Operations Flashcards by Roberto Cepeda

Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce is a definition for :

A.Hazard Class
B. hazardous chemical
C. Hazardous materials
D. Hazardous substances

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

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When dealing with a radiological incident involving a leak or spill, what exposure guidelines should the hazmat first responder use to minimize radioactive contamination?

A. Time, distance, half-life
B. Ionizing radiation, non-iodizing radiation, half-life
C. Time, distance, shielding
D. Alpha particles, Beta particles, gamma rays

Time, Distance, shielding

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A reference book intended as a guide to aid emergency responders to quickly identify specific hazards during the initial phase is the:

A. IFSTA, FIRST RESPONDER MANUAL
B. NIOSH, HANDBOOK OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
C. DOT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK
D. NFPA, FIRE PROTECTION HANDBOOK

DOT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK

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The two types of potential hazards found in each guide of the emergency response guidebook are: 
A. reactivity and solubility 
B. spill and leak
C. corrosive and flammable 
D. health and Fire/explosion

health and fire/explosion

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The steps that are taken to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders and the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are called:

A. protective actions
B. isolating the hazard area and denying entry
C. evacuation procedures
D. protect in place procedures

Protective actions

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the most important part of assessment is:

A. Calling for the appropriate help to mitigate the incident
B. recognizing the presence of hazardous materials
C. determining the appropriate actions to be taken recommended by the emergency response guidebook (ERG)
D. securing the area of the emergency

Recognizing the presence of hazardous materials

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Which information should be provided during the notifications?

A. Cost estimate for cleanup
B. name of supervisor
C. Container type
D. name of hospital patients were transported

Container type

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Directions: Read the following statements regarding the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and
decide which are true. Select the correct answer from alternatives A-D below.

Statement 1: CERCLA established prohibitions and requirements
concerning closed and abandoned hazardous waste sites.

Statement 2: A trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible
party could be identified was established by CERCLA.

Statement 3: CERCLA is part of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
1910.120.

A. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false.
B.Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.
C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false.
D. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false.

C. STATEMENTS 1 AND 2 ARE TRUE; STATEMENT 3 IS FALSE

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Which of the package labels listed below indicates the highest radiation hazard?

A. Radioactive white- I
B. Radioactive yellow-II
C. Radio active yellow III
D. Radioactive blue- III

Radioactive yellow - III

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A major difference between a hazardous materials incident and other types of emergencies is the fact that hazmat incidents:

A. can be more complex
B. occur less frequently
C. occur more frequently
D. occur in specific locations

Can be more complex

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Federal law requires that local establishments keep a Material Safety Data Sheet on file when:

A. at a multi-use building
B. personnel have not received specialized hazmat training
C. hazardous materials are used or stored on site
D. backup emergency power is not available

C. hazardous materials are used or stored on site

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All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous material it contains, because the contents are:

A. flammable
B. pressurized
C. toxic
D. corrosive

Pressurized

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The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the:

A. United Nations ( UN) product identification number
B. capacity of the tank car
C/ last date the tank car was pressure tested
D. tank car registration number

United nations ( UN ) product identification number

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The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives:

A. general hazard and degree of severity
B. specific product identification
C. department of transportation (DOT) hazard class
D. the united nations ( UN) hazard class

A. general hazard and degree severity

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A number 4 in the blue quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System indicates that there is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ risk in this category from the
chemical involved.
A. severe
B. a slight 
C. no 
D. moderate

A. severe

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A white quadrant in the 6 o’clock position of the National Fire Protection
Association 704 System is used to indicate:

A. health hazards.
B. flammability.
C. special hazards.
D. reactivity.

C. Special Hazards

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The fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the
__________ quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association
704 System.

A. BLUE
B. RED
C. WHITE
D. YELLOW

WHITE

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For materials in Hazard Class 8 (corrosive), a Department of Transportation (DOT) placard is required if the gross weight is in excess of:
A. 500 lbs. 
B. 100 lbs. 
C. 1001 lbs. 
D. 5000 lbs

C 1001 lbs

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United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) placards indicate
general hazard recognition by:
A. using the numbers 0-4 to indicate relative risk
B. always indicating the product name.
C. giving the UN hazard class number.
D. the shape of the placard.

C giving the UN hazard class number

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A bill of lading contains valuable information about the origin of the product and is the type of shipping paper used when transporting a product via:

A. highway truck.
B. railway.
C. water.
D. air.

A. highway truck

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Care and control of the waybill/consist is the responsibility of the:

A. truck driver
B. train crew
C. ship captain or master
D. aircraft pilot

B. Train crew

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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

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During an incident involving a train, where should you look for the shipping papers?

A. with the train safety officer
B. the home office of the train company
C. Rail cars carrying the products
D. the conductor’s possession

the conductor’s possession

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Using the human senses of smell or taste to determine the presence of a
hazardous material is:

A. the best first step
B. not reliable if the product is heavier than air
C. unreliable, unacceptable, and safe
D. used only as a last resort

unreliable, unacceptable and unsafe

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Hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: A. en route to an emergency B. during pre-incident planning C. during training sessions D. at least once a year

during pre-incident planning

Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the __________ is utilized in pre-incident planning. A. emergency response Guide B. Local emergency planning commitee C. shipping paper D. bill of lading

Local Emergency Planning Committe

Shipping papers are required to contain: A. the hazard classification according to DOT regulations B. the required company for clean-up and recovery C. the authorization for billing information D. the specific decontamination procedure

A. the hazard classification according to DOT regulations

When transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers should contain: A. hazard class of the material B. CHEMTREC phone number C. antidotes for the material D. recommended protective actions

hazard class of the material

On a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the: A. hazard class. B.guide number from the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook to be used. C. United Nations (UN) product identification number. D. relative risk.

hazard class `

The Department of Transportation Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying over 1001 pounds of corrosive to display a __________ placard. A. yellow B. white over black C. white D. black and yellow

white over black

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored: A. red B. yellow C. green D. orange

Green

If the placard has a green background which of the following is the hazard class? A. explosives B. non-flammable gas C. flammable solid D. oxidizer

B. nonflammable gas

A type of material that can be extremely toxic and is considered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to be a hazardous material is a(n): A. poison B. pressurized gas C. organic waste D. inert gas

poison

Any material that, when taken into the body, is injurious to health is known as a: A. poisonous materials B. pyrophoric materials C. etiological agents D. cryogenic materials

poisonous materials

If the placard has white and black stripes what will it represent ? A. explosives b. nonflammable gases C. flammable solids D. oxidizers

flammable solids

If the placard shows an orange background what will it represent? A. explosive B. nonflammable gases C. flammable solids D. oxidizers

Explosives

If the placard is a yellow background, what would it represent? A. explosive B. nonflammable gases C. flammable solids D. Oxidizers

Oxidizers

If the placard has a blue background, what would it represent? A. dangerous when wet B. combustibles C. health hazard D. oxidizers

dangerous when wet

the hazard class with a top half yellow and bottom half white, would represent ? A. radioactives B. poison gases C. flammable liquids D. corrosives

radioactives

A hazard class with a background of white, will represent...? A radioactives B. poison gases C. poison liquids D. corrosives

poison gases

In the nfpa 704 systems of identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is always colored : A. blue B. Yellow C. red D white

red

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) lists __________ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at fixed facilities. A. 704 B. 1991 C. 472 D. 1910.120

704

In the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 System, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored: A. blue B. yellow C. red. D. white

yellow

A Hazard Class of 3, within the United Nations (UN) Labeling System indicates a __________ product. A. flammable gas B. flammable solid C. flammable/ combustible liquid D. poisonous liquid

flammable/combustible liquid

A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels, would be labeled Hazard Class __________ under the United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) Labeling System. A. 3 B. 5 C.7 D. 9

A container of flammable solids would receive a United Nations (UN) Label or placard with a hazardous classification number of: A.1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Using the United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) Labeling System, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of: A. 1 B. 2 C.3 D. 4

Within the United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) System, a container labeled with a Hazard Class 4 contains a: A. combustible liquid B. flammable gas C. flammable solid D. flammable liquid

flammable solid

Of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the: A. DOT emergency response guidebook B. material safety data sheet C. DOT of placard D. NFPA 704 system

MSDS

Composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: A. dangerous cargo manifest B. ERG C Material safety data sheet D. UN identification system

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

White

Referring to the United States Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes a: A. moderate fire hazard B. chemical fire hazard C. mass explosion D. mass escape

mass explosion

Referring to the United States Military Marking System for Hazardous Materials, the symbol for a mass fire hazard is: A. #3 in a triangle B. #1 in a square C #2 in a square D. #4 in a circle

#3 in a triangle

An explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the U.S. Military Marking System as a: A. #3 in an X B. #4 in an X C. #2 in an X D. #4 in a circle

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. protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used B. fumigants are being used C. turn-out clothing must be used D. hazardous material is of an odorous nature

protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used

``` A tractor-trailer carrying 1001 lbs. of organic peroxides, other than Type B, requires: A. a white placard B. an orange placard C. a yellow placard D. no placard ```

a yellow placard

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 System provides the: A. general hazard information B. products chemical name C. four digit UN number D. number used to look up the product's name

general hazard information

The primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: A. disintegrate tissue and steel B. accelerate combustion C. form combustible mixtures in air D. cause harm when inhaled

Accelerate combustion

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 2 includes: A. flammable solids B. poison liquid C. nonflammable gases D. corrosive poison

C. nonflammable gases

``` The Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 1 includes: A. flammable solids B. explosives C. corrosive D. nonflammable gases ```

explosives

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 6 includes: A. liquid poisons B. military agents C. flammable solids D. poison gases

liquids poisons

Placard that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify A. Corrosives B. oxidizers C. an infectious substance hazard D. explosives

C. an infectious substance hazard

The National Fire Protection Association 704 System indicates hazardous materials as: A. potential hazards B. a chemical name C. a four digit number D. a number used to look up the name of the product

potential hazard

In using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of __________ would be considered the most dangerous. A. hearing B. vision C. sense of smell D. binoculars

C. sense of smell

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents: A. low level of toxicity B. intermediate level of toxicity C. moderate level of toxicity D. high level of toxicity

high level of toxicity

The least likely location for terrorist activity of the following choices is: A. public assembly B. mass transit systems C. telecommunication facilities D. a remote government facility in a rural area

a remote government facility in a rural area

According to the National Fire Protection Association 704 System, the most dangerous chemical would have a placard showing which of the following number sets? A. 4,4,2 B. 3,2,1 C 0,2,4 D. 3, 3, 2

4,4,2

The primary consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information is whether the facility: A. is located within 1000 feet of residential neighborhoods B. has chemicals that are used in the workplace C. has 24 hour security D. has an area under one roof that is greater than 250,000 square feet

has chemicals that are used in the workplace

A document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazards of a product is called: A. a hazard list B. a bill of lading C. the nfpa 704 system D. the msds

the material safety data sheet (msds)

The number __________ would be shown in the Flammability Quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System for a material that must be moderately heated before ignition can occur. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled __________ under the United Nations (UN) Labeling System. A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 9

B. 5

During a suspected terrorist event, warning indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are: A. several people with minor injuries B . placard containers C. public gatherings D. secondary devices

secondary devices

A tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the Hazard Class: A. red, 3 B. blue 4 C. red, 2 D, red white stripe, 4

Red, 3

__________ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents. A. a placard B. a msds C. a container ID D. the manufacturer name

a placard

During the sizeup of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 System to identify the: A. amount of product stored B. flammability of the material C. signs and symptoms of exposure D. specific chemicals stored

flammability of the material

Substances that are living disease causing materials or are obtained from living organisms are called: A. biological agents B. chemical agents C. nuclear agents D. compound agents

biological agents

During transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: A. pilot B. driver C. captain D. conductor

conductor

The person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the: A. pilot B. co-pilot C. flight attendant D. material owner

pilot

Shipping papers are referred to as __________ and usually stored __________, in air transport A. dangerous cargo manifest: in the cockpit B. waybill: in the cargo compartment C. air bill; in the cockpit D. bill of lading: in the cargo compartment

air-bill; in the cockpit

Which is a signal word found on pesticide labels? A. poison B. warning C. Toxic D corrosive

Warning

Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Waybill/Consist? A. air B. water C. rail D. highway

Rail

Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Dangerous Cargo Manifest? A. water B. air C. highway D. rail

Water

The illustration below is an example of radioactive material packaging known as: ( smoke alarms in boxes) A. type A B type B C excepted D. industrial

industrial

Which is required on a pipeline marker? A. pipeline owner's phone number B. size of pipeline C. pipeline depth underground D. name of emergency responder agency

pipeline owner's phone number

Which type of event should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? A. warehouse fire B. tanker truck accident C. ruptured drum D. Mass casualty

mass casualty

Which occupancy or location types would be considered a possible targets for terrorism? A. strip malls B. Nursing homes C. residential D. infrastructures

infrastructures

What are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants? A. white vapor cloud B. unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation C. metallic taste D. unequal pupils

unexplained signs and symptoms of skin, eye, or airway irritation

What is a factor that should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? A. Occupancy B. location of caller C. time of day D. day of the week

Occupancy

The definition of hazardous waste is: A.any substance designed via the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. B.potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process. C. any chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard. D. any chemical that must be reported to the appropriate authorities if released above the threshold report quantity.

potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process

The person responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is by rail is the: A. purser B. conductor/ engineer C. captain or master D. driver

Conductor/ engineer

Statement 1: Environmental Protection Agency labels on pesticides must contain one of the signal words DANGER/POISON, WARNING or CAUTION. Statement 2: The word WARNING is used on labeling for packages containing highly toxic materials. Statement 3: The signal words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE are also displayed if package contents have a flash point below 80oF. A.Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false. D. All three statements are true.

Statement 1: In urban or suburban locales, hazardous materials can be found in service stations, hardware stores and doctor's offices. Statement 2: In rural areas, hazardous materials can be found in agricultural stores or co-ops, farm buildings, and residences. Statement 3: The size of a community determines the potential for hazardous materials. A.All three statements are true. B.Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.

The manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by the: A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). C. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). D. Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).

EPA

Where are pipeline owners required to place pipeline markings? A. At the origin and destination points of the underground pipeline only B. Wherever the underground pipeline passes in close proximity to highly populated areas only C. Only wherever the underground pipeline crosses state or provincial borders D. At any place the underground pipeline crosses a mode of transportation

Which agency regulates pipelines that carry hazardous materials across state borders, navigable waterways, and federal lands? A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B. Department of Transportation (DOT) C. Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) D. Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)

B. the department of transportation DOT

What organization provides an emergency call center for first responders at a hazmat emergency? A. The manufacturer B. The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) C. CHEMTREC® D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

C. chemtrec `

Statement 1: If placards are clearly displayed on the transportation mode, shipping papers are not required. Statement 2: If a transportation mode is not carrying hazardous materials, there is no requirement for specific information to be provided on shipping papers. Statement 3: Shipping papers must contain the proper name of the chemical amount and weight. A. All three statements are true. B. Statements 1 and 2 are false; statement 3 is true. C. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false. D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.

Directions: Read the statements below and select your answer from alternatives A-D. Statement 1: When carrying hazardous materials, a transportation mode must carry shipping papers. Statement 2: Shipping papers may include a packing group number listed as I, II, or III. Statement 3: The higher the packing group number, the more dangerous the cargo. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.

A Dangerous Cargo Manifest may be located in the: A. cab of the vehicle. B.cargo hold. C. cockpit. D. wheelhouse or bridge

wheelhouse or bridge

Who is responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is aircraft? A. Captain or master B.Conductor C. Pilot D. Driver

Pilot

Who is responsible for care and control of a Bill of Lading? A. conductor/crew B. driver C. captain or master D. pilot

Driver

Who is responsible for care and control of a Dangerous Cargo Manifest? A. Captain or master B. conductor/ crew C. driver D. pilot

captain or master

The Waybill/Consist may be located with/in the: A. cargo hold B engine C. cab of the vehicle D. cockpit

engine

A Bill of Lading may be located with/in the: A. cockpit B. wheel house, bridge or pipelike container ( on a barge) C. cargo hold D. cab of the vehicle

Cab of the vehicle

The definition of hazardous material is: A. any substance designated via the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. B. any chemical that is a physical hazard or health hazard. C.any chemical that must be reported to the appropriate authorities if released above the threshold report quantity. D. potentially harmful byproduct or residue that remains after a manufacturing process.

The Environmental Protection Association signal word - Caution - represents: A. danger level of toxicity B. intermediate level of toxicity C. minor level of toxicity D. moderate level of toxicity

minor level of toxicity

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Warning - represents: A. high level of toxicity B. moderate level of toxicity C. low level of toxicity D. intermediate level of toxicity

Moderate level of toxicity

Statement 1: Vision is the safest of the five senses to use in detection of hazardous materials. Statement 2: Using the senses of sight and sound is one of the informal ways of recognizing the presence of hazardous materials. Statement 3: Using the human senses of taste and smell is reliable. A. All three statements are true. B.Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. D. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true.

The senses which are acceptable for use in hazmat detection are: A. touch, smell and taste B. vision and smell C. vision and hearing D. smell and hearing

vision and hearing

You have arrived on the scene of an incident involving an explosion. People in the immediate vicinity are all experiencing runny noses and difficulty breathing. Some are having convulsions. You suspect a terrorist incident involving a: A. biological agent. B. blister agent. C. nerve agent. D. blood agent.

nerve agent

``` While extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house, you discover a lab setup and numerous types of raw materials. There is particularly a large amount of black powders. What type of illegal activity might be occurring here? A. Explosive manufacturing B. Drug production C. Biological weapons production D. Chemical agent production ```

explosive manufacturing

``` In the course of extinguishing a small fire in an unoccupied house you discover the presence of chemicals and glass jars, a possible clue to illegal activity that is indicative of: A. bomb making. B. warfare agent research. C. drug making. D. terrorism agent production. ```

drug making

``` Which is recognized as a biological agent? A. Lewisite B. Phosgene C. V-agent D. Anthrax ```

D. anthrax

What would be used to determine the name of a hazardous material located in a facility? A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 diamond B. Military markings C. Shipping papers D. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Msds