SFFMA Firefighter I (FF1) HazMat Operations/Awareness Practice Test

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• The EPA signal word Warning indicates what level of toxicity?
• Of the references listed below, the most specific source of information on a hazardous material is the:
• Convulsants are:
• During mass decontamination, valuables should be:
• 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 way that personnel, PPE, apparatus, and tools become contaminated is by:
• Severe irritation to which body system is a symptom of exposure to poisonous gas?
• A bill of lading provides information about the origin of the product and is the shipping paper used for highway transportation.
• Where must pipeline markings be placed?
• 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?
• Which DOT Hazard Class includes flammable solids?
• A Bill of Lading is most commonly associated with which mode of transportation?
• The Department of Transportation Placarding System requires a vehicle carrying nonflammable compressed gas to display a placard colored:
• Position #1 (left side) of the National Fire Protection Association 704 placard is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:
• Which federal agency is involved in the regulation of hazardous materials and/or wastes?
• Which statement is correct regarding emergency decontamination?
• A first responder must refer to the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances in the Emergency Response Guidebook whenever:
• Which agency establishes safe levels for exposure in the workplace?
• If you observe unsafe procedures at the incident scene, to whom should you report?
• In pesticide labeling, which signal word is used for packages containing highly toxic materials?
• In the EVADE acronym used at weapons of mass destruction events, what action does the V represent?
• Using the United Nations/Department of Transportation Labeling System, a flammable liquid would receive a hazard classification of:
• Who is responsible for control of the air bill papers in aviation operations?
• Which option identifies the United Nations Product Identification Number on placards labeling?
• A Bill of Lading may be located within which option?
• The EPA signal word Caution indicates what level of toxicity?
• A Bill of Lading may be located within which area?
• What is the main purpose of the NFPA 704 placard?
• To avoid hazards, which action would be instituted in the hazard-Control zone?
• Federal rules require that a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) be kept on file under what circumstance?
• An Air Bill may be located in which area of the vehicle?
• Which ERG section contains the table of initial isolation and protective action distances?
• In the U.S. Military Marking System, the mass explosion hazard marked with #1 is signaled on which shape?
• Where may a Dangerous Cargo Manifest be located?
• Which is the primary danger of chemical asphyxiants like carbon monoxide?
• Removal of contaminated victims that are in need of medical treatment from the hazard area requires:
• Which resource helps identify zones where hazardous atmospheres may be present within a location?
• Gasoline falls under which hazard class?
• Which document provides hazard information and handling guidance for a material?
• Shipping papers are referred to as the air bill and are usually stored where?
• What is the most vulnerable route of exposure to hazardous materials?
• Which statement about concentrations and exposure is true?
• Which term best describes the materials in DoT Hazard Class 8?
• The amount of an ingested or injected substance that results in the death of 50 percent of the test population is
• Which clue would be considered most dangerous to rely on when detecting the presence of hazardous materials?
• What term describes substances or materials that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce?
• Which placard represents 'Flammable liquids/combustibles'?
• A tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than Type B, must display which placard color?
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 7 consists of which materials?
• Which statement about PPE selection for mass decontamination is correct?
• The placard category that represents 'Corrosives' is which option?
• In the NFPA 704 System of Identification, the diamond-shaped placard used for fire hazard is always colored which color?
• United Nations/Department of Transportation placards indicate general hazard recognition by:
• The NFPA 704 labeling system is designed for which setting?
• Which term describes people remaining inside until danger passes?
• Which DOT Class includes nonflammable gases?
• Which is a symptom of an irritant exposure?
• Which statement is correct regarding the use of communication equipment for notification of a hazardous materials incident?
• The route of exposure affecting the respiratory tracts associated with ill effects, both acute and chronic, is:
• A placard with the DOT Class number 6 at the bottom signals which hazard?
• Which option could be used to evaluate the presence of chemical agents on skin during mass decontamination?
• The National Fire Protection Association 704 System for identifying hazardous materials gives:
• The taking of hazardous materials into the body through the undamaged skin and the eyes is:
• At Weapons of Mass Destruction events, the site safety plan is developed by which person or role?
• The EPA signal word Danger represents which level of toxicity?
• If you know the material name but not its 4-digit ID number, which ERG section should you consult?
• The shipment of radioactive materials in a metal drum is classified as which packaging type?
• Which statement about determining concentrations in an endangered area is true?
• At a Weapons of Mass Destruction event, you should:
• Which part of the body is affected by a specific toxin?
• A process by which one substance combines with a second substance is:
• During the notification process, what is the purpose of assigning dedicated radio channels?
• After repeated exposure, __________ will cause an allergic reaction.
• Which party should receive reports of unsafe procedures observed on the scene?
• For crowd control during mass decontamination, responders should:
• One of the roles of the first responder at the awareness level during a HazMat incident is to:
• Which radio channel arrangement is recommended for the entry team during a weapons of mass destruction or hazmat incident?
• To avoid airborne contaminants:
• On a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the:
• Which statement describes the method for estimating exposures in hazmat incidents, according to the given guidance?
• Which organization provides chemical information and assistance during hazmat incidents?
• How many hazard properties are represented on an NFPA 704 placard?
• Which DOT Hazard Class is assigned to radioactive substances?
• Where should progress and incident status reports be contained?
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 2 consists of which materials?
• Evaluating the effectiveness of decontamination of tools is:
• UN hazard class numbers on placards are used to aid quick recognition of hazard type.
• The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is used to provide safety and handling information about a hazardous material.
• What method is used to control fumes or vapors emitted by flammable liquids?
• A container of flammable solids would receive a United Nations Label or placard with a hazardous classification number of:
• Which section of the Emergency Response Guidebook provides the fire, explosion, and health hazard information for the material identified by the first responder?
• One of the most common products of combustion encountered in structure fires is:
• What does the NFPA 704 System indicate about hazardous materials?
• The NFPA 704 system is used for which purpose?
• In UN labeling, the number on the label indicates what information?
• The Emergency Response Guidebook referenced in hazmat resources is published by which department?
• What is the goal of an emergency decontamination procedure?
• Which resource would determine or predict the concentrations of a released hazardous material within an endangered area when provided with local data and leak information?
• DOT Hazard Class 2 includes which hazard?
• Why should each agency have a Standard Operating Guideline for mass decontamination?
• You would expect to find the emergency action for a spill or leak in the __________ section of the Emergency Response Guidebook.
• In the Emergency Response Guidebook, which color section contains the shipping names of hazardous materials?
• The active ingredients on a pesticide label will be:
• A process by which a hazardous liquid flow is redirected away from an area is:
• Which resource is able to predict vapor cloud travel after responders' input, local data and leak information?
• Which is a dispersion pattern created by the release of a hazardous material?
• Under the UN/ DOT labeling system, Hazard Class 5 identifies which type of substance?
• Which statement best defines a carcinogen?
• The four-digit UN number on placards identifies the product during transport.
• Which statement correctly describes EPA pesticide labeling regarding signal words?
• When providing emergency medical care to hazmat victims, which statement is true?
• Which triplet of numbers would indicate the most dangerous chemical according to NFPA 704?
• Which term describes a substance harmful when inhaled, swallowed, absorbed, or introduced into the body?
• What is the primary consideration for determining whether a facility must have Safety Data Sheet information?
• Progress and incident status documents are typically contained in which item?
• Which are the prescribed shapes of the recommended initial isolation and protective action zones?
• DOT Hazard Class 1 includes which hazard?
• Materials such as benzene, asbestos, and arsenic are:
• Which DOT Hazard Class is assigned to poisons?
• With respect to exposure, medium-term is:
• During decontamination, equipment such as safety cones may be used:
• Which resource would a responder consult for general hazmat incident guidance and quick reference?
• Within the United Nations/Department of Transportation System, a container labeled with a Hazard Class 4 contains a:
• During facility size-up, the NFPA 704 system is used to identify which property of the material?
• Which statement best describes the need for standardized procedures across agencies during mass decontamination?
• Prior to allowing responders to act, they should be briefed on which of the following?
• Which hazard class is represented by the placard reading 'Dangerous when wet'?
• 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:
• Short-term exposure is measured in
• To establish the initial isolation and protective action zones, what shape is used for the initial isolation zone?
• Which combination of color-bordered sections contains highlighted entries for toxic inhalation hazards or dangerous water reactive materials?
• The measurement used by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in evaluating workplace exposure during an 8-hour period is
• Which DOT Hazard Class consists of explosives?
• Which aspect is primarily indicated by NFPA 704 labels?
• Which statement about EPA pesticide labeling is correct?
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 4 consists of which materials?
• Responders can acquire a Safety Data Sheet from:
• Which combination of statements about hazardous materials locations is 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.
• If you know the product name, which reference is used to find the four-digit UN/DOT number?
• Which senses are acceptable for hazmat detection?
• Which DOT Hazard Class is designated for miscellaneous hazardous materials?
• CHEMTREC is a service used during hazmat incidents to obtain what type of information?
• For technical decontamination, which practice is correct regarding reporting to decontamination?
• __________ is the process of taking in materials through the skin or eyes.
• A common design feature of cylinders is which?
• Which document would you consult to determine the hazard name of a material located in a facility?
• Evaluating the effectiveness of mass decontamination is:
• In the U.S. Military Marking System, what does a circle containing a symbol of a person wearing a face piece indicate?
• Which system uses a color-coded diamond with hazard levels to convey information about hazards?
• The two types of potential hazards found in each Emergency Response Guidebook guide are which?
• Where are shipping papers located on a train?
• When determining evacuation distances to avoid airborne contamination, what action should the Incident Command take?
• Which document is produced by manufacturers to communicate hazards and safe handling?
• Which action aligns with awareness-level responsibilities in hazmat response?
• With respect to exposure, long term is:
• The fact that a product is water reactive would be indicated in the ___ quadrant of the National Fire Protection Association 704 System.
• Choking agents like __________ attack the lungs causing tissue damage.
• The placard background color associated with a poisonous hazard (skull and crossbones) is which color?
• In the NFPA 704 system, which number appears in the flammability quadrant for a material that requires moderate heating before ignition can occur?
• Evaluating the effectiveness of decontaminating tools on the scene should be performed using which method?
• The __________ of a chemical is its ability to remain in the environment.
• In the United States Military Marking System, the symbol for mass fire hazard is shown as which of the following?
• Which combination of CERCLA statements is true?
• To establish an isolation perimeter for an incident inside a building, you should:
• The hand signal of crossing the throat indicates which condition?
• The Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances is divided into small spills and large spills. The Department of Transportation classifies a small spill as a leaking container smaller than:
• Protection of the environment at emergency decontamination is:
• During hazmat response, what is the recommended sequence for a victim who requires medical treatment?
• Position #2 (top) of the National Fire Protection Association 704 placard is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:
• Which option best reflects the primary objective of emergency decontamination?
• Which of the following is not a typical cylinder design feature?
• Statement about HazMat incidents involving criminal or terrorist activities: select the correct evaluation.
• Emergency decontamination is required when immediate medical attention is necessary.
• What is the purpose of the Emergency Response Guide?
• Which combination of statements about hazmat recognition using the senses is correct?
• Which item corresponds to the United Nations Hazard Class Number on placard labeling?
• Gasoline is an example of which hazard class?
• When using the Table of Isolation Distances in the Emergency Response Guidebook, a large spill is defined as a quantity greater than:
• Which action helps reduce exposure to airborne contaminants during decontamination?
• Which substance from the listed items is a carcinogen?
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 consists of which materials?
• A Hazard Class of 3, within the United Nations Labeling System indicates a:
• Which hazard class is depicted by a placard showing 'Poison gases'?
• A person repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period may develop:
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 8 consists of:
• Which statement about Safety Data Sheets is true?
• A chemical that can become a sensitizer after repeated exposure is called a
• Which DOT Hazard Class includes poison gases?
• Mass decontamination at a weapons of mass destruction event utilizes which of the following?
• The isolation and disposal process is used to:
• Which statement about photoionization detectors (PIDs) at WMD/HazMat incidents is correct?
• To evaluate the effectiveness of mass decontamination for weapons of mass destruction agents, which option could be used?
• In the NFPA 704 placard, which section corresponds to special information?
• Which statement accurately reflects requirements for shipping papers when placards are displayed and hazardous materials are involved?
• Which option identifies the United Nations Product Identification Number on placard labeling?
• Which resource would be useful in determining the size of an endangered area during a hazmat incident?
• Where can a firefighter obtain the information number for hazard and response information?
• First responders trained to the Awareness level have the ability to:
• Which is a responsibility of the individual trained to the awareness level?
• Which resource provides hazard information and emergency response guidelines for hazardous materials incidents?
• 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?
• Which is an example of a precautionary statement on a label?
• When transporting hazardous materials shipping papers should contain:
• What field test is used to verify gas detector operation before entering a hazardous atmosphere?
• 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.
• Label the parts on the placard by matching 1 United Nations Hazard Class Number, 2 United Nations Product Identification Number, 3 Hazard Class Symbol, 4 National Classification System Identifies Class or Division. Which sequence is correct?
• CERCLA established a trust fund to provide for cleanup when no responsible party could be identified.
• In the United States Military Marking System, an octagon-shaped placard with a #1 on it denotes which hazard?
• 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:
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 6 consists of which materials?
• Position #4 (bottom) of the National Fire Protection Association 704 placard is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:
• In hazmat incidents, within the hazard-control zone, what is a primary action to limit exposure to responders and the public?
• Which PPE criterion is appropriate for responders performing mass decontamination?
• 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:
• Which statement about photoionization detectors (PIDs) at hazMat incidents is correct?
• Which statement describes gloves used during decontamination?
• Which option correctly identifies the United Nations Hazard Class Number on placards?
• Which statement best describes the Safety Data Sheets naming issues?
• Placards that show DOT Class number 6 at the bottom identify which hazard?
• The yellow-bordered identification number index section of the ERG contains:
• Which statement about radio channel usage for entry teams is correct?
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 9 consists of which materials?
• Position #3 (right side) of the National Fire Protection Association 704 placard is the information and degree of hazard relating to a chemical's:
• For 1001 pounds of organic peroxides (not Type B) transported, which placard color is required?
• Level I incidents are best described as which scenario?
• Which statement best describes where hazardous materials can be found?
• Hazard Class 3 includes which substance?
• Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation distances can be found:
• The primary hazard of a Department of Transportation Hazard Class 5 material is:
• Which entity is the primary source for obtaining Safety Data Sheet information for a facility's hazardous materials?
• Under the United Nations labeling system, Hazard Class 3 corresponds to which material type?
• The background color of a placard that would signify a poisonous substance hazard and that contains a skull and crossbones is:
• One resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas is the:
• Composition, hazards, and first aid measures are all parts of the:
• DOT Hazard Class 6 includes which hazard?
• In the Emergency Response Guidebook, which color-coded section contains the action guides when a chemical name is not highlighted?
• In the CAN model, what does the letter N represent?
• Who is responsible for the care and control of a Dangerous Cargo Manifest?
• Which agent is defined by its ability to induce seizures upon exposure?
• If a numbered guide for a transported hazardous material cannot be obtained, the first responder should:
• Which packaging type applies to radioactive materials that can be packaged in small containers as well as those weighing over 100 tons?
• Which hazard type can cause frostbite even with no direct contact, due to extreme cold?
• 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:
• The NFPA lists ______ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at fixed facilities.
• Regarding Safety Data Sheets naming, which of the following statements is true?
• Which resource provides the Table of Isolation Distances used in emergency response planning?
• Which resource provides initial hazard guidance at hazmat incidents?
• An Air Bill is most closely associated with which mode of transportation?
• The statement 'Keep Away From Children' on a pesticide label is an example of which type of statement?
• The concentration that should never be exceeded is
• NFPA 704 placards do not provide which type of information?
• Which statement about mass decontamination procedures is correct?
• The isolation distance in the Orange Section of the Emergency Response Guidebook is for:
• Which mode of transportation uses a Waybill/Consist as part of its documentation?
• To minimize exposure to hazards when evacuating the public, firefighters should:
• Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the __________ is utilized in preincident planning.
• At a weapons of mass destruction event, for crowd control you should:
• An explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by which designation in the U.S. Military Marking System?
• Which statement best describes the exposure route that primarily affects the respiratory tract?
• Why is it important to decontam upwind of an incident?
• In the ERG, which color-coded section provides guidance for emergency actions during a spill or leak?
• Which term describes the measures taken to protect people during a hazmat incident?
• Which hazard class number corresponds to a flammable solid in the UN labeling system?
• On an NFPA 704 placard, which color and position indicates flammability hazard?
• 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.
• 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:
• Which organization defines the NFPA 704 placard system used to communicate hazard information?
• Action taken to confine a product release to a limited area is:
• The lead investigating agency during a terrorist attack is the:
• __________ is designed to remove contaminants that pose immediate threat to life.
• The hand signal indicates air problems; which option is correct?
• Which statement about emergency decontamination is true?
• Which term describes the distances used to separate people from a hazardous material release?
• Which term describes decontamination performed to rapidly remove contaminants posing immediate threat to life?
• Which of the following is a typical example of Hazard Class 3 material?
• A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled Hazard Class _____:
• The placard that represents corrosives is which option?
• Regarding the determination of the specific names of hazardous materials, which statement is correct?
• Which statement accurately describes where hazardous materials can be found?
• Under the United Nations labeling system, the hazard class number for oxidizers is which of the following?
• The Department of Transportation Hazard Class 3 consists of which materials?
• The firefighter may obtain appropriate Safety Data Sheet information from which source?
• Exposure to cryogenic materials may cause freeze burns and frostbite.
• Hazardous occupancies should be identified and evaluated:
• Blood agents are highly toxic because they:
• In hazmat incidents with possible criminal activity, which of the following should be included in safety briefings?
• The NFPA 704 system is designed for:
• Which statement best describes vapor suppression?
• The chemicals listed in highlighted type in the Emergency Response Guidebook were selected because:
• The protective action zone is elongated beyond the initial isolation zone in which direction?
• In the CAN model, what does the letter C represent in progress reports?
• The best source of information on a specific hazardous material is the:
• Care and control of the waybill is the responsibility of the:
• Which of the following would be considered a large spill according to the DOT threshold in the ERG?
• During the notification process, tactical channels may be assigned to:
• The four-digit number appearing on a placard or an orange panel of a tank car is the: