HAZMAT Chapter 4

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

    • Vapor protection
    • Respiratory protection
    • Splash protection
    • Thermal protection
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  • 2. 

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

    • Litmus Paper

    • Organic Paper

    • M-8 paper

    • M-9 tape

    Correct Answer
    A. Litmus Paper
  • 3. 

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

    • Degradation

    • Permeation

    • Infiltration

    • Impregnation

    Correct Answer
    A. Permeation
  • 4. 

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

    • Red

    • Yellow

    • Blue

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. 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

    Correct Answer
    A. A filter must be selected based on the specific contaminant
  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Contact occuring druing operations by emergency personnel to resolve the incident
  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Time-weighted average
  • 10. 

    What does the EVADE acronym address?

    • Decontamination

    • Nerve agent poisoning

    • Scene assesment

    • Secondary devices

    Correct Answer
    A. Secondary devices

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