Hazardous Materials – Identification, Response, and Safety Procedures Practice Test

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• Globally Harmonized System (GHS) includes
• Which information is included in essential information for response?
• For a package weighing five pounds, what is the recommended evacuation distance from the building?
• Which action is required under the Hazardous Chemicals Right to Know Act?
• Which resource includes emergency response telephone numbers and is useful to responders?
• CBRNE stands for:
• Which term refers to explosives that detonate with a chemical reaction moving faster than the speed of sound?
• Which description defines Level C PPE?
• Bomb squad availability states that which is true?
• Which fire class is designated for electrical equipment?
• Which statement best defines Inhalation in the context of hazardous materials?
• Olfactory fatigue is defined as?
• Which class extinguisher is for flammable liquids and gases?
• Which term describes explosive materials such as grenades, mines, and mortars that should not be touched if encountered?
• Which set of fire extinguisher classes is listed in the material?
• Which statement about flammable solids is true?
• Which symbol identifies Class B extinguishers (color and shape)?
• Which is an example of a combustible liquid?
• Which statement is correct for determining wind direction at a hazardous-material scene in another context?
• UN Identification Numbers are four-digit numbers used to identify
• Which class includes corrosives?
• The typical discharge range for most portable extinguishers is within which range?
• Which statement defines radioactive materials?
• What is the minimum initial spill isolation distance when the material is unknown?
• What is the primary action in Step 2 when responding to hazardous materials emergencies?
• Which class extinguisher is for fires involving cooking oils and commercial cooking equipment?
• The NFPA 704 marking communicates information about what aspect of a material?
• Which statement lists corrosive examples?
• Hazardous Material Emergencies require coordination between which groups?
• What action directly establishes scene control at the onset of a hazardous materials incident?
• Which term describes coordinating response across agencies during hazmat incidents?
• What distance should unauthorized and unnecessary personnel maintain from the building?
• Types of WMD include:
• What is the evacuation distance for semi-trailers?
• What is the purpose of minimizing time spent in a contaminated area?
• What content is included in the White Pages?
• Hazard severity rating is indicated on a scale from zero to four. What is the range?
• Limited Quantities means materials packaged in small, non-bulk containers may not need a placard.
• What is the evacuation distance for a 50lb fire from the building?
• Which statement correctly describes Level B PPE?
• Crime scene integrity is important because it helps ensure what?
• Which zone surrounds the warm zone and is used for logistical support?
• Which statement best defines the act of perpetrating a hoax in a public building?
• Which of the following represents the common types of switches used on IEDs?
• Which statement correctly defines the flash point of a liquid?
• Which of the following is a sign of environmental violations?
• Which term is indicated by the acronym P.I.E.S.?
• The EPA regulates what aspect of pesticides?
• What best defines the hot zone in incident scene control?
• What action should be taken immediately when a fire is discovered?
• Which statement describes Exposure to hazardous materials?
• Which method is used to quickly determine wind direction at a scene?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign of a suspicious letter or package?
• Which statement best defines a poison?
• Which statement best describes the benefit of barriers at the scene?
• Which statement reflects a visual indicator of hazardous materials?
• Which hazard class includes flammable solids?
• Which aspect of a verbal bomb threat should be captured for documentation?
• Which of the following is NOT a Class 3 hazard?
• First Responder Priorities include which actions?
• Which pairing correctly matches the evacuation distances to the weight of the package?
• What color diamond denotes special hazards with specific symbols?
• Which pair of strategies is most effective for reducing exposure during a hazardous materials incident?
• What are WMD materials?
• Which placards are used to affix UN Identification Numbers?
• Which symbol identifies Class A extinguishers (color and shape)?
• A liquid with a specific gravity less than 1 will what when placed in water?
• Which color diamond in NFPA 704 identifies hazards to human health?
• Environmental concerns are typically managed by which authorities, including residential dumping and mold presence?
• Which statement is true about odor-based hazard detection?
• What is the purpose of the warm zone?
• Which of the following is not an example of a combustible liquid?
• Routes of exposure are best defined as?
• NOT a type of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)?
• Which of the following would be an indicator of a potential WMD event?
• Which option is listed as an explosive in the material?
• Testimonial evidence may include which of the following sensory observations?
• What felony class applies to perpetrating a hoax in a public building by concealing, placing, or displaying a device to cause others to believe it is a bomb?
• Which factor is a critical weather-related consideration during hazardous material incidents?
• Which components make up an Improvised Incendiary Device (IID)?
• A 5-pound fire extinguisher can discharge in as few as how many seconds?
• Which document must be in the flight deck and in the possession of the pilot for air shipments?
• What should be obtained and documented when a threat is communicated?
• Which of the following is listed as an explosive?
• Which statement correctly defines the boiling point of a substance?
• Which term is used to coordinate consequence management under PDD-39?
• Chemical Suicide can pose danger due to:
• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) are:
• Which class of fire extinguisher is used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, and rubber?
• What is the primary action to establish scene control in a hazardous materials incident?
• Which category includes explosives stored in locations where they should not typically be found?
• Class 3 Flammable Liquids have a flashpoint of 60°C (140°F).
• Which statement best describes Hazardous Materials?
• Which category is associated with identifying dates significant to terrorist activity?
• What is the minimum number of bomb technicians required for a standard bomb squad?
• If distance from a radiation source is doubled, dose rate changes by which factor?
• If a local squad is not available to respond to civilian matters, which units are available?
• Who may collect physical evidence at a hazmat incident?
• Which document is specifically used for air shipments of hazardous materials?
• Which statement is true about organic peroxides?
• Which item would be an indicator of a WMD threat?
• Which category covers approaching anniversaries or other dates significant to terrorists?
• Where must the Cargo Manifest be located aboard a seafaring vessel?
• Injection is an exposure route characterized by which description?
• Which item is an example of a radioactive material?
• What is Step 1 in responding to hazardous material emergencies?
• Which organization has a Civil Support Team trained to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incidents?
• Which of the following is included in essential information for response?
• What does a white placard indicate?
• Which credential must bomb technicians be certified by to be considered part of a squad?
• In typical incident operations, what is the cold zone used for?
• Which type of explosion is produced by the fission or fusion of nuclear source material?
• Which agency regulates labels and placards for transporting hazardous materials?
• Which term describes commonly encountered homemade explosives that are highly sensitive to heat, shock, or friction?
• What is the function of air-purifying respirators?
• What is the evacuation distance for cars?
• What effect can water have on some hazardous materials?
• What felony class covers willfully and maliciously damaging real or personal property of another by use of an explosive or incendiary device?
• What does the acronym H.O.T. stand for in security threat assessment?
• Which statement is true about Class 3 flammable liquids?
• What characterizes a Nuclear Attack?
• Which of the following is considered an indicator of a suspicious package due to staining?
• Which class is used for cooking oils?
• Typical Environmental Violations include:
• For a package weighing fifty pounds, what is the recommended evacuation distance from the building?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an indicator of a suspicious package?
• Secondary explosive devices are defined as what?
• What does Making Notification involve?
• Which of the following is a sign of a suspicious letter or package?
• Which symbol identifies Class K extinguishers (color and shape)?
• The Diversion and Environmental Crimes Unit enforces the SBI's jurisdiction in which areas?
• What represents a general indicator of a potential WMD attack?
• Which statement is true about combustible liquids' flashpoints?
• Which term refers to improvised explosives made using common equipment and ingredients found in clandestine labs?
• What is a reliable indicator of hazardous materials at a scene?
• What is the primary purpose of shipping papers in hazmat transport?
• If a motor vehicle needs to be searched for an IED, what action should be taken?
• Which of the following is a visual indicator of a hazardous material release?
• What is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
• Which practice is correct when dealing with suspected contaminated victims?
• In the event of exposure, which action is described as part of first-aid procedures?
• Which description best defines a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)?
• Explosion is defined as which of the following?
• The false report can be made by which of the following communication means?
• Which symbol identifies Class D extinguishers (color and shape)?
• What is the mandatory evacuation distance for a delivery truck?
• In a hazardous materials incident, what is the initial action regarding bystanders who may be present?
• Jurisdictional Agencies are responsible for:
• Which items are included on pesticide labels under GHS?
• Mail Fraud/Wire Fraud and Money Laundering are criminal activities that may relate to environmental crimes.
• What is the primary purpose of shielding strategies in hazardous environments?
• Which extinguisher class is for energized electrical equipment?
• Which organization is responsible for the NFPA 704 Marking System?
• Environmental concerns include which of the following issues?
• Which statement best differentiates contamination from exposure?
• The Diversion and Environmental Crimes Unit is associated with which state agency?
• Which of the following items are included on pesticide labels under GHS beyond hazard statements and pictograms?
• Which class does NOT exist in standard classifications?
• What felony class covers willfully and maliciously damaging occupied real or personal property by use of an explosive or incendiary device?
• Under what circumstances should officers attempt to extinguish a fire with a portable fire extinguisher?
• Which item is NOT typically an indicator of a nuclear attack?
• What risk occurs if organic peroxides experience a rise in temperature?
• Which document is used for railroad transportation to accompany hazmat shipments?
• Which term refers to items used to disperse chemical or biological agents for entry into the human body?
• In the inverse square law, doubling distance from a radiation source does what to the dose rate?
• Which term describes an explosion created from the fission or fusion of nuclear source material?
• What is the recommended approach to distance from the affected area?
• What is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
• Selecting the proper filter requires knowledge of hazards to choose the right filters.
• What is a primary auditory indicator of a hazardous materials release?
• Why should responders stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream from hazardous materials?
• Flammable Solids are designated as which Class?
• Which agency is the lead for crisis management during terrorist incidents involving nuclear, biological, and chemical materials?
• Specific gravity is defined as the weight of a substance compared to the weight of an equal volume of water at a given temperature.
• Which items are examples of poisons?
• Which organization maintains a Civil Support Team trained to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incidents?
• Which statement best describes personal protective equipment (PPE) as described?
• Absorption is best described as:
• Attacks that use weapons designed to release radiological materials fall into which category?
• What method helps prevent unauthorized access to the scene by keeping people at a distance?
• Which combination of indicators would suggest a package is suspicious?
• After using a fire extinguisher, what should be done?
• What is a key property of corrosives?
• Which of the following is not a TRACEM hazard?
• Injection is defined as taking in materials through a puncture of the skin. Which option correctly identifies this exposure route?
• What is the primary difference between 'NOT FOUND' and 'FOUND' in the context of suspicious items?
• The inhalation hazard placard is best described as featuring which symbol?
• What is the primary purpose of crime scene security at a hazardous materials incident?
• What is the recommended practice regarding detecting hazardous materials by smell?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of WMD types as listed?
• If a tank car is involved in a fire, what is the recommended isolation distance in all directions?
• Which weather-related factors are critical to consider during hazardous material incidents?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of the HOT principles?
• What is Step 3 in the response process?
• Testimonial evidence at a hazmat incident may include which of the following?
• What does the PASS method stand for when using a portable fire extinguisher?
• What is the primary purpose of documenting threats in a formal incident report?
• When a threat includes a bomb's specific location, what should the search team prioritize?
• Which statement best describes incendiary device examples?
• What is the recommended approach to visually scanning the workspace?
• Which listed vehicle type requires the largest evacuation distance?
• Which term describes improvised bombs intended to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract?
• Which document must be readily accessible to the driver in the vehicle when hazmat is being transported?
• What best describes Unified Command in hazmat incident response?
• Which class includes explosives?
• Which statement best defines Ingestion?
• Shielding strategies refer to what?
• Vapor density is defined as:
• What does the Incident Command System (ICS) help with during hazmat emergencies?
• Which statement best describes PPE use for hazardous materials responders?
• For written threats, what is the recommended method to preserve the threat content?
• Which description defines Level A PPE?
• Which of the following indicates suspicious vehicles in a security context?
• Which combination lists the four pathways by which hazardous materials can enter the body?
• Which items are examples of miscellaneous dangerous goods?
• Nerve, blister, blood, choking, and irritating agents are categories of which hazard class?
• Which term describes the components of an electric IED?
• A released chemical with a vapor density greater than that of air will likely do which of the following?
• What is the purpose of the NFPA 704 marking system?
• Biological Agents include which of the following?
• Which term describes explosives stored in locations where they should not typically be found?
• Terrorist surveillance commonly includes which activity?
• Which term describes explosive devices such as grenades, mines, and mortars that are hazardous and should not be touched?
• Which statement correctly contrasts flash point and boiling point?
• What is the purpose of establishing evacuation distances around potential IED incidents?
• Surveillance by terrorists includes which of the following activities?
• Environmental Crime is defined as:
• Which scenario describes suspicious neighborhood activity related to WMD concerns?
• What is the evacuation distance for an SUV or van?
• Which description defines Level B PPE?
• Illegal Importation refers to bringing restricted or regulated chemicals into the United States without permission.
• Which category involves suspicious orders for chemicals typically used to make explosives or biological materials?
• What is the purpose of UN Identification Numbers?
• Which agency regulates the manufacture and labeling of pesticides?
• Which factors should determine the size of an evacuation zone?
• Which statement about emergency evacuation protocols is true?
• Which action is required for written threats?
• Which term describes an agreement to commit an illegal act?
• Which term best describes explosives that detonate at speeds exceeding the speed of sound?
• What is a mechanical explosion?
• Who are the primary responders for hazardous material emergencies?
• Illegal Importation is defined as which of the following?
• Which class corresponds to Organic Peroxides?
• How should evidence be identified and preserved at the scene?
• During a hazardous material emergency, what should responders do if additional resources are needed?
• Indicators of Chemical Suicide include:
• Which distance corresponds to the evacuation distance for a 5-pound fire?
• What does the numerical rating in the hazard severity scale convey?
• Class 2 Gases are defined as what?
• Which term describes an agreement between two or more parties to commit an illegal act?
• What is the evacuation distance for moving vans or water trucks?
• Which methods are used for affixing UN Identification Numbers?
• Which step involves determining the specific hazardous material involved?
• Which statement correctly describes the arrangement of the zones around the hot zone?
• When evaluating a potential IED, which approach is recommended?
• What is Step 1 in responding to hazardous material emergencies?
• Which class includes radioactive materials?
• NOT a sign of environmental violations?
• Where must the Bill of Lading be kept when transporting hazardous materials by motor vehicle?
• What signal words are defined by GHS?
• What describes the cold zone in hazardous materials scene control?
• What placard is used for lethal inhalation hazard?
• Which of the following is an indicator of a suspicious package?
• What is the recommended communication rule for search teams regarding electronic devices?
• When is respiratory protection required?
• Which term refers to homemade bombs intended to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract?
• Which of the following factors are critical to consider during hazardous material incidents?
• Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods includes materials that
• Which document is commonly used to communicate hazmat details for railroad shipments?
• If threats were communicated by email or text, what should you photograph to document the threat?
• Which extinguisher is for fires involving certain combustible metals such as magnesium and sodium?
• Which statement about NIMS is false?
• In the NFPA 704 system, which color diamond identifies hazards with a propensity to burn or ignite?
• Which color diamond identifies hazard reactivity and explosive potential?
• What is the first action in the PASS method?
• Under GHS, pictograms must be included on labels to describe hazards.
• Which entity is responsible for crowd management at hazmat incidents?
• Which item refers to suspicious orders for chemicals used in explosives or biological materials?
• Which statement is true about Level C PPE?
• What is the potential risk associated with electronic signals from two-way radios or mobile devices during a threat?
• What is the recommended approach regarding contacting individuals who may have been exposed to hazardous materials?
• If a vapor has a density greater than air, how does it typically behave in a room?
• What is the evacuation distance for a 5lb fire from the building?
• What is the FRP used for in the context of WMD incidents?
• When a suspicious item is found, which statement best reflects how IEDs should be evaluated?
• During a search, what is the guideline regarding radios and mobile devices?
• WMD Hazards (TRACEM) stands for which set of hazards?
• Which observation may indicate the presence of hazardous materials at a scene?
• Which definition best describes an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)?
• What is the purpose of an Isolation Zone?
• Which entity is the lead agency for crisis management during nuclear, biological, and chemical incidents?
• Avoiding hazardous materials, which action is advised?
• Which term refers to explosives that burn rapidly but slower than the speed of sound?
• Routes of exposure describe what concept?
• What should be done in case of inadvertent exposure to hazardous materials?
• Which description correctly identifies Level A PPE?
• Class 1 Explosives are materials capable of an instantaneous release of energy.
• Viruses, bacteria, or toxins harmful to people, animals, or crops are classified as which agents?
• Which elements are included in basic first-aid procedures for hazardous materials?
• What felony class applies to making a false bomb report?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of an Improvised Incendiary Device?
• Which item would best indicate a nuclear attack has occurred?
• Which statement best describes Class 3 combustible liquids' flashpoint?
• Which is an example of a flammable liquid?
• Which agency leads recovery and consequences management during terrorist incidents involving nuclear, biological, and chemical materials?
• Crime scene integrity refers to what goal?
• Which directive grants federal government authority to intervene in a suspected or confirmed WMD incident?
• Which statement correctly describes the scope of NIMS?
• What method can be used to identify areas that have been searched and cleared?
• During a hazardous material emergency, which action should be taken if more help or equipment is needed?
• Which symbol identifies Class C extinguishers (color and shape)?
• Common characteristics of gases: Which is NOT a characteristic?