TCFP & GFD HAZMAT AWARENESS/OPS TEST
1. What is a hazardous material?
A. A substance that is not harmful to humans or the environment
B. **A substance or material in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety,
or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce**
C. A substance that is only harmful in small quantities
D. A substance that is completely harmless
**Correct answer: B) A substance or material in quantities or forms that may pose an unreasonable risk
to health, safety, or property when transported, stored, or used in commerce**
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, and Speed
B. **Time, Distance, Shielding**
C. Time, Distance, and Radiation
D. Distance, Shielding, and Radiation
**Correct answer: B) Time, Distance, Shielding**
3. What is the most important part of assessment?
A. Recognizing the presence of hazardous materials
B. Identifying the type of hazardous material
C. Evaluating the severity of the incident
D. Planning for containment
,**Correct answer: A) Recognizing the presence of hazardous materials**
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, an octagon-shaped
placard with a #1 on it denotes a: ✔️mass explosion
referring to the united states military marking system for hazardous materials, the symbol for a mass
fire hazard is: ✔️#3 in a triangle
an explosive with a fragment hazard is denoted by the US military marking system as a: ✔️#2 in a X
when referring to the US military marking system, if a circle with a symbol of a person wearing a mask is
seen, it is necessary to assume that: ✔️a protective mask or breathing apparatus must be used
a tractor-trailer carrying 1001 pounds of organic peroxides, other than type B, requires: ✔️a yellow
placard
the NFPA 704 system provides the: ✔️general hazard information
the primary hazard of an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to: ✔️accelerate combustion
the DOT hazard class 2 includes: ✔️nonflammable gases
the DOT hazard class 1 includes: ✔️explosives
the DOT hazard class 6 includes: ✔️liquid poisions
placards that contain the DOT class number 6 at the bottom identify ✔️an infectious substance hazard
,the NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as: ✔️potential hazards
in using the various clues for detecting the presence of hazardous materials, the use of ________ would
be considered the most dangerous ✔️the sense of smell
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signal word - Danger - represents: ✔️high level of toxicity
the least likely location for terrorists activity of the following choices is: ✔️a remote gov't facility in a
rural area
according to the NFPA 704 system, the most dangerous chemical would have a placard showing which of
the following number sets? ✔️4, 4, 2
the primary consideration in determining whether a facility is required to have Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) information is whether the facility: ✔️has chemicals that are used in the workplace
a document developed by the manufacturer listing specific hazardous of a product is called: ✔️the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
the number _______ would be shown in the flammability quadrant of the NFPA 704 system for a
material that must be moderately heated before ignition can occur: ✔️2
a substance that readily yields oxygen to support combustion of fuels would be labeled _________
under the UN labeling system ✔️5
during a suspected terrorists event, warning indicator(s) that responders should be alert to is/are
✔️secondary devices
a tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with the hazard class: ✔️red, 3
______ is placed on highway transport vehicles to identify the contents ✔️a placard
, during the size up of a facility, the firefighter should utilize the NFPA 704 system to identify the:
✔️flammability of the material
substances that are living disease causing materials or are obtained from living organisms are called:
✔️biological agents
during transport, the party responsible for the waybill should be the: ✔️conductor
the person responsible for control of the air-bill papers is the: ✔️pilot
shipping papers are referred to as _______ and usually stored ______, in air transport ✔️air bill, in the
cockpit
which is a signal word found on pesticide labels? ✔️Warning
Which mode of transportation corresponds with a Waybill/Consist? ✔️Rail
which mode of transportation corresponds with a dangerous cargo manifest? ✔️water
Which is required on a pipeline marker? ✔️pipeline owner's phone number
which type of event should raise your awareness of possible terrorism involvement? ✔️Mass casualty
incident
which occupancy or location types would be considered a possible targets for terrorism?
✔️infrastructures
what are some of the signs and symptoms of body irritants? ✔️unexplained signs and symptoms of
skin, eye, or airway irritation
