Hazmat Chapter 4

1. For hazardous materials respnders, what is the most important element of P.P.E.?

Vapor protection

Respiratory protection

Splash protection

Thermal protection

2. What can be used to determine the pH of a HAZMAT?

Litmus Paper

Organic Paper

M-8 paper

M-9 tape

3. Which term descrives when a chemical passes through a material on a molecular level?

Degradation

Permeation

Infiltration

Impregnation

4. In the E.R.G, the Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances are found on pages that have ________ borders.

Red

Yellow

Blue

Green

5. Which statement about air-purifying respirators is correct?

They are supplied by a low-pressure hose connected to a remote air suply

A filter must be selected based on the specific contaminant

They use a closed-circuit system

The catalytic type may be used in low-oxygen atmospheres

6. Which is a commonly used resource to determine the size of a vapor cloud?

A scientific functions-capable calculator

Specialized computer software

Preincident plan

GPS triangulation

7. Which is the best example of secondary contamination?

Exposure to alpha radiation from broken transport packaging

Contact occuring druing operations by emergency personnel to resolve the incident

Contact with material outside of its containment vessel or packaging

Contact with runoff from firefighting operations on an ignited material

8. What is a primary advantage of a supplied-air respirator?

Reduced weight and bulk for the wearer

Greater mobility

Less Susceptible to mechanical damage

Eliminates the need to carry an air cylinder

9. Which value is the maximum concentration to which an adult can be eposed 8 hrs per day, 40 hrs per week?

Time-weighted average

Long-term exposure limit

Working exposure limit

Ceiling level

10. What does the EVADE acronym address?

Decontamination

Nerve agent poisoning

Scene assesment

Secondary devices

HAZMAT Chapter 4