CFD Academy HAZMAT Practice Exam

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• What is the most specific source of information on a hazardous material?
• Which statement best describes the hot zone in hazmat operations?
• What is the STCC number?
• Why is establishing an isolation perimeter around a hazmat incident essential?
• Which environmental concern should be considered during hazmat cleanup near water?
• Which option correctly lists the minimum information that must appear on hazardous materials shipping papers?
• CHEMTREC and CTEC can usually provide:
• A substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled Hazard Class:
• What hazard can occur when a cryogenic liquid warms in a closed container?
• How should responders treat an unknown liquid that may be TIH?
• What is an oxidizer?
• In 49 CFR terminology, which statement best differentiates a hazardous material from a hazardous substance?
• Which is the most dangerous type of radiation?
• DOT Hazard Class 7 consists of which substances?
• What four hazards does NFPA 704 placard show and what are the ratings?
• What are materials that emit radiation called?
• Which term describes the dispersion pattern where liquid collects in low-lying areas?
• Emergency planning is required under which federal law?
• What are UN/ID number and proper shipping name used for?
• When transporting hazardous materials shipping papers should contain:
• Which of the following is a HazMat Class example for corrosive substances?
• Who must approve moving an area from the hot zone to the cold zone?
• What does CAS stand for?
• Local emergency response personnel can gain valuable information if the _____ utilized In preincident planning.
• How should a sealed container with a strong solvent odor but no visible leaks be handled?
• Which statement about electrochemical cell sensors is true?
• Which hazmat zone is the clean area for command, staging, and public safety?
• How many chemicals are listed by CAS?
• Which federal agency regulates hazardous materials transportation in the United States?
• Which term best describes a substance with a boiling point greater than 68°F?
• A container of flammable solids would receive a United Nations Label or placard with a hazardous classification number of:
• Which category includes materials that burn due to friction or metal powders that can ignite?
• Direct contact with cryogenic liquids can cause which injury?
• What is vapor pressure?
• Which of the following describes the cold zone?
• Spontaneously combustible materials are described as which property?
• What is the purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and how is it used on scene?
• Which document is used for highway shipments?
• Which pH range is corrosive?
• Which organization can usually provide technical information for hazmat emergencies?
• Which statement describes a scenario requiring higher protection than standard gear?
• How are flammable liquids defined in the provided material?
• When are hazmat placards required on a vehicle?
• How many hazard classes exist in the hazmat regulatory system and name two examples.
• What is boiling point?
• Which statement correctly differentiates hazard labels, placards, and markings?
• What does a Way Bill accompany?
• What is a secondary decon and why is it important?
• What does a product label typically include?
• What are two common instruments used to detect hazmat hazards and what they measure?
• What is a liquid?
• TLV/TWA describes the maximum concentration a person may be exposed to for how long?
• A fire in an unoccupied house reveals chemicals and glass jars; this could indicate which activity?
• Which radiological packaging type is the most strong?
• What is a gas?
• What is the immediate action if a hazmat container starts venting, with risk of exposure?
• UN 1072 identifies which substance in compressed form?
• In hazmat terminology, what does the acronym IBC stand for?
• Which DOT hazard class includes radioactive substances?
• Splits and tears?
• Which is the final event in the six-event sequence?
• Which statement about TLV/STEL is true?
• Cloud dispersion pattern also known as what, and when does it occur?
• What personal protective equipment is essential when transferring cryogenic liquids?
• Upon arrival at a hazardous material incident involving a truck, you locate the Response Guidebook guidance in which section?
• In multi-modal highway, rail, and marine shipments, which manifest is used?
• What safety feature is critical on a cryogenic storage vessel to prevent overpressure?
• One resource that deals with protective action distances involving toxic gas is the?
• Vapor pressure is usually expressed in which units?
• Which sequence correctly lists the six events of the general hazmat behavior model?
• How should a Class 3 Flammable Liquid hazard be managed at a hazmat incident?
• Which dispersion is described as a conical shape with linear, radial expansion away from the release point?
• Which statement best describes the hot zone?
• Name two extinguishing agents suitable for Class 3 fires involving hazmat materials.
• On a placard, the number at the bottom of the diamond indicates the:
• Readily combustible solids ignite by which mechanisms?
• Hazard ratings are defined in which US transportation regulation?
• Where are product labels found and what do they describe?
• Which term correctly defines the medium term in impingement time frames?
• DOT Hazard Class 8 consists of which type of materials?
• MSDS sheets are best described as?
• Which document contains the hazard class information used for safe handling during transport?
• What must be completed before releasing an area from the hot zone to the cold zone?
• The guide numbers used by responders come from which guide?
• Under SARA, which title covers Reporting Requirements?
• Runaway Linear Cracking describes?
• Which color is used in the ERG to indicate the section containing initial isolation and protective action distances when a chemical name is highlighted?
• Within the Logistics section of ICS, which unit handles procurement and supply?
• Which document lists composition, hazards, and first aid measures?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes LC50 from LD50?
• Which action best protects the public when a hazmat release is suspected?
• What is the next event after Stress in the hazmat model?
• How should you approach an unknown chemical container in terms of PPE and distance?
• What is the difference between primary containment and secondary containment in hazmat handling?
• Consumer commodities are materials that are packaged as what?
• The EPA signal word 'Caution' indicates which level of toxicity?
• Which of the following best describes flammable solids?
• Which statement correctly matches the IM 101 tank capability?
• The term used for packaging that is allowed to be shipped with no special packaging requirements due to very low radioactivity is:
• Which HazMat ICS role is primarily responsible for monitoring hazards, PPE and decon compliance, and safety decisions?
• Which combination best reduces secondary contamination risk to responders?
• LC50 is defined as what?
• What is the purpose of contingency planning in hazmat response?
• Confinement refers to which concept?
• How do Level B and Level C PPE differ?
• Which statement correctly describes self-reacting solids?
• Why should cryogenic containers be kept upright and secured?
• OSHA 29 CFR requires MSDS to contain how many specific information sections?
• A primary hazard when a cryogenic vessel is mishandled is which of the following?
• When responders suspect a hazardous unknown liquid could be TIH, which PPE option best reflects standard practice?
• What happens during Engulf stage?
• NFPA lists _____ as the standard for identifying chemical hazards of materials at fixed facilities.
• Which statement is true regarding TLV/TWA and OSHA PEL?
• Ionizing radiation consists of high-energy radiation that can ionize atoms. Which statement best describes this property?
• What is a fissile material?
• Hemispherical dispersion occurs?
• Packaging used for transport with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment is:
• What is the definition of specific gravity?
• TLV/STEL describes the maximum exposure for how long and how often?
• Beta particles are best described as which of the following?
• Within the United Nations/Department of Transportation System, a container labeled with a Hazard Class 4 contains a:
• Which document includes composition, hazards, and first aid measures?
• What describes a Consist in rail transport?
• Which pair of actions is commonly taken to secure a hazmat incident scene?
• Which statement accurately describes alpha particles?
• What is the general hazmat behavior model used for?
• What value on the pH scale is considered neutral?
• Electrochemical cell sensors detect which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the wavelengths of non-ionizing radiation?
• What are IBCs?
• Intermodal containers are defined as containers that can be moved from one mode of transportation to another.
• Punctures?
• Which dispersion type is described as “Like a spherical release but occurs at ground level”?
• Which packaging type is used for transporting radioactive materials in both small containers and large shipments (over 100 tons)?
• What is the flash point range for combustible liquids as stated?
• Which factor should alert you to possible terrorism involvement?
• Where is an Air Bill commonly found on a transport vehicle?
• Which statement about remote shutoffs is NOT a proper characteristic?
• Why is decontamination of responders important before leaving the hot zone?
• What does TIH stand for in hazmat terminology?
• Which hazard class is associated with poisonous gases such as chlorine and phosgene?
• Which regulation governs when placards must be displayed on vehicles carrying hazmat?
• Which statement best describes cone shape dispersion?
• In the ERG guides, responders are instructed to consider which two main hazard categories?
• Which shielding material is effective for absorbing gamma radiation?
• What is the purpose of a decon corridor and how should it be arranged?
• What is specific activity?
• Which of the following indicates a TIH even if a label is missing?
• Which roles in ICS are typically responsible for resource ordering and tracking?
• Closure opens up?
• Which statement best describes plume dispersion in hazmat scenarios?
• Disintegration?
• Hazmat release causes damage to which of the following?
• What are the three subchapters of the SARA regulations?
• NFPA 704 system is designed for which setting?
• Cryogenic liquids can pose an asphyxiation hazard due to which condition in enclosed spaces?
• Which statement correctly describes plume dispersion?
• What information is typically found in an ERG entry for a material?
• What does TIH stand for and why does it matter for incident response?
• What is the purpose of containment measures such as dikes or berms?
• Name two inert absorbents used for hazmat spill cleanup.
• Pyrophoric materials are defined as?
• What is the difference between a hazard class and a hazard division number on hazard materials?
• What document follows an individual rail car and its contents?
• The cloud dispersion pattern is also known as which of the following?
• Materials with low boiling points are classified as?
• Where may an Air Bill be located on a transport aircraft?
• Cloud dispersion pattern?
• What is the primary purpose of gross decontamination in hazmat response?
• Cryogenic liquid intermodal, IMO Type 7 containers are:
• Desensitized explosives are defined as?
• Which action demonstrates proper protection and decontamination protocol for hazmat responders?
• What is the purpose of initial response guidance in an ERG entry?
• Which TLV category represents the maximum exposure that should never be exceeded?
• Under what condition are dangerous placards displayed on a transport vehicle?
• If a cryogenic leak occurs in a confined space, the correct action is to
• What is the primary purpose of PPE selection for hazmat responders?
• TIH stands for Toxic Inhalation Hazard.
• Which dispersion type describes a liquid pattern where movement of liquid product is down slope due to gravity?
• TLV/C indicates the maximum exposure category that should never be exceeded.
• What is the correct sequence for handling a hazmat-exposed patient, from initial action to transport?
• Which placard pictogram indicates a corrosive substance?
• What is the role of the Safety Officer in HazMat ICS?
• What is the primary purpose of the cold zone in hazmat incident management?
• What is the purpose of the evidence preservation in hazmat response?
• What are the stages of decontamination commonly used at hazmat incidents?
• Which description best captures gamma radiation's interaction with matter?
• UN/DOT placards indicate general hazard recognition by
• Exposure of a cryogenic storage dewar to direct sunlight can cause which outcome?
• PEL stands for Permissible Exposure Limit and is the OSHA standard, the same as TLV/TWA.
• Which statement correctly describes fissile materials?
• What are the two broad categories for electromagnetic radiation?
• What are the two types of potential hazards identified in each ERG guide?
• Which option correctly identifies Level A PPE as the highest protection?
• Which statement best describes ionizing radiation?
• Neutron particles are described as which of the following?
• Under SARA, which title covers Emergency Planning and Notification?
• Self-reacting solids are described as?
• What type of container is typical for storing cryogenic liquids?
• Which container is used to ship radioactive materials by air?
• Which statement describes secondary containment?
• NFPA 704 system is designed for which setting?
• Foam use is limited to which materials?
• Why is it important to preserve evidence and maintain chain of custody at hazmat incidents?
• What time frame is defined as medium term?
• What is the main purpose of the Safety Officer’s role during hazmat operations?
• When is Level A PPE required?
• Which manifest is used for Marine shipments?
• Liquid nitrogen is commonly used because it is which of the following?
• For air transport of radioactive materials, which packaging type is used to ensure containment, shielding, and safety at high altitude?
• Absorbed dose is defined as what?
• Beta particles are characterized as which of the following?
• Alpha particles are described as which of the following?
• Which NFPA 704 quadrant would you check first to assess water reactivity risk?
• Which statement about metals at cryogenic temperatures is correct?
• What PPE considerations are typical for hazmat incidents involving flammable liquids?
• Cryogenic liquids are defined as those existing at temperatures below which threshold?
• What is the correct sequence for removing contaminated clothing during decon?
• When dealing with a suspected TIH, is venting a container with a wrench an appropriate action?
• Dewars used for cryogenic storage are vacuum-insulated to accomplish what?
• Where is the NFPA-704 marking system usually found?
• Gamma radiation is best described as which of the following?
• Under SARA, which title covers General Provisions?
• Which statement describes a common initial action to secure a hazmat incident scene?
• A properly functioning relief system on a cryogenic vessel is indicated by which sign?
• Which of the following describes the warm zone?
• Name the four PPE levels used in hazmat response and identify which provides the highest protection.
• What is the recommended approach to handling leaking containers near water sources?
• If a substance readily provides oxygen to support combustion, its hazard class is designated as:
• What is the recommended approach to treating a patient exposed to hazmat contaminants?
• Which statement correctly identifies the first stage of decon?
• What information does the emergency contact on the shipping papers provide to responders?
• LD50 is defined as what?
• Which dispersion pattern refers to the collection of liquid product in low lying areas?
• CGIs are used to determine what property of vapors?
• Which radiological packaging type is least strong?
• The white quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond indicates water reactivity.
• Which of the following is NOT a common hazmat hazard detection instrument?
• If a chemical name is highlighted in the ERG, the initial isolation and protective action distances are found in which color-coded section?
• The design pressure of an IM 101 portable tank is: