Chapter 1 Multiple Choice 1. The U.S. Department of Transportation s definition of hazardous materials specifies three entities against which a hazardous material poses an unreasonable risk. Which is one of these entities? A. Newly arriving emergency personnel B. Drivers and handlers of the material C. Receivers and shippers D. The environment Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness Subject: Hazardous Materials; Chapter 1; Page 5 2. Approximately how many organic and inorganic substances are registered for commercial use in the United States? A. 200,000 B. 600,000 C. 13,000,000 D. 83,000,000 Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness Subject: Hazardous Materials; Chapter 1; Page 5 3. What information does the ERG provide to hazardous materials responders? A. Detailed information on material properties B. Initial actions to take at a hazardous materials incident C. Mitigation and recovery procedures D. Decontamination and environmental remediation procedures Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.2.2(c), 4.2.3, 5.2.3(1); Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Introduction; Chapter 1; Page 5
4. Which NFPA standard addresses competencies for hazardous materials/wmd responders? A. 1500 B. 472 C. 1902 D. 1421 Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 5. What is the first defense against danger for fire fighters when responding to a hazardous materials incident? A. Proper selection of PPE B. Maintaining crew integrity C. Recognition and awareness of the situation D. Preparatory lessons learned in the classroom Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1, 4.2.1; Level: Awareness Subject: Introduction; Chapter 1; Page 4 6. Compliance with the standards of which agency is voluntary? A. National Fire Protection Association B. Department of Transportation C. Environmental Protection Agency D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 7. Which entity creates consensus-based standards?
A. Environmental Protection Agency B. National Fire Protection Association C. Congress D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 8. What is the acronym for the OSHA federal document containing hazardous materials response competencies? A. HAZEL B. HAZWOPER C. HADDOCK D. HAPPIER Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 7 9. Which agency establishes requirements for fire department hazardous materials response? A. OSHA B. EPA C. USFA D. FSTC Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 7 10. What level of hazardous materials training enables fire fighters to recognize a potential hazardous materials incident, isolate and deny entry to other responders and the public, evacuate persons in danger, and take defensive action? A. Awareness B. Initial responder C. Operations
D. Field Objective: NFPA 472, 5.1.1.1; Level: Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 9 11. Which action is an awareness level hazardous materials responder qualified to take? A. Implement protective actions. B. Assist with decontamination of victims. C. Conduct searches in a warm zone. D. Perform reconnaissance from a warm zone. Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1, 5.1.1.1; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 7 12. Which action is within the awareness level scope of responsibility? A. Prepare for emergency decontamination of civilians. B. Perform passive mitigation. C. Determine appropriate actions based on the ERG. D. Perform defensive tactics. Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1; Level: Awareness Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 7 13. According to NFPA standards, which item is a core competency for operations level hazardous materials responders? A. Preserve evidence B. Control leaking product C. Perform victim recovery D. Perform atmospheric monitoring Objective: NFPA 472, 5.4.2; Level: Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 9
14. According to NFPA standards, which item is a mission-specific competency for operations level hazardous materials responders? A. Scene survey and analysis B. Collection of data from reference sources C. Selection of the appropriate level of PPE D. Response to illicit laboratory incidents Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1, 5.1.1.1, 6.6.1.1.1; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 9 15. Which entity determines if a need exists to provide mission-specific competency training for local operations level hazardous materials responders? A. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) B. The state fire marshal C. The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) D. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1, 5.1.1.1, 6.6.1.1.1; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 9 16. When performing a mission-specific competency, operations level hazardous materials responders must: A. be secured to a mechanical means of retrieval. B. work in pairs. C. work under the direct supervision of technician level personnel. D. wear Level A protective clothing. Objective: NFPA 472, 6.1.1.4; Level: Operations: Mission Specific Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 9 17. Which responder level is trained to enter heavily contaminated areas for the purpose
of stopping a hazardous materials release? A. Operations B. Advanced C. Awareness D. Technician Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Technician Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 10 18. What level receives more advanced hazardous materials training than the technician level? A. Specialist B. Interventionist C. Technologist D. Expert Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 10, 11 19. The minimum level of hazardous materials training for a hazardous materials incident commander is: A. operations. B. awareness. C. specialist. D. technician. Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 11 20. Which is a detailed profile of a chemical or chemical mixture provided by the manufacturer? A. Local emergency response plan (LERP) B. Emergency Response Guide (ERG) C. The safety data sheet (SDS)
D. NFPA 49 (Hazardous Chemicals Data) Objective: NFPA 472, 5.1.2.2; Level: Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 12 21. What law requires businesses that handle chemicals to report type, quantity, and storage methods to the local fire department? A. INSTEP B. HAMSTER C. ASTHMA D. EPCRA Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 12 22. What is the acronym for the detailed profile of a single chemical or mixture that is provided by the manufacturer and/or supplier of a chemical and is collected by the LEPC in a jurisdiction? A. INSECT B. SDS C. UNLOCK D. ANDS Objective: NFPA 472, 5.1.2.2(1)(b); Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 12 23. What does the S stand for in SERC? A. Special B. System C. State D. Start
Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 12 24. In general, which type of incident requires the most time, planning, and forethought? A. Structure fire B. Hazardous materials incident with rescue C. Structure fire with rescue D. Hazardous materials incident with no life hazard Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 12 25. Which statement best describes the correct perspective to take at a hazardous materials/wmd incident? A. Take aggressive action to minimize the threat. B. Slow down and think before you act. C. Contain and confine, but provide for safety first. D. Risk a lot to save a lot. Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Awareness Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 12 26. When does the response to a hazardous materials incident begin? A. Not until everyone is assembled onsite and the planning and evaluation process has been completed B. Not until the first person trained in hazardous materials arrives on the scene C. When the first call is received by the communications center or other agency of notification D. With learning about the regulations, agencies involved, and potential hazards in the jurisdiction Objective: NFPA 472, 4.2.1(1-20); Level: Awareness Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types
of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 12 27. Incident planning should focus on both the real threats that exist in the department s community and: A. the real threats that exist in adjacent communities the department might assist. B. threats that are not real today, but that may become real as technology changes. C. model threats, which exercise all the available resources in a standard set of circumstances. D. random threats; always expect the unexpected, especially with the terrorism concerns of the new millennium. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.1(1-4); Level: Operations Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 13, 14 28. Core competencies of operations level hazardous materials/wmd responders are: A. offensive. B. indirect. C. passive. D. defensive. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.1.21; Level: Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 10, 11 29. NFPA standards identify optional mission-specific competencies for level hazardous materials/wmd responders. A. operations B. technician C. awareness D. specialist Objective: NFPA 472, 6.1.1.1(1-9); Level: Operations Mission Specific Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 10, 11
30. The DOT defines a hazardous material as one that poses an unreasonable risk when: A. it is being transported. B. it is not properly contained or stored. C. it is used in a reasonable, controlled manner. D. it is exposed to common environmental conditions. Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.2.2(1-2); Level: Awareness Subject: Hazardous Materials; Chapter 1; Page 5 31. The bulk of the new chemicals introduced each year fall into one of three categories, two of which are industrial chemicals and household cleaners. What is the third? A. Medicines B. Military products C. Fire suppression agents D. Lawn care products Subject: Hazardous Materials; Chapter 1; Page 5 32. Which statement best describes how hazardous materials regulations are created? A. They are created in each fire department separately by that department. B. They are issued by government bodies such as OSHA. C. They are formed by participation from industry manufacturers. D. They are laws, passed by several states legislatures. Subject: Introduction; Chapter 1; Page 5 33. What sub-organization within the NFPA produces the hazardous materials/wmd standards? A. Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel
B. Special Task Force on Hazardous Materials Substances, Responses, and Disposal C. Scientific and Technical Committee for Field Applications D. Study Group on the Integration of Applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 34. Each U.S. state has the right to adopt and supersede safety and health regulations put forth by federal OSHA. What are the states that choose that option called? A. OSHA-exempt states B. State-plan states C. Sub 6 states D. Compliant states Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 35. The NFPA has produced three standards on various aspects of hazardous materials and emergency responses to them. What is one of these standards? A. 1901 B. 1002 C. 473 D. 10 Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 36. What level of hazardous materials training enables first responders to recognize a potential hazardous materials emergency, protect themselves, isolate the area, and call for assistance? A. Awareness B. Operations C. Scout D. Field
Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1; Level: Awareness Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 7, 9 37. After the initial training requirements, what is the OSHA requirement for refresher training? A. There is no requirement for refresher training. B. Once every two years C. Annually D. Annually if no responses occurred during the year Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 11 38. What committees gather and disseminate information about hazardous materials to the public? A. IOSCO regional committees B. USFA annual planning committees C. Industry self-monitoring committees D. Local emergency planning committees Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 12 39. The serves as the liaison between local and state levels of authority. A. local emergency planning committee B. state emergency response commission C. federal coordination and reporting hotline D. regional hazardous materials team Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 12
40. Hazardous materials response agencies should focus incident-planning activities on hazards in the jurisdiction. A. residential B. potential C. vulnerable D. target Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.1; Level: Operations Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 13 41. In hazardous materials preincident planning, once the agency has identified the threats in its jurisdiction, what should the agency do next? A. Take no further action. B. Determine how it will respond. C. Run full-scale drill exercises. D. Run tabletop drill exercises. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.3.1; Level: Operations Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 14 42. What is the NFPA standard for competence of responders to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents? A. 470 B. 471 C. 472 D. 473 Objective: NFPA 472, 4.1.1.1; Level: Awareness Subject: Introduction; Chapter 1; Page 5
43. How are standards for hazardous materials developed? A. They are created in each fire department, separately, by that department. B. They are formed by participation from industry manufacturers. C. They are laws, passed by several states legislatures. D. They are issued by nongovernmental agencies such as NFPA. Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 44. What section of 29 CFR 1910.120 covers emergency response? A. H B. M C. P D. Q Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 7 45. Which tactical activity requires technician level training? A. Basic hazard and risk assessment B. Planning a response to a leak C. Performing decontamination D. Plugging or patching Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 11 46. What federal agency enforces and publicizes laws and regulations governing transportation of goods? A. OSA B. OPA C. DOT
D. DOHA Objective: NFPA Line Item N/A; Level: Definitions Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 5, 12 47. What federal agency regulates and governs issues related to hazardous materials in the environment? A. OSHA B. DOA C. DOE D. EPA Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 12 48. What dictates the actions taken at a hazardous materials incident? A. The chemical involved B. The level of protection C. The type of equipment D. The type of decontamination Objective: NFPA 472, 5.1.2.2(1); Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: The Difference Between a Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident and Other Types of Emergencies; Chapter 1; Page 12 49. What NFPA standard addresses competencies for emergency medical personnel working a hazardous materials/wmd incident? A. 470 B. 471 C. 472 D. 473
Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 6 50. The following is a list of actions that might be taken on a hazardous materials incident. Which action is appropriate for operations level responders but not for awareness level responders? A. Avoid contact with the material. B. Take steps to contain the release. C. Eliminate ignition sources. D. Use the Emergency Response Guide to identify the material. Objective: NFPA 472, 5.1.2.2, 6.6.1.1.1; Level: Awareness, Operations Subject: Levels of Training: Regulations and Standards; Chapter 1; Page 7,9