Hazmat Operations Test
_______ is the controlled burning of a liquid or gas to reduce and/or control the pressure and/or
control the product - ANS-Flaring
_________ materials may cause server chemical burns and extensive tissue damage upon
contact. - ANS-Corrosive
___________ interfere with oxygen exchange during normal respiration. - ANS-Asphyxiants
________________ is the most commonly used method of decontaminating personnel. -
ANS-Dilution/Washing
A _________ tank has an inner tank with an outer shall and is well insulated. - ANS-Cryogenic
A cryogenic liquid tank will have: - ANS-a double shell with insulation
A Level A suit will protect the responder from ill effects from: - ANS-All hazardous materials
A liquid carrier has an elliptical shape. What is the name of said carrier? - ANS-MC 306/DOT
406
A person who is repeatedly exposed to a chemical over a long period of time may develop -
ANS-Chronic health hazard
A rail car with a stenciled name on its side is generally a: - ANS-Dedicated car
A specialized intermodal tank container that transports high pressure cylinders - ANS-
A tank carrier designed to haul various chemicals whose pressures are less than 40 PSI would
be a: - ANS-MC 306/DOT 406
A vapor-tight suit which resists permeation by most chemicals is known as a: - ANS-Level A
A vest where cooling agent is circulated - ANS-Water Cooled
Actions taken to confine a product release to a limited area, performed remotely, are considered
to be: - ANS-Defensive Strategies
Adsorption is the process of: - ANS-Adhering the contaminant to a surface
An advantage of confinement operations is that: - ANS-Direct exposure of personnel is avoided.
, An MC 307/DOT 407 low-pressure chemical carrier is designed to carry chemicals with
pressures not to exceed _______ psi. - ANS-35-40
Another technique for reducing or controlling pressure and/or disposing of the contents is called:
- ANS-Flaring
At a hazardous materials incident, the assistant safety officer directly reports to the: -
ANS-Safety Officer
Beta particles can be described as: - ANS-Ionizing radiation like x-rays
caustic sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are examples of: - ANS-Bases
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC) is able to provide assistance to
responders if: - ANS-The name of the shipper and manufacturer is known
Chemicals that ignite when combined create a(n) __________ reaction. - ANS-Exothermic
CHEMTREC/CANUTEC can usually provide: - ANS-Technical information
Common hazardous materials stored in nonbulk packages, referred to as bags, are: -
ANS-Fertilizers
Control of the scene begins by isolating the site. The process for establishing initial isolation
distances can be found: - ANS-In the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Cracking, charring, and discoloration are examples of ___________ to a chemical garment. -
ANS-Degradation
Cryogenic liquids are those that exist at: - ANS-130F (150F?)
Determining whether a vapor will rise or fall is commonly referred to as: - ANS-Vapor Density
Hazard Class 3 includes: - ANS-Gasoline
Heat __________ occurs when the circulatory system begins to fail, resulting in rapid, shallow
breathing and cool, clammy skin. - ANS-Exhaustion
heat stress is associated with: - ANS-Muscle cramps in legs and abdomen
If a product with a vapor density of 1.6 escaped from its container, you would expect the product
to: - ANS-Collect in low-lying areas
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