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HMO Part I QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 1. Substances or materials in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in comme...

HMO Part I QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 1. 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: A. hazard class. B. hazardous chemical. C. hazardous material. D. hazardous substance. 2. 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 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:43 PM 1  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 7. 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 to 8. 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. 9. 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 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:43 PM 2  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 13. 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. 14. The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives: A. general hazard and degree of severity. B. specific product identification. C. the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard class. D. the United Nations (UN) hazard class. 15. 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 16. 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. 17. 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 18. 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. 19. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:43 PM 3  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. The normal location for the bill of lading is in the: A. wheelhouse. B. cockpit. C. locomotive. D. cab of the truck. 23. During an incident involving a train, where should 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 24. 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 unsafe. D. used only as a last resort. 25. Hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated: A. en route to an emergency. B. during preincident planning. C. during training sessions. D. at least once a year. 26. Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the __________ is utilized in preincident planning. A. Emergency Response Guide B. Local Emergency Planning Committee C. Shipping Paper D. Bill of Lading 27. Shipping papers are required to contain: A. the hazard classification according to Department of Transportation regulations. B. the required company for clean-up and recovery. C. the authorization for billing information. D. the specific decontamination procedure. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 4  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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 31. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 5  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 32. This placard is placed on transport vehicles that are transporting flammable liquids. Label the parts on the placard by placing the number in the blank next to the letter which identifies it. Then, select the sequence of answers that match yours from A-D below. 1. United Nations Hazard Class Number 2. UN Product Identification Number 3. Hazard Class Symbol 4. National Classification System, Identifies Class or Division A. 4, 2, 3 B. 2, 1, 3 C. 3, 2, 1 D. 4, 3, 2 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 6  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 33. The placard drawing below represents which of the following hazard classes? 2 GREEN BACKGROUND A. Explosives B. Nonflammable gas C. Flammable solid D. Oxidizer 34. 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. 35. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 7  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 36. Which of the following hazard classes is represented by the placard drawing below? A. Explosives B. Nonflammable gases C. Flammable solids D. Oxidizers 37. The hazard class that is represented by the placard illustration below is: A. explosives. B. nonflammable gases. C. flammable solids. D. oxidizers. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 8  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 38. The hazard class represented by the placard illustration below is: A. explosives. B. nonflammable gases. C. flammable solids. D. oxidizers. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 9  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 39. The hazard class represented by the placard illustration below is: 4 BLUE BACKGROUND A. dangerous when wet. B. combustibles. C. health hazard. D. oxidizers. 40. The hazard class represented by the placard illustration below is: A. radioactives. B. poison gases. C. flammable liquids. D. corrosives. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 10  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 41. The hazard class that is represented by the placard drawing below is: 2 WHITE BACKGROUND A. radioactives. B. poison gases. C. poison liquids. D. corrosives. 42. The placard drawing below represents which of the following hazard classes? A. Poisons B. Oxidizer C. Flammable gases D. Corrosives Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 11  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 43. The placard illustration below represents which of the following hazard classes? 3 RED BACKGROUND A. Flammable gases B. Corrosives C. Flammable liquids/combustibles D. Explosives Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 12  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 44. Which label indicates the product is a gas? TOP HALF WH ITE BA CKG RO UND SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE 4 BOTTO M H AL F RED BACKGROUND A. B. FLA MMABLE 3 RED 2 R ED BACKGROUND BAC KGR OU ND C. D. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 13  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 45. Directions: Given the illustration below of a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 placard, answer this and the following three questions. Position #1 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's: A. flammability (red). B. health (blue). C. special information (white). D. reactivity (yellow). 46. Position #2 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's: A. flammability (red). B. health (blue). C. reactivity (yellow). D. special information (white). 47. Position #3 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's: A. special information (white). B. health (blue). C. reactivity (yellow). D. flammability (red). 48. Position #4 is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's: A. health (blue). B. flammability (red). C. reactivity (yellow). D. special information (white). 49. In the National Fire Protection Association 704 System of Identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is always colored: A. blue. B. yellow. C. red. D. white. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 14  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 50. 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 51. In the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 System, the quadrant dealing with reactivity is colored: A. blue. B. yellow. C. red. D. white. 52. 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 53. 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 54. 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. 55. 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. 56. 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. 57. Of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the: A. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook. B. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). C. Department of Transportation Placards. D. National Fire Protection Association 704 System. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 15  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 58. Composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the: A. Dangerous Cargo Manifest. B. Emergency Response Guidebook. C. Material Safety Data Sheet. D. United Nations (UN) Identification System 59. 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. 60. 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. 61. 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. 62. 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. 63. 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. hazardous material is of an odorous nature. 64. 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. 65. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 System provides the: A. general hazard information. B. product's chemical name. C. four-digit UN number. D. number used to look up the product's name. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 16  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 66. 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. 67. The Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 2 includes: A. flammable solids. B. poison liquid. C. nonflammable gases. D. corrosive poisons. 68. The Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 1 includes: A. flammable solids. B. explosives. C. corrosives. D. nonflammable gases. 69. The Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 6 includes: A. liquid poisons. B. military agents. C. flammable solids. D. poison gases. 70. Placards that contain the Department of Transportation Class number 6 at the bottom identify: A. corrosives. B. oxidizers. C. an infectious substance hazard. D. explosives. 71. 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. 72. 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. the sense of smell D. binoculars 73. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 17  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 74. 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. 75. 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 76. 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. 77. 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 National Fire Protection Association 704 System. D. the Materials Safety Data Sheet. 78. 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 79. 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 80. 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 gathering. D. secondary devices. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 18  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 81. 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. 82. __________ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents. A. A placard B. A material safety data sheet C. A container ID D. The manufacturer's name 83. 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. 84. 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. 85. During transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: A. pilot. B. driver. C. captain. D. conductor. 86. The person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the: A. pilot. B. co-pilot. C. flight attendant. D. material owner. 87. 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. 88. Which is a signal word found on pesticide labels? A. Poison B. Warning C. Toxic D. Corrosive 89. Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Waybill/Consist? A. Air B. Water C. Rail D. Highway Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:44 PM 19  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 90. Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Dangerous Cargo Manifest? A. Water B. Air C. Highway D. Rail 91. The illustration below is an example of radioactive material packaging known as: A. Type A. B. Type B. C. excepted. D. industrial. 92. 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 93. 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 incident 94. Which occupancy or location types would be considered a possible targets for terrorism? A. Strip malls B. Nursing homes C. Residential D. Infrastructures 95. 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 96. 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 week Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:45 PM 20  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 97. 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. 98. 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. 99. Directions: Read the statements below and select your answer from alternatives A-D. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:45 PM 21  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 100. Directions: Read the following statements regarding pesticide labeling and select your answer from alternatives A-D. 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. 101. 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). 102. 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 103. 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) Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 22  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 104. 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) 105. Directions: Read the statements below and select your answer from alternatives A-D. 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. 106. 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. 107. A Dangerous Cargo Manifest may be located in the: A. cab of the vehicle. B. cargo hold. C. cockpit. D. wheelhouse or bridge Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 23  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 108. Who is responsible for shipping papers when the mode of transportation is aircraft? A. Captain or master B. Conductor C. Pilot D. Driver 109. An Air Bill may be located in the: A. cockpit. B. flight attendant area. C. overhead compartment. D. cargo hold. 110. Who is responsible for care and control of a Bill of Lading? A. Conductor/crew B. Driver C. Captain or Master D. Pilot 111. Who is responsible for care and control of a Dangerous Cargo Manifest? A. Captain or master B. Conductor/crew C. Driver D. Pilot 112. The Waybill/Consist may be located with/in the: A. cargo hold. B. engine. C. cab of the vehicle. D. cockpit. 113. A Bill of Lading may be located with/in the: A. cockpit. B. wheelhouse, bridge or pipelike container (on a barge) C. cargo hold. D. cab of the vehicle. 114. 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. 115. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 24  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 116. 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. 117. Directions: Read the following statements regarding hazmat recognition and identification and select your answer from alternatives A-D. 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. 118. 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. 119. 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. 120. 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 121. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 25  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 122. Which is recognized as a biological agent? A. Lewisite B. Phosgene C. V-agent D. Anthrax 123. 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) 124. Directions: Read the statements below and select your answer from alternatives A-D. Statement 1: Nerve agents are the most toxic of chemical warfare agents. Statement 2: Blood and choking agents, while being terrorism agents, are also common industrial chemicals. Statement 3: Biological agents are the easiest of the categories of warfare agents to make and the onset of symptoms usually requires days to weeks. 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. 125. The acronym SLUDGEM is used to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to which of the categories of warfare agents? A. Nerve agents B. Vesicants C. Nuclear agents D. Biological agents 126. Blister agents belong in which category of warfare agents under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) classification? A. Biological B. Incendiary C. Chemical D. Explosive 127. Given the product name, you can find the four-digit United Nations/Department of Transportation (UN/DOT) number assigned by referencing the: A. national response center. B. Emergency Response Guidebook. C. military marking system. D. NFPA 704 Placard system. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 26  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 128. Which are signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent? A. Dry mouth B. Dilated pupils C. Loss of bladder control and vomiting D. Fever and muscle tenderness 129. Using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) classification, which is considered a chemical nerve agent? A. Cyanide B. Anthrax C. V-agent/VX D. Sulfur mustard 130. Directions: You have arrived on the scene of a hazardous materials incident. Read the statements below and determine if you are dealing with a chemical or biological incident. Then select the correct answer from Alternatives A-D. Statement 1: Victims have lost control of their bowels--you suspect a nerve agent. Statement 2: Victims complain of not feeling well after inhaling an airborne white powder a few days earlier--you suspect a biological agent. Statement 3: Victims are exhibiting pinpoint pupils, runny noses and difficulty breathing--you suspect a biological agent. A. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. B. Statements 1 and 2 are false; statement 3 is true. C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. D. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. 131. Directions: Read the statements below and select the correct answer from alternatives A-D. Statement 1: Examples of nerve agents are sarin, soman, and V agent/VX. Statement 2: The most toxic, least volatile nerve agent is V agent/VX. Statement 3: Nerve agents are very effective due to their high vapor pressure. A. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 27  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 132. Hazardous materials that would be classified and placarded Class 9 during transportation include: A. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). B. gasoline, kerosene. C. ammonium nitrate, ethyl ketone peroxide. D. anhydrous ammonia, phosgene. 133. Directions: Read the statements below regarding the determination of specific names of hazardous materials and select your answer from alternatives A-D. Statement 1: The blue section of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) lists the shipping names of hazardous materials. Statement 2: Shipping names are always identical to the chemical names of materials. Statement 3: It is important to know the proper spelling of the shipping name of a material before referencing the ERG. A. All three statements are true. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false. 134. Which Federal agency is involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes? A. Department of Transportation B. Local Emergency Planning Commission C. Emergency Operations Center D. Chemical Transportation Emergency Center 135. The National Fire Protection Association 704 system is designed for: A. occupational exposures. B. biological agents. C. transportation. D. fixed facilities. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 28  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 136. Directions: Read the statements below regarding the determination of specific names of hazardous materials and select your answer from alternatives A-D. Statement 1: A Material Safety Data Sheet provides the name the chemical company uses to identify the product. Statement 2: The product name is not always identical to the chemical name, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet. Statement 3: The listing of product names, chemical names, and synonyms on Material Safety Data Sheets can make identifying chemicals sometimes confusing. 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. 137. The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 8 consists of: A. flammable liquids. B. explosives. C. corrosives. D. poisons. 138. The primary hazard of a Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 material is: A. radiation. B. oxidation. C. spontaneously combustible. D. poison. 139. If a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained, the first responder should: A. call CHEMTREC® immediately. B. contact the carrier of the chemical. C. refer to the Table of Placards section of the Guidebook. D. assume the material may undergo violent polymerization if subjected to heat or contamination. 140. Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook provides the fire, explosion, and health hazard information for the material identified by the first responder? A. Green B. Yellow C. Orange D. Blue Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 29  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 141. If a placard is visible, but no product name or four digit United Nations (UN) number is given, how can you determine which guide page of the Emergency Response Guidebook to use? A. The table of placards lists guide numbers. B. The hazard class number determines the guide page number. C. Use the green section of the Emergency Response Guidebook. D. You cannot use the Emergency Response Guidebook without a name or number. 142. If a chemical name is highlighted in the Emergency Response Guidebook, the table of initial isolation and protective action distances are found in the __________ section. A. white B. green C. yellow D. blue 143. When referring to the Emergency Response Guidebook, if a chemical name is not highlighted, the next step is to proceed to the __________ section for the action guides. A. blue B. green C. white D. orange 144. The chemicals listed in highlighted type in the Emergency Response Guidebook were selected because: A. they present a toxic inhalation hazard. B. their vapors are explosive. C. they create corrosive vapors. D. the actions listed in the orange section will not be effective for these chemicals. 145. The Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 9 consists of: A. gases. B. oxidizers. C. radioactive substances. D. miscellaneous. 146. The DOT Hazard Class 1 consists of: A. explosives. B. flammable liquids. C. poisons. D. corrosives. 147. The Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard Class 2 consists of: A. flammable liquids. B. gases. C. flammable solids. D. explosives. 148. The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 3 consists of: A. gases. B. explosives. C. flammable liquids. D. flammable solids. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 30  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 149. The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 4 consists of: A. corrosives. B. flammable liquids. C. oxidizers. D. flammable solids. 150. The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 consists of: A. oxidizers. B. poisons. C. flammable liquids. D. flammable solids. 151. The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 6 consists of: A. oxidizers. B. poisons. C. radioactive substances. D. flammable liquids. 152. The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 7 consists of: A. oxidizers. B. poisons. C. radioactive substances. D. corrosives. 153. The recommended course of action for fighting a small fire involving a hazardous substance would be found in the __________ section of the Emergency Response Guidebook. A. blue B. orange C. white D. green 154. One resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas, is the: A. DOT Emergency Response Guide Book. B. Material Safety Data Sheet. C. NFPA Hazardous Materials Data Base. D. Fire Chief's Handbook. 155. When using the Table of Isolation Distances in the Emergency Response Guidebook, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than: A. 35 gallons. B. 70 liters. C. 35 liters. D. 70 gallons or greater. 156. The recommended shape of the initial isolation zone around a chemical spill or release is: A. circular. B. square. C. triangular. D. rectangular. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 31  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 157. The statement: "People inside a building should remain inside until the danger passes," best describes: A. protective actions. B. initial isolation area. C. evacuation. D. shelter in place. 158. The general routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials are: A. inhalation, ingestion, radiation, and injection. B. injection, infection, radiation, and adsorption. C. inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection. D. absorption, dilution, injection, and ingestion. 159. The term - isolate hazard area and deny entry - means: A. moving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area. B. keeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area. C. allowing only first responders into the affected area. D. having people remain inside a building rather than moving them to another area. 160. The term - shelter-in-place protection - means: A. keeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area. B. allowing only first responders into the affected area. C. moving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area. D. having people remain inside a building rather than moving them to another area. 161. Scene control at a terrorism incident may present unique challenges for the responders. In particular, responders must be aware that: A. the incident may have taken place in a high crime area, so they should wait for the police before taking any action. B. the terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again. C. the terrorist will not intentionally target responders, so they should consider the scene safe except for any hazardous materials present. D. scene control at criminal incidents is solely the responsibility of law enforcement, so they should focus on other activities. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 32  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 162. Upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you locate the 4-digit ID number on an orange panel. You should look first in the Emergency Response Guidebook for guidance in the: A. green-bordered section. B. blue-bordered section. C. yellow-bordered section. D. orange-bordered section. 163. Which is a potential ignition source found at the scenes of hazardous materials incidents? A. Radios and flashlights B. Cylume sticks C. Contaminated water D. Inert gas 164. Asphyxiation hazard: A. includes poisons and corrosives. B. includes exposure to a microorganism or its toxin. C. can lead to suffocation. D. incudes excessive heat or excessive cold. 165. The collection of evidence at a terrorist event is primarily the responsibility of: A. the hazmat team. B. the fire department. C. law enforcement. D. the arson investigator. 166. __________ is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes. A. Inhalation B. Absorption C. Injection D. Ingestion 167. The route of exposure effecting the respiratory tracts associated with causing ill effects, both acute and chronic, is: A. absorption. B. ingestion. C. inhalation. D. injection. 168. The term - evacuate - means: A. allowing only first responders into the affected area. B. having people remain inside a building rather than moving them to another area. C. moving everyone from a threatened area to a safer area. D. keeping everyone not directly involved in the emergency operation away from the affected area. 169. Typical ignition sources found at the scene of a hazardous material incident would include: A. chemical light sticks. B. battery operated equipment. C. natural fiber rope. D. contaminated water. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 33  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 170. Which is a responsibility of the individual trained to the awareness level? A. Establish the decon corridor B. Call for appropriate assistance C. Use of specialized tools D. Diking and damming 171. One of the roles of the first responder at the awareness level during a Haz mat incident is to: A. plug the leak. B. operate a remote shut off. C. isolate the area. D. dike around a spill. 172. Which are the prescribed shapes of the recommended initial isolation and protective action zones? A. A circle for the initial isolation zone with an elongation of it downwind side for the protective action zone. B. A circle for the initial isolation zone with an elongation of it outward toward the upwind side for the protective action zone. C. A rectangle for the initial isolation zone elongating toward the downwind side. D. A square for the initial isolation zone, expanding in all four directions as needs dictate for the protective action zone. 173. A first responder must refer to the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances in the Emergency Response Guidebook whenever: A. the material entry guide number is supplemented with the letter "P." B. the material entry is noted to be on fire. C. the material entry in the Identification Number and Name Indexes is highlighted. D. identification of a material cannot be made using any of the index methods. 174. The Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances in the Emergency Response Guidebook is divided into small spills and large spills. The Department of Transportation (DOT) defines a small spill as a leaking container, smaller than: A. 3-5 gallons B. 55 gallons C. 100 gallons D. 1001 gallons 175. You would expect to find the emergency action for a spill or leak in the __________ section of the Emergency Response Guidebook. A. blue. B. yellow. C. green. D. orange. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 34  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 176. When providing emergency medical care to victims of a hazardous materials incident: A. all contaminated clothing, jewelry, eye glasses, and shoes should be immediately discarded. B. the majority of care should be performed prior to moving patient from the contaminated area. C. the patient should be removed from the contaminated area at which time basic care and decontamination can begin. D. under ideal circumstances, the patients should not be decontaminated until they are at the hospital. All initial efforts should be focused on patient care. 177. If, in using the Emergency Response Guidebook, a first responder discovers the entry for the material in question is highlighted and there is no fire involved, the first responder should go directly to the: A. yellow-bordered section. B. blue-bordered section. C. green-bordered section. D. table of placards. 178. The mission of the first responder trained to the awareness level includes: A. recognizing the presence of hazardous materials. B. surveying the incident to determine the identity of the material involved. C. isolating the area and deny entry to all persons. D. donning specialized suits to recon the area. 179. First responders trained to the Awareness level have the ability to: A. select and use proper personal protective equipment. B. implement basic decontamination measures. C. realize the need for additional resources and make the appropriate notifications. D. apply basic hazard and risk assessment techniques. 180. The isolation distance in the Orange Section of the Emergency Response Guidebook is for: A. consideration for evacuation. B. spill/leak control. C. fire control. D. the hot zone. 181. Upon arrival to a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you learn it is carrying magnesium. You are unable to obtain the 4-digit ID number. Where should you look first in the Emergency Response Guidebook for guidance? A. In the orange-bordered action guide section. B. In the blue-bordered material index section. C. In the yellow-bordered identification number index section. D. In the green-bordered table of initial isolation and protective action distances section. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 35  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 182. In the Emergency Response Guidebook, a first responder would expect to find the highlighted entries indicating that a material is either a toxic inhalation hazard or a dangerous water reactive material in the: A. orange-bordered section only. B. green and orange-bordered sections. C. table of placards section. D. yellow and blue-bordered sections. 183. When using the Emergency Response Guidebook, the next step the first responder should follow after learning a material's 3-digit guide number is to: A. go to the blue-bordered section. B. go to the yellow-bordered section. C. call CHEMTREC®. D. go to the orange-bordered section. 184. The lead agency during a terrorist attack is the: A. regional hazmat team. B. Federal Emergency Management Association. C. U.S. Fire Administration. D. Federal Bureau of Investigation. 185. If you are initiating the Incident Management System at a hazardous materials incident, the person assigned as the Safety Officer must be: A. trained to the awareness level. B. trained to the operations level. C. trained to the technician level. D. the second highest ranking person on the scene. 186. The goal of an emergency decon procedure is to: A. completely remove all possible contamination while protecting the environment from run-off. B. remove any residual contamination after gross decon is completed. C. eliminate cross contamination of hospital personnel. D. remove any threatening contamination as quickly as possible. 187. If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product to: A. collect in low-lying areas. B. rapidly dissipate if outdoors. C. float on water. D. sink in water. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 36  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 188. The best source of information on a specific hazardous material is the: A. National Fire Protection Association 704. B. Emergency Response Guidebook. C. transporting vehicle's driver. D. manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). 189. When attempting to collect hazard information during an emergency incident, the responders could contact _________ for immediate information. A. the Department of Defense B. CHEMTREC® C. the National Fire Protection Association D. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 190. Which is correct regarding emergency decontamination? A. It must take place in the decon corridor. B. There must be environmental protection in place. C. The property must be protected first. D. It is required when immediate medical attention is required. 191. In order to determine whether the personal protective equipment provided is appropriate for defensive operations, the Emergency Response Guidebook should be consulted. The section in which this information would be found is colored: A. yellow. B. blue. C. orange. D. green. 192. You arrive on the scene of a vehicle accident involving a cargo tank truck carrying gasoline. The truck is leaking its product into a small lake. The driver of the truck gives you a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on gasoline, which gives a specific gravity of 0.8. With this information, you can predict that the product will: A. remain on top of the water. B. sink to the bottom. C. completely mix with the water and no longer be a hazard. D. react violently upon contact with water. 193. The active ingredients on a pesticide label will be: A. listed by name. B. listed but not specifically named. C. listed by chemical compound only. D. listed as a percentage only. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 37  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 194. Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found: A. on the product Material Safety Data Sheet. B. in the Emergency Response Guidebook. C. in the CHEMTREC® Guide for Emergency Responders. D. by contacting Poison Control. 195. When initiating an Incident Management System at hazardous materials incidents, it is important to remember that an individual's span of control is: A. 1 to 5. B. 3 to 9. C. 2 to 7. D. 5 to 10. 196. What is the minimum level of training is required to don chemical protective clothing? A. Firefighter I B. Haz Mat Technician C. Haz Mat Awareness D. Haz Mat Operations 197. The statement, "Keep Away From Children," found on a pesticide label is an example of a(n): A. precautionary statement. B. incompatibility statement. C. pest control warning statement. D. signal word statement. 198. The statement, "Keep Away from Waterways," found on a pesticide label is referred to as a(n): A. signal word. B. precautionary statement. C. pest control product warning. D. incompatibility statement. 199. The transport container on which you would expect to find a specification plate is known as a: A. cargo tank truck. B. rail car. C. aircraft transport container. D. cargo ship. 200. While enroute to an emergency incident, dispatch informs you that callers are reporting a tank leaking an unknown liquid. Dispatch also informs you that witnesses report seeing a marking of "Spec. 51" on the side of the tank. What type of container would you expect to find on arrival at the incident? A. Cargo tank B. Rail car C. Intermodal portable tank D. Radioactive container Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:46 PM 38  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 201. The vehicle pictured below is an: A. MC 331. B. MC 338. C. MC 312/DOT 412. D. MC 306/DOT 406. 202. A recon team is sent to observe a tank truck that has rolled over. The team reports that the vehicle is an MC 312. The container most probably contains a: A. flammable liquid. B. corrosive liquid. C. poison gas. D. flammable solid. 203. In response to an incident involving a jackknifed tractor trailer, you arrive and size up the situation. From your position, you only have a side view of the tractor trailer. You know it is an: A. MC 331. B. MC 338. C. MC 312/DOT 412. D. MC 306/DOT 406. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 39  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 204. A single or double manhole assembly protected by a flash box and roll-over protection is an identification feature of a(n) __________ carrier shown in the illustration. A. MC 306/DOT 406 B. MC 307/DOT 407 C. MC 312/DOT 412 D. MC 331 205. A tank truck that carries corrosive liquids, generally acids, and has a narrow diameter with external ribbing, as illustrated below is an: A. MC 306/DOT 406 B. MC 307/DOT 407 C. MC 312/DOT 412 D. MC 331 206. An MC 306/DOT 406 nonpressure liquid carrier, as illustrated below, can operate with liquids with vapor pressures below __________ psi. A. 4 B. 14.7 C. 100 D. 212 207. An MC 307/DOT 407 low-pressure chemical carrier is designed to carry chemicals with pressures not to exceed __________ psi. A. 3.0 B. 75.0 C. 35-40 D. 20-30 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 40  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 208. A tank carrier designed to carry flammable liquids, combustible liquids, Class B poisons, and liquid food products with vapor pressures up to 4 psi, is an: A. MC 306/DOT 406. B. MC 307/DOT 407. C. MC 312/DOT 412. D. MC 331/DOT 407. 209. A noninsulated, single-shell vessel illustrated below, which carries gases that have been liquefied, is an: A. MC 306/DOT 406. B. MC 307/DOT 407. C. MC 312/DOT 412. D. MC 331. 210. A cryogenic material would be carried in an: A. MC 306/DOT 406. B. MC 307/DOT 407. C. MC 331. D. MC 338. 211. The shape of this container that is located at a fixed facility and is sitting on a concrete pad would indicate it probably contains a: A. cryogenic. B. solid waste. C. poison gas. D. combustible liquid. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 41  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 212. ___________ radioactive materials can be packaged in small containers as well as those weighing over 100 tons? A. Type C B. Industrial C. Type A D. Type B 213. The shipping of radioactive materials in a metal drum is considered a __________ packaging. A. Type C B. Type D C. Type A D. Type B 214. The V-shaped carrier below depicts a __________ carrier. A. low-pressure B. high-pressure C. dry bulk D. cryogenic 215. A carboy may be used for transporting materials containing: A. radioactive substances. B. corrosives. C. explosives. D. poison gases. 216. Viewed from the rear, a liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. This shape, illustrated below, indicates what type of carrier? A. MC 307/DOT 407 B. MC 312/DOT 412 C. MC 306/DOT 406 D. MC 331 217. The proper cargo tank truck to carry a shipment of sulfuric acid is an: A. MC 306/DOT 406. B. MC 307/DOT 407. C. MC 312/DOT 412. D. MC 331. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 42  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 218. Pipeline markers contain information describing the: A. isolation perimeter recommendations. B. owner/phone number/product. C. emergency medical care. D. recommended method of decontamination. 219. A __________ tank has an inner tank with an outer shell and is well insulated. A. flammable liquid B. cryogenic C. combustible liquid D. acid 220. A cryogenic liquid tank will have: A. a single uninsulated shell. B. an enclosed dome. C. a double shell with insulation. D. fittings and valves visible on top of the tank car. 221. A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: A. coded car. B. pressurized car. C. dedicated car. D. gas-carrying car. 222. If a rail car had a cylindrical tank and a covered dome containing all the fittings and valves, it would be classified as a __________ rail car. A. nonpressure B. cryogenic liquid tank C. pressure tank D. dry bulk tank 223. A rail car with exposed fittings is considered to be a __________ car. A. nonpressure or low-pressure tank B. pressure or high-pressure tank C. hopper D. cryogenic liquid tank 224. A tank car designed to carry low-pressure, refrigerated liquids at -130°F and below is a: A. nonpressure or low-pressure tank car. B. pressure or high-pressure tank car. C. hopper tank car. D. cryogenic liquid tank car. 225. Which information is required on a pipeline marker? A. Destination of the product B. CHEMTREC® phone number C. Owner of the pipeline D. Precautionary warnings Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 43  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 226. Which is mandatory information found on a pesticide label? A. Environmental Protection Agency registration number B. Flammability level C. National Fire Protection Association 704 data D. CHEMTREC® phone number 227. Which is a required signal word on a pesticide label? A. Beware B. Warning C. Toxic D. Harmful 228. When implementing tactical activities during a bomb event, responders should: A. stage in the line-of-sight path of the suspected device. B. use only one radio when in close proximity to the device. C. be alert for secondary devices. D. move the device away from primary exposures. 229. Two complicating factors facing emergency responders at a terrorist incident are: A. media relations and political implications. B. the need for auto-injectors and radiological equipment. C. secondary devices and uncertain weather conditions. D. crime scene considerations and possible secondary events. 230. The rail car pictured below is a: A. nonpressure tank car with expansion dome. B. cryogenic tank car. C. pressure tank car. D. spec 51 Intermodal car. 231. Above ground pressurized storage tanks are divided into two categories: A. bulk and nonbulk. B. below-ground and above-ground. C. cryogenic and corrosive. D. low-pressure and pressure. 232. Bags may be used to store: A. nonbulk dry items such as pesticides. B. cryogenic liquids. C. pressurized gases. D. nerve agents. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 44  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 233. Directions: Read the following statements and choose the correct answer from choices A-D below. Statement 1: A common hazard with cylinders is the potential for explosion. Statement 2: Cryogens pose a substantial threat if the Dewar container fails to maintain the low temperature. Statement 3: Skin exposure is not a concern with cryogens. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. D. All three statements are true. 234. A common design feature of cylinders is a: A. pressure relief device. B. fill cap. C. manual-control vent. D. air monitoring alarm. 235. A tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures are less than 40 psi would be an: A. MC 306/DOT 406. B. MC 307/DOT 407. C. MC 312/DOT 412. D. MC 331. 236. Which is an example of an atmospheric storage tank? A. High-pressure horizontal tank B. Large capacity above-ground tank C. Cryogenic liquid tank D. Underground storage tank 237. On pesticide labels for materials originating in Canada, the product will have a __________ which is similar to the Environmental Protection Agency registration number in the United States. A. pest control product number B. poison control number C. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard class number D. United Nations (UN) identification number 238. As a responder trained to the operations level, one of the ways to verify chlorine could emit these vapors is to: A. contact CHEMTREC® for assistance. B. enter the hot zone to read the label on the cylinder. C. bring a chlorine monitor into the vapor cloud to check the reading. D. apply water to the spill to determine if a gas cloud is formed. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 45  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 239. The intermodal tank that is designed for working pressures of 100 to 600 psig and usually transports liquefied gases under pressure is known as an: A. IMO Type 1. B. IMO Type 2. C. IMO Type 5. D. IMO Type 7. 240. Cylindrical packaging made of metal, plastic, or fiberboard used to transport solids or liquids best describes: A. carboys. B. drums. C. pressurized cylinders. D. bins. 241. Type __________ packaging contains low-level commercial radioactive shipments in cardboard boxes, wooden crates, and metal drums. A. A B. B C. C D. D 242. These trailers contain several pressurized vessels ranging from 3000 to 6000 psi piping and are known as: A. compressed gas tube trailers. B. high pressure trailers. C. cryogenic trailers. D. corrosive liquid trailers. 243. Which is a characteristic of a compressed gas tube trailer? A. The manifold or valve control box is enclosed at the rear. B. It has temporary markings for the material or ownership. C. It carries liquefied gases. D. It carries only non-flammable gases. 244. A specialized intermodal tank container which transports gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000 to 5000 psi) is known as a(n): A. tube module/trailer. B. cryogenic intermodal tank. C. IM 101. D. IM 102. 245. A specialized intermodal tank container which carries refrigerated liquid gases, oxygen, or helium would be an example of: A. tube modules. B. IM 101. C. IM 102. D. cryogenic intermodal tanks/IM type 7. 246. Cryogenic liquid storage tanks are: A. non-pressure tanks that are highly insulated. B. atmospheric pressure non-insulated tanks. C. very low-pressure highly insulated tanks. D. diverse in pressure ratings, with some as high as 300 psi and heavily insulated. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 46  QUESTIONS REPORT HMO Part II for HazMat A & O - 9.0 247. Directions: Read the following statements and choose the correct answer from choices A-D below. Statement 1: There are many types of intermodal containers, or freight containers that can be used interchangeably on multiple modes of transportation (highway, rail, ship). Statement 2: Cryogenic liquids cannot be shipped in intermodal containers because they are considered to be too unstable for this type of shipment. Statement 3: Radioactive material containers are shipped in either Type A or Type B containers. A. All three statements are true. B. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. C. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false. D. Statements 1 and 3 are false; statement 2 is true. 248. You have arrived on the scene of a hazardous materials incident involving pesticides. On one of the pesticide labels, you notice the statement "Keep away from children." This statement is called the: A. Signal Words. B. EPA Statement. C. Precautionary Statement. D. Danger Statement. 249. Common hazardous materials stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are: A. corrosives. B. fertilizers. C. cryogenics. D. liquids. 250. A railcar tanker with a stencil marking of DOT 111 is a(n): A. covered floating roof tank. B. MC 306. C. non-pressurized railcar. D. cryogenic storage car. 251. The products that IM 101 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: A. molten sulfur. B. flammable gases. C. flammable liquids. D. radioactive materials. 252. The products that IM 102 intermodal portable tanks typically carry are: A. nonregulated materials. B. flammable gases. C. hydrogen. D. radioactive materials. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 47  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 253. The item that is represented by the vertical stripes indicates the: A. radioactive levels. B. Hazard Class. C. maximum radiation levels. D. number of radioactive atoms. 254. The design pressure of an IM 101 portable tank is: A. 14.5 to 25.4 psi. B. 100 to 500 psi. C. 25.4 to 100 psi. D. 6.89 to 14.5 psi. 255. Pneumatically unloaded hopper cars typically carry: A. finished goods. B. compressed gases. C. powdered materials. D. rolled steel. 256. A __________ is best defined as a tank-within-a-tank with a stainless steel inner tank supported within a strong outer tank, with insulation in the space between the inner and outer tank. A. low-pressure tank car B. cryogenic liquid tank car C. pressure tank car D. nonpressure tank car without an expansion dome 257. What type of container is used to ship materials of radioactivity by air? A. Industrial B. Type A C. Type C D. Extruded 258. Packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is known as: A. Type B. B. Excepted. C. Concrete Box. D. Industrial. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 48  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 259. Which material is transported in industrial containers? A. High level radiation B. Natural uranium C. Plutonium D. Smoke detectors 260. Large tanks with hemispherical heads on both ends can be identified as: A. cryogenic liquid. B. corrosive liquid. C. dry bulk. D. high pressure. 261. Which are shipped in industrial packages having limited hazard to the public and environment? A. Laboratory samples B. Radioactive materials for medical use C. Batteries D. Glass beakers 262. An intermodal container that is capable of holding high pressure gases 3000 psi or higher is a: A. cryogenic intermodal tank. B. tube module intermodal container. C. pressure intermodal tank. D. non-pressure intermodal tank. 263. Which is a type of drum? A. Vessicants B. Wood barrels C. Open heads D. Bulk Containers 264. IBCs are defined as: A. intermodal bulk containers. B. intermediate bulk containers. C. international bulk containers. D. intermediate biological containers. 265. An intermediate bulk container called a super sack would most likely contain: A. corrosive liquid. B. flammable liquid. C. solid materials. D. inhalation hazard. 266. Where would you find valves on a one-ton container? A. End B. Top C. Bottom D. Middle 267. Which would you not expect in a one-ton container? A. Chlorine B. Oxygen C. Sulfur Dioxide D. Phyosgene Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 49  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 268. Gases that displace oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen, are examples of __________ asphyxiants. A. simple B. terminal C. general D. chemical 269. Hazard Class 3 includes: A. black powder. B. gasoline. C. ammonium nitrate. D. magnesium. 270. Emergency centers such as the __________ are principal agencies providing immediate technical assistance to an emergency responder. A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) B. National Fire Protection Association C. National Center for Disease Control D. CHEMTREC® 271. Cryogenic liquids are those which exist at: A. greater than 32°F. B. minus 0°F. C. minus 130°F. D. minus 110°F. 272. A substance that spontaneously releases ionizing radiation would be labeled a(n) __________ hazard classification. A. 7 B. 9 C. 11 D. 13 273. Which value represents an atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or can cause irreversible, debilitating effects on health? A. TLV-TWA B. IDLH C. REL D. PEL 274. Which exposure value could be repeated a maximum of four times daily for 15 minutes with a 60-minute rest period between exposures? A. Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) B. Threshold limit value/time-weighted average (TLV-TWA) C. Threshold limit value/short-term exposure limit (TLV-STEL) D. Threshold limit value/ceiling (TLV-C) 275. The maximum airborne concentration to which an average healthy person may be exposed 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, without adverse health effects, best defines: A. threshold limit value/time-weighted average (TLV-TWA). B. threshold limit value/short-term exposure limit (TLV-STEL). C. immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). D. threshold limit value/ceiling (TLV-C). Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 50  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 276. Gamma particles can be described as: A. ionizing radiation like X-rays. B. deadly radiation as it can pass through structural personal protective equipment. C. particles with weight and mass. D. a form of non-ionizing radiation. 277. Beta particles can be described as: A. having weight and mass. B. ionizing radiation like X-rays. C. deadly radiation as it can pass through structural personal protective equipment. D. large particles that pass through structural personal protective equipment. 278. The CHEMTREC® organization is available __________ hours per day to provide information about __________. A. 24, certain chemicals B. 24, many chemicals C. during normal business, only liquid chemicals D. during normal business, selected chemicals 279. A container labeled with a Hazard Classification of 4 contains a(n): A. explosive. B. flammable gas. C. flammable solid. D. flammable liquid. 280. Given the Material Safety Data Sheet provided, in which section would signs and symptoms of exposure and routes of entry be found? A. Section #3 B. Section #6 C. Section #4 D. Section #9 281. Given the provided Material Safety Data Sheet, in what sections can you find information on precautions for safe handling to include release measures and personal protection measures? A. 3 and 7 B. 4 and 6 C. 4 and 7 D. 7 and 8 282. Given the Material Safety Data Sheet provided, identify the chemical abstract service (CAS) number. A. 44.06 B. G-90 C. 75-21-8 D. C2H40 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:47 PM 51  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 283. Given the provided Material Safety Data Sheet, in which sections would you find personal protective equipment and first aid procedures? A. 4 and 8 B. 8 and 9 C. 6 and 9 D. 4 and 6 284. In an emergency at a facility with bulk chemical storage, where the Material Safety Data Sheet is not available on site, the firefighter may obtain information from: A. an Environmental Protection Association Alert. B. the chemical abstract service. C. the Department of Transportation. D. CHEMTREC® 285. Alpha particles can be described as: A. large particles that pass through structural personal protective equipment. B. ionizing radiation like x-rays. C. particles with weight and mass. D. deadly radiation as it can pass through structural personal protective equipment. 286. Which statement is true regarding neutron radiation? A. They are highly penetrating. B. It is commonly used in commercial and industrial operations. C. They are easy to measure in the field. D. They are usually found in common pharmacies. 287. Which type of radiation has a physical mass but has no electrical charge? A. Beta B. Gamma C. X-ray D. Neutron 288. Structural firefighting gear with self-contained breathing apparatus will protect responders from: A. gamma particles. B. beta particles. C. neutrons. D. atom particles. 289. When contacting the CHEMTREC®, the caller should be prepared to provide the: A. name of the site manager at the facility. B. type of container or vehicle. C. names of the responders. D. number of casualties. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:38:48 PM 52  QUESTIONS REPORT for HazMat A & O - 9.0 290. Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC®) is able to provide assistance to respond