) NIOSH Handbook of HM’s C) DOT Emergency Response Guidebook D) NFPA Fire protection Handbook
C) DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the ERG are: A) Reactivity and Solubility B) Spill & Leak C) Corrosive & Flammable. D) Health and fire / explosion.
D) Health and fire / explosion.
The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of HMs are called: A) protective actions B) isolating the hazard area and denying entry C) evacuation procedures D) protect in place procedures.
A) protective actions
To protect themselves and others, first responders must be able to make a proper assessment. the most important part of assessment is: A) calling for the appropriate help to mitigate the incident. B) recognizing the presence of HMs C) determining the appropriate actions to be taken recommended by the ERG D) securing the area of the emergency.
B) recognizing the presence of HMs
Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard? A) Radioactive White - I B) Radioactive Yellow - II C) Radioactive Yellow - III D) Radioactive Blue - III
C) Radioactive Yellow - III
Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and several states have required that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when: A) at a multi-use building B) personnel have not received specialized HMs training C) HMs are used or stored on site D) backup emergency power is not available.
C) HMs are used or stored on site
A major difference between aHMs incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that HMs incidents: A) can be more complex B) occur less frequently C) occur more frequently D) occur in specific locations
A) can be more complex
Care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the: A) truck driver B) Train conductor / engineer C) ship captain or master D) aircraft pilot
B) Train conductor / engineer
The normal location for the bill of lading is in the: A) wheelhouse B) cockpit C) locomotive. D) cab of the truck
D) cab of the truck
Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _______ is utilized in pre incident planning. A) ERG B) MSDS C) shipping papers D) bill of lading
B) MSDS
When transporting HM, the shipping papers should contain. A) emergency contact information B) the proper name of the shipped materials. C) the hazard class of the shipment. D) all of the above
D) all of the above
On a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: A) UN hazard class. B) guide number from the DOT ERG to be used C) UN product identification number. D) Relative risk
A) UN hazard class.
The DOT placarding system requires a vehicle carrying over 1,001 pounds of corrosive to display a _______ placard. A) yellow B) white-over-black C) white D) black and yellow
B) white-over-black
A type of gas that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the DOT to be a HM is a/an: A. poison gas B. pressurized gas C. inorganic gas D. inert gas
A. poison gas
Liquid or solid substances that emit toxic, dangerous, and irritating fumes are known as: A. poisonous materials B. pyrophoric materials C. etiological agents D. cryogenic materials
A. poisonous materials
Which of the following hazard classes is represented by the blacarddrawing below?
A - Explosives
B - Nonflammable gases
C - Flammable solids
D - Oxidizers
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C - Flammable solids
The hazard clas that is represented by the placard illustration below is:
A - explosives
B - nonflammable gases
C - flammable solids
D - oxidizers
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A - explosives
The hazardclass represented by the placard illustration below is:
A - danerous when wet
B - combustibles
C - health hazard
D - oxidizers
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A - danerous when wet
The hazard class represented by the placard illustration below is:
A - radioactives
B - poison gases
C - flammable liquids
D - corrosives
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A - radioactives
The placard drawing below represents which of the following hazard classes?
A - Poisons
B - Oxidizer
C - Flammable gases
D - Corrosives
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D - Corrosives
in the NFPA 704 system of identification, the diamond - shapedplacard used for fire hazard is always colored:
A - blue
B - yellow
C - red
D - white
C - red
In the NFPA 704 system, the quadrant dealing with reactiity is colored:
A - blue
B - yellow
C - red
D - white
B - yellow
A hazard class of 3 within the UNlabeling system indictes a _______ product.
A - flammable gas
B - flammable solid
C - flammable/combustible liquid
D - poisonous liquid
C - flammable/combustible liquid
A substance that readly yeilds oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled hazard Class _______ under the UN/DOT labeling system:
A - 3
B - 5
C - 7
D - 9
B - 5
Within the UN/DOT system, a container labeled hazard class 4 contains a:
A - combustible liquid
B - flammable gas
C - flammable solid
D - flammable liquid
C - flammable solid
Of the references listed below, the most specific sourceof information on a HM is/are:
A - the DOT ERG
B - the MSDS
C - DOT placards
D - NFPA 704
B - the MSDS
The background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard, and that contains a skull and crossbones is:
A - Yellow
B - Orange
C - Red
D - White
D - White
Reffering to the U.S. Military marking system for HMs, an octagon - shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a:
A - moderate fire hazard
B - Chemical fire hazard
C - mass detonation
D - mass escape
C - mass detonation
An explosie with a fragemnt hazard is denoted by the U.S. military markings system as a:
A - #3 in an X
B - #4 in an X
C - #2 in an X
D - #4 in a circle
C - #2 in an X
When referring to the U.S. military marking system, if a circle with a symbol of a person wearing a mask is seen, it is necessary to assume that:
A - a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used.
B - fumigants are being used.
C - turn-out clothing must be used.
D - HM is of an odorous nature
A - a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used.